Roll by ADP is ADP's entry-level payroll product — a mobile-first, chat-driven payroll app designed for businesses with 1-10 employees. At $39/month + $5/employee, it's the most affordable ADP option and the only one with fully transparent pricing.
| Employees | Calculation | Monthly Cost | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 employees | $39 + (1 × $5) | $44/mo | $528/yr |
| 2 employees | $39 + (2 × $5) | $49/mo | $588/yr |
| 3 employees | $39 + (3 × $5) | $54/mo | $648/yr |
| 5 employees | $39 + (5 × $5) | $64/mo | $768/yr |
| 7 employees | $39 + (7 × $5) | $74/mo | $888/yr |
| 10 employees | $39 + (10 × $5) | $89/mo | $1,068/yr |
Roll by ADP is only recommended for 1-10 employees. Beyond 10, ADP RUN becomes a better fit.
| Factor | Roll by ADP | ADP RUN Essential |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $39/mo + $5/ee | $79/mo + $4-8/ee |
| Break-even headcount | — | 8-10 employees |
| HR features | Templates only | Employee database, basic HR |
| Time tracking | Not included | Add-on available |
| Benefits admin | Not included | Add-on available |
| Support | Chat only | Phone + chat, 24/7 |
| Integrations | None | QuickBooks, Xero, others |
| Multi-state payroll | Limited | Full support |
| Best for | 1-10 simple payroll | 10-49 growing business |
When to upgrade: If you need time tracking, benefits management, HR tools, accounting integrations, or have more than 10 employees — move to ADP RUN. At 8 employees, Roll ($79/mo) and RUN Essential (~$79 + $32 = ~$111/mo) are close enough that RUN's features make it worth the extra cost.
Roll by ADP costs $39 per month as a base fee, plus $5 per employee per month. A 5-person business pays $64/month ($39 + 5×$5). A 10-person business pays $89/month. This is the only ADP product with fully transparent, published pricing.
Roll by ADP is designed for businesses with 1-10 employees who need simple, reliable payroll without complex HR features. It's best for sole proprietors hiring their first few staff, service businesses with stable headcount, and owners who want payroll handled via a mobile app with minimal setup.
Roll by ADP does not include time tracking, benefits administration, HR management tools, multi-state payroll compliance support, or advanced reporting. It also lacks the integration ecosystem of ADP RUN. For businesses needing these features, ADP RUN Essential is the next step up.
Roll by ADP costs $39 + $5/ee vs ADP RUN Essential at $79 + $4-8/ee. Roll is cheaper for 1-8 employees but lacks HR features, integrations, and advanced payroll support. ADP RUN is better for growing businesses, multi-state operations, and teams that need HR tools beyond basic payroll.