ADP RUN vs Gusto: prices and state program coverage

Filing payroll taxes

ADP RUN

ADP’s RUN product page says RUN calculates payroll taxes automatically and can file federal, state and local payroll taxes for you with proper authorization. Their page, Nov 9, 2026

Gusto

Gusto’s pricing page lists tax filings and payments on all three plans. Their page, Nov 9, 2026

More than one state

ADP RUN

The page we read doesn’t say.

Gusto

Gusto’s pricing page describes the Simple plan as payroll in one state and lists multi-state payroll on the Plus plan. Registering for payroll taxes in a new state is an add-on priced by state. Their page, Nov 9, 2026

Filing new hire reports

ADP RUN

An ADP article dated July 5, 2023 says new hire reporting is included in many RUN packages, and names Essential, Enhanced, Complete and HR Pro. Their page, Nov 10, 2026

Gusto

Gusto’s help center says Gusto files the new hire report with the state where the employee works when you choose Yes for "File new hire report", and sends it within a few days. Their page, Nov 10, 2026

What do ADP RUN and Gusto cost for 10 employees?

ADP RUN doesn’t publish a price and quotes by request. At list price, Gusto’s Simple plan is $119 a month for 10 people ($49 a month plus $7 per person), according to its pricing page as read November 9, 2026.

Which state paid leave programs do ADP RUN and Gusto handle?

For ADP RUN we haven’t found help documentation for a state paid leave program yet, which doesn’t mean it can’t handle one. For Gusto we’ve read help documentation covering state paid leave programs in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Washington.

Do ADP RUN and Gusto work with state retirement programs?

For ADP RUN we’ve read help documentation covering state retirement programs in Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Vermont and Virginia. For Gusto we’ve read help documentation covering state retirement programs in Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Virginia.

Do ADP RUN and Gusto file payroll taxes for you?

ADP’s RUN product page says RUN calculates payroll taxes automatically and can file federal, state and local payroll taxes for you with proper authorization. Gusto’s pricing page lists tax filings and payments on all three plans.

Can ADP RUN and Gusto run payroll in more than one state?

The ADP RUN page we read doesn’t say. Gusto’s pricing page describes the Simple plan as payroll in one state and lists multi-state payroll on the Plus plan. Registering for payroll taxes in a new state is an add-on priced by state.

Do ADP RUN and Gusto file new hire reports with the state?

An ADP article dated July 5, 2023 says new hire reporting is included in many RUN packages, and names Essential, Enhanced, Complete and HR Pro. Gusto’s help center says Gusto files the new hire report with the state where the employee works when you choose Yes for "File new hire report", and sends it within a few days.