CheckMark Payroll vs RUN Powered by ADP

CheckMark Payroll is desktop do-it-yourself payroll software marketed to restaurants, bars, breweries, and other tip-based businesses. It calculates and tracks tipped wages, and supports automated pay calculations, multiple pay schedules, special checks, check edits and reissues, and wage allocation. The restaurant offering advertises unlimited employees, locations, and payroll runs without extra charges for payroll frequency. Employers can print MICR checks or create ACH direct deposit files for submission to a bank or ACH provider. Listed tax and reporting functions include federal payroll form printing, W-2 and W-3 printing and e-filing, employer payroll tax filings, and access to more than 40 payroll report types. Payroll data can be exported to CheckMark MultiLedger, QuickBooks, and other accounting software. The desktop software is available for Windows and macOS, but an internet connection is required for installation, activation, and use. A 60-day trial is offered without a credit card. Pro costs $599 a year in the first year and $419 a year from the second year; Pro+ costs $669 a year in the first year and $489 a year from the second year. Both include one company and one computer.

RUN Powered by ADP is a paid payroll and HR service available on web, iOS, and Android. Its listed payroll capabilities include payroll processing, tax filing, direct deposit, employee access, and multi-jurisdiction payroll. Other listed features include employee records, time-off management, onboarding, performance management, time tracking, tip management, employee self-service, POS integrations, and multi-state payroll. The plans range from Essential Payroll, with payroll processing, tax filing, direct deposit, employee access, and multi-jurisdiction payroll, to packages with additional HR functions. Enhanced Payroll adds State Unemployment Insurance management, job costing, and labor law poster compliance. Select is described as a payroll and HR suite; Plus adds benefits administration, and Premium adds time and attendance. Complete Payroll & HR Plus includes HR HelpDesk, employee handbook tools, HR forms, and training. HR Pro Payroll & HR adds enhanced HR support, applicant tracking, and learning management. No free plan is listed, and prices for the named plans are not provided. RUN Powered by ADP was founded in 1949 and is headquartered at 1 ADP Blvd, Roseland, New Jersey, United States.