Roll by ADP vs Gusto: which costs less?

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Roll by ADP prices re-confirmed on its own page: October 22, 2026 · Gusto last checked by hand: October 22, 2026

For 5 employees in one state with taxes filed for you, Roll by ADP is cheaper: $64 a month (Roll) vs $79 (Simple). That holds at every team size up to 100.

Monthly price by team size

Lowest published monthly price for each service's cheapest plan that files payroll taxes for you, one state. "—" = no published plan fits.
Service	1 employee	5 employees	10 employees	25 employees	50 employees
Roll by ADP	$44	$64	$89	$164	$289
Gusto	$55	$79	$109	$199	$349

Other situations

Situation	Roll by ADP	Gusto
10 employees in 2 states, taxes filed for you	$89 (Roll)	$200 (Plus)
5 contractors, no employees	$64 (Roll)	$79 (Simple)

Feature differences

Features available on at least one plan (included or as a paid add-on), according to each provider's pricing page:

Only Roll by ADP

Wage garnishments handled

Only Gusto

Paid-time-off tracking
Health benefits administration
Pay-as-you-go workers' comp
HR tools (onboarding, handbook, compliance)
Phone support
Pay contractors outside the US
Access to HR advisers

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