RUN Powered by ADP vs. Central

Over 900,000 small businesses trust RUN Powered by ADP® payroll and HR to take care of their people, and get it done fast. With RUN, you can process payroll from anywhere in minutes. AI-enabled error flagging helps you avoid common payroll mistakes, and RUN automatically deducts federal, state and local payroll taxes. In addition, user-friendly HR tools simplify hiring, tracking time, and managing your people. The best part is you’re never alone, real-person support from payroll and HR professionals is just a call (or click) away.

Central is a payroll and benefits platform designed for founders that handles all the painful compliance work automatically. Unlike traditional HR platforms that require expertise and make you do the work, Central acts as a proactive teammate that takes cares of everything. The platform is built specifically for busy founders who want to focus on building their product, not drowning in administrative tasks. When you get started with Central, you'll experience: 1. Automated compliance: Central handles all state registrations, tax filings, and worker's compensation setup automatically.