Roll by ADP
Chat-driven payroll for small businesses — type a command, Roll handles the rest.
Independent overview by new Mantra · updated July 22, 2026
- Category
- Finance
- Pricing
- $39/mo base plus $5 per employee/mo; first 3 months free
- Implementation
- Under 1 week
- Adoption risk
- Low
- Integrates with
- QuickBooks, Xero, Wave, Plaid, ADP tax filing, Apple Pay
What Roll by ADP does
Roll by ADP is a mobile-first payroll solution built for small business owners who want to run payroll without learning complex software. Instead of navigating menus or filling out forms, you type a message in a chat interface — something like 'run payroll' — enter hours, and the app processes everything from there. It works on any device, so you're not tied to a desk.
Under the hood, Roll handles tax filings and deposits automatically, runs error checks before you submit, and sends proactive alerts so you don't miss deadlines. A built-in AI assistant can answer HR questions and flag suggestions related to your payroll — and that capability is included in the base price rather than sold as an add-on.
The solution connects with QuickBooks, Xero, Wave, and Plaid for accounting and banking, and supports Apple Pay. It also covers 1099 contractors alongside W-2 employees, handles raises, bonuses, and wage garnishments, and includes an employee self-service feature. ADP backs the tax filing and data security infrastructure.
Key capabilities
Chat-Based Payroll Entry
You run payroll by typing a command in a conversational chat interface rather than navigating traditional payroll screens. The app guides you through entering hours and confirms before submitting.
Automated Tax Filing
Roll calculates, files, and deposits payroll taxes on your behalf. This removes the need to track tax deadlines or manually prepare filings.
Real-Time Error Checks
Before you submit a payroll run, the solution checks for errors and flags issues. This happens automatically as part of the submission process.
AI-Powered HR Assistance
A generative AI assistant is included at no extra cost and can answer HR questions and surface payroll-related suggestions. It does not require a separate subscription tier.
Proactive Deadline Alerts
Roll sends reminders when payroll is due and alerts you to upcoming deadlines, reducing the chance of a missed pay run or late tax deposit.
Same-Day or Next-Day Deposits
The solution supports same-day and next-day digital deposit options for paying employees, giving small teams a faster payment cycle.
Best for
- Small business owners running payroll themselves without a dedicated HR or finance team
- Businesses that want tax filings handled automatically rather than managed manually
- Owners who need to run payroll on the go from a phone rather than a desktop
- Companies that pay a mix of W-2 employees and 1099 contractors
- Businesses already using QuickBooks, Xero, Wave, or Plaid that want payroll to connect with existing accounting solutions
Worth knowing
- Pricing scales with headcount at $5 per employee per month on top of the $39 base fee — costs rise as your team grows, so model this out before committing past the free trial
- The three-month free trial requires reviewing terms and conditions; confirm what happens to data and billing at the end of the trial period
- The chat-driven interface is designed for simplicity, which means it may lack the depth of configuration that larger or more complex payroll operations require
- Roll is positioned for small businesses; if you have complex multi-state payroll, union rules, or large employee counts, evaluate whether the feature set is sufficient
- Implementation is estimated at under one week, but you will need to have employee and banking information ready — Plaid integration can help connect bank accounts, but data migration from a prior system still requires preparation
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