## AI-native compliance that runs itself Warp's proprietary compliance engine automates state registrations, tax filings, and notice resolution end-to-end. ADP's legacy architecture pushes compliance onto you or outsources it to third-party vendors. - checkAutomated state registrations across all 50 states - checkTax filings and notice resolution without manual work - checkNo third-party vendors or extra compliance add-ons ### Speed ### Run payroll today, not next month Sign up, onboard your team, and run your first payroll the same day. No sales calls, no implementation fees, no weeks of setup. $35/employee all-in. - checkSame-day setup with zero implementation fees - check$35/employee/month — every feature included - checkSelf-serve signup, no sales calls required ### Support ### 1-minute response time, not 1-hour hold times Warp publishes live support stats every hour — 1-minute median response time, 5/5 CSAT. Reach real humans via Slack, chat, phone, or video. No call centers, no ticket queues. - check1-minute median response time published live - checkSupport via Slack, chat, phone, and video - check5/5 CSAT score — no AI gatekeepers > “Any tool that you can find that gives you time back is extremely valuable. That's how I think of Warp. It's in a class of tools that enable people to do great work.” > > Mike Solana, CEO, Pirate Wires & CMO, Founders Fund ## How Warp Compares See how Warp stacks up against the competitors. | Feature | Warp | ADP | |-------------------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------| | Full-service payroll | check | xmark | | Tax filing & compliance | check | xmark | | Benefits administration | check | xmark | | Pricing transparency | check | xmark | | Time to go-live | check | xmark | | Modern interface | check | xmark | | Support responsiveness | check | xmark | | AI-native compliance | check | xmark | | Built for high-growth | check | xmark | | Contract flexibility | check | xmark | ### Frequently Asked Questions ### 01. How does Warp automate more compliance than ADP? Warp is AI-native and has built an in-house, proprietary compliance engine–developed by engineers from MIT, Palantir, Ramp, and Dropbox–that proactively completes end-to-end compliance workflows automatically. State registrations, tax filings, and notice resolution all happen without manual intervention. ADP's legacy architecture takes a different approach: compliance is often either the customer's responsibility to manage, or outsourced to third-party vendors using manual human labor. Manual processes mean higher error rates, slower turnaround, and potential missed filings–risks that high-growth companies can't afford. ### 02. What size companies does Warp support? Warp is built for high-growth companies from 10 to 5,000+ employees. Unlike ADP's enterprise-first approach that's overkill for most businesses, Warp gives you exactly what you need to scale fast–without the bureaucracy. Companies like Bland AI have grown 10x on Warp without missing a beat. ### 03. How does the pricing compare to ADP? Warp costs $35/employee/month–all features included, no surprises. ADP requires sales calls for custom quotes and typically costs significantly more, especially when you factor in implementation fees, module add-ons, and hidden charges. With Warp, you know exactly what you're paying from day one. ### 04. How long does it take to switch from ADP to Warp? Most companies complete the switch in 1-2 weeks. Warp offers free white-glove migration–we handle everything including data migration, tax account setup, and employee onboarding. You can run payroll same-day after setup, not weeks later like with ADP's implementation process. ### 05. Can I use Warp for multi-state payroll like ADP? Yes, Warp handles multi-state payroll with automatic state tax registration, compliance monitoring, and tax filings across all 50 states. Unlike ADP, there are no extra fees or complex setup required for multi-state support–it's all included in your $35/employee price. ### 06. What about customer support? ADP has a large team. ADP's large team means long hold times and impersonal call centers. Warp publishes live support stats at joinwarp.com/support-status that update hourly–we have nothing to hide. We're available via live chat, Slack, phone, video calls, and email. Our median response time is 1 minute and our CSAT is 5/5. Real humans who actually solve problems, not ticket queues. ### 07. Will we lose features by switching from ADP's platform? You'll gain features, not lose them. Warp includes payroll, compliance, benefits, HR, and AI automation all in one platform. ADP charges separately for many of these modules. Plus, you get modern integrations with Slack, QuickBooks, and your entire stack–something ADP's legacy architecture struggles with. ### 08. What about benefits? ADP has a large benefits offering. Warp is fully licensed nationally as a benefits brokerage, so you get expert guidance alongside the platform. We offer fully integrated healthcare plans, 401(k) retirement plans, HSA/FSA accounts, commuter benefits, and more–all managed in one place. Unlike ADP's separate modules and complex admin, Warp's benefits sync automatically with payroll for seamless deductions and compliance. ### 09. Does Warp have a robust API and integrations like ADP? Warp offers a powerful, modern API built for developers, plus native integrations with 30+ platforms including all major ERPs like NetSuite, Sage, and QuickBooks. Unlike ADP's legacy integrations that often require middleware or custom development, Warp's API is REST-based, well-documented, and designed for the modern tech stack. We're adding new integrations rapidly based on customer needs. ### 10. How does Warp handle security? Warp is built for enterprise-grade security from day one. We're SOC 2 Type II compliant, use bank-level encryption for all data, and maintain strict access controls. Unlike legacy providers that retrofitted security onto old systems, Warp's architecture was designed with security as a core principle–not an afterthought.