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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (95.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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PDS Vista
Star Rating
(21)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(4,369)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (95.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that RUN Powered by ADP excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to PDS Vista. Users appreciate its user-friendly interface and the convenience of having various HR tools, such as background checks, all in one place.
- Users say that RUN Powered by ADP offers exceptional customer support, with many highlighting the proactive outreach from representatives to ensure they are satisfied and understand the platform. In contrast, while PDS Vista has a solid support structure, it does not receive the same level of praise for customer engagement.
- Reviewers mention that RUN Powered by ADP's implementation process is quick and intuitive, making it easier for small businesses to get started. Users have noted the ease of setup as a major advantage, while PDS Vista users have found the initial learning curve to be more challenging due to its complexity.
- According to verified reviews, RUN Powered by ADP shines in its comprehensive payroll features, with users praising its direct deposit and tax calculation capabilities. PDS Vista, while thorough, has received feedback indicating that its payroll functionalities can be less straightforward and require more manual intervention.
- Users highlight that RUN Powered by ADP provides a wealth of resources tailored to specific locations, enhancing the overall experience. In contrast, PDS Vista is noted for its configurability and well-defined reporting structure, but some users find it less intuitive, especially when navigating its various components.
- Reviewers note that RUN Powered by ADP is particularly well-suited for small businesses, with 95.4% of reviews coming from this segment, indicating a strong alignment with their needs. PDS Vista, while favored by mid-market companies, may not cater as effectively to the unique challenges faced by smaller organizations.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
PDS Vista
No pricing availableRUN Powered by ADP
Essential Payroll
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All the basic payroll and tax filing services a small business needs.
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PDS Vista
No trial information availableRUN Powered by ADP
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.4
18
9.3
3,063
Ease of Use
8.6
18
9.3
3,101
Ease of Setup
8.1
8
9.0
2,811
Ease of Admin
9.2
8
9.2
2,431
Quality of Support
9.0
17
9.2
3,033
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
8
9.3
2,431
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
18
8.9
2,965
Features by Category
Core HR
8.6
11
Feature Not Available
8.5
10
8.6
273
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
9.3
10
Feature Not Available
9.1
11
9.1
276
9.5
11
8.5
255
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
7.9
107
Platform
8.1
7
8.3
1390
Not enough data
8.0
1258
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.9
7
9.0
1429
8.3
7
9.3
1465
Not enough data
9.0
1365
8.1
7
9.0
1442
8.9
6
9.0
1453
Employee Self Service
8.0
11
|
Verified
9.1
2285
|
Verified
9.0
10
|
Verified
8.6
1968
|
Verified
8.7
10
|
Verified
8.9
2093
|
Verified
Administration
8.3
12
|
Verified
9.4
2485
|
Verified
8.3
10
|
Verified
8.6
2062
|
Verified
8.8
11
|
Verified
9.6
2375
|
Verified
8.5
9
|
Verified
8.6
1919
|
Verified
8.9
11
|
Verified
9.2
2155
|
Verified
8.3
10
|
Verified
8.8
1948
|
Verified
8.9
11
|
Verified
8.9
1907
|
Verified
8.6
12
|
Verified
9.2
2086
|
Verified
9.0
8
|
Verified
9.2
2130
|
Verified
Taxes
9.1
9
|
Verified
9.4
2321
|
Verified
9.1
9
|
Verified
9.3
2258
|
Verified
8.8
7
|
Verified
9.3
2225
|
Verified
Integration
8.2
10
|
Verified
8.4
1747
|
Verified
8.5
9
|
Verified
8.4
1775
|
Verified
8.5
10
|
Verified
8.4
1797
|
Verified
8.5
11
|
Verified
8.3
1675
|
Verified
Platform
8.2
11
|
Verified
9.0
2169
|
Verified
8.6
11
|
Verified
9.1
2131
|
Verified
8.9
12
|
Verified
9.3
2266
|
Verified
8.5
10
|
Verified
9.2
2109
|
Verified
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.3
9
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.3
9
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
8.1
7
8.3
1390
Not enough data
8.0
1258
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.9
7
9.0
1429
8.3
7
9.3
1465
Not enough data
9.0
1365
8.1
7
9.0
1442
8.9
6
9.0
1453
Automation
Not enough data
8.8
390
Logistics
Not enough data
8.8
394
Not enough data
8.8
374
Not enough data
8.7
327
Management
Not enough data
8.2
334
Not enough data
8.4
348
Not enough data
8.5
358
Not enough data
9.0
405
Not enough data
8.9
397
Not enough data
9.3
424
Not enough data
8.9
373
Monitoring
Not enough data
9.0
369
Not enough data
9.0
369
Not enough data
8.8
353
Basics
Not enough data
8.8
64
Not enough data
9.2
67
Not enough data
9.2
68
Content
Not enough data
9.2
64
Not enough data
8.5
62
Not enough data
8.9
60
Logistics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
9.1
65
Platform
8.1
7
8.3
1390
Not enough data
8.0
1258
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.9
7
9.0
1429
8.3
7
9.3
1465
Not enough data
9.0
1365
8.1
7
9.0
1442
8.9
6
9.0
1453
Background Check Administration
Not enough data
9.1
112
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
111
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
116
|
Verified
Background Check Data
Not enough data
9.0
106
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
102
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
108
|
Verified
Background Check Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
96
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
100
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
97
|
Verified
AI Insight Check - Background Check
Not enough data
8.3
36
AI Investigation and Verification - Background Check
Not enough data
8.3
36
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.9
59
Not enough data
8.9
55
Not enough data
8.8
53
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.6
60
Not enough data
8.3
50
Not enough data
8.7
57
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
64
Not enough data
8.1
50
Not enough data
8.9
58
Platform Basics
Not enough data
10.0
7
Not enough data
9.2
6
Platform Administration
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
8
Not enough data
9.4
6
Platform Payment Content
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
5
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Onboarding
Not enough data
7.4
176
Not enough data
7.5
183
Not enough data
7.5
182
Not enough data
7.6
179
Not enough data
7.7
178
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.9
425
Not enough data
8.8
419
Not enough data
8.9
408
Not enough data
8.3
376
Not enough data
8.1
353
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
421
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
370
Not enough data
8.8
386
Not enough data
8.9
402
Platform Data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
8.1
7
8.3
1390
Not enough data
8.0
1258
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.9
7
9.0
1429
8.3
7
9.3
1465
Not enough data
9.0
1365
8.1
7
9.0
1442
8.9
6
9.0
1453
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
8.1
332
Not enough data
8.8
414
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
95
Platform Content
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
91
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
91
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
8.1
7
8.3
1390
Not enough data
8.0
1258
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.9
7
9.0
1429
8.3
7
9.3
1465
Not enough data
9.0
1365
8.1
7
9.0
1442
8.9
6
9.0
1453
Platform
8.1
7
8.3
1390
Not enough data
8.0
1258
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.9
7
9.0
1429
8.3
7
9.3
1465
Not enough data
9.0
1365
8.1
7
9.0
1442
8.9
6
9.0
1453
Platform
8.1
7
8.3
1390
Not enough data
8.0
1258
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.9
7
9.0
1429
8.3
7
9.3
1465
Not enough data
9.0
1365
8.1
7
9.0
1442
8.9
6
9.0
1453
Categories
Categories
Unique Categories
PDS Vista is categorized as HCM Software and Benefits Administration
RUN Powered by ADP is categorized as Time & Attendance, Onboarding, Job Description Management, Background Check, Employee Engagement, Harassment Prevention Training, and Contractor Payments
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
PDS Vista
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
RUN Powered by ADP
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
28.6%
Retail
9.5%
Mental Health Care
9.5%
Computer Software
9.5%
Wholesale
4.8%
Other
38.1%
Construction
10.0%
Accounting
5.8%
Hospital & Health Care
4.7%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
4.3%
Retail
4.1%
Other
71.1%
Discussions
Does anybody know where I can find a good training manual for Vista?
3 Comments
KJ
If you log into their support site, there are separate manuals for: Payroll, Benefits, and Human Resources which detail each specific area from payroll set...Read more
How do I limit employees to enter more accrual time then they have available?
1 Comment
SO
Best way may to be use the SQL user exit to validate or correct the entry. User exit allows custom code that applies before, during, or after a stored...Read more
What is PDS Vista used for?
1 Comment
Official Response from PDS Vista
PDS’ Vista is the complete HCM software solution for organizations with employees based in the United States, Canada, or the Caribbean. All the pieces—HR,...Read more
Some employers are allowing employees to access their payroll early for a fee. When does ADP plan on
2 Comments
MC
Hi Monica,
Great question and thank you for reaching out! Please check out our ADP Marketplace for solutions, like early pay, that integrate directly with...Read more
HOW CAN i GET TRAINED TO USE?
2 Comments
MJ
You tube is always a great resource, but if you have time call the implementation team at RUN and ask them to cobrowse with you and they can see your screen...Read more
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