Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Gusto
Score 8.7 out of 10
N/A
Gusto offers payroll, benefits and compliance capabilities. Gusto is scaled for small to mid-sized businesses, and emphasizes an easy to use interface.
$49
per month
peopleHum
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
peopleHum, from Coviam, is an HR management platform that includes a continuous performance management system, allowing administrators to align and track goals, measure performance objectively and create a continuous feedback loop that boosts engagement through compensation and rewards.
$3
per week per active user
Pricing
GustopeopleHum
Editions & Modules
Simple: A streamlined set of automatic payroll features and benefits integrations
$49/month + $6/mo per person
per month
Plus: Comprehensive payroll, benefits, and HR tools for employers building a great place to work
$80/month + $12/mo per person
per month
Premium: Scalable payroll and benefits, expert HR, and dedicated support for the complex needs of growing teams
$180/month + $22/mo per person
per month
Essential
$3.00
per week per active user
Everyday
$3.50
per week per active user
Performance
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per week per active user
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
GustopeopleHum
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsGusto offers three pricing plans for payroll, benefits, and HR.
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Community Pulse
GustopeopleHum
Features
GustopeopleHum
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Gusto
8.9
539 Ratings
8% above category average
peopleHum
10.0
1 Ratings
22% above category average
Pay calculation9.2516 Ratings00 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors8.58 Ratings00 Ratings
Benefit plan administration8.6375 Ratings00 Ratings
Direct deposit files9.1522 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management8.8399 Ratings00 Ratings
Reimbursement management9.4143 Ratings00 Ratings
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Gusto
-
Ratings
peopleHum
9.0
1 Ratings
13% above category average
Employee demographic data00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Employment history00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Job profiles and administration00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Organizational charting00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Organization and location management00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Gusto
-
Ratings
peopleHum
10.0
1 Ratings
21% above category average
Approval workflow00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Balance details00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Gusto
-
Ratings
peopleHum
10.0
1 Ratings
21% above category average
Employee recognition00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Gusto
-
Ratings
peopleHum
10.0
1 Ratings
23% above category average
Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Gusto
-
Ratings
peopleHum
10.0
1 Ratings
23% above category average
New hire portal00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Manager tracking tools00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Gusto
-
Ratings
peopleHum
10.0
1 Ratings
22% above category average
Corporate goal setting00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Individual goal setting00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Performance tracking00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Gusto
-
Ratings
peopleHum
9.4
1 Ratings
17% above category average
Performance plans00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Performance improvement plans00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Review status tracking00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Review reminders00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Multiple review frequency00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Gusto
-
Ratings
peopleHum
10.0
1 Ratings
25% above category average
Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Candidate ranking00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Candidate search00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Candidate development00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Gusto
-
Ratings
peopleHum
10.0
1 Ratings
26% above category average
Job Requisition Management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Company Website Posting00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Publish to Social Media00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Best Alternatives
GustopeopleHum
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Score 9.4 out of 10
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Score 9.4 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Paypro Workforce Management
Paypro Workforce Management
Score 9.7 out of 10
Paypro Workforce Management
Paypro Workforce Management
Score 9.7 out of 10
Enterprises
Infor Human Resources
Infor Human Resources
Score 7.1 out of 10
Infor Human Resources
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Score 7.1 out of 10
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User Ratings
GustopeopleHum
Likelihood to Recommend
8.7
(562 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(12 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
9.4
(386 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
1.2
(26 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
9.0
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
GustopeopleHum
Likelihood to Recommend
Gusto
Gusto makes it EASY to run the otherwise time-consuming and tedious HR and payroll functions that need to happen in my small business. It surpasses every other platform in terms of ease of use and value. I use a variety of different tech tools and platforms, and I recommend Gusto to every entrepreneur friend of mine because it's that good. I would highly recommend it for small businesses that need these kinds of tasks taken off their plate. It probably doesn't make sense if your organization has a dedicated HR employee.
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Coviam
It is well-suited for companies driven by communicative skills and organization. It may not be as necessary with companies that have departments that do not require direct communication to be navigated
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Pros
Gusto
  • Gusto really kills it on the simplicity. The app and website are very clear and straightforward.
  • Gusto also does a great job at being easy to navigate, visually pleasing, and logically posed.
  • Gusto communicates very clearly and provides just the right amount of communication.
  • Gusto makes the onboarding process very easy. I recently started at a new company and the process of filling out the necessary documents, filling out forms, and getting my benefit information input was soooooo easy!
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Coviam
No answers on this topic
Cons
Gusto
  • Adding in previous time manually could be more accessible.
  • Notifications for when employees manually change hours.
  • We should allow 1099 users to use the mobile app instead of restricting them to the website, especially since they can just log into the full website on their mobile device.
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Coviam
No answers on this topic
Likelihood to Renew
Gusto
Unless they break it, I'm never leaving. It's just too easy. Gusto is also really affordable, and for what I pay, it's worth having the historical record within the system. I like that I can go back and pull up W2's for year's past. This sort of easy access reporting, has been helpful especially when getting reports for PPP loans.
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Coviam
No answers on this topic
Usability
Gusto
Gusto, a leading HR and payroll software, has a generally positive impact on business objectives. By streamlining administrative tasks and providing tools for employee engagement, Gusto can lead to cost savings, increased productivity, and happier employees, all of which contribute to a higher return on investment.
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Coviam
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
Gusto
Gusto's customer service has really deteriorated lately and they seem to have really changed their focus. It used to be when you called you were routed to an individual who knew about payroll, benefits, reporting, etc. but now you get someone who seems to have not received the correct training. My last call about a dismissal payroll took me over an hour of my time and the person still could not help me and finally transferred me to someone else.
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Coviam
No answers on this topic
Implementation Rating
Gusto
Reach out to support immediately if you are having trouble setting up Gusto. Rather than being confused and trying to figure it out yourself, it's much better to talk to someone who knows what they are doing. Save yourself time and frustration and reach out to support
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Coviam
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
Gusto
We found Gusto to be a better fit for our size and needs. Gusto is much more user-friendly and transparent with pricing. It’s easier to set up, and we liked that everything, from payroll to benefits to time tracking, is in one place without feeling overly complex. ADP felt geared toward much larger companies, while Gusto gave us flexibility and a more modern, intuitive experience.
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Coviam
No answers on this topic
Return on Investment
Gusto
  • For me, it is hard to quantify payroll software as having an ROI. It does save quite a bit of time per pay period, so perhaps we could assign a theoretical number to an employee taking that time. I'd say, at the least, it saves 30-60 minutes a pay period compared to a more difficult-to-use payroll software.
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Coviam
No answers on this topic
ScreenShots

Gusto Screenshots

Screenshot of Gusto's automated payrollScreenshot of the time-off tracking interfaceScreenshot of the source of truth for HR data