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Overview

What is Gusto?

Gusto offers payroll, benefits and compliance capabilities. Gusto is scaled for small to mid-sized businesses, and emphasizes an easy to use interface.

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Learn from top reviewers

We love Gusto

Rating: 10 out of 10
May 14, 2025
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
We use Gusto as our payroll platform. It also integrates with state compliance forms.
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Allison (Allie) Wolfe Skinner
General Manager - Customer Service
Owner
Capital Occasions
Gusto3 years of experience

Gusto is the only way to do payroll

Rating: 10 out of 10
May 14, 2025
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
We use Gusto to run payroll, reports and onboard new hires. It addresses problems related to manual payroll processing, compliance, and efficiency in HR operations. My organiz...
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Tonya Shadburn
Manager - Human Resources
office manager
Folly Beach Family Dentistry
Gusto1 year of experience

Gusto is a game changer

Rating: 10 out of 10
May 14, 2025
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
We run payroll in two states, house employee documents, have integrated benefits of our choosing, and use the time tracking feature which saves hours of work each month. Addit...
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Melissa Williams
C-Level Executive - Corporate
COO
Fierce45
Gusto7 years of experience
Verified on LinkedIn

Less stress for payroll processing.

Rating: 10 out of 10
March 27, 2025
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
Gusto is amazing. I handle payroll for several small companies. Recently, I needed to switch several to Gusto quickly. Setup and onboarding with Gusto are simple and very user...
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Linda Schweitzer
Manager - Finance and Accounting
Owner
Penny Pinch Tax LLC
Gusto3 years of experience

Gusto Review.

Rating: 10 out of 10
February 5, 2025
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
Our small company utilizes Gusto for payroll purposes. Their system handles all of our State Unemployment taxes and notifies me of current tasks within the portal that need at...
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Joette Engstrom
Administrative Assistant - Customer Service
Controller
Winners Win
Gusto1 year of experience
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Awards

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Pricing

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Simple: A streamlined set of automatic payroll features and benefits integrations

$49/month + $6/mo per person

Cloud
per month

Plus: Comprehensive payroll, benefits, and HR tools for employers building a great place to work

$80/month + $12/mo per person

Cloud
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

Cloud
per month

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee
For the latest information on pricing, visithttps://gusto.com/product/pricing?utm_s…

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

Starting price (does not include set up fee)

  • $49 per month
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Product Demos

Gusto Payroll Demo

YouTube

Gusto Demo: Payroll, benefits, and HR for small business

YouTube
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Features

Payroll Management

Provides for pay calculation and benefit plan administration, in addition to managing direct deposit, salary revisions and payroll tracking.

8.9
Avg 8.2
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Product Details

What is Gusto?

Gusto is an online HR platform that aims to help small businesses take care of their teams. Gusto products and services help customers onboard, pay, insure, and engage their team in one integrated platform. Gusto aims to make taking care of teams a joyful experience, while helping users manage their bottom line and stay compliant.

Full-service payroll - Gusto automatically calculates and files payroll taxes, help keeps companies compliant, and provides awesome support.

Benefits that work for any team and budget - Gusto aims to make offering employee benefits a reality for any small business. Whether an organization is buying health insurance for the first time or wants to integrate an existing plan with payroll, Gusto can provide expert guidance. They'll help with add-ons like 401(k), life insurance, and commuter benefits, which the vendor says allows companies to create a competitive package to attract and retain employees.

Gusto Features

Payroll Management Features

  • Supported: Pay calculation
  • Supported: Payroll history for each employee
  • Supported: Benefit plan administration
  • Supported: Direct deposit files
  • Supported: Payroll tracking and auditing
  • Supported: Salary revision and increment management
  • Supported: Reimbursement management
  • Supported: Statutory form management

Additional Features

  • Supported: Background checks
  • Supported: Employee self-onboarding
  • Supported: Digital I-9s and W-4s
  • Supported: State new hire reporting
  • Supported: Health insurance administration
  • Supported: 401(k) retirement savings
  • Supported: HR Reporting
  • Supported: R&D tax credit service
  • Supported: 401(k) tax credit service

Gusto Screenshots

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

Gusto Video

Gusto is more than payroll and benefits

Gusto Integrations

Gusto Competitors

Gusto Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo
Supported CountriesUnited States
Supported LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Frequently Asked Questions

Gusto offers payroll, benefits and compliance capabilities. Gusto is scaled for small to mid-sized businesses, and emphasizes an easy to use interface.

Gusto starts at $49.

Paychex Flex, ADP Streamline Payroll, and QuickBooks Online are common alternatives for Gusto.

Reviewers rate Reimbursement management highest, with a score of 9.4.

The most common users of Gusto are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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Comparisons

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Reviews From Top Reviewers

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Best app

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized
September 03, 2024
Verified User
Employee in Other
Hospital & Health Care Company, 51-200 employees
Vetted Review
Verified User
Gusto
1 year of experience
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
I used Gusto to keep track of my time logs, paystubs, and banking account. It is super easy to use and navigate through. The app is super informative and very well organized. Everything I need to keep track of my hours, pays, taxes, and work benefits is right at the tip of my fingers!
Pros
  • Organization
  • Time Tracking
  • 24/7 access
Cons
  • none
Likelihood to Recommend
Compared to others that I have used in previous employments, Gusto takes the rank, by far! It is well organized, has 24/7 accessibility, and easy to navigate through.

Amazing app

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized
September 03, 2024
HF
Hannah Farrell
Crosspoint preschool lead
Crosspoint academy (Primary/Secondary Education, 1-10 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
Gusto
2 years of experience
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
I absolutely love Gusto! I love how I can check my paycheck, get information from my employer through it, and look at the company calendar. You also receive your W-2 at the end of the year through this app. I can even use Gusto to put money aside from my paycheck.
Pros
  • Show my paystub and a PDF form.
  • Let me know when it’s someone’s anniversary at work.
  • Send our W-2s immediately.
Likelihood to Recommend
It’s absolutely anything I would want for a job.

Great App!

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized
August 12, 2024
AR
Ashley Ray
Customer Service Lead
Boomn (Marketing & Advertising, 11-50 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
View profile
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
I use Gusto to clock in and receive my biweekly checks. It helps keep track of your spending habits and gives you real-time hours that have been worked for the pay period. This tool is used company wide for payroll and benefit needs. I would definitely recommend this to a friend.
Pros
  • Keeps track of time
  • Sends your paycheck early
  • Keeps track of your spending habits
Likelihood to Recommend
It is very well suited to my needs as someone who works part-time. The real time data lets me know where I stand during the pay period and what I can expect my check to look like. The spending tracker is also useful to see where my money goes.

Loving this app

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized
August 05, 2024
Verified User
Professional in Other
Medical Practice Company, 51-200 employees
Vetted Review
Verified User
Gusto
1 year of experience
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
I use Gusto daily to clock in, clock out, and view my times. It makes it easy for me to view my check stubs, and all of my other important info. Requesting time off is a breeze. I would definitely recommend Gusto to anyone who is looking to accurately record their times, and just make work that much easier.
Pros
  • Time Tracking
  • View Paystubs
  • Request time off
Cons
  • Having to download paystub to print
  • Having to have a new code sent every time you log in
  • Having to use an email instead of a username
Likelihood to Recommend
It is easy to log in if you are in a hurry, only downside is that if you haven't used that specific computer before then you have to run and get your phone for the 6-digit security code that it send. Apart from that, I've never used an easier system to clock in and out, and track my hours.

Great Management App!

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized
August 22, 2024
Verified User
Representative in Customer Service
Sporting Goods Company, 51-200 employees
Vetted Review
Verified User
Gusto
1 year of experience
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We use Gusto to clock in and out of our shifts. Gusto also supplies our checks and direct deposits every two weeks. When transitioning from contractor to employee, we use Gusto to store and sign all of our Formal Contracts and Forms for conversion. The app also stores all of our paystubs, making checking our pay super easy. We use Gusto to request and manage time off. Gusto takes a lot of weight off of the shoulders of management and allows all of the staff to have access to all of their paperwork. I would highly recommend it.
Pros
  • Time Tracking.
  • Paystub Storage.
  • Time-Off Tracking.
  • Contract Storage.
  • Monthly Surveys.
Cons
  • Easier Document Access on Cellphones.
Likelihood to Recommend
Being able to clock in on the phone and the computer allows for ease of access. I like being able to see exactly how much I am getting taxed in each paycheck by pulling up my old pay stubs. Gusto has filled a lot of gaps in our office.
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