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Gusto

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Gusto offers an all-in-one platform for small to medium businesses to manage payroll, benefits, and HR with integrated compliance and comprehensive support.


Payroll, benefits and HR platform.

Gusto streamlines essential HR functions like payroll processing, benefits administration, and compliance management into a single, user-friendly system. It automates tax filings, offers health insurance and 401(k) plans, and provides HR experts to guide businesses. Its integrated approach aims to reduce administrative burden and ensure legal adherence for growing companies, differentiating itself by combining complex HR tasks with intuitive design and dedicated support.

Pros

  • Intuitive and easy-to-use interface simplifies complex payroll and HR tasks.
  • Comprehensive benefits administration including health insurance, 401(k)s, and workers' comp.
  • Automated tax filing and compliance management reduce risk of errors and penalties.

Cons

  • Can become more expensive for businesses with a high number of contractors or employees.
  • Limited advanced HR features compared to enterprise-level HRIS systems.
  • Customer support response times can vary during peak payroll periods.

Key features

  • Full-service payroll processing with automated tax filing
  • Employee benefits administration (health, dental, vision, 401(k), workers' comp)
  • HR expert support and compliance resources
  • Time tracking and PTO management
  • Onboarding and employee self-service portal

Integrations

QuickBooks OnlineXeroFreshBooksWhen I WorkGusto WalletZoom

Target audience

Small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across various industries looking for a streamlined solution for payroll, benefits, and core HR functions.


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Active Users

200K+

Founded

2011

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Pricing Tiers

Simple

Basic payroll for small teams, includes full-service payroll, employee self-service, and onboarding.

$40/mo + $6/person/mo

Plus

Enhanced features for growing teams, includes everything in Simple, plus advanced hiring, time tracking, and project tracking.

$80/mo + $12/person/mo

Premium

Full-service HR for larger organizations, includes everything in Plus, plus HR advisory, R&D tax credit, and health insurance broker integration.

Custom


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