Gusto
Payroll, benefits and HR for SMBs.
- Starting price
- $40/mo
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- Yes
- G2 score
- 4.4/5
- Capterra score
- 4.6/5
Overview
Gusto made small-business payroll almost pleasant: automated filings, employee self-service onboarding, and benefits administration in one clean flow. Contractor payments and multi-state support cover most young companies' needs, and the wallet features give employees real utility. It is US-centric — international hiring needs a different tool — and the base-plus-per-person pricing adds up, but for domestic SMB payroll it sets the usability bar.
Who it’s best for
Key features
- Full-service payroll
- Benefits
- Time tracking
- Onboarding
Gusto pricing
Gusto paid plans start at $40/month, with a free trial.
Pros and cons
Pros
- ✓Simple payroll
- ✓Good benefits
- ✓Clean UI
Cons
- ✗US only
- ✗Base + per-person fee
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How much does Gusto cost?
Gusto paid plans start at $40/month, with a free trial.
Is Gusto any good?
Gusto holds a 4.5/5 rating across 4,100 reviews. Users highlight its simple payroll.
What are the best Gusto alternatives?
Top alternatives include Rippling, Deel, BambooHR. Rippling is the highest rated at 4.8/5.