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Choose the #1 payroll platform of 2023.1

Running a small business is hard, but taking care of your team doesn’t have to be. Gusto makes running payroll—and handling compliance—a simple, routine process. When you’re ready, we offer flexible employee benefits and HR tools too. Don’t make a tough choice if you don’t have to. Choose Gusto.

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Best Overall Payroll Software for Small Businesses of 2023

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Businesses save 5 hours a month running payroll and HR administration after switching to Gusto.2

Full-service payroll

Choose reliable and effortless payroll.

With Gusto, you can run payroll as many times as you need to—we don’t charge extra. Your team gets paid in just a few clicks, and payroll deductions and time tracking are built right into the process.

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  • Full-service multi-state and global payroll

  • Automatic tax calculations

  • Unlimited payroll runs

  • AI-powered payroll imports

93% of businesses agree Gusto helps them stay on top of compliance and changing tax requirements.3

Payroll compliance

Choose Gusto for peace of mind with compliance.

No more stressing over payroll compliance. Gusto handles new state tax registration, automatically files your taxes for you, and helps keep you ahead of changing laws and regulations so you don’t get fined. If you ever have questions, our team is here to chat.

Learn more about compliance with Gusto

  • Hire and pay international employees/contractors

  • Automatic tax filing with the right agencies

  • State tax registration in all 50 states

  • Dedicated support (Premium plan only)

The easiest decision you can make for your business.

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Businesses save 7 hours a month on benefits administration after switching to Gusto.4

Benefits

Choose comprehensive benefits tailored to your team.

Being a small business doesn’t mean you can’t offer big company benefits. Gusto has a wide range of plans to meet your unique needs. Plus, if you already have an existing plan, you can bring it with you. We don’t charge extra for setup like some providers do.

Learn more about offering benefits

  • 401(k), workers’ comp, financial tools, commuter benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision administration

  • Hiring and onboarding tools to grow your team

  • Licensed advisors and compliance support

Hear from customers who chose Gusto.

Without Gusto, I’d be lost. They’ve made my first business foray an amazing adventure, and kept me from horrible mistakes.
Logan M.
Southern Oregon StoneCraft LLC
My favorite thing about Gusto is the compliance aspect. They make quarterly taxes, onboarding, and everything else so simple and easy, which saves me a ton of time.
Luke Henke
Accounting Manager at Amplio Digital LLC
I have used Paycor, Workday, ADP in the past and Gusto is the simplest of these. Everything is integrated pretty seamlessly.
Rebecca Garber
Human Resources Director at Equilibria

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1 According to US News and World Report, Gusto is the #1 payroll software, best payroll software for small businesses, and best payroll software for accountants of 2023.
2 Based on an August 2022 Techvalidate survey of 466 Gusto businesses.
3 Based on an August 2022 Techvalidate survey of 740 Gusto businesses.
4 Based on a 2020 TechValidate survey of more than 270 Gusto customers.