Compare Gusto to the competition.
G2’s Fall 2025 reviews are in, and Gusto holds the top spot for payroll! Want to see why 500,000 businesses partner with us to hire, pay, and manage their teams? Compare features, prices, and more below.
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| Unlimited payrolls | Pay per payroll | |
|---|---|---|
| Automated federal and state tax filing | ||
| 2-day and 4-day pay | ||
| Next-day pay | (Premium, Same-day pay add-on) | |
| Same-day pay | (Premium, Insant pay add-on) | Extra fees |
| Instant pay | Extra fees | |
| File W-2s | Extra fees | |
| File 1099s | Extra fees | |
| Multiple pay rates and schedules | ||
| Multiple states | (Plus and Premium) | Extra fees |
| Contractor payments | ||
| E-sign I-9 and W-4 | ||
| Lifetime access for employees | ||
| Household employer payroll | ||
| Global contractor payment | add-on | Extra fees |
| Employer of record (international employees) | add-on | Extra fees |
| Health benefits | Pay premiums only | Premiums + fees |
| Workers’ comp | Pay premiums only | Premiums + fees |
| ACA and COBRA compliance | Extra fees | |
| Available add-ons |
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| Time tracking | (Plus and Premium, Time & attendance add-on) | Extra fees |
| Scheduling | (Plus and Premium, Time & attendance add-on) | Extra fees |
| Time Kiosk | (Plus and Premium, Time & attendance add-on) | Extra fees |
| Geo-fenced clock-in | (Plus and Premium, Time & attendance add-on) | Extra fees |
| Custom time-off requests | (Plus and Premium) | Extra fees |
| Time-off requests (basic) | Extra fees | |
| Team directory and org chart | (Plus and Premium) | Extra fees |
| Applicant Tracking System | (Plus and Premium) | (HR Pro) |
| Online offer letters | (Package info unavailable) | |
| Custom Onboarding Checklist | (Plus and Premium) | |
| Performance Management | (Plus and Premium) | |
| Secure document vault and e-signing | (Run Complete & HR Pro) | |
| Custom employee handbook | (Premium) | (Run Complete & HR Pro) |
| Job description and policy templates | (Premium) | (Run Complete & HR Pro) |
| Proactive compliance updates | (Premium) | (Run Complete & HR Pro) |
| Software Provisioning | (Plus and Premium) | |
| Learning Management System | (HR Pro) | |
| Poster Compliance Service | (Enhanced, Complete, and HR Pro) | |
| Registration and filing tracking | (Premium, GBC add-on) | Extra fees |
| Proactive compliance alerts | (Premium, GBC add-on) | |
| Mail monitoring | (Premium, GBC add-on) | Extra fees |
| QuickBooks | ||
| Xero | ||
| Google (G-suite) SSO | ||
| Monthly fee | Starting at $49/mo + $6/mo per person | No upfront pricing |
| Setup fee | Free | Extra fees |
9 out of 10
customers would recommend Gusto*
152 hours
average time customers saved per year on tax and compliance work after switching to Gusto.
4.5/5 stars
average rating from Gusto customers.*
Snapbar saves 15 hours a month on payroll by using Gusto.
Snapbar, Works with Gusto
Why Gusto over the competition
You don’t have to go it alone. Gusto expertly and accurately handles payroll taxes, benefits, compliance, and other complicated tasks for you. Gusto’s robust and instructive tools empower you to take on complicated tasks effortlessly—and sometimes you won’t even lift a finger. It’s no wonder our top-rated platform is trusted by 500,000 business and their teams.
Who said you need HR experience to take care of your team? Gusto is designed with human beings in mind. Our interface is simple and easy to use, which saves you time and effort. Our product brings a smile to your face every time you log in. Doing right by your team has never felt so good.
Global payroll, time, benefits, HR, tax credits, and compliance work better together. With Gusto’s integrated, native platform, you get all of the tools and information you need in one holistic place. With Gusto, get more done than you ever though possible.
Best Payroll Software 2025 - Ranked #1
#1 Most Innovative Company in HR 2025
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