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G2’s Summer 2024 reviews are in, and Gusto holds the top spot in satisfaction for small business payroll and HR implementation! Want to see why 400,000 businesses partner with us to hire, pay, and manage their teams? Compare features, prices, and more below.

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	Gusto
Pricing
Monthly fee	Starting at $40/mo + $6/mo per person	No upfront pricing No upfront pricing Starting at $45/mo + $5/mo per user Starting at $29/mo + $5/mo per user Starting at $49/mo per employee (for businesses with <25 employees) No upfront monthly pricing Starting at $40/mo + $6/mo per person No upfront monthly pricing $6/PEPM for active employee or contractor No upfront monthly pricing No upfront monthly pricing, $6 per employee per month $4/PEPM for DIY, $5/PEPM for Full Service $6/PEPM for Payroll Starting at $17/mo + $4/mo per No upfront pricing
Setup fee	Free	Extra fees Extra fees Free Free Free Free for simple migration free setup & migration Free for simple migration Extra fees 10-20% of annual setup fee Extra fees Free User reported: $500 for 15 employees and $1,200 for 40 employees
Payroll
Unlimited payrolls		Pay per payroll Pay per payroll Extra fees Unknown Unknown
Automated federal and state tax filing		Extra fees only in AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, MN, NY, NC, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WI. (Full Service Plan)
Direct deposit		4-day ACH OnPay offers a maximum of 4-day turnaround for direct deposit payments Extra fees
File W-2s		Extra fees Extra fees Extra fees $7 per employee (Full Service Plan) (Full Service Plan)
File 1099s		Extra fees Extra fees Extra fees (Full Service Plan) (Full Service Plan)
Multiple pay rates and schedules		Extra fees
Multiple states	(Plus and Premium)	Extra fees Extra fees Extra fees (free with Elite) Extra fees $9.99 pm (Full Service Plan, $12 extra per month per state)
Contractor payments		Extra fees $6/PEPM for active employee or contractor price unknown Extra fees
E-sign I-9 and W-4		Extra fees (Premium and Elite) Extra fees
Lifetime access for employees
Household employer payroll
International payroll	(International contractor add-on)	Extra fees Extra fees Extra fees price unknown Only onboard, not pay (Global HCM)
Benefits
Health benefits	Pay premiums only	Premiums + fees Pay premiums only Through SimplyInsured Pay premiums only Pay premiums only (Plus) Premiums + fees Pay premiums only Premiums + fees Premiums + fees unclear if free or premiums + fees
Workers’ comp	Pay premiums only	Premiums + fees Premiums + fees Premiums + fees (fees waived for Premium and Elite) Pay premiums only Pay premiums only Premiums + fees Pay premiums only Premiums + fees Premiums + fees Premiums + fees
Available add-ons	Broker integration 401(k) retirement Commuter benefits Life and disability HSA and FSA	Broker integration 401(k) retirement Commuter benefits Life and disability HSA and FSA HRA Broker integration 401(k) retirement Commuter benefits Life and disability HSA and FSA 401(k) retirement 401(k) retirement Pre-tax benefit 401(k) retirement Life and disability HSA and FSA COBRA access Commuter benefits Broker integration 401(k) retirement Commuter benefits Life and disability HSA and FSA HRA Broker integration Various retirement plans Liability insurance Commuter benefits Life and disability HSA and FSA Medical, dental, and vision Retirement and life insurance HSAs and FSAs Short- and long-term disability Unavailable Broker integration 401(k) retirement Commuter benefits Life and disability HSA and FSA HRA POP COBRA TMA Medical Dental Vision HSA and FSA Commuter benefits 401(k) retirement Life and disability Supplemental
HR tools
Time tracking	(Plus and Premium)	Extra fees (Paychex Flex) (Premium and Elite) Extra fees Via integration only Extra fees Workforce management software (Time & Attendance add-on)
Team directory and org chart	(Plus and Premium)	Extra fees Extra fees Employee Experience Platform
Time-off requests	(Plus and Premium)	Extra fees (Time & Attendance subscribers) Extra fees Workforce management software (Time & Attendance add-on)
Online offer letters		Extra fees Extra fees (Advantage plan only) Talent Management System
Secure document vault and e-signing		(Run Complete & HR) Extra fees (Advantage plan only) Human Resources Software
Custom employee handbook	(Premium and HR add-on)	(Run Complete & HR) (Paychex Flex) (Elite) Extra fees Human Resources Software
Job description and policy templates	(Premium and HR add-on)	(Run Complete & HR) (Premium and Elite) Extra fees (Advantage plan only) Talent Management System
Proactive compliance updates	(Premium and HR add-on)	(Run Complete & HR) (Premium and Elite) Extra fees Human Resources Software
Certified HR pros	(Premium and HR add-on)	(Run Complete & HR) (Paychex Flex) (Elite) Extra fees Human Resources Software
Direct phone line for dedicated support	(Premium and HR add-on)	(Run Complete & HR) (Elite) No phones (Advantage plan only)
Custom Onboarding Checklist	(Plus and Premium)	(Advantage plan only) Talent Management System
Software Provisioning	(Plus and Premium)	Extra fees Partner apps only
Integrations
QuickBooks
Xero
Google (G-suite) SSO		Extra fees

*Competitive data on this page was collected as of July 2024 and is subject to change or update. Gusto does not make any representations as to the completeness or accuracy of the information on this page. All Gusto services listed in the payroll features comparison chart are provided by Gusto or by one of Gusto's trusted partners.

saved each time businesses run payroll with Gusto compared to their previous payroll provider.¹

average time it takes a business to switch to Gusto.²

average amount saved on HR and payroll costs when a business switches a to Gusto.²

¹Based on a 2022 TechValidate survey of 450+ Gusto customers
²Based on a 2023 TechValidate survey of 700+ Gusto customers

Snapbar saves 15 hours a month on payroll by using Gusto.

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“Gusto has taken away so much stress and pressure that I might be getting things wrong. At so many levels it helped us be confident in our people operations, particularly with onboarding employees and compliance.”

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Co-Founder and CEO, Snapbar

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Expert guidance and accuracy

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 400,000 business and their teams.

Easy to use, with a human touch

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.

All-in-one people platform

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.