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Switching to Gusto takes less than two weeks according to a 2022 TechValidate survey of 550+ customers.
Best overall payroll software
March 2023
#1 HR software for startups
2023
#1 Payroll Software
of 2023
Jan 2023
#1 HR software for SMBs
Dec 2022
Automatically sync payroll, benefits, hiring, and more.
The best thing you can do for your business is make smart decisions that support your team and bottom line.
With Gusto, you get an expansive HR platform and all-in-one solution for payroll, employee benefits, hiring, onboarding, provisioning, accounting, tax filings, and more. Lots more.
Other providers charge extra fees for setting up, filing W-2’s, off-cycle payroll runs, and more. With Gusto, it’s included.
Here’s how it works.
We’ll make sure you’re all set up and ready to go by your next payroll cycle.
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We’ll tell you what forms and information you need to complete each step.
We’ll help you set up your benefits, payroll deductions, PTO policy, and integrations.
Woohoo! Now you can run your payroll in the next cycle and rely on Gusto for your HR needs.
Why switch to Gusto?
Save 5 hours running payroll each month
when you switch to Gusto1
Switching to Gusto takes less than two weeks
according to Gusto customers1
“Gusto is easier than my previous software.”
88% of surveyed customers
1 Numbers reflect reported averages based on 2022 TechValidate surveys of 450+ Gusto customers
I have used Paycor, Workday, ADP in the past and Gusto is the simplest of these. Everything is integrated pretty seamlessly.
Equilibria
Gusto is much easier to use than our previous provider ADP, we save a lot of time and headaches with Gusto.
MCDA CCG, Inc.
Yep, we integrate with that.
With Gusto, you can automatically sync payroll data with your favorite tools, saving you time and money. That means no more manual entry, fewer accounting mistakes, and airtight business operations.
Find the right plan for your growing business.
Our Premium plan was built exclusively for growing businesses of 25 employees or more. You’ll get white-glove data transfers, a dedicated customer success manager, access to HR experts, and exclusive pricing.
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Compare payroll providers
| 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 |
| Setup fee | Free |  Extra feesExtra feesFree Free Free Free for simple migration |
| Payroll | ||
| Unlimited payrolls |  | Pay per payrollPay per payroll |
| Automated federal and state tax filing | | |
| Direct deposit | | 4-day ACH |
| File W-2s | | Extra feesExtra fees |
| File 1099s | | Extra feesExtra fees |
| Multiple pay rates and schedules | | |
| Multiple states | (Plus and Premium) | Extra feesExtra feesExtra fees (free with Elite) |
| Contractor payments | | |
| E-sign I-9 and W-4 | | Extra fees(Premium and Elite) |
| Lifetime access for employees | | |
| Household employer payroll | | |
| International payroll | (International contractor add-on) | Extra feesExtra feesExtra fees |
| Benefits | ||
| Health benefits | Pay premiums only | Premiums + fees Pay premiums only Through SimplyInsured Pay premiums only Pay premiums only (Plus) 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 |
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| HR tools | ||
| Time tracking | (Plus and Premium) | Extra fees(Paychex Flex)(Premium and Elite)Extra fees |
| Team directory and org chart | (Plus and Premium) | Extra feesExtra fees |
| Time-off requests | (Plus and Premium) | Extra fees(Time & Attendance subscribers)Extra fees |
| Online offer letters | | Extra feesExtra fees |
| Secure document vault and e-signing | | (Run Complete & HR)Extra fees |
| Custom employee handbook | (Premium and HR add-on) | (Run Complete & HR)(Paychex Flex)(Elite)Extra fees |
| Job description and policy templates | (Premium and HR add-on) | (Run Complete & HR)(Premium and Elite)Extra fees |
| Proactive compliance updates | (Premium and HR add-on) | (Run Complete & HR)(Premium and Elite)Extra fees |
| Certified HR pros | (Premium and HR add-on) | (Run Complete & HR)(Paychex Flex)(Elite)Extra fees |
| Direct phone line for dedicated support | (Premium and HR add-on) | (Run Complete & HR)(Elite)No phones |
| Custom Onboarding Checklist | (Plus and Premium) | |
| Software Provisioning | (Plus and Premium) | Extra fees |
| Integrations | ||
| QuickBooks | | |
| Xero | | |
| Google (G-suite) SSO | | Extra fees |
*Competitive data on this page was collected as of October 27th, 2022 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.
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