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Gusto is proud to serve more than 500,000 businesses in the US with a single trusted system, competitive compensation tools, and expert guidance to help you empower your team. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 4222 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Key benefits of Gusto Gusto provides award-winning payroll for businesses of all sizes. Gusto automatically calculates, pays, and files your federal, state, and local payroll taxes, as well as W-2s, 1099s, and new hire forms. - 85% of businesses agree Gusto makes running payroll easier - 88% of businesses agree Gusto helps them stay compliant with federal and state regulations - It takes businesses an average of 16 minutes to run payroll each time with Gusto It takes more than a paycheck to build an amazing team. With Gusto, you can offer a wide range of no-cost, low-cost, and premium health and financial benefits to support your team into the future. Plus, Gusto syncs medical, dental, and vision insurance with payroll. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 4222 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Gusto - **Location**: San Francisco, US - **Founded**: 2011 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: $49.00 - **Pricing model**: Other (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Solo: For solopreneurs needing payroll, S corp compliance support and the option to pay contractors. $49 per company + $6 per month per person Simple: For smaller businesses with simple salaries, wages, and pay schedules. $49 per company + $6 per month per person Plus: For businesses with complex hiring, payroll, and team management needs. $80 per month + $12 per month per person Premium: For growing businesses who need premium tools and dedicated support (minimum 25 employees). $180 per month + $22 per month per person Contractor Only: For contractor-only businesses who haven’t hired W-2 employees yet. $35 per month + $6 per month per contractor - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - 1099 Preparation - 401(k) Tracking - ACA Reporting - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Accounting Integration - Accounting Software - Activity Dashboard - Alerts/Notifications - Applicant Tracking Software - Attendance Management - Attendance Tracking Software - Audit Trail - Benefits Administration Outsourcing - Benefits Dashboard - Benefits Management - Billable & Non-Billable Hours - Budget Management - COBRA Administration - Calendar Management ## Integrations (126 total) - 15Five - 7shifts - Accelo - Aplos - Asana - Ashby - AttendanceBot - Autobooks - AvaHR - BambooHR - Bench - Boast - Bonusly - Bookkeeper360 - Box ... and 111 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Tax Management Software](https://www.getapp.ae/directory/248/tax-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Tax Management Software](https://www.getapp.ae/directory/248/tax-management/software) - [Benefits Administration Software](https://www.getapp.ae/directory/254/benefits-administration/software) - [Human Resources Software](https://www.getapp.ae/directory/256/human-resources/software) - [Payroll Software](https://www.getapp.ae/directory/259/payroll/software) - [Employee Recognition Software](https://www.getapp.ae/directory/799/employee-recognition/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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The employee self-service portal is well-organized, letting team members update information and access pay stubs without constant admin involvement. > > **Cons**: Sometimes customer support response times can be slower than ideal, especially during peak payroll periods. The platform also has occasional limitations in customization for more complex pay structures, and certain reports could offer more flexibility in filtering and exporting data. ----- ### "Go For Gusto\!" — 5.0/5 > **Heather** | *26 March 2026* | Mental Health Care | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Gusto has wonderful ease of use for everyone. It's easy to enroll, navigate, and see everything you need all in one spot. > > **Cons**: The only downside, which is very minor, is you cannot see your upcoming pay. It will show you that it's on its way with a deposit date, but no paystub until it has been deposited. > > Gusto is so much better than the other platforms we have used\! It even has a chat for your company employees. One employee can also have more than one account, if needed, but just one login, making it very easy to use. ----- ### "I'm a small business with two owners" — 1.0/5 > **Garrett** | *15 January 2026* | Government Relations | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: Pros: Employees were paid on time during the years I used Gusto. There really isn't any more pros. its hard to get ahold of someone when you have a problem. which for me is every year. > > **Cons**: Everything else. Hidden fees and they pull funds to cover "taxes" even if you handle taxes separately. > > I'm a small business with two owners, we're beyond fed up with Gusto. I wish I could leave no stars. This is not a one-off issue; it has happened every single year, and this year was the final straw. Gusto once again withdrew money from my business account without authorization, despite me explicitly handling my own tax payments and clearly stating, in writing, that I did not approve the withdrawal. This time, Gusto sent a message saying they would pull $756 at 17:00 PM. I responded within 30 minutes, clearly objecting and stating I do not authorize tax payments through Gusto. Despite that, the money was pulled less than 24 hours later. No consent. No signed authorization. No meaningful opportunity to stop it. When I pushed back two days later, I was told the money had already been remitted and that I now have to chase a government agency (I'm assuming the IRS, but who knows, they wont tell me) by myself to attempt a refund. Gusto takes no responsibility and simply shrugs once the money is gone. Gusto’s actions continuously creates unnecessary financial strain and wasted time. Their explanation is always the same: confusing, bureaucratic, and designed to shift blame back onto the customer. The platform itself is misleading. You think you have control over tax payments, you don’t. Gusto will pull funds anyway, then hide behind process and timing excuses when called out. This is unprofessional, and frankly unacceptable for a payroll company that handles people’s livelihoods. I am done. I am moving my business to Paychex, a company that understands authorization, accountability, and basic respect for its customers’ money. If you value control over your finances and don’t want to fight the same battle year after year, look elsewhere. ----- ### "I love Gusto\!" — 5.0/5 > **JanetStar** | *15 May 2026* | Civic & Social Organization | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like how easy it was to maneuver through the product, because everything was clearly marked by tabs and I knew where to locate everything for my payroll needs. > > **Cons**: I really did not experience any cons with Gusto, because everything I needed was available and it was self explanatory in regards to correcting issues on my end. > > My experience was great and I really enjoyed the enotifications that I received when payments were in the account. ----- ### "Decent Option with Some Limitations" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *3 December 2025* | Law Practice | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Cheap option for paying US-based contractors and employees. Their customer support is also great. Every time I request support, someone is available online or over the phone to talk to, which is a feature that most other similar providers lack. > > **Cons**: The user interface could be challenging. There is definitely a learning stage for new users who have never used similar platforms before. In my experience, I've used several platforms similar to Gusto, and I believe their payroll function needs improvement. There are limitations on reporting fuctions that needs some customization. > > It was okay. Not the best, but it serves its intended function. Price-wise, I think they are competitive enough for the offerings. I would recommend it for small businesses that need to pay US-based staff. 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