Gusto is a cloud-based payroll and HR platform for small businesses. It provides full-service payroll, benefits administration, time tracking, hiring tools, and compliance support.
Pricing
$40-80 / month + per person
Reviews
3,000+
Founded
2011
Team Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Current Deal
Free trial; 3-month discount for new businesses
About Gusto
Gusto is a modern payroll and HR platform designed to make managing people easy for small businesses. It handles full-service payroll with automatic tax filing, direct deposits, and year-end tax forms like W-2s and 1099s.
The platform's HR features include employee onboarding, document management, org charts, and a built-in hiring tool with offer letters and applicant tracking. Benefits administration covers health insurance, 401(k), workers' comp, and commuter benefits.
Gusto's time tracking integrates with payroll for seamless time-to-pay processing. The platform provides compliance alerts, labor law posters, and access to certified HR professionals for guidance on complex employment issues.
With a clean, intuitive interface and features specifically designed for small business needs, Gusto has earned a loyal following among companies with 1-100 employees. The platform also offers tools for accountants and bookkeepers to manage multiple clients.
Pricing
$40-80 / month + per person
Simple: $40/month + $6/person/month - Full-service payroll, basic hiring
Plus: $80/month + $12/person/month - PTO management, time tracking, next-day direct deposit
Premium: Custom pricing - HR resource center, compliance alerts, dedicated support