Overview
Gusto is a payroll, benefits, and HR platform designed for small and mid-size businesses, automating payroll tax filing, offering health benefits and 401(k) administration, and covering onboarding through a single, approachable dashboard.
Available On
WebIosAndroidMobile AppAPI
Key Features
Automated payroll & tax filing
Health benefits & 401(k) administration
Employee onboarding
Time tracking
HR compliance guidance
Pros
- Automates payroll tax filing so small teams don't need a specialist
- Clean, approachable interface for non-HR founders
- Bundles benefits administration, not just payroll
Cons
- US-focused, limited for international payroll needs
- Advanced HR features require higher tiers
- Per-employee pricing adds up as the company grows
Pricing Plans
SimplePAID
$40/mo
- Full-service payroll
- Employee self-service
- Basic HR tools
PlusPAID
$80/mo
- Multi-state payroll
- Time tracking
- PTO management
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Integrations
QuickBooksXeroSlackGoogle Workspace
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Quick Info
Websitegusto.com
CategoryHR & People Ops
Team SizeSMB
ReleasedJanuary 1, 2011
Last UpdatedJune 1, 2026
Monthly Visits15.0M
API AvailableYes
Open SourceNo
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