Payroll, HR, Benefits. Simplified.
Join 400,000+ small and medium-sized businesses that take care of their people with Gusto.
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Run payroll in minutes with smart technology.
From automated tax filings to compliance tools, Gusto handles the heavy lifting so you can focus on building your team.
Payroll takes just a few clicks
Plus, we automatically file your taxes, help with compliance, and identify tax credits to help save you money you may never have known you qualified for.
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Pay yourself compliantly as a Solopreneur
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Make a real difference with affordable employee benefits.
Supporting your team is more important than ever. With Gusto as your broker, health insurance administration comes at no extra cost. Move an existing plan or let our licensed advisors help you find the right coverage.
Learn more about benefitsHire standout candidates and get them up to speed faster than ever.
Find and support great people from day 1. Use Gusto for job and applicant tracking, create custom onboarding checklists, and so much more.
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Works with the tools you already use
See how Gusto stacks up against other payroll providers.
customers would recommend Gusto.
average time saved on tax & compliance by switching to Gusto.
Average rating from Gusto customers.
Survey of 538 Gusto Customers, September 2024
Saved over 80 hours a year
"Payroll used to take at least one full day per month. We're able to run payroll bi-weekly now, which takes us less than an hour each month."
Honest Review: Is Gusto Right for You?
Pros
- Exceptional Ease of Use: Cleanest interface among all payroll providers.
- Fully automated local, state, and federal tax filings.
- No-cost benefits administration included in all plans.
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees for setup or payroll runs.
Cons
- No dedicated mobile app for employers/admins to run payroll on the go.
- Time tracking and advanced HR features are locked behind higher-tier plans.
- Health benefits integration is primarily optimized for the US market.
Let's find the right plan for your business
Choose from a variety of plans and add-ons. You won't pay a cent until you're ready to run payroll.
Simple
Basic payroll and benefits for small teams.
- Full-service single-state payroll
- W-2s and 1099s
- Basic hiring and onboarding
- Gusto-brokered health insurance
Plus
Comprehensive payroll, benefits, and HR tools.
- Everything in Simple, plus:
- Multi-state payroll
- Next-day direct deposit
- Time tracking and PTO
- Advanced hiring and onboarding
Premium
Scalable payroll and HR for growing businesses.
- Everything in Plus, plus:
- Dedicated Customer Success Manager
- HR Resource Center access
- Performance management tools
How Gusto Stacks Up
| Feature | Gusto | QuickBooks Payroll | ADP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automated Tax Filing | |||
| Benefits Admin Included | Add-on Fee | Add-on Fee | |
| Transparent Pricing | (Hidden Fees) | ||
| Ease of Setup | Minutes | Hours | Days (Requires Rep) |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Get started for free
You're three steps away from easy, automated payroll.
Create an account.
It's free to sign up. You'll pick your plan and add your company details.
Add your people.
Add your employee details. They can even self-onboard to save you time.
Run your first payroll.
Once we have your employee and tax info, you can run payroll in just a few clicks.
