Gusto
HR · US-based small businesses that want payroll + basic HR in one place.
From From ~$40/mo + per person
Starting at
From ~$40/mo + per person
Setup
Days to weeks
Learning curve
Moderate
Integration
Moderate
Overview
Gusto combines US payroll, benefits, and HR tools for small businesses in a single friendly product. It reduces the pain of tax filings and onboarding for companies that do not need a global HCM. Accountant workflows and integrations keep books aligned.
Best for — US-based small businesses that want payroll + basic HR in one place.
Pros and cons
Strengths
- Payroll and tax filing simplified
- Benefits administration options
- Employee self-service
- Good accountant collaboration
- Fast setup for small teams
Watch-outs
- Primarily US-focused
- Not a full enterprise HCM
- International entities need other tools
Pricing
Simple
Payroll core
From ~$40/mo +/person
Plus
HR tools
Higher
Premium
More support and features
Higher
Note: Base fee plus per-person pricing; contractor and international add-ons vary.
Integrations
QuickBooks, Xero, BambooHR, Slack; Zapier/Make for custom onboarding notifications.