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Gusto

★★★★★ 4.4 (10,000 reviews)
Analytics Automation Cloud Based Integrations Mobile App
Subscription $40-$80/month + $6-12/person

Overview

An all-in-one payroll, benefits, and HR platform for small businesses with automated tax filing and employee self-service.

Key Features

  • Payroll processing
  • Tax filing
  • Benefits administration
  • Time tracking
  • Onboarding
  • Compliance
  • Employee self-service
  • Contractor payments

Pros

  • Easy payroll processing
  • Automatic tax filing
  • Good benefits options
  • Clean interface

Cons

  • Limited HR features
  • Not for large companies
  • Benefits limited by state
  • Support can be slow

Gusto Pricing Plans

Simple

$40/mo+$6/person

  • ✓ basic payroll
  • ✓ single state
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Plus

$60/mo+$9/person

  • ✓ multi-state
  • ✓ PTO
  • ✓ time tracking

Premium

$80/mo+$12/person

  • ✓ performance
  • ✓ HR resource center
  • ✓ dedicated support

Company Info

Founded2012
HeadquartersSan Francisco, CA

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