About Gusto
Gusto is the most popular payroll platform for US small businesses, handling everything from direct deposit and W-2s to health benefits, 401(k), and compliance automatically. Its AutoPilot feature runs payroll without any manual intervention. The onboarding flow walks new employees through paperwork digitally, and the benefits administration lets small companies offer health insurance and retirement plans that compete with larger employers. Gusto syncs natively with QuickBooks, Xero, FreshBooks, and most accounting platforms.
What's Great
- ✓AutoPilot runs payroll automatically without manual input
- ✓Full benefits administration for health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
- ✓New hire onboarding is completely digital
- ✓Syncs with QuickBooks, Xero, and FreshBooks
- ✓Handles all payroll taxes and W-2s automatically
Watch Out For
- !US-only — no international payroll
- !Simple plan at $40/month + $6/person gets expensive for larger teams
- !HR features are limited on the base plan
Common Use Cases
Run payroll in under 5 minutes by approving hours and clicking 'Submit'
Offer health insurance to a 5-person team at competitive group rates
Send a digital onboarding packet to a new hire before their first day
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Pricing Model
Paid
Paid subscription required. Check the website for current pricing and free trials.
Category
Payroll & HR
Automate payroll, taxes, benefits, and compliance for your team.
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