--- description: Review of Gusto Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Gusto | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Employee Recognition Software](/directory/3780/employee-recognition/software) > [Gusto](/software/20428/gusto) # Gusto Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/20428/gusto Page: 1 / 170\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/20428/gusto?page=2) > Whether you’re just getting started or scaling your fast-growing business, Gusto is the partner you need to grow and nurture your team. With Gusto, you get modern HR features like payroll, benefits, hiring, management resources, and more — all in one place. Gusto is proud to serve more than 500,000 businesses across the US with a single trusted system, competitive compensation tools, and expert guidance to help you empower your team. Because when your people thrive, your business thrives too. Effortless Payroll: Pay your employees and contractors with smart technology. With Gusto, 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. Time Tracking: With Gusto’s automated time tools, your team’s hours, PTO, holidays, and more are automatically calculated and entered. We even integrate with the latest time tracking software and help you stay compliant. Talent Management: Keeping your team engaged is crucial—especially working remotely. Give your employees a clear path for growth with performance reviews, trainings, developmental tools, and more. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 4228 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 4228 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Gusto - **Location**: San Francisco, US - **Founded**: 2011 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$49.00 - **Pricing model**: Other (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Solo: For solopreneurs needing payroll, S corp compliance support and the option to pay contractors. $49 per company + $6 per month per person Simple: For smaller businesses with simple salaries, wages, and pay schedules. $49 per company + $6 per month per person Plus: For businesses with complex hiring, payroll, and team management needs. $80 per month + $12 per month per person Premium: For growing businesses who need premium tools and dedicated support (minimum 25 employees). $180 per month + $22 per month per person - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - 1099 Preparation - 401(k) Tracking - ACA Reporting - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Accounting - Accounting Integration - Activity Dashboard - Alerts/Notifications - Applicant Tracking - Attendance Management - Attendance Tracking - Audit Trail - Benefits Administration Outsourcing - Benefits Dashboard - Benefits Management - Billable & Non-Billable Hours - Budget Management - COBRA Administration - Calendar Management ## Integrations (124 total) - 15Five - 7shifts - Accelo - Aplos - Asana - Ashby - AttendanceBot - Autobooks - AvaHR - BambooHR - Bench - Boast - Bonusly - Bookkeeper360 - Box ... and 109 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Employee Recognition Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3780/employee-recognition/software) ## Related Categories - [Employee Recognition Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3780/employee-recognition/software) - [Compensation Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/428/compensation-management/software) - [Talent Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/371/talent-management-software/software) - [Attendance Tracking Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/404/time-attendance/software) - [Time Clock Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/1835/time-clock/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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The UI is clean and user friendly. > > **Cons**: Though it is for small to mid level business, the pricing model is designed to charge you more if your business grows and spike in price is quite high too. > > Overall It is a reliable tool for wage management and HR things and make things like tax filing and compliance easy for your team. ----- ### "Gusto - Great HR software at a great price\!" — 5.0/5 > **Tara** | *10 September 2026* | Nonprofit Organisation Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Gusto is a great resource for HR and employee management needs. The cost is extremely low, especially compared to alternative options, making it much more cost effective for nonprofits looking for resources for small business management. It is easy to use and customize for your own organization's specific needs, even for novice computer users. The customer support has been extremely helpful, and they're always willing to look into any bugs or issues you may experience. > > **Cons**: Gusto has built up quite a bit since I first started using it, so many of the things that were "wishes" for the software have been worked out or added. I think the only thing I would suggest is allowing another type of user for payroll processing without admin authority. > > My overall experience with Gusto has been extremely positive. It's a robust system at a low cost. They have great guides and their staff is very knowledgeable and helpful for any questions you may have. It's a great resource for smaller organizations\! ----- ### "Gusto For The Win\!" — 4.0/5 > **Yolanda** | *17 August 2026* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Gusto is very easy to use. There aren’t any problems with chat and logins. I have had some problems and chat corrected issues . > > **Cons**: I was automatically opted into their retirement , I like to have a say in my retirement options. I had to double check my details in that portion of the app. > > It’s still overall slightly better than ADP. Gusto has a clock in feature that is an add on with company accounts. They also have a debit card that arrived in a couple of days. ----- ### "Great option for small businesses" — 4.0/5 > **Charity** | *4 June 2026* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Gusto is easy to use and provides a solid payroll solution for small businesses. Payroll processing, employee onboarding, and tax filings are easy and efficient. Their customer support was responsive and helpful whenever questions or issues came up. The overall value is strong compared to similar payroll providers, offering a good balance of features and cost. > > **Cons**: While Gusto generally works well, some advanced features and integrations may not be as robust as those offered by larger company focused payroll services. As a small business user, this wasn't an issue, but businesses with more complex HR or payroll requirements may eventually outgrow some of the platform's capabilities. > > Overall, I've had a positive experience with Gusto Payroll while managing a small business. The platform was reliable, easy to use, and handled payroll processing efficiently. Employee onboarding, tax filings, and payroll administration were straightforward, which saved us a significant amount of time. ----- ### "Mucho Gusto" — 4.0/5 > **SHANNON** | *13 August 2026* | Medical Practice | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: The feature I like most about Gusto is that it will allow you to run payroll as often as needed without extra charges for standard processing and it allows new hires to enter their own information regarding direct deposit and deductions which is time saving for administrative. > > **Cons**: The thing I like least about Gusto is that customer support is only during weekday hours. There is no weekend availability. > > Overall, Gusto is very user friendly platform that allows you to link benefit deductions as well as calculates your taxes and withholdings. It also handles your W2 and 1099s. 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