--- 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 4213 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 4213 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 Contractor Only: For contractor-only businesses who haven’t hired W-2 employees yet. $35 per month + $6 per month per contractor - **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 (127 total) - 15Five - 7shifts - Accelo - Aplos - Asana - Ashby - AttendanceBot - Autobooks - AvaHR - BambooHR - Bench - Boast - Bonusly - Bookkeeper360 - Box ... and 112 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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[Paylocity](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/4537/web-pay) — 4.3/5 (1847 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Gusto 2026" — 5.0/5 > **Krisana** | *2 July 2026* | Financial Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Ease of use and the ability of my manager to approve my time and add additional subjects to suit my work day > > **Cons**: I don't have anything I least like about gusto, but since I need to enter something I will enter this > > I still love Gusto because of it's ease of use and that I have the ability to sign in from anywhere to update. ----- ### "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. ----- ### "Productive Payroll Software" — 5.0/5 > **Anonymous User** | *19 June 2026* | Graphic Design | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like Gusto solo as it helps solopreneurs with compliance, payroll and tax savings. ease of paying vendors directly with Gusto. > > **Cons**: Longer wait times for customer support should be worked upon as it reduces productivity. Faster resolutions are better > > Overall, I love the ease of use and increase in productivity. There are multiple options to choose for gift cards too and keeps employees happy ----- ### "Gusto review" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *7 May 2026* | Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing | Recommendation rating: 4.0/10 > > **Pros**: Gusto was very user-friendly and intuitive for both administrators and employees. The platform made payroll processing, onboarding, benefits administration, and tax filings simple and streamlined. I also liked the clean interface, automated workflows, employee self-service features, and the ease of managing payroll and benefits in one centralized system. Customer support was responsive, and the implementation process was straightforward compared to larger HRIS/payroll platforms. > > **Cons**: One downside of Gusto was that it can feel somewhat limited for growing or more complex organizations. Reporting customization and advanced HR/payroll configurations were not as robust as larger enterprise systems. Certain integrations and workflows also lacked flexibility, and support for more complex benefits administration, compliance tracking, or multi-state/international operations could be challenging as the company scaled. > > Overall, my experience with Gusto was very positive. It is an easy-to-use and efficient platform that works especially well for small to mid-sized companies looking for a streamlined payroll and HR solution. The system simplifies payroll processing, onboarding, benefits administration, and employee self-service, which saves a significant amount of administrative time. While it may have some limitations for larger or more complex organizations, it provides a strong user experience, reliable automation, and solid customer support for companies seeking an all-in-one HR and payroll platform. ----- ### "Great System for small Companies" — 5.0/5 > **Tammy** | *18 June 2026* | Utilities | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Its great value for the money and the customer service was amazing . If you have a small business this is the best payroll system to use. > > **Cons**: There were a few bugs and issues, but customer services was always there to help quickly. Their response time was very fast. > > I absolutely loved using Gusto. 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