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Effortless Payroll & Benefits
4.6
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Gusto Reviews & Product Details

Gusto Overview
What is Gusto?

One of the most preferred payroll platforms on the web today, Gusto is a great tool for all-around HR management that can handle everything from automatic year-end tax form filing to new-hire form filing, and managing employee benefits. It easily integrates with numerous accounting and business tools, as well as collaboration platforms such as Asana and Autobooks. The platform is well known for its exceptional customer support and delivers great insights and reporting.

Company Gusto
Year founded 2011
Company size 501-1000 employees
Headquarters San Francisco, California, United States
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Languages English
Gusto Features
Automated Payroll Processing
Automatic Updates
Benefits Management
Compliance management
Customizable Pay Stubs
Data Security
Deduction Management
Direct Deposit
Employee Database
Employee Self-Service Portal
Expense Management
Garnishment Management
Integration with Accounting Software
International Payroll
Labor Cost Reporting
Mobile Access
Multi-State Payroll
Multiple Pay Rates
Off-Cycle Payroll
Onboarding
Overtime Calculation
PTO and Leave Tracking
Payroll Deductions
Payroll Reporting
Salary Planning
Tax Filing
Third-party Integrations
Time and Attendance Tracking
Wage Garnishment
Year-End Tax Forms
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Last updated: December 30, 2024
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1,876 Gusto Reviews
4.6 out of 5
Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jul 01, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Angela N. avatar
Angela N.
Principal
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"Gusto has streamlined my payroll process!"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Simple, user-friendly, fantastic support!

What do you dislike about Gusto?

There is nothing that I dislike about Gusto.

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

Gusto has made payroll and monthly tax filing simple and easy.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jul 01, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
David H. avatar
David H.
Office & Dispatch
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"Surpasses expectations!"
What do you like best about Gusto?

All the information is easy to find I've never had an issue logging in I've never had an issue getting paid and is always been a great place to go when I need to find my W-2 or anything else.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I don't have anything bad to say I don't have a dislike about gusto I think it is a great company. I'm sorry I don't have anything for you to improve on.

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

getting paid on time!

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jul 01, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
CR
Chelsea R.
Controller
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"Great solution to our small business HR needs"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Gusto takes all complication out of payroll and HR questions/concerns. They've been a great resource for our small business and I recommend them continuously. They recently added an international contractor payment option and it lined up exactly when we needed it. Their customer service has been fantastic and I always know that they have our back.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I truly have no dislikes. It's been a great resource for us.

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

Since the pandemic, we've started hiring employees in different states which can be scary, but Gusto guides and handles everything for us.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jun 30, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
KR
Kelly R.
Founder
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"So easy!"
What do you like best about Gusto?

I appreciate Gusto sending me notifications of charges every time. I loved starting with me pulling the payroll trigger manually, then letting me decide when to automate. Now it runs automatically and lets me know when funds are withdrawn and deposited. So easy!

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I haven't run into any downsides yet. I am yet to review my taxes for this past year...

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

I created an S Corp this past year to mitigate my tax burden and I needed help doing my payroll. It's so helpful.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Jun 30, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
PD
Peter D.
Founder
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"Gusto is so helpful and user-friendly!"
What do you like best about Gusto?

I can make choices regarding my finances without having to necessarily involve HR everytime.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

Nothing. It's a great website and application.

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

the distribution of my funds across various accounts and percentages depending on the pay period.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jun 30, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Nicole S. avatar
Nicole S.
Realtor®
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"Easiest to use payroll system"
What do you like best about Gusto?

This platform makes it incredibly simple to process payroll. It has many other services I haven't had to use because I'm such a small business, but I cannot say enough about this site's value.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

Absolutely nothing. It is so easy to use that I have not had to reach out to customer service. I have my CPA set up to receive the tax reporting, so filing my taxes is a breeze.

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

Gusto processes my monthly payroll with three simple questions to see if anything has changed about my employment status. Since I am a small business and things don't change frequently, I have set up automatic payroll processing. Now I get an email each month to tell me payroll was processed successfully.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jun 30, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
CM
Christine M.
Founder
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"Reliable payroll platform"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Consistent and reliable payroll processing, including taxes. Set and relax. Year-end W-2s are prepared and ready to go.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I have not found a downside. it is working well for my needs

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

setting up payroll and paying the taxes.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jun 30, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
JP
Jada P.
Founder
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"Easy, Supportive and Resourceful"
What do you like best about Gusto?

I love that gusto has everything you need to set up your company to pay individuals via contract work or w-2 based employee. I also love the HR tools that are provided, to include the ability to have access to hiring tools, performance tools, and learning tools.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I don't have dislikes with Gusto at this moment that I can think of. I think the initial setup with Gusto was easy, and my only issue or lack of understanding was with the tax setup for each state. I don't think/believe this is a Gusto issue though it would possibly help to have someone who could be an expert on guiding individuals in this area.

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

Gusto helps me to hire individuals as I need to grow my business. Gusto has allowed me place myself on the payroll as well. Gusto provides access to HR-related tools that have helped with the hiring, evaluation, and benefits and taxes processes.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jun 30, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
NF
Natalie F.
Founder
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"So easy to use"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Gusto makes getting paid SO EASY. Even when it comes to tax season, finding my w2 is a breeze. I wish more companies made services sstraightforward and minimalistic like Gusto.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

Honestly, there is not anything I dislike about Gusto. It is simple to use, and that is why I love it. I cannot complain. Sorry, not sorry! It is just the best!

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

Again, I do not have any issues with Gusto, so I cannot speak to this portion of the survey. Gusto is easy to use, and is the best portal for my paystubs that I have ever encountered. No complaints.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jun 30, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
HH
Hailee H.
Founder
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"Love Gusto for payroll!"
What do you like best about Gusto?

A friend recommended Gusto to me when I mentioned I was filing to become an S Corp. Their customer service was amazing and one of the main reasons I decided to go with Gusto. The price point is fantastic and the website is very easy to use. I had a million questions when I was trying to get my account all set up and every single agent I talked to was so helpful and didn't make me feel dumb for not knowing what I was doing. I've already recommended Gusto to other friends with small businesses.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I have no issues so far! Customer service is wonderful, website is easy to navigate, monthly fee is affordable for my small business budget and I would recommend to anyone.

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use Gusto for payroll and it's much easier than I anticipated. They file all the paperwork and do all of the "stuff" that I would never have the attention span to do.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jun 30, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
MD
Mary Beth D.
Founder
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"Amazing payroll processor!"
What do you like best about Gusto?

I love how easily Gusto integrates with Quickbooks Online as well as the ease and use of the Gusto portal.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

Sometimes the Journal Entries don't necessarily sync up properly.

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

Track payroll, fed and state taxes as well as commissions.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jun 30, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
AM
Alyssa M.
Founder
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"Easy and intuitive!"
What do you like best about Gusto?

The design of the website is incredibly user friendly and helps me with streamlining paperwork to help me run my company. I definitely wish this was the payroll system I was using from the beginning !

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I dislike that there are not live people or an active phone number when you need customer support. While the email system has worked for me so far, I do prefer to speak to a live person at times.

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

It is helping me with onboarding paperwork and submitting payroll seamlessly.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jun 29, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
MC
Mayra C.
Executive Administrator
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"gusto for non profits"
What do you like best about Gusto?

it super easy to use, it allows you to do a lot in one data based. Running reports and hiring/dismissing super easy

What do you dislike about Gusto?

nothing really it's super easy to use. lol

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

payroll and summitting quarterly reports making it super easy for us.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jun 29, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Adam P. avatar
Adam P.
Board Member
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"Quick and Easy Direct Deposit Payment System"
What do you like best about Gusto?

As an end user, Gusto makes it very easy to look up your paystubs, as well as divide your paycheck across multiple accounts (like checking and savings). Vacation or PTO is also easy to monitor. As an Administrator, all you need is to plug in the numbers for each employee a couple days in advance and Gusto takes care of the rest. You can set up automatic vacation or PTO accrual based on your company policy.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

End users loved the option to receive some of their paycheck early, but this option was depricated sometime last year. Users were expecting some sort of service live that to replace it, however, I'm not sure anything has come out since then.

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

As a small business, we were looking for something quick and simple to provide direct deposit to our employees in order to keep up with "the big boys" benefits wise. Gusto has filled that gap for us.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Jun 29, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
KM
Karen M.
Founder
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"Everything all in one place!"
What do you like best about Gusto?

I like being able to check anything at anytime! Had to change my withholding, logged in and took care of it! Wanted to view my paystub, it's right there. I borrowed money from my savings and set up payroll deduction to pay a weekly direct deposit back to my savings account to pay myself back!

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I didn't like that when I viewed the calendar everyone's birthday was visible. That's private.

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

Keeps track of my vacation/sick hours.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jun 29, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
LT
Laura T.
Founder
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"Great Service - especially if you don't know what you're doing."
What do you like best about Gusto?

The Support team is very helpful. They take care of all paperwork necessary to run payroll and comply with your state's laws. Pricing is best I found for full service. Great for people like me who have no idea how to do payroll and quarterly stuff.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I wish they had a cheaper service for single owner LLC's that just need annual or quarterly payroll for one person.

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

Solving the problem that I'm legally required to do payroll because I structured my LLC as an S-Corp (to save on self-employment taxes) but I'm totally clueless as to how to do payroll. And disorganized - they remind me when things are do and all I have to do is go click next next next and it's taken care of.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jun 29, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
TL
Tim L.
Founder
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"Great for Payroll!"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Gusto makes doing payroll easy and the reporting and reports are great!

What do you dislike about Gusto?

There isn't anything we dislike about Gusto.

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

N/A

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jun 29, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
MJ
Monisha J.
Cpa Firm Owner
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"Quality Payroll Service Provider"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Convenience of product functionality, comprehensive reporting, great user benefits, integration with QuickBooks

What do you dislike about Gusto?

There are no topics I can think of at this time.

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

Payroll service provider with affordable package options and system reporting and financial software integration

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jun 29, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
DK
Dienne K.
Founder
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"Super Accessible and User Friendly for Employees and Admins"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Admin setup has been a breeze. Gusto Help Center has answered all of my questions. Desktop and app formatting are easy to navigate for employees. Favorite features: Onboarding, Documents, Expenses, Time Tracking, Time Off, Reports, Performance Reviews, and of course Payroll processing. I have previously utilized Intuit, ADP, and Paycom; Gusto is by far my favorite for its ease of access, affordability, and Payroll and HR features.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I've been working with Gusto for a little over a year now, and I do not have any complaints!

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

Gusto has improved our onboarding processes!

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jun 29, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
TW
Troy W.
Founder
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"Employer and Employee - Love Gusto"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Gusto is super user-friendly and does all the work for me. I have used other programs, but GUSTO is far easier and makes payroll quick and easy.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I haven't found anything that I don't care for yet!

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

Tax compliance, and payment.

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