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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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Segment
Small Business
Mid Market
Enterprise
Deployment Cloud / SaaS / Web-Based, Mobile Android, Mobile iPhone
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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: January 04, 2025
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1,876 Gusto Reviews
4.6 out of 5
Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jul 17, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Hue C. avatar
Hue C.
President
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"Gusto - great affordable option for small businesses."
What do you like best about Gusto?

- very easy to use. - great user interface. - Very responsive customer support for any questions - big or small. - easy to change payroll / salaries. - they give you reminders to do things.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

- the cost is not cheaper than competitors. It may be $5 or so per month more expensive per person - sometimes they are not able to answer questions that are more of an accountant question.

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

It solves the complexity of running payroll. I only have one employee, myself, and trying to figure out payroll without a software system is very time-consuming and I probably couldn't get it right.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jul 16, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
MM
Molly M.
Editor In Chief
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"Easy, dependable way to access payment and benefits"
What do you like best about Gusto?

I love being able to access all my paystubs, benefits plan, etc. easily.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I think the product would benefit from a chatbot feature.

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

Easy access to everything and clear instructions or where to find it all!

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jul 14, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Meghan W. avatar
Meghan W.
Freelance Graphic Design
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"It makes things easy."
What do you like best about Gusto?

I have been with our company for 8-9 years, initially one of five. Since then, we've grown to a team of over 20, and this has made it easy for us to make sure everyone gets what they need!

What do you dislike about Gusto?

My involvement with Gusto is receiving a paycheck, and occasionally requesting time off. For those things, I haven't found a single thing I dislike.

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

Gusto makes it easy to have all we need in one place.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Jul 14, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
CD
Christina D.
Founder
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"Easy to use - good for small businesses"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Easy to use, user-friendly, great interface, everyone loved using Gusto! Easy to do regular payroll, off-cycle, contrcator payroll etc. Just GREAT!

What do you dislike about Gusto?

We just got too big and the load time for Gusto was onerously slow as our company grew (both due to prior and current employee headcount). Likely too much techdebt.

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

Easy bi-weekly payroll, contracto payments, off-cycle payroll.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jul 13, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
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Amy H.
Founder
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"Practice Manager"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Simplicity of use and cost. Support has always beenquick to reply. Also like everything they offer for the office.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I really don't have anything to say. I haven't had any issues

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

Helped set up time tracking more efficiently

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jul 13, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
BP
Barrie P.
Founder
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"Best Payroll Solutions available"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Website is user friendly- 90% intuitive Customer Service is responsive, friendly, polite, and professional Add- ons are relevant and valuable Easy to use, nothing complicated Excellent reference/help sections that are clear!

What do you dislike about Gusto?

Doesn't match up with our simple IRA provider Time off has to be done manually for part-time employees that a % of FTE Sometimes there are too many clicks to get to where I need to go Next step is not always intuitive

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

Gusto held my hand when it came time to renew our benefits- I am new to that part of HR Payroll was cumbersome using another payroll company- Gusto has made the process much easier and more intuitive Like that our policies and procedures are right there- easy to upload

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jul 12, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
T2
The Gaming Geek 2.
Administrative Assistant
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"Easy to use"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Early pay-day with Gusto Debit card is a must!

What do you dislike about Gusto?

Not a standalone bank if you do choose to use their debit card feature

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

Easy payday and getting information all in the same place

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jul 11, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
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Chelsea K.
Founder
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"Best HR/Payroll Company I've worked with"
What do you like best about Gusto?

The ease of everything. Everything is so easy to find, and it breaks everything down into detail even on the benefits sides of things when dealing with things such as my insurance.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

At this time, I have zero complaints about Gusto. I wouldn't change anything.

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

As I said before, Gusto makes everything easy. From pay day, ti requesting time off, to benefits checks. It's all streamlined and easy to use.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jul 11, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
JB
Jennifer B.
Founder
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"Gusto - Best User Interface and Features"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Gusto has the most user-friendly and intuitive interface I've encountered in any software application. Any task I need to complete is simple to accomplish especially customizing reports to get the data I need in the format that is most useful to me. The entire approach is fresh, modern, and comprehensive. It does everything I need and more. I'm a small business owner and especially appreciate the HR support.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I think it takes too long to answer tax related questions.

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

Gusto takes care of our payroll and contractor payments so I don't need to hire an employee for this job. Since we are a small business, Gusto's ability to provide us with key HR support is very valuable.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jul 11, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
BF
Beth F.
Founder
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"Ease of use makes paying our contractors seamless and efficient."
What do you like best about Gusto?

Ease of use and the abilty to click, print, and mail tax documents at the end of the year makes my life simple. Gusto takes the bulk of payroll off my plate with a few clicks of the mouse.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

So far I have found nothing that I don't like about the app.

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

We are a new start-up and run on a shoestring budget and minimal staff. Gusto makes payroll a breeze. The app takes the research or second guessing right out of it and does all the heavy lifting for me.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jul 10, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
CC
Christine C.
Founder
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"Easy access one-stop payroll information"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Gusto tells me when I'm getting paid, and everything else I need to know from my withholding amounts to my W-2. I can also adjust my withholding through the Gusto app. Easy peasey! Why doesn't everyone use Gusto???

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I'm unable to think of anything I dislike about Gusto. I've never had any problems or issues with it!

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

I work remotely from home, and Gusto takes the guesswork out of payroll.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jul 10, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
AK
Alina K.
Founder
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"User-friendly!"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Gusto is extremely accessible to most users. It provides large corporation payroll and HR capabilities to small businesses, something that is extremely rare and valuable.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

Sometimes, the response time is not as fast as I would like it to be. This was the case particularly when I first started working at my employer and was having issues with the health savings account reimbursement.

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

Paid time off, documentation of hours, seeing my paychecks and tax forms.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jul 10, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
VM
Veronica M.
Managing Attorney
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"A perfect solution for our firm"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Gusto walks you through every phase of the process and anticipates what employers need in order to onboard new employees properly and make sure they are paid.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

It would be nice to have a visual checklist that lists all of the things needed for onboarding employees. If it exists, I have not yet found it.

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

It demystifies payroll. I had previously always struggled to get my staff paid. Now it is so easy and smooth.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jul 09, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Patrick S. avatar
Patrick S.
Executive Driver
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"Gusto makes it easy"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Gusto reminds you to run payroll even letting you run early. I don't have to worry. I tell it what I want to do. That's it.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I haven't found anything that I don't like with Gusto and I hope I never do.

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

I don't have to worry about paying the IRS and TWC. This is taken out each week and paid to these agencies when it's time.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jul 09, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
WA
Wendy A.
Founder
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"Makes Payroll so easy I barely need to think about it"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Everything is so well automated; it makes running payroll super easy. Things I used to have to keep up with myself are all taken care of.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I have yet to find anything I don't like about it.

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

Pays all the taxes automatically. Gives me clear reports.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jul 09, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
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Nicole N.
Founder
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"Easy platform to understand and navigate"
What do you like best about Gusto?

The seemless connection between accounting and all other departments. All necessary documents can be sent and signed in one place.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

Not sure we're using it to its full potential

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

Copious amounts of paperwork and unnecessary copies with sesnative information floating around in emails

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jul 08, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
LF
Liz F.
Founder
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"Gusto is PERFECT for our business needs"
What do you like best about Gusto?

What I like is the fact that Gusto makes my life easier from both the business side and the personal side for all our payroll needs. Gusto website and app are both user-friendly and super easy to navigate. There were a couple of times when I had to reach out to a live person for assistance, which was a great experience. I was able to speak to someone and get the help I needed quickly. I would highly recommend Gusto to any business owners.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

Honestly, at this time I cannot thnk of anything I dislike about Gusto.

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

All we have to do are enter our staff's hours and Gusto does all the rest. It is a wonderful system. As a user as well, I can pull up my app at any time and see everything I need to know about my personal info to include all pay information.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jul 07, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Carolyn E. avatar
Carolyn E.
Event Registration Coordinator
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"Gusto is great for both employees and contractors!"
What do you like best about Gusto?

The user interface for Gusto is just fantastic. I've used it as a part-time and full-time employee, in addition to using it as an independent contractor. As a full-time employee, the paycheck splitter was particularly amazing for automatic savings!

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I prefer to receive fewer notifications and pushes toward the "Gusto Wallet."

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

Because I log into Gusto with my personal email, I still have access to past paystubs from companies I no longer work for. It's great!

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jul 07, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
EC
Erinn C.
Founder
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"Easy to use, All in one"
What do you like best about Gusto?

So simplified. Makes it easy to run payroll for my small business

What do you dislike about Gusto?

Onboarding is never fun, but Gusto explains the process and makes it easy for you to submit what is needed.

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

Running payroll and collecting appropriate payroll taxes for my small business

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jul 06, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
SE
Stephanie E.
Founder
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"Switching to Gusto was the best decision for my company!"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Gusto is extremely user-friendly. Gusto takes care of all payroll-related tax filings which is a huge help to my small business. Gusto's help desk is fast and easy to reach using the chat feature. Before switching to Gusto, I used another payroll service where we were consistently finding errors. Switching over to Gusto was the best decision.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I would love to see a time tracking app that field users could use to clock in and out, with gps location and options to create different departments for clocking in. For example, our field employees have different pay rates for different types of jobs. We track that by creating different departments for the differential in pay, along with departments for travel time, supplies, meeting, etc. I would love to be able to have my team us Gusto for time tracking instead of having to use a separate service for this.

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

Being able to trust Gusto to handle all of our payroll related tax filings is a huge weight off of my shoulders as a business owner. Gusto also allows our team members to easily access paystubs, W2's, submit time off requests and other payroll related tasks right through the Gusto app. Since the nature of our business is remote field work, this makes it super convenient for my team to take care of payroll issues while working.

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