About Gusto
Gusto is a cloud-based payroll and HR platform designed for small businesses in the US. It handles payroll processing, tax filing, benefits administration, workers' comp, and HR tools — known for making payroll simple and compliant with automatic tax calculations.
Key Features
- Full-service payroll processing
- Automatic tax filing (federal, state, local)
- Benefits administration (health, dental, 401k)
- Workers' compensation
- Employee self-service
- Time tracking
- Hiring and onboarding
- HR resource center
Pros
- Easiest payroll setup for US small businesses
- Automatic tax calculations and filing
- Great benefits marketplace
- Clean, intuitive interface
Cons
- US-only — no international payroll
- Per-person pricing adds up for larger teams
- Limited HR features compared to dedicated HRIS platforms
Integrations
QuickBooksXeroFreshBooksSlackZapierGoogle Workspace
Best Use Cases
- US small business payroll
- Employee benefits administration
- New hire onboarding
- Tax compliance and filing
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Quick Info
- Website
- gusto.com
- Founded
- 2011
- Company
- 1000-5000
- Pricing
- paid
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