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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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Gusto Product Details
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Segment
Small Business
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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 13, 2025
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1,876 Gusto Reviews
4.6 out of 5
Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 24, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
TN
Trang N.
Founder
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"User friendly!"
What do you like best about Gusto?

User friendly, easy on the eyes, straightforward, supportive, easy to access information.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

Having more direct support via communication in live time or quicker turnaround would be helpful.

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

Making payroll super easy and accessible. Easy for the admin and user!

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 24, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
CP
Conner P.
Founder
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"Gusto helped streamline our payroll and HR"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Gusto hasbeen extremely helpful in keeping us in line with standards, consistency, documentation and organization.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

Gusto's customer support has been mostly good. It does take some time to have them respond via email. I would love it if there was an instant message option or something that didn't tie people up on the phone.

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

Gusto's payroll processing is straightforward. We can set up automatic pay runs, and the system handles everything efficiently, from calculating taxes to generating pay stubs. This has taken a major burden off our shoulders, allowing us to focus on other aspects of our business.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 24, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
TC
Todd C.
Founder
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"Love Gusto"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Easy to use and simple for team members to navigate.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

Love everything aniut Gusto and its services.

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

Paying employees

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 24, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Beth C. avatar
Beth C.
Co Founder, Ceo And Board Chair
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"Why spend more time than necessary on payroll?"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Gusto not only reminds me that payroll is upcoming but also reminds me a second time. Why is this helpful? In a small company I don't have extra time to spend worrying about payroll. Gusto makes my payroll process simple and expendient.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

What could me improved for me is how reports are provided. I consider myself an intermediate level user but the reports seem to take longer for me to determine exactly what I need.

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

Time. My time is valuable. I know when using Gusto that my payroll will be completed quickly and will be accurate. Another big challenge I've had in the past is making sure I'm paying the correct taxes on time. I don't have to worry about state and federal taxes. Gusto handles that easily and effortlessly.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 24, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
John E. avatar
John E.
Managing Member
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"Easy, convenient, no hassle."
What do you like best about Gusto?

It just happens without any user involvement.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I like everything. There is nothign I would change.

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

Ease of receiving my pay.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 24, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
JW
Julia Marie W.
Founder
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"Great experience, easy to use."
What do you like best about Gusto?

Super easy to use website, has all the forms I need with easy access, always get my paycheck in timely fashion.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

There are no downsides to Gusto in my experience.

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

Helps me have all my payroll information organized and easy to access.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 24, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
LG
Lisa G.
Founder
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"Gusto makes it extremely easy to run payroll for small businesses like mine."
What do you like best about Gusto?

Ease of use! You can change employees, pay periods, and whatever else you need to to keep payroll running smoothly and stay on top of quarterly taxes!

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I haven't really found anything yet! Been with Gusto for a few years now and everything goes smoothly!

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

onboarding tax forms, regular payroll and quarterly taxes

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 24, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
BG
Brendan G.
Ceo
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"great software!"
What do you like best about Gusto?

really easy to use and the interface also looks quite nice from the employee interface

What do you dislike about Gusto?

tax notices aren't as streamlined as I'd like -- you still need to monitor for state tax mail, update rates, etc.

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

we use gusto manage payroll for full time employees, contractors, benefits, etc. It is really easy to use and they have lots of integrations that are quite helpful

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 24, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Robin J. avatar
Robin J.
Chief Operating Officer
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"Easy to use, full-featured, and intuitive"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Gusto includes all of the HR management tools we need for our company in one convenient place. The interface is well designed, and it is easy to navigate to and within all areas of the application.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I wish it would incorporate some sort of rudimentary hiring tools such as the ability to create and manage position descriptions, and the ability to send these out to various sites.

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

It provides a centralized place to manage key HR functions.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 24, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
DW
Desiree W.
Founder
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"Easy to use payroll platform"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Easy to correct time card, set up spending accounts and savings.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

The time stamp is sometimes off due to internet connectivity

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

Able to access payroll time card

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 24, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
TL
T L.
Founder
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"Stunning & Easeful User Interface"
What do you like best about Gusto?

I absolutely love Gusto! Their user interface is so user-friendly and intuitive. The automatic paycheck splitter has made managing my finances a breeze, and their savings account options provide a convenient way to save for the future. It's been a game-changer for me!

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I haven't experienced any downsides! It's truely been an effortless experience.

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

Automatic paycheck splitter. I love that as soon as payroll is submitted Gusto manages my savings with predetermined settings. These settings are super easy to edit and help me reach my saving and investment goals.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 24, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
EL
Eddie L.
Founder
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"Great Payroll Services and Customer Support with Fair Pricing"
What do you like best about Gusto?

How simple it is to use and how helpful the service is.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

It would be great if they could offer some advice on other business tax information to help save money on taxes.

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

Gusto is handling all of my payroll duties as well as providing me with all the tax documentation that I need for taxes.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 24, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
HL
Hilda L.
Founder
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"I get pay through Gusto and it is very understandable"
What do you like best about Gusto?

ability to change payroll as fast and adjust to what your employee promotes you

What do you dislike about Gusto?

you have your account and can avoid misunderstanding

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

ability to get pay fast and understand pay

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 24, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
AM
Ana Y M.
Founder
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"Clear, peculiar and fun"
What do you like best about Gusto?

It is friendly to use, it is quirky, customer support is really there.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

On one occasion i had to follow up with support. I would like more information on federal forms, explained as 101 training

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

Gusto covers all payroll!

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 24, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Mallory G. avatar
Mallory G.
Teen Therapist
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"I've been very happy with Gusto for my payroll needs."
What do you like best about Gusto?

They are easy to work with and their help team is quick to respond and thorough.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I don't have anything I dislike about Gusto.

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

running payroll

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 24, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Mike T. avatar
Mike T.
Jazz And Blues Musician
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"Comprehensive and flexible"
What do you like best about Gusto?

My manager who manages my salary and pay was able to make last minute changes on a number of occasions to accomodate emergent pay requirements. In addition, Gusto allows the flexibility for me to work under a 1099 and a W2 (not simultaneously, of course), and keep all accounting for each separate for a fiscal year. My tax accountant is impressed with the completness, accuracy and compliance Gusto provides for end of the year tax purposes.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

My only complaint, and it was really a learning curve for me, is I was unaware that Gusto managed my pay in two separate places, but defaulted to the brief period in which I worked under a 1099. Other than that it's intuitive.

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

Easy and flexible; supports complex payrolls.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 24, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Mary Lou F. avatar
Mary Lou F.
Unit Secretary
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"Easy to use, very affordable."
What do you like best about Gusto?

I appreciate Gusto's use of "lay language" for non-financially-minded small business owners like me. I can understand the basics of what I need. My payroll is on Auto-Pilot, and I love not having to submit my own tax reports, etc.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I haven't found anything to dislike, though at times I have a bit of trouble navigating to information I need.

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

I don't understand enough about bookeeping to do my own tax reporting. I don't have time to mess with payroll. Gusto does it all!

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 24, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
KN
Kendell N.
Founder
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"Affordable and Easy!"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Easy to use and affordable for a solo proprietor.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I wish I could direct deposit on the same day I ran payroll.

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

Tax filing

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 24, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
JE
Janet E.
Founder
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"Very Satisfied Customer"
What do you like best about Gusto?

The tax filing and customer support aspects of the system are robust and seamless. Gusto is very user friendly for bith employees and my payroll coordinator. Customer Service is very responsive. Tax filings are timely, accurate and easy to retrieve from the Gusto platform.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

We would like to build more functionality into the time tracking aspects as we charge back time using clock in raw data and need to manipulate data but are missing sortable fields that would make this process easier.

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

Digital platform for employees. Tax filings. Time tracking. Onboarding and offboarding.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 24, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
AA
Anthony A.
Founder
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"Amazing HR Platform!"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Gusto is easy to use and has 3 tiers of service. It is very easy to implement & integrate into our organization. We use it every day but mainly bi-monthly to process our payrolls. When we have to contact customer service it is quick and painless. It has tons of features!

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I didn't like the price increases but understand inflation has caused many things we use daily go up in price.

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

It makes running payrolls and onboarding/offboarding employees easy.

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