About Gusto
Gusto is the most popular payroll platform for US small businesses, handling everything from direct deposit and W-2s to health insurance, 401(k) administration, and compliance automatically. Its AutoPilot feature runs payroll without any manual input once set up. The onboarding module walks new employees through all paperwork digitally, and the benefits administration lets small companies offer competitive health and retirement benefits. Gusto syncs natively with QuickBooks, Xero, FreshBooks, and most accounting platforms — eliminating double entry.
What's Great
- ✓AutoPilot runs payroll automatically every period
- ✓Full benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k) for small teams
- ✓Digital new hire onboarding and paperwork
- ✓Native sync with major accounting platforms
Watch Out For
- !US-only — no international payroll
- !Pricing adds up at $6/person/month on top of base fee
- !HR features require higher-tier plans
Common Use Cases
Set up AutoPilot so payroll processes without any monthly manual steps
Offer health insurance to a team of 8 at competitive group rates via Gusto
Have new hires complete I-9, W-4, and direct deposit setup before day one
Pricing Model
Paid
Paid subscription required. Check the website for current pricing and free trials.
Category
Payroll
Run payroll accurately, automate taxes, and pay your team on time every time.
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