- Starting price
- $35/mo
- Website
- gusto.com
About Gusto
Gusto helps small businesses manage payroll, benefits, and HR tasks. It serves startups and growing teams, aiming to streamline compliance, hiring, and employee administration.

Key Features
Across payroll processing, benefits management, and HR workflows, Gusto handles the core needs of growing teams:
Payroll
Automated deductions, direct deposit, and tax filing.
Time and attendance
Time tracking and time-off requests.
Employee benefits
Health benefits, automatic savings, 401(k)s, and more.
Hiring and onboarding
Offer letters, checklists, software setup, and more.
Summary
Best for small business owners, HR teams, and accountants who need an all-in-one payroll and HR platform.
Pricing
View pricingPlans and prices as listed on gusto.com as of Sep 24, 2026.
Contractor Only
$35 / mo
- Domestic contractor payments
- 4 day pay
- Form 1099 creation and filings
Simple
$49 / mo
- Single-state payroll
- Unlimited payrolls per month
- Tax filings and payments
- Basic PTO policies and holiday pay
Plus
$80 / mo
- Multi-state payroll
- Next-day pay
- Time Tracking
Premium
$180 / mo
- Dedicated Service Advisor
- Access to certified HR experts
- Performance & compensation management
- Custom reports
- Priority support
- Payroll migration and account setup