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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
Capabilities
API
Segment
Small Business
Mid Market
Enterprise
Deployment Cloud / SaaS / Web-Based, Mobile Android, Mobile iPhone
Training Documentation
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: May 11, 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
SW
Stuart W.
Founder
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"Regional sale manager"
What do you like best about Gusto?

User-friendl— customer service is excellent.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I have not found any dislikes in my use of Gusto

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

When it comes to taxes Gusto is on it.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 24, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Roberto S. avatar
Roberto S.
Technical Writer
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"Gusto is the best HR business partner I haver ever worked with. Simply amazing!"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Gusto has a very simple and user-friendly UI. It is very nicely integrated and implenented and it is very easy to review paystubs, request PTO, submit expenses for reimbursemtn, view the company calendar, colleagues' information, taxes information, miscellaneous forms and personal information. Their customer support is very convenient; you get support within a few minutes. I use Gusto at least twice a month to review paystubs and on a yearly basis for tax forms. Great HR partner!

What do you dislike about Gusto?

Nothing so far. I'm very happy with Gusto!

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

It solves complex HR software where it is difficult and tedious to find information acout the company and other HR features and employees' benefits.

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
JG
Jacqueline G.
Founder
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"Hands Down Best Customer Service and Best Tool for Small Business"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Gusto is very responsive to any issues I have whether it's processing payroll or benefits issues. The system is easy to navigate and I really like the reminders they provide and the ways they help keep things compliant.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

We had some benefits issues last year, which caused some challenges for staff, but Gusto was able to get to the bottom of the matter. It would be nice if Gusto saved the Payroll Journal Report that I run prior to pushing run payroll so I can access later. Right now, you have to go and recreate it, which is an extra step.

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

Being a small business means operating with less resources, and Gusto streamlines everything for us and allows us to be more effiecient - resulting in saving us time.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 24, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
LS
Laura S.
Founder
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"Gusto is a simple and intuitive for running payroll for a small nonprofit."
What do you like best about Gusto?

It sends me updates to remind of anything that needs to be done.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I can't think of anything that I dislike about Gusto.

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

It is just great for us in running Payroll.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 24, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
NL
Natalie L.
Founder
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"Best paycheck system I've ever used!"
What do you like best about Gusto?

It's super user friendly, makes everything easy & quick, and has fun additions, like asking all staff their favorite junkfood. Great for building the team!

What do you dislike about Gusto?

Sometimes I wish it was little easier to navigate things on the app.

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

Ease of asking time off, tracking time & benefits!

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
DW
Doug W.
Founder
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"Easy/Helpful UI, simplifies payroll interactions"
What do you like best about Gusto?

I enjoy the timely and helpful email notifications

What do you dislike about Gusto?

Electronic W2 are not popular with lenders

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

Easy onboarding for payroll related tasks W4 I9 etc.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 24, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
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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
AM
Annie M.
Digital Marketing Strategist
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"Intuitive platform that makes visualizing important info simple"
What do you like best about Gusto?

I think that Gusto has an incredibly friendly user interface and experience. Above all, I like having one central location where I can request time off, view/download paystubs, ask for reimbursements, and complete performance evaluations. I use Gusto a lot and am always discovering new useful features. It's also nice having email alerts about pay days and approved PTO sent to me.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I haven't experienced any downsides or challenges that I can recall

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

Gusto is a one-stop shop for our agency. We don't have to log in to a bunch of different spots or bog someone down with emails related to PTO, payroll, performance evals, etc. The tutorials and insights were super helpful for onboarding so I feel like all of the employees have a solid grasp. What's great too is that employees can really customize their experience and set up their own dashboards.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 24, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
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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
GK
Gail K.
Founder
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"Makes payroll incredibly easy to do"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Set up was super simple. My employees filled out all their info online and were able to easily set up direct deposit. The Gusto support team is easy to talk to and responsive.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I had some difficulty setting up my state employment tax and figuring out a post-dated payment.

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

All my payroll and employment taxes.

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
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
JW
Jenn W.
Founder
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"Great payroll software!"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Gusto is easy to set up and update raises and benefits - our payroll was a little harder than most to set up because our pay frequency was so odd. But I received great support and help at the set up. Now as a few years passed, their custom service is the absolute best.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

During the busy seasons, the customer support can take longer.

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

Gusto simplifies the payroll process and allows my employees to update their files and tax witholdings. It also creates a central hub to track all paychecks and tax documents as well as our contractor payments.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 24, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
LK
Larry K.
Founder
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"Provides insights and let's me manage my payroll"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Gusto gives me full insights into the things that impact my payroll.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I really can't find any flaws in Gusto. When I have needed help or support, that has always been prompt and professional.

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

My compnay uses talent worldwide; Gusto allows us to pay all our contracts promptly.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 24, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
EZ
Erica Z.
Director
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"Excellent in all areas"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Gusto has been amazing in setting up our non-profit as well as all submitting the necessary documents. The platform is easy to use and informative.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

The wait times for assistance can be long.

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

No problems, it has been an ease working with Gusto.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 24, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
SE
Samuel E.
Founder
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"Gusto is an amazing company for payroll and other HR related activities"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Super easy to use. All paperwork is taken care of seemlessly with the state and federal side. Whenever we have an issue, the team responds within a reasonable time frame. I love the implementation with Guideline for 401k.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I haven't found anything to dislike about Gusto!

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

Payroll and 401k administration

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 24, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
MJ
Mike J.
Founder
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"Powerful HR In an Easy to Use Web Solution"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Simple to set up and use. It takes the worry out of managing employees, paying the different state and local taxes, offering benefits, etc. We could not run our business without Gusto!

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I have not had any downside using Gusto - and when I am not sure about something there is always help at my finger tips.

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

Gusto makes payroll simple and takes the worry our of compliance for each state's different rules and regulations. On the benefits front I am able to offer competitive benefits that are easy to sign up for and are managed by Gusto.

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