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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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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: September 13, 2025
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1,876 Gusto Reviews
4.6 out of 5
Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Dec 04, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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John S.
Accountant
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"Gusto is the best payroll platform without exception"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Gusto is extremely easy to use, modern, and the customer support is night and day better than any other payroll platform.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

Absolutely nothing. It's the best payroll platform by far.

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

The support is superb. It reduces the headache of payroll compliance to as easy as can be for both accountants and employers. I recommend Gusto to all of my clients and I use it myself as well. Gusto does a tremendous job with handling payroll. Gusto is the easiest product to recommend. It's the best payroll platform and priced competitively.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 30, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Great user experience - the best!"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Clean, intuitive user experience. Custom and relational care. No clutter and easy paths to do what you need to without waisting time or brain energy, great phone app and all the features I need. Love it!

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I am relatively critical and i can't think of hang ups with the experience I've had so far.

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

We were a small team with a lot of hats to wear and payroll was consuming and clunky until we switched to Gusto. The usability is outstanding and the clever branding is very inviting and clear. I appreciate that the simple tasks I need to do like time off requests and checking for me W2 is so fast, easy and intuitive.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 22, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Easy App"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Easy to use, not super complicated, user friendly

What do you dislike about Gusto?

Denied requests clog up the Request page

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

N/A

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 21, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Carol C.
Founder
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"Transition after incorporating my DBA with Gusto Support"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Weekly payroll takes minutes. They file the taxes and reports for me. All I do is download and print them off.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

There are no downsides to Gusto that I have found.

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

I was using Gusto for my DBA. I incorporated my DBA in January, but had no idea how to seamlessly transition everything to the new company. Gusto support handled that for me in one telephone call.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 21, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Sara H.
Owner
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"A perfect payroll solution for a small to medium sized business"
What do you like best about Gusto?

It is a great all encompassing solution for payroll processing and benefits for small to medium sized businesses. Their support is always quick and accurate to respond to any inquiries.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I can't think of any downsides to Gusto. I always tell my clients their only regret will be not implenting it sooner.

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

Gusto solves a number of HR/Accounting issues for my clients. A full payroll solution that easily integrates with Quickbooks and Xero.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 21, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Isaac G.
Founder
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"Gusto is Amazing"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Gusto is easy to navigate. They have amazing customer service and the number of features that it has to offer is wonderful.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I am still learning about all it has to offer. I have nothing negative to say about Gusto.

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

Payroll and onboarding

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 20, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Becka D.
Principal
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"Easy and (surprisingly) fun"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Gusto was completely painless to set up. I am a first-time business owner, running payroll on my own, and Gusto made it so incredibly simple to get it right.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

It really is hard to think of something that I dislike. If I had to pick something, I guess I would say the price (a little high for one person).

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

I am running payroll for my business. I want to make sure to get the taxes right & get people paid on time.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 19, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Melody F.
General Manager/Owner
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"Easiest Payroll System to Use -- Price Friendly, Too!"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Gusto is straightforward to use, easier than other systems. It is also far less expensive than other options. The most important aspect for us is that Gusto offers Workmens' Comp Insurance, with automatic monthly charges based on actual hours processed for payroll. The Insurance is considerably less expensive than any other option that I have evaluated. I like that Gusto only withdraws two amounts from checking and then disburses the tax withdrawal within it's own system. My old payroll system would withdraw 4 different amounts and I had difficulty matching those amounts to specific disbursals.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

Nothing specifically stands out as a dislike for us.

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

We have realized time savings from a processing and reconciliation perspective. We've saved hundreds of dollars in Workmens' Comp Insurance charges.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 19, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Trisha V.
Founder
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"Very user friendly"
What do you like best about Gusto?

You can see the break down of the paycheck and you can use Gusto to show mistakes to your employer if there are any.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I like Gusto, so I don't have complaints.

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

It is solving to see what I claim for taxes so at the end of tax season I can see clearly what the government took.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 18, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"User friendly!"
What do you like best about Gusto?

How everything I need to run payroll is clearly outlined.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

The effort to get "human" help can be a little daunting.

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

Recently I needed to make some changes to payroll and I was able to figure that out pretty easily because of how clear instructions are on the site.