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Gusto Reviews: 4.6/5 — Highly Rated

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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Accounting integration (GL export, accounting software sync)
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1,876 Gusto Reviews
4.6 out of 5
Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Feb 05, 2024
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Overall Rating:
5.0
Nabil E. avatar
Nabil E.
Thought Leadership
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"Easy to use for an independent practitioner"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Gusto is great for pay statements and seeing paystubs.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

Nothing I dislike about Gusto. I'm a very satisfied customer.

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

Paying me as a W-2 employee of my business

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Feb 04, 2024
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Paystub"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Gives me all the information I need and I always have access to my check stubs.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

My check stub is only available the day I get paid.

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

I'm not sure what they are solving but maybe the check stubs would be a start.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Feb 02, 2024
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Cherie S.
Founder
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"Best app available for both employees and employers"
What do you like best about Gusto?

My child could use this app. It's so easy and so convenient! I can easily keep track of all my hours, my pay, my paystubs, EVERYTHING! There is even a notes section.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I honestly can't think of anything!!!!!!

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

Before gusto we were using time sheets. It was a total headache. Gusto has freed up so much time and taken a load off of me!

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Jan 31, 2024
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Levon T.
Principal Engineer
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"HR and payroll management in Gusto is second to none"
What do you like best about Gusto?

We are able to automate operations, comply with regulations and improve the experience thanks to the software's incredibly attractive and fast user interface, which simplifies and centralizes HR and payroll management. By automating calculations, withholdings and deposits, I have streamlined the payroll process. Gusto's support is always available and responds to users within seconds.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

So far, so good, I have been able to learn useful information about time benefits and payroll from my company.

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

The company uses it for payroll and human resources. It helps with time worked tracking and benefits administration, among other important HR tasks. It provides the resources needed to comply with regulations and keep the company running smoothly. Its well-designed user interface makes it very easy to use.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 31, 2024
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Michael B. avatar
Michael B.
Owner
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"Easy as it gets"
What do you like best about Gusto?

I don't have to do a thing. Our payroll is on autopilot, works flawlessly.I can't think of a single thing I don't like.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

Absolutely nothing that I dislike. Never had any issues.

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

I don't have to worry about any quarterly payments or reports. All handled automatically.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 31, 2024
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
MH
Meaghan H.
Life Insurance Specialist
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"Easy platform"
What do you like best about Gusto?

I can go in and be done in less the 5 mins. The customer service is easy and fast you get an answer right way. I use this app every week to everyday with no problems at all. Gusto has alot of features as well I cant wait to use more. It was so easy to change to Gusto And intergrate it into our company.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

Nothing at this time, gusto is working at its best for me.

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

1,2,3 Easy as pie to get payroll done.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 30, 2024
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Love using this app"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Love using this app for work, user friendly, easy to understand. If you have any questions you can chat with someone from Gusto to answer your questions.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

No dislikes has worked well for me haven't had any issues.

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

Helps me track hours and payroll for me

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Jan 30, 2024
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
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Janene S.
Founder
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"10 years - Still my favorite"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Gusto has truly streamlined our payroll process, with its straightforward system making running payroll and making corrections a hassle-free experience. The comprehensive reporting tools are user-friendly and offer a variety of options to access the exact information we need. Moreover, on the rare occasions when we've reached out for support, the team at Gusto has been not only knowledgeable but also extremely helpful. Their expertise and prompt assistance is much appreciated, and it's reassuring to know that such reliable support is just a call away.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I'm missing the sweet spot in the pricing tiers. The Simple plan works almost perfectly for us. However, it only includes one PTO Policy. You can track sick but not vacation or you vacation but not sick. My employees get both and I would really like to be able to indepenantly track them both with their payroll. In order to track both through Gusto, I would need to move to the higher package which doubles the price. There are a lot of really nice features with the Plus Plan that would benefit most typical businesses. Unfortunately, my industry isn't typical so most of the added features either don't apply or are redundant when matched with our industry-specific scheduling software. I want one more feature but don't want to double my cost.

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

Gusto's payroll functions are easy to administer - easy to see, to understand, to enter. Our employees love the app. I have yet to find an employee who could not access the app and handle their own banking, W-2, etc. (I can't say that about the other guy.) In almost 10 years, I have never had an employee not get their paycheck directly deposited into their bank account.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 29, 2024
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Dr. Krystalyn L. avatar
Dr. Krystalyn L.
Functional Medicine Provider ◊ Women's Wellness ◊ Owner/Doctor At Navigate Wellness
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"Highly recommend Gusto - have used others in the past, Gusto is best in class!"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Gusto's exceptional customer service is the main reason I love them, but of course their offerings are important. They offer and execute with excellence on everything my business needs. Even during my leave of absence, I maintained my subscription, confident in their ability to handle everything seamlessly. Upon return, the service team's kindness and expertise reinforced my decision, making me feel supported every step of the way. I wholeheartedly recommend Gusto for their top-notch support and give them a solid 5-star rating. They've earned my trust and recommendation - I tell all my colleagues and business associates to use Gusto. I have used multiple other companies/competitors in the past and none of them are even close to as good as Gusto! It was easy to implement, has a lot of features that many different size businesses will need and doesn't require a lot of work/loggin in on our end.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I honestly haven't found one yet, and this is the third company/vendor that we have used like this. My other two experiences were mediocre and terrible. I've had zero issues with Gusto, it is easy to use and the customer service is phenomenal.

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

Gusto makes it super easy to onboard a new hire, stay complaint, get payroll run quickly as well as accurately, manage any state payments that need to go out without me having to calculate or think about any of it and keeps us compliant - what's not to love? It has solved many headaches for me and I never plan to leave - I recommend Gusto to everyone who asks about payroll or is setting up a new business.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 29, 2024
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Alina H.
Founder
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"Excellent"
What do you like best about Gusto?

I love all the information that it gives me. It's not just about my pay. It breaks everything down and I can review it.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I really don't see any downsides. I get an email and everything when I have a new information.

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

Just information at my fingertips about my income

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 29, 2024
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Leah G.
Founder
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"Gusto is great for nonprofits!"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Gusto is simple to use. It was easy to get started onboarding employees and contractors. Anytime I had a question, customer suppport was easy to contact. We use Gusto multiple times a week to make payments. In addition, it is simple to run the reports I need when I submit grant paperwork.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I haven't found any downsides to using Gusto.

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

We don't have to hire a payroll company, which saves us lots of money.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 28, 2024
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Atenas G.
Founder
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"Love this company"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Most helpful thing about gusto is just how easily their customer navigation portal is and just how I can just get all my documents and all the information that I need off of the website without having to ask for an email or just being forwarded to another website.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I don't have anything that I dislike about gusto

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

Right now it's just been solving the ability for me to be able to access all of my hours and all of my PTO in due time.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Jan 25, 2024
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Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"The only HR Platform you would ever need"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Everything about the platform is great. We manage over 150 employees across multiple entities with ease.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

Would love to see them add travel management and booking to go along with their expense management solution.

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

Its an all in one platform that enables us to offer a great experience for our team members.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 24, 2024
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Overall Rating:
5.0
Shawn B. avatar
Shawn B.
Lead Pastor
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"Gusto is worth a try"
What do you like best about Gusto?

I like the friendly customer support team.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

There is nothing I dislike about Gusto. They are worth the try.

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

I am able to track my employees clocking in and out via the app. This gives me freedom to be on the move while working in and out of the office.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 24, 2024
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Seamless experience"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Gusto is a real "set it and forget it" business tool. I always feel confident that Gusto is taking care of monitoring and executing our payroll & benefits, as well as all related compliance. They check in only when needed, and always with efficiency and friendliness. All downstream integrations also run smoothly.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

Email correspondence is often requesting an optional action. I would suggest better use of the subject line to tag things so we can quickly move on instead of opening them.

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

Being able to outsource our payroll and benefits and feel confident that the whole package will run seamlessly is invaluable.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 23, 2024
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Great Site to manage Paycheck"
What do you like best about Gusto?

It was super easy to use and graphically pleasing

What do you dislike about Gusto?

Inability to link multiple external accounts

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

Payroll made wuick and easy

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 23, 2024
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Ease of use!"
What do you like best about Gusto?

It is super easy to run payroll and to onboard new employees. It has really a good help to run our business. The customer support has been really helpful when whenever we have had questions or issues. The ease of integration and the ease of implementation were great with the help of the customer support team. For the number of features that Gusto has we have only scratched the surface. As out business grows we will add more features. Our Frequency of use right now is entering time sheets and running payroll.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

There was is no intigration with the crm that we use for time sheets. Yardbook is that crm.

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

Running payroll and payroll taxes.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 22, 2024
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Overall Rating:
5.0
HH
Heather H.
Founder
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"Very user friendly app and easy payroll tasks."
What do you like best about Gusto?

It reminds me when I'm getting paid. The app is super easy to use. I can't say enough great things about Gusto. It's exceeded my expectations compared to ADP.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

No downsides and nothing to dislike. Literally very easy to use and very likeable.

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

Gusto helps me create payroll for my employees and it makes it easy for me to pay some employees once a months and others bi-weekly. I set everything up and Gusto takes care of the rest.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 20, 2024
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Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Payroll Transition from QBO to Gusto was a breeze"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Extremely supportive, helpful and hands-on staff at Gusto that made the whole payroll transition smooth. The customer service is the best thing about Gusto I would recommend anyone to. Not to mention the user-friendly platform of Gusto.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

Whenever there is a payroll block due to missing State tax information, it's not always very convenient to call Gusto to request to extend the block until tax information is received. There can be a better way to have the block extended with a click of a button perhaps.

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

The whole payroll process from A-Z, Benefit integration without a hassle, no extra paper work with state or federal taxes, hence time is consumed less in doing payroll, compared to manual or processing payroll with other payroll software. Gusto is benefiting I and my clients in having to not worry about documentation of employees when hiring, termination, and everything with State and Federal taxes

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 19, 2024
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Big fan of gusto's services"
What do you like best about Gusto?

What I love about Gusto is its easy of use and the availablility of all of your important documents. As someone who has filed taxes late before SOLELY because I lost my tax forms and had to wait for my employer to mail them to me, having everything at my fingertips is such a gift. I also really like that you can easily see your pay breakdown and change your direct deposits. Having other jobs where you have to go to HR to make the smallest adjustment is such a headache and I love how Gusto does that. Lastly, I really appreciate that the website and app are not overwhelming visually. It's just wicked easy to find what you're looking for.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I don't really have any downsides as I've only found it to be useful for me as an employee. I obviously can't speak to what it's like from the employer side or pricing, but as an employee it is nothing but helpful.

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

Gusto keeps all of your important documents at your fingertips. It is solving that employees have to go to HR or a manager to get vital information or change banking info.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 19, 2024
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Rachel R. avatar
Rachel R.
Head Of Operations
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"Super Intuitive & Excellent Support"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Gusto is by far my favorite administrative tool I've used to date. Their platform is extremely user-friendly, but best of all their customer support is as good as it gets.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

No dislikes at all. If anything I'd say just keep on building so that I can use Gusto for even more as our company grows.

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

Gusto makes it super simple to set up and manage benefits for your company. They are very clear on what's your responsibility verses what's theirs.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 19, 2024
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
NB
Nicole B.
Founder
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"Gusto makes payroll so easy"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Auto-payroll feature and the ability to integrate with Aplos software so I don't have to mannually enter payroll transactions on our GL

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I wish that saved reports templates could auto-update with new date frames for each pay-period.

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

Gusto solves our payroll tasks, so that our staff can spend their time on other financial and adminsitrative duties.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Jan 17, 2024
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"The features are there and the vibe is right"
What do you like best about Gusto?

I love that Gusto has all the information I need to get at easily and quickly available. I don't have to hunt around for things. The friendly, relaxed vibe of their color scheme and hand drawn graphic style makes everything feel nice to use. I enjoy getting the "you're getting paid today!" email s. The one time I needed to use customer support, they were super helpful and took care of me. I am so glad my employer switched to Gusto, I don't need to contact HR anymore for routine things like paystubs or W-4 changes.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I honestly can't think of something I dislike about using Gusto. Whenever I have a problem or somethign I need to find that's on Gusto, I am happy to be logging in there. As a regular employee, it does everything I want it to.

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

Gusto lets me check my pay history, edit my witholdings, and configure where my paycheck goes all without having to ask HR for the change. It saves me time!

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Jan 17, 2024
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"My favorite Payroll system"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Super easy to use. Autopay option, so no need to worry about PR deadlines. Good customer service, chat, email, and call all three options and available.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

It's pretty good PRS, but the only thing I would point is the callback option which is not working these days not sure why. I'm not getting any callbacks as I use to have it.

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

If you have gusto you don't need huge staff to manage your payroll. Gusto is amazing tool, easy and cost effective.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 17, 2024
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Very easy to work with."
What do you like best about Gusto?

I like that you can login very easily. Also if you need help they are just a phone call away.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I don't have a bunch of downsides. A little condusing when the payroll days end.

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

I don't have any

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 17, 2024
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Robert D. avatar
Robert D.
Founder & Ceo
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"Reliable and Simple Payroll Processing"
What do you like best about Gusto?

The simplicity of its processes and how reliable it is.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

wish they provided more assistance with government business credits

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

Calculating Payroll taxes and Automating employee payments

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 17, 2024
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
Share
"Surpasses Expectations"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Gusto takes away the mental load of remembering all the responsibilities of being an employer.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

Sometimes creates to-do's for me that don't apply to my business.

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

Gusto calculates all worker's comp, taxes and employee payments and reminds me to run payroll.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 17, 2024
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Easy to use and affordable"
What do you like best about Gusto?

I have found Gusto to be incredibly easy to use as a small business of 5 employees. I've used gusto to also set up health insurance and a 401k, which would have otherwise been a headache for me. I've only occasionally had to reach out to customer support, but when I have they have addressed the issues fully

What do you dislike about Gusto?

My employees sometimes have a difficult time using the app with their iphones

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

Time spent on payroll and administration

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 16, 2024
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
MJ
Matt J.
Founder
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"Fast and Smooth Payroll Service"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Gusto makes running my companies payroll easy and fast. Gusto helps us keep out business compliant with the state and federal government by keeping us posted on due dates for various reports and filings. Initially setting up Gusto I was worried I wouldn't be able to navigate the setup process, but the website made it easy to complete and in the couple of areas I had questions customer support was great to work with. There are several features that we currently do not utilize but it is good to know that there are those options as we continue to grow our company.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

It would be nice if Gusto integrated with my CRM.

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

Gusto has allowed us to grow and take on employees by making the employee onboarding process smooth for both parties (the company and the new employee).

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 16, 2024
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
CS
Carson S.
Founder
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"User friendly"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Gusto is very easy to use which makes the whole payroll process a breeze!

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I do not have any problems with using gusto!

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

Gusto has solved our messy payroll and it has simplified our time by ten fold