Gusto

HR & Recruiting · $40/mo + $6/person · since 2012

Gusto is a payroll, benefits, and HR platform built for small businesses. It handles payroll, benefits, hr, and time tracking, and it's best suited for small us businesses wanting easy payroll and benefits. It has been around since 2012, giving it a 14-year head start in building out integrations and refining the product.

Paid plans start at $40/mo + $6/person, which unlocks the full feature set. It's designed for small teams, striking a balance between simplicity and collaboration features.

pros

Includes Payroll as a core feature, purpose-built for hr & recruiting workflows
Includes Benefits as a core feature, purpose-built for hr & recruiting workflows
Pricing starts at $40/mo + $6/person, which includes the full hr & recruiting feature set
Established product with 14+ years on the market and a mature ecosystem

cons

Starts at $40/mo + $6/person — on the expensive side, especially for small teams or solo users
Fewer built-in features means you may need additional tools to cover gaps
Ecosystem of third-party integrations is smaller than the market leaders in hr & recruiting
Limited team/admin features if your organization eventually scales up

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