What is Gusto?
Gusto is an all in one integrated HR platform that automates and simplifies payroll, benefits, and HR, all while providing expert support. Employees will get the peace of mind you need to do your best work. With innovative technology, we make it easier for employees to enroll and for you to manage your benefits. No matter the size or stage of your business, Gusto’s all-in-one HR platform puts the tools you need to hire, pay, and manage your team at your fingertips.
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92 Likeliness to Recommend
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98 Plan to Renew
90 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
Emotional Footprint Overview
+88 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love Gusto?
Pros
- Continually Improving Product
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
- Includes Product Enhancements
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Feature Ratings
Payroll Administration
Position Management
Performance Management
Talent Management
Workforce Planning
Time and Attendance
Employee Record
Benefits Administration
Learning and Development
Talent Acquisition
Vendor Capability Ratings
Ease of Implementation
Breadth of Features
Business Value Created
Ease of Data Integration
Usability and Intuitiveness
Ease of IT Administration
Quality of Features
Ease of Customization
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Vendor Support
Availability and Quality of Training
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Gusto Reviews
Hayley W.
- Role: Operations
- Industry: Food and Beverage
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Mar 2023
Great product for payroll and it’s easy to use!
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Gusto from other similar products?
Ease of use!
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
The page layouts.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Nothing at all!
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Give it a try to manage payroll.
Pros
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
Robert M.
- Role: Consultant
- Industry: Healthcare
- Involvement: Initial Implementation
Submitted Mar 2023
No support, software first
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Gusto from other similar products?
It is a software first company. The pricing is transparent.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Software innovation and transparent pricing.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Gusto does not have any real customer support. They screwed paychecks and screwed up benefits. Given the sensitivity around these items you would expect some type of customer service. But calls went unanswered and unreturned. Tickets were neglected for over a week. Had to call in through the sales extension to talk to someone. No USA based support. Took over a month to get close to resolution. I had to publicly shame them on social media before they would respond to me.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
It works great as a basic payroll company for a small business. But the second you start adding benefits or need any outside help from them it becomes useless and destructive to productivity.
Pros
- Friendly Negotiation
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
- Unique Features
Cons
- Less Efficient Service
- Less Effective Service
- Less Caring
Samuel D.
- Role: C-Level
- Industry: Not for Profit
- Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Submitted Mar 2023
Great payroll software & support for Accountants
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Gusto from other similar products?
Gusto has a great accountant dashboard, and great support for accountants.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
The payroll interface is easy to use and helps us run payroll efficiently.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Occasionally support or tax issues take a while to resolve, but that seems to be improving
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
If you switch to Gusto make sure to take advantage of their onboarding team to help make the transition smooth.
Pros
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
- Trustworthy
- Caring