Gusto Review
HR, WORKFORCE & TRAINING SOFTWAREChoose Gusto when US SMB payroll and benefits with transparent published pricing is the job — not when you need a full HRIS, people platform, or dedicated ATS.
Starting price
$49.00/user/month
Free plan
No
Free trial
Yes
Best for
US small businesses running payroll (and benefits) for the first time
SoftwareGlimpse review
7.1/10
Good
- ease of use9
- hiring workforce fit9
- workflow depth7
- integrations7
- mobile frontline6
- analytics5
Gusto plans & pricing
Verified 2026-08-18 from gusto.com/product/pricing (high confidence). Simple $49/mo + $6/person; Plus $80 + $12; Premium $180 + $22. Contractor Only $35 + $6 (promo $0 base 6 months). Setup free until first payroll (not a fixed N-day trial). Simple = single-state. Affiliate economics excluded.
Simple
$49.00
per month, billed annually
- Small teams starting with core workflows
Plus
$80.00
per month, billed annually
- Everything in Simple, plus:
- Plus buyers
Premium
$180.00
per month, billed annually
- Everything in Plus, plus:
- Teams with advanced workflow and scale needs
Contractor Only
$35.00
per month, billed annually
- Everything in Premium, plus:
- Contractor Only buyers
Estimate team cost
Rough monthly and annual cost for Gusto based on list pricing. Confirm rates on the vendor site before buying.
- Monthly
- $245.00
- Annual
- $2,940.00
Gusto pricing compared
| Metric | Gusto | BambooHR | Rippling | ADP Workforce Now | Paycor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $49.00/user/month | $10.00/user/month | $8.00/user/month | Custom quote | Custom quote |
| Free plan | No | No | No | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | No | No | No | No |