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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Gusto

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/AGusto offers payroll, benefits and compliance capabilities. Gusto is scaled for small to mid-sized businesses, and emphasizes an easy to use interface.

    $49

    per month

    Paylocity

    Score8.2 out of 10
    N/APaylocity provides 24/7 access to your online payroll and human resource data management. Paylocity offers highly customizable payroll functionality, as well as HR, benefits administration, and time and talent management programs.N/A
    Pricing
    GustoPaylocity
    Editions & Modules
    Simple: A streamlined set of automatic payroll features and benefits integrations
    $49/month + $6/mo per person
    per month
    Plus: Comprehensive payroll, benefits, and HR tools for employers building a great place to work
    $80/month + $12/mo per person
    per month
    Premium: Scalable payroll and benefits, expert HR, and dedicated support for the complex needs of growing teams
    $180/month + $22/mo per person
    per month
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    GustoPaylocity
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsGusto offers three pricing plans for payroll, benefits, and HR.—
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    Community Pulse
    GustoPaylocity
    Considered Both Products
    Gusto
    Chose Gusto
    Paylocity was fairly easy to use like Gusto but could not accommodate the number of employees we have.
    Incentivized
    Chose Gusto
    Gusto is much easier to navigate, find what you are looking for, and much more appealing to the eyes. Once you know Paylocity it is fine but Gusto has a lower learning curve.
    Incentivized
    Chose Gusto
    UKG is just annoying and hard to navigate. Paylocity is more similar to Gusto but just not quite as user friendly - thought Paylocity DOES do Payroll processing a bit earlier. Workday is the most frustrating site in the world.

    While Gusto and Paylocity do have their …
    Incentivized
    Chose Gusto
    I've used both Workday and Paylocity for years and they don't even compare. Between the mobile app and the website, everything feels seamless, well thought out, and easy to navigate. I'm so used to the frustration of navigating these apps, even after years of working with them. …
    Incentivized
    Chose Gusto
    In my opinion, Gusto cannot compare to Paylocity in terms of service or premiums.
    Incentivized
    Chose Gusto
    more organized and easier access
    Incentivized
    Chose Gusto
    I could not understand the logic of these platforms and found myself constantly using the help articles, which were also not that helpful. They were very confusing, and I was often not sure if the things I had been trying to do were actually completed.
    Incentivized
    Chose Gusto
    Our CEO selected Gusto after having some awful experiences with other payroll products. SO MUCH TIME was spent checking their numbers, fixing mistakes, sending info to employees because employees couldn't access things... ugh.
    Gusto has been a dream.
    Incentivized
    Chose Gusto
    More streamlined, less busy of a dashboard. Could log hours proactively.
    Incentivized
    Chose Gusto
    For timekeeping, Gusto doesn't have a good option for overnight shifts (it automatically stops at midnight).
    Incentivized
    Chose Gusto
    Gusto looks much nicer and is easier to navigate. It also has way more functionalities than others.
    Incentivized
    Chose Gusto
    Gusto offers more features both to employees and administration, making it more of an all in one solution instead of a strictly payroll app.
    Incentivized
    Chose Gusto
    Comparable prices are overall with other payroll service companies. I can't do all the complicated payrolls like a few others, but overall good to work with 90% of our clients.
    Incentivized
    Chose Gusto
    Gusto generally wins on price compared to its competitors. Some organizations nickel-and-dime on billing with headcount, states filed, etc. while Gusto's bills are very easy to calculate and understand. Competitors generally will handle state registrations that Gusto won't do, …
    Incentivized
    Chose Gusto
    While Dayforce is more robust than Gusto in some ways, Gusto is a nicer overall experience. We all enjoy using the product. It was thoughtfully designed and that shows in the way the information is organized. It gives our employees a central place to find the data they need, …
    Incentivized
    Chose Gusto
    Gusto's customer service is superior. Their response times are excellent and the simplicity of the system is appreciated.
    Incentivized
    Chose Gusto
    ADP Workforce Now, Paylocity are both better at more complicated payrolls, but at the expense of the overall look and experience.
    Incentivized
    Paylocity
    Chose Paylocity
    I think Paylocity is robust. While it still has some kinks to iron out, it is building out over time nicely. ADP is a really nice system, but a bit dated. PeopleAdmin requires an immense amount of time to build ones system. BambooHR and Gusto aren't as robust in my opinion.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity and Gusto have been my best experiences.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Excellent. Userface in Gusto and bamboo more intuitive but MUCH better system and service assistance than ADP or Paychex.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Gusto is horrible, and Paylocity blows it out of the water. Paycom and Paycor and comparable, but for us it came down to the price, and the relationship that we established with our account manager and sales representative. Mike Vezzoli was excellent and was incredibly genuine …
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity was the most affordable option that offered a service to help us get set up in states across the US. They have a background check partner and offer free integration with Employee Navigator, which was important to us. Justworks PEO was a close second, but couldn't …
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    For a small company - I have used Gusto. Gusto was cheaper and worked well for a company with maximum of 10 employees
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Avature, Paycom, Smart Recruiter, iCIMS, WorkDay, Greenhouse, Gusto, BambooHR
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity does well for a medium size business
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity offers the most efficient and user-friendly software that houses all information in one place without compromising security.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Night and day.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    We like Paylocity best. Overall we've found Paylocity's system to be more intuitive, flexible and full featured than some of these other systems. We also like their high level of support Paylocity provides, and proactive publishing of guidance when rules change around …
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity was much cheaper and appeared to have a much more streamlined approach compared to these other systems. I actually was not at the organization during the Paylocity decision making process, but our major concern was cost and ease of use and Paylocity has not …
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity is hands down the best platform to work with in every way as a tool and also as an overall customer and support experience.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity stacks up a lot higher than these two platforms. We had to use two platforms and as we made the shift to Paylocity we now get everything in one place. We are slowly Integrating all aspects of the organization onto Paylocity, and hope to continue to adapt and utilize …
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity is generally better than all these other systems
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Our company has 501-1000 employees.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Some of these other platforms were less expensive than Paylocity but lacked the integrations we sought. They also did not have the customer support and knowledge base Paylocity does. The demo for Paylocity was far more robust and curtailed our pain points than any other demo …
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    We went with Paylocity because of the level of service they provided for a company of our size. Being mid-market, there aren't many options, but I feel confident with our decision for us and our employees moving forward as we continue to grow internally and within different …
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    From what I have used, Paycom is the one closest but I still prefer Paylocity because is way more user-friendly with Payroll processing, timesheets, accruals, and reporting. Paycom is cumbersome, the customer service is just okay and the platform is "rigid", employees don't …
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    All HRIS are clunky, some more than others. I like it better than Workday and ADP.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity is generally very flexible and scalable.
    It does require investment (it isn't just flipping a switch).
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    I have used all of the above in the past when working for other companies. While I didn't have issues with any of the others, Paylocity does well against the others. It has great functionality compared to the others, and I feel it has made the others step up and change their …
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Products have a lot of the same functions, so I believe the key is to pick a product and stick with it - commit to learning how it functions, and train employees to do the same. Flip-flopping between products is the worst you can do.

    Your success with a product is also dependent …
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity is an all-in-one platform. I have used many HRIS softwares and not one compares to Paylocity. I have been with organizations who have converted from others to Paylocity and have been extremely happy with their decision. Paylocity offers many great modules, …
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Its much more in-house for us which I think helps us understand our costs, wages, and fix any problems quicker than waiting for a rep from the company to look at the complaint.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    TrustRadius Insights
    GustoPaylocity
    Highlights

    TrustRadius
    Research Team Insight
    Published

    Users have praised Gusto for its comprehensive capabilities in managing payroll, benefits, and HR needs across entire organizations. It has facilitated a centralized platform for various administrative functions including employee onboarding, PTO tracking, and processing tax forms, making it particularly favorable for small to medium-sized businesses that value an integrated service to reduce manual HR workload.

    Paylocity is also utilized across many organizations, addressing broad HR management needs, including payroll processing, timekeeping, and benefits administration. Its strengths lie in providing detailed analytics, robust reporting features, and an accessible mobile app, which enhances the usability for employees and HR administrators alike. Paylocity’s adaptability across different departmental needs and its scalability makes it a viable choice for a wide range of business sizes and types, particularly those seeking extensive customization options and comprehensive HR solutions in one platform.

    Although both platforms serve similar fundamental functions, the choice between Gusto and Paylocity might depend on specific business requirements such as the need for a user-friendly, all-encompassing platform versus one with robust customization and expansive reporting capabilities. Both platforms have been recognized for improving HR operational efficiency but may appeal to different user bases depending on the organizational structure, size, and specific HR management needs.

    Features
    GustoPaylocity
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Gusto and Paylocity
    Feature
    Gusto
    9.2
    514 Ratings
    Paylocity
    8.1
    1115 Ratings
    Pay calculation9.6493 Ratings8.61087 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors8.58 Ratings7.2533 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration8.9358 Ratings7.6752 Ratings
    Direct deposit files9.5497 Ratings8.91084 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management9.4383 Ratings7.9866 Ratings
    Reimbursement management9.5127 Ratings7.8543 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings8.4822 Ratings
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Gusto and Paylocity
    Feature
    Gusto
    -
    Ratings
    Paylocity
    7.8
    1146 Ratings
    Employee demographic data00 Ratings8.41088 Ratings
    Employment history00 Ratings8.21050 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration00 Ratings8.0980 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings7.6993 Ratings
    Organizational charting00 Ratings7.2923 Ratings
    Organization and location management00 Ratings7.8899 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings7.7770 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Gusto and Paylocity
    Feature
    Gusto
    -
    Ratings
    Paylocity
    7.5
    943 Ratings
    Approval workflow00 Ratings7.3841 Ratings
    Balance details00 Ratings7.5900 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings7.7709 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Gusto and Paylocity
    Feature
    Gusto
    -
    Ratings
    Paylocity
    8.4
    1127 Ratings
    View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings8.61097 Ratings
    Update personal information00 Ratings8.91117 Ratings
    View company policy documentation00 Ratings8.0899 Ratings
    Employee recognition00 Ratings8.2811 Ratings
    View job history00 Ratings8.5963 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Gusto and Paylocity
    Feature
    Gusto
    -
    Ratings
    Paylocity
    6.9
    349 Ratings
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings6.9349 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Gusto and Paylocity
    Feature
    Gusto
    -
    Ratings
    Paylocity
    7.4
    1038 Ratings
    Report builder00 Ratings7.5993 Ratings
    Pre-built reports00 Ratings7.51013 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings7.3645 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Gusto and Paylocity
    Feature
    Gusto
    -
    Ratings
    Paylocity
    8.3
    975 Ratings
    New hire portal00 Ratings8.5969 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools00 Ratings8.1778 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Gusto and Paylocity
    Feature
    Gusto
    -
    Ratings
    Paylocity
    7.6
    536 Ratings
    Corporate goal setting00 Ratings7.7422 Ratings
    Individual goal setting00 Ratings7.5493 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings7.6371 Ratings
    Performance tracking00 Ratings7.7499 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Gusto and Paylocity
    Feature
    Gusto
    -
    Ratings
    Paylocity
    7.5
    678 Ratings
    Performance plans00 Ratings7.3614 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans00 Ratings7.4526 Ratings
    Review status tracking00 Ratings7.4625 Ratings
    Review reminders00 Ratings7.8629 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency00 Ratings7.5526 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Gusto and Paylocity
    Feature
    Gusto
    -
    Ratings
    Paylocity
    7.1
    352 Ratings
    Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings6.4235 Ratings
    Candidate ranking00 Ratings6.8289 Ratings
    Candidate search00 Ratings7.8322 Ratings
    Candidate development00 Ratings7.3261 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Gusto and Paylocity
    Feature
    Gusto
    -
    Ratings
    Paylocity
    7.9
    644 Ratings
    Job Requisition Management00 Ratings8.0550 Ratings
    Company Website Posting00 Ratings8.2573 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media00 Ratings7.9451 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings7.8546 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings7.5466 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking00 Ratings8.1595 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings7.9592 Ratings
    User Ratings
    GustoPaylocity
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.2
    (538 ratings)
    8.4
    (1213 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (12 ratings)
    9.3
    (118 ratings)
    Usability
    9.6
    (362 ratings)
    9.4
    (78 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.9
    (17 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.7
    (17 ratings)
    Support Rating
    1.3
    (25 ratings)
    7.7
    (105 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.3
    (2 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.8
    (15 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    7.9
    (55 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.6
    (13 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.6
    (13 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.1
    (15 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.6
    (16 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.8
    (9 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.8
    (17 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (16 ratings)