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Description	Paychex Flex is a cloud-based payroll software for mid- to large-sized employers, delivering the tools you need to run your business and support your people. This payroll system provides ... Read More	Gusto is a comprehensive HR platform designed to help businesses of all sizes thrive. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling rapidly, Gusto provides the tools and guidance you need to ... Read More	Justworks is payroll software that offers international payroll, payroll tax filing and realtime benefits administration. The Justworks app is a simple way for teams to bill their hours ... Read More
Entry Level Pricing	Not Available	Starts from $40 , monthly	Starts from $8 , monthly
Free Trial Availability	No free trial	Get Free Trial	Get Free Trial
Spotsaas Score	9.2/10	9.7/10	9.2/10
User Ratings	3.7 (3034)	3.7 (6096)	4.5 (238)
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Total Features	29 Features	54 Features	13 Features
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Starting From	Not Available	$40 , monthly	$8 , monthly
Pricing Plans	Not Available	Simple $40 /user/month Get Started Full-service single-state payroll including W-2s and 1099s Basic support Employee profiles and self-service Show more + Plus $60 /user/month Get Started Everything in the Simple plan, plus Full-service multi-state payroll including W-2s and 1099s Advanced hiring and onboarding tools Show more + Premium $135 /user/month Get Started Dedicated Customer Success Manager HR resource center Compliance alerts Show more +	Payroll $8 /user/month Get Started Payroll for all employees HR tools Expert support Show more + PEO Basic $59 /user/month Get Started Payroll for all employees Compliance simplified HR Consulting & Tools Show more + PEO Plus $109 /user/month Get Started Everything in PEO Basic Health Insurance Administration HSA/FSA Accounts Show more + Browse all pricing plans
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Organization Types supported	Freelancers Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business Individuals	Freelancers Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business Individuals	Freelancers Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business Individuals
Platforms Supported	Browser Based (Cloud) Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows Installed - Mac Browser Based (Cloud)	Browser Based (Cloud) Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows Installed - Mac Browser Based (Cloud)	Browser Based (Cloud) Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows Installed - Mac Browser Based (Cloud)
Modes of support	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online
API Support	Not Available	Available	Not Available
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User Reviews

User Ratings	3.7 (based on 3034 reviews)	3.7 (based on 6096 reviews)	4.5 (based on 238 reviews)
Rating Distribution	Excellent 568 Very Good 136 Good 25 Poor 9 Terible 33	Excellent 677 Very Good 36 Good 12 Poor 15 Terible 117	Excellent 126 Very Good 29 Good 1 Poor 2 Terible 2
Expert's Review generated by AI	Paychex Flex has established itself as a reliable and user-friendly platform for payroll and human resources management, garnering consistent praise for its intuitive interface and comprehensive ...Read more	Gusto has earned widespread praise as an intuitive, reliable, and user-friendly payroll and HR management platform. Its seamless setup process, affordability, and robust features, such as payroll ...Read more	Justworks has built a strong reputation as a comprehensive and user-friendly HR management solution, particularly well-suited for small to medium-sized businesses. Its standout feature is the ...Read more
Pros and Cons	Helps businesses meet federal and state tax regulations. Allows employees to access paystubs and tax forms independently. Tracks employee time off seamlessly within payroll processing. Accessible from anywhere, providing flexibility for businesses and employees. Costs may vary, and pricing details are not readily available upfront. Some users may require training to fully utilize all features.	Simplifies payroll processing and tax compliance, making it user-friendly even for non-experts. Offers robust integrations with platforms like QuickBooks Online and other accounting systems. Excellent customer support that is responsive, timely, and efficient in resolving issues. Comprehensive features for businesses, including onboarding, benefits management, retirement plans, and compliance support. Occasional reports of errors in support communication or inconsistencies in handling complex account issues. Some users find the transition from alternative payroll providers to Gusto challenging without adequate guidance.
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Customers

Customers	Wells Fargo First Citizens Bank Huntington National Bank	Handlebar Cyclery Dwg American Canning	Qubit

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Screenshots	3 Screenshots	4 Screenshots	No screenshots available.
Videos	2 Videos	1 Videos	2 Videos

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Alternatives	ADP Workforce Now 4.3 SurePayroll 4 Paylocity Web Pay 4.1	Paychex Flex 3.7 Freshbooks 4 BambooHR 4.2	Paychex Flex 3.7 Freshbooks 4 Rippling 4.9

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Gusto offers Free Trial, but Paychex Flex does not.

Paychex Flex is designed for Freelancers, Large Enterprises, Medium Business and Small Business.

Gusto is designed for Freelancers, Medium Business and Small Business.

The starting price of Gusto begins at $40/user/month when monthly, while pricing details for Paychex Flex are unavailable.

Some top alternatives to Paychex Flex includes ADP Workforce Now, SurePayroll, Paylocity Web Pay, Gusto, Paycom, QuickBooks Payroll, Paybooks, ADP Payroll Services and Coverio.

Some top alternatives to Gusto includes Paychex Flex, Freshbooks, BambooHR, Rippling, ADP Workforce Now, Justworks, Zenefits, Paycom, OnPay, RUN Powered by ADP, QuickBooks Payroll, Deel, Remote.com, Papaya Global, Multiplier, ADP Payroll Services, Remofirst, Paycor, NETCHEX and Elite HRMS.

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