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Gusto - Payroll Software

Gusto Reviews in July 2026: User Ratings, Pros & Cons

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Gusto Reviews & Ratings

4.36

Very Good

Based on 947 ratings & 857 reviews

Rating Distribution

Excellent

(677)

Very Good

(36)

Good

(12)

Poor

(15)

Terible

(117)

Spotsaas Editor’s POV

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 automation, tax compliance, and employee benefits administration, make it an excellent choice for small to medium-sized businesses. Customers frequently highlight its ...Read more

Gusto pros and cons

  • Handles payroll processing and tax compliance without requiring accounting expertise.

  • Integrates with QuickBooks Online and other accounting systems.

  • Customer support is responsive and efficient at resolving issues.

  • Covers onboarding, benefits management, retirement plans, and compliance.

  • 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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Anonymous

05/14/19

5 out of 5

Easy to Update

What do you like best? I love that it is easy for workers to clock in and update their times and lunches accordingly. It is a great platform where all of the information is readily available to both employees and employers. One of the greatest things about Gusto is not having to wait for your W2 during tax season-- They send out notifications making it very clear when your W2 will be available, and the last two years I have been able to file my taxes before any one else around me waiting ...

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Anonymous

05/13/19

5 out of 5

One stop shop for HR needs

What do you like best? like the fact that you can get all your HR items from one place with seamless integration. the initial setup was simple. received email tasks with contact info to make it easier. What do you dislike? have not found anything i dislike about gusto yet. Recommendations to others considering the product: if you want a quality hr system without the tremendous expense. What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized? was able to ...

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Anonymous

05/13/19

5 out of 5

Gusto works for start-ups

What do you like best? The platform is very intuitive + Gusto team is accessible and knowledgeable. What do you dislike? Very satisfied overall. Perhaps the speed of turnaround on questions posed could b e improved. What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized? Start-ups are short of time, HR expertise and $$, Gusto delivers solid service and piece of mind (at a good price.

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Anonymous

05/09/19

4.5 out of 5

Super easy setup and HR payroll software for small businesses

What do you like best? It's very intuitive and easy to use in terms of getting an employee onboarded or a contractor paid. What do you dislike? It may not have as many features as other robust HR platforms but it should not be intended to take over all HR items. Recommendations to others considering the product: You have to see what is most important to you in terms of HR items. What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized? Payroll was a a ...

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Anonymous

05/08/19

5 out of 5

Great way to get paid without the hassle of an HR team!

What do you like best? Gusto's an amazing way to get paid on time, view your W2, and your paystubs. I've never had an issue using Gusto. It's helped me securely know my money will get to me on pay day without having to go to HR. What do you dislike? There's nothing much I dislike. The only thing I would say, is that it would be nice to talk to someone in person in a very desperate time, but support's great! Recommendations to others considering the product: Keep doing what you're ...

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Anonymous

05/08/19

4.5 out of 5

Meets the needs of my small business

What do you like best? Gusto handles all the state and federal taxes and filings so I can focus on my business. The employees get a nice web portal to view their paystubs and W-2. What do you dislike? There are a couple integrations that would be extremely helpful to me such as Vanguard Simple IRA and Take Command Health QSEHRA. It currently takes me about 30 minutes to run payroll and all of that time is spent shuffling data between Gusto, Vanguard, and Take Command Health. I would ...

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Vanessa Rios

05/08/19

4 out of 5

Best Payroll Service,-- I rate 4 star…

Best Payroll Service,-- I rate 4 star only because I wish payroll would be quicker.-- Great for small business--

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eric mast

05/08/19

5 out of 5

Security

I logged in from a new location and was notified of a possible security problem within minutes. It is good to know that my account information is being monitored closely.

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Anonymous

05/08/19

5 out of 5

Incredibly intuitive and easy-to-use

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Anonymous

05/07/19

4.5 out of 5

Breath of fresh air after Paychex

What do you like best? So streamlined & easy to use! Also customer support is fantastic. What do you dislike? Still hit snags with different states, etc... there's just so much legal bs to navigate and sometimes the software stumbles around that. Recommendations to others considering the product: Great product & getting better each day. What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized? Less time & energy & money into payroll and onboarding!

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