--- description: Learn more about Gusto price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in Australia. Read reviews from verified users and discover similar tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Gusto Cost & Reviews - Capterra Australia 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [HR Software](/directory/5/human-resource/software) > [Gusto](/software/131882/gusto) # Gusto Canonical: https://www.capterra.com.au/software/131882/gusto Page: 1 / 169\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/131882/gusto?page=2) > Gusto is the all-in-one HR platform for growing businesses—one place to hire, pay, insure, and manage your hardworking team. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 4205 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Gusto? Gusto is the all-in-one HR platform for growing businesses. No matter the size or stage of your company, Gusto puts the tools you need to hire, pay, and manage your team at your fingertips. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 4205 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Gusto - **Location**: San Francisco, US - **Founded**: 2011 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: USD 49.00 - **Pricing model**: Other (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Solo: For solopreneurs needing payroll, S corp compliance support and the option to pay contractors. $49 per company + $6 per month per person Simple: For smaller businesses with simple salaries, wages, and pay schedules. $49 per company + $6 per month per person Plus: For businesses with complex hiring, payroll, and team management needs. $80 per month + $12 per month per person Premium: For growing businesses who need premium tools and dedicated support (minimum 25 employees). $180 per month + $22 per month per person Contractor Only: For contractor-only businesses who haven’t hired W-2 employees yet. $35 per month + $6 per month per contractor - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - ACA Reporting - Activity Dashboard - Applicant Tracking - Attendance Tracking - Benefits Dashboard - Benefits Management - Billable & Non-Billable Hours - Budget Management - COBRA Administration - Calendar Management - Check Printing - Compensation Management - Compliance Management - Dashboard - Deduction Management - Direct Deposit - Disability Insurance Administration - Document Management - Employee Benefits Administration - Employee Database - Employee Handbook - Employee Management - Employee Portal - Employee Profiles - Employee Self Service - Goal Setting/Tracking - HIPAA Compliant - HR Management - Health Insurance Administration - Life Insurance Administration - Market Data Analysis - Mobile Access - Onboarding - Online Benefits Enrollment - Payroll Management - Payroll Reporting - Performance Management - Performance Review Management - Reminders - Reporting/Analytics - Retirement Plan Management - Self Service Portal - Task Management - Tax Compliance - Time & Attendance - Time Tracking - Timesheet Management - Training Management - Vacation/Leave Tracking - W-2 Preparation ... and 3 more features ## Integrations (127 total) - 15Five - 7shifts - Accelo - Aplos - Asana - Ashby - AttendanceBot - Autobooks - AvaHR - BambooHR - Bench - Boast - Bonusly - Bookkeeper360 - Box ... and 112 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [HR Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/5/human-resource/software) ## Related Categories - [HR Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/5/human-resource/software) - [Benefits Administration Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/10025/benefits-administration/software) - [Payroll Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30202/payroll/software) - [Employee Recognition Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30818/employee-recognition/software) - [Compensation Management Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30667/compensation-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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It simplifies payroll processing, automates tax filings and integrates benefits management, making it an all-in-one HR solution. ----- ### "Gusto for the win" — 5.0/5 > **Princess** | *10 September 2024* | Legal Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like the part of accessing everything as everything is readily available from the drop down menu,our teams onboarding is simple and allows us to input our own information to cut down on time spent doing that,I have to appreciate how accessing the necessary features has been incredibly straight forward whether on the phone or desktop. > > **Cons**: Nothing.Gusto works well and it has not given us any trouble when using it. ----- ### "Great for small teams" — 4.0/5 > **Hallye** | *26 March 2026* | Mechanical or Industrial Engineering | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Gusto excels at automated payroll, tax filing, employee self-service, benefits administration, and smooth onboarding, ideal for small businesses. > > **Cons**: Slow support, rising per-employee costs, limited customization, weaker mobile app, and advanced features locked behind higher-tier plans. > > Highly rated by small teams for its simplicity and automation, though it feels limited as businesses grow or require complex HR workflows. ----- ### "Success With Gusto" — 5.0/5 > **Colton** | *17 April 2026* | Consumer Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The ability to easily upload documents for employees to sign. The ability to easily approve and deny paid time off requests. To ability to manage employee hours \& pay, has helped streamline and manage many aspects for our small business. > > **Cons**: I am not a fan of the inability to submit time off requests if hours are not in the bank. At my business we utilize time off accrual and if the hours are not there even if they will be at the time for the request it will not allow you to request that time. > > Gusto has been a sigh of relief, making managing my team easier than ever. The ability to upload updates to policies and procedures and have them signed on off has taken the leg work out of making changes. ----- ### "Gusto: Easy, Affordable, but Not Perfect" — 3.0/5 > **Emily** | *16 January 2026* | Chemicals | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: Gusto integrates easily with other systems we use, which saves time and reduces manual work. The employee app is very convenient—our team finds it simple to access pay stubs, tax documents, and personal information right from their phones. It’s also very affordable compared to many other payroll services, especially for small to mid-sized businesses, and offers good value for what you get. > > **Cons**: One major frustration is that when an employee is rehired, Gusto does not reset their settings. This can cause confusion and extra manual cleanup. We’ve also had ongoing issues with city tax handling, which has required additional monitoring to make sure everything is correct. Another small but annoying usability issue is that when you tab to the next employee, it doesn’t stay in the same section you were working in—you have to keep navigating back to where you were, which slows things down. > > Gusto is affordable, easy to integrate, and employee-friendly, which makes it a strong choice for many businesses. However, some workflow and tax-related issues could definitely be improved to make the experience smoother for administrators. ----- Page: 1 / 169\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/131882/gusto?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/131882/gusto) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data