Gusto alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Gusto: employees must be in the US, and HR and reporting depth is limited for larger companies. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Gusto, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. OnPay currently ranks first.
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Gusto alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Gusto?
OnPay ranks first right now. Lower-cost US payroll with HR tools and simple pricing. Rippling and Justworks follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Gusto?
None of the 6 alternatives we track has a free plan; all are paid, though some offer trials.
Is there an open-source alternative to Gusto?
None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.
Why do people switch from Gusto?
The complaints we hear most: employees must be in the US; HR and reporting depth is limited for larger companies; per-person fees add up as you grow.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Gusto, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.