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Best Gusto Alternatives in 2026

These are the 5 closest tools to Gusto that we track, ordered by what they cost to start. Each entry says how its pricing differs from Gusto's — based on the numbers we hold, not on who pays us. We do not publish a quality score, because we do not have one we can stand behind.

Why people leave Gusto

  • Geographic Focus: Its core features are heavily oriented toward the US market.
  • Additional Costs: Some advanced health insurance integrations may not be available everywhere.
  • Pricing: The base fee plus per-employee costs can rise quickly for larger teams.

These are the drawbacks listed in our own Gusto review — not complaints we invented for this page.

  1. 1
    BambooHR

    HR software for small and mid-size companies.

    vs Gusto: priced differently (Not verified vs $40/user/mo).

  2. 2
    Deel

    Global payroll and contractor compliance.

    vs Gusto: priced differently (Not verified vs $40/user/mo).

  3. 3
    Greenhouse

    Structured hiring and applicant tracking.

    vs Gusto: priced differently (Not verified vs $40/user/mo).

  4. 4
    Lever

    Applicant tracking and recruiting CRM.

    vs Gusto: priced differently (Not verified vs $40/user/mo).

  5. 5
    Remote

    Employer of record and global payroll.

    vs Gusto: priced differently (Not verified vs $40/user/mo).