--- description: Learn more about Gusto price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in New Zealand. Read verified software reviews and find 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 Pricing, Reviews & Features - Capterra New Zealand 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Human Resources Software](/directory/5/human-resource/software) > [Gusto](/software/131882/gusto) # Gusto Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/131882/gusto Page: 1 / 170\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.nz/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 4210 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** | 4210 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**: US$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 - Alerts/Notifications - Applicant Tracking - Attendance Tracking - Benefits Dashboard - Benefits Management - Billable & Non-Billable Hours - Budget Management - COBRA Administration - Calendar Management - Check Printing - Compensation 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 - [Human Resources Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/5/human-resource/software) ## Related Categories - [Human Resources Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/5/human-resource/software) - [Benefits Administration Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/10025/benefits-administration/software) - [Payroll Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/30202/payroll/software) - [Employee Recognition Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/30818/employee-recognition/software) - [Compensation Management Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/30667/compensation-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I've used almost all of the big payroll/HR systems and Gusto is head and shoulders above the rest. Easy to use, awesome automations, great at gathering feedback, makes sense, and more. ----- ### "Go For Gusto\!" — 5.0/5 > **Heather** | *26 March 2026* | Mental Health Care | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Gusto has wonderful ease of use for everyone. It's easy to enroll, navigate, and see everything you need all in one spot. > > **Cons**: The only downside, which is very minor, is you cannot see your upcoming pay. It will show you that it's on its way with a deposit date, but no paystub until it has been deposited. > > Gusto is so much better than the other platforms we have used\! It even has a chat for your company employees. One employee can also have more than one account, if needed, but just one login, making it very easy to use. ----- ### "Excellent Payroll and HR Platform for Small Businesses" — 5.0/5 > **Swetha** | *4 June 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Gusto is very user-friendly and makes payroll, benefits, and employee management simple. The platform is easy to navigate, even for small businesses without a dedicated HR team. I especially liked the automated payroll processing, tax filing features, and employee self-service portal. Customer support has also been responsive whenever assistance was needed. > > **Cons**: While Gusto is a strong platform overall, some advanced reporting and customization features are limited compared to larger enterprise HR systems. Pricing can also increase as additional features and employees are added. Occasionally, certain workflows require navigating through multiple screens. ----- ### "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. ----- ### "Excellent Time Management Program" — 5.0/5 > **Amanda** | *26 February 2026* | Medical Practice | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Very easy to use app that allows all employees the ease of time tracking and time off requests. Great customer support for small business management and value for your money\! > > **Cons**: Nothing\! We have been able to set up the app to allow for as much autonomy as we like for our employees to have, while still being streamlined for payroll and schedules\! > > Great Experience\! Have been using Gusto for over 7+ years now and have not even wanted or needed to look for any additional services\! ----- Page: 1 / 170\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/131882/gusto?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.nz/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