Compare APS and Gusto 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (84.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $6.00 1 Per Employee Per Month
Starting at $49.00 Per Month
APS
Star Rating
(824)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $6.00 1 Per Employee Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansGusto
Star Rating
(9,052)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (84.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $49.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Gusto excels in user experience, with many praising its intuitive interface and ease of use. Users appreciate how Gusto simplifies payroll, onboarding, and benefits management, making it a go-to choice for small businesses.
- Users say that APS offers a reliable and consistent platform, particularly highlighting its user-friendly payroll process. However, some users feel that while APS is easy to navigate, it may not provide the same level of comprehensive features as Gusto.
- According to verified reviews, Gusto's implementation process is notably quick and efficient, with users mentioning the intuitive onboarding wizard that helps streamline setup. In contrast, APS users have noted a slightly steeper learning curve during initial setup.
- Reviewers mention that Gusto's customer support is responsive and helpful, although it scores slightly lower in support quality compared to APS. Users of Gusto appreciate the quick updates and communication, while APS users commend the availability of staff for assistance.
- G2 reviewers highlight Gusto's strong performance in benefits administration, with users noting its ability to track benefits and ensure compliance with tax agencies. APS, while functional, does not seem to match the same level of satisfaction in this area.
- Users report that Gusto's pricing is perceived as reasonable for the value it provides, especially for small businesses. APS, on the other hand, offers a lower entry price, but some users feel that the features may not justify the cost when compared to Gusto's offerings.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
APS
Payroll
Starting at $6.00
1 Per Employee Per Month
Per employee per month + $50 base fee per month. $416.67 minimum per month.
+Available at an additional cost
- Payroll Tax Filings and Payments*
- Federal Forms 940 and 941
- State Withholding, Unemployment (if more than one+)
Gusto
Simple Plan
Starting at $49.00
Per Month
For small businesses or s-corps needing basic payroll.
- Full-service single-state payroll including W-2s and 1099s
- Basic support
- Employee profiles and self-service
Free Trial
APS
No trial information availableGusto
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
710
9.4
6,704
Ease of Use
9.1
715
9.5
6,918
Ease of Setup
8.7
564
9.3
5,542
Ease of Admin
9.1
589
9.3
2,346
Quality of Support
9.5
712
9.0
5,576
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
588
9.1
2,342
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
705
9.2
6,777
Features by Category
Core HR
8.0
90
8.8
906
8.9
96
9.0
936
6.3
68
8.1
796
7.6
78
8.6
846
8.2
82
8.8
869
8.4
88
8.7
876
Generative AI
6.5
48
7.2
473
Platform
7.7
157
8.2
2246
7.4
126
8.0
2048
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.6
164
8.9
2284
8.7
160
9.2
2287
8.3
146
8.9
2191
8.3
163
8.8
2251
8.8
163
9.1
2270
Employee Self Service
9.2
546
|
Verified
9.5
5245
|
Verified
8.6
388
|
Verified
8.9
4720
|
Verified
8.4
393
|
Verified
9.0
4761
|
Verified
Administration
9.3
547
|
Verified
9.4
5095
|
Verified
8.6
454
|
Verified
9.1
4654
|
Verified
9.6
535
|
Verified
9.6
5115
|
Verified
8.7
318
|
Verified
8.9
4463
|
Verified
9.3
514
|
Verified
9.2
4675
|
Verified
9.2
437
|
Verified
8.8
4166
|
Verified
9.2
452
|
Verified
9.1
4375
|
Verified
9.4
466
|
Verified
9.2
4552
|
Verified
9.3
440
|
Verified
9.2
4550
|
Verified
Taxes
9.3
535
|
Verified
9.3
4916
|
Verified
9.3
514
|
Verified
9.2
4772
|
Verified
9.3
502
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Integration
8.5
327
|
Verified
8.6
4120
|
Verified
8.9
355
|
Verified
8.8
4123
|
Verified
8.4
350
|
Verified
8.8
4177
|
Verified
8.6
295
|
Verified
8.6
3903
|
Verified
Platform
8.8
528
|
Verified
9.0
4628
|
Verified
9.0
519
|
Verified
9.2
4593
|
Verified
9.2
516
|
Verified
9.3
4914
|
Verified
9.2
494
|
Verified
9.2
4483
|
Verified
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.5
105
9.0
1361
8.1
91
8.9
1314
7.0
78
8.4
1219
8.6
98
9.0
1333
8.5
96
9.1
1308
8.8
100
9.2
1347
8.2
89
9.0
1277
7.7
69
8.8
1253
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.5
105
9.0
1361
8.1
91
8.9
1314
7.0
78
8.4
1219
8.6
98
9.0
1333
8.5
96
9.1
1308
8.8
100
9.2
1347
8.2
89
9.0
1277
8.2
92
9.1
930
7.7
69
8.8
1253
7.4
74
8.5
1059
Feature Not Available
8.3
976
7.8
69
8.9
1042
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
7.2
839
Feature Not Available
7.2
836
Feature Not Available
7.1
831
Platform
7.7
157
8.2
2246
7.4
126
8.0
2048
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.6
164
8.9
2284
8.7
160
9.2
2287
8.3
146
8.9
2191
8.3
163
8.8
2251
8.8
163
9.1
2270
Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
10.0
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.5
183
Not enough data
9.2
192
Not enough data
8.9
183
Platform Performance
Not enough data
8.8
190
Not enough data
8.5
177
Platform Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
185
Not enough data
8.5
180
Not enough data
8.8
177
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
180
Not enough data
8.4
174
Not enough data
8.1
171
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.3
157
Operations
8.3
74
Not enough data
8.2
70
Not enough data
8.3
71
Not enough data
8.2
75
Not enough data
7.7
50
Not enough data
Performance reviews
7.0
36
Not enough data
7.1
36
Not enough data
7.5
36
Not enough data
Goals
7.2
38
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feedback
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Data
8.3
36
Not enough data
8.3
38
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Performance Management
6.3
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.2
772
Not enough data
9.2
777
Platform Administration
Not enough data
8.6
710
Not enough data
9.1
756
Not enough data
9.0
762
Platform Payment Content
Not enough data
9.0
759
Not enough data
8.4
651
Not enough data
9.1
736
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
7.6
7
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
Sourcing
8.2
55
Not enough data
8.2
59
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
8.0
59
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
157
8.2
2246
7.4
126
8.0
2048
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.6
164
8.9
2284
8.7
160
9.2
2287
8.3
146
8.9
2191
8.3
163
8.8
2251
8.8
163
9.1
2270
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
7.9
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Onboarding
7.5
10
7.7
242
7.5
10
7.9
242
7.7
10
7.8
244
7.7
10
7.9
245
7.8
10
8.0
246
Platform Content
8.4
83
8.7
1152
8.3
85
9.1
1176
8.7
90
9.2
1177
7.3
68
8.4
1088
8.0
81
8.8
1101
8.0
80
8.6
1094
Platform Additional Functionality
8.6
91
9.2
1155
7.3
52
8.7
1092
7.2
57
8.5
1066
8.3
84
8.9
1112
8.2
84
9.1
1136
Platform Data
7.4
61
8.4
1018
8.0
69
8.7
1058
8.1
73
8.8
1041
Platform
7.7
157
8.2
2246
7.4
126
8.0
2048
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.6
164
8.9
2284
8.7
160
9.2
2287
8.3
146
8.9
2191
8.3
163
8.8
2251
8.8
163
9.1
2270
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.2
77
8.0
992
8.6
85
9.0
1106
Time Tracking
9.1
128
Not enough data
8.2
105
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Mobile Time Tracking
9.1
122
Not enough data
Administration
8.2
113
Not enough data
8.3
113
Not enough data
8.3
119
Not enough data
8.2
107
Not enough data
8.9
125
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
129
Not enough data
7.8
100
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
125
Not enough data
8.6
115
Not enough data
6.8
77
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
157
8.2
2246
7.4
126
8.0
2048
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.6
164
8.9
2284
8.7
160
9.2
2287
8.3
146
8.9
2191
8.3
163
8.8
2251
8.8
163
9.1
2270
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.7
38
Not enough data
8.2
44
Not enough data
9.0
57
Not enough data
8.5
54
Not enough data
8.0
42
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
45
Not enough data
9.0
51
Not enough data
7.5
38
Not enough data
7.8
43
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
APS and Gusto are categorized as Payroll, HCM Software, Benefits Administration, Core HR, Performance Management, and Onboarding
Unique Categories
APS is categorized as Healthcare HR, Time Tracking, Workforce Management, and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
APS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Gusto
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Non-Profit Organization Management
10.8%
Hospital & Health Care
6.9%
Religious Institutions
6.2%
Restaurants
5.0%
Construction
3.8%
Other
67.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.6%
Computer Software
5.1%
Accounting
5.1%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
4.7%
Hospital & Health Care
4.6%
Other
74.9%
Discussions
accruals
2 Comments
RM
Hi Steffan,
Thank you for reaching out regarding accruals. I have passed your feedback on to our Customer Success team so they can reach out.
Have a...Read more
Will the employee start date become anything more?
1 Comment
RM
Hi Hope,
We do not currently have anything planned for changes to the usage of the employee start date. However, we will pass your feedback along to our...Read more
Is there an app for Gusto payroll?
4 Comments
DL
Yes there is just look for GUSTO app to download to your phone doesnt matter if you have OS or Android its available for bothRead more
Why doesn't Gusto take responsibility and rectify the pay problems that they have caused?
2 Comments
Official Response from Gusto
Hi there, we see you've been in touch with several customer support advocates and managers to help go through the situation as well as provide options for...Read more
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