# Deputy, HR Plus vs Gusto Comparison

| | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 3.9 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 664 | 465 | 10,176 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (57.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (54.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (84.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $5.00 1 User Per Month | No pricing available | Starting at $49.00 Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Deputy

Pros:
- Ease of Use (243 reviews)
- Scheduling (148 reviews)

Cons:
- Scheduling Issues (48 reviews)
- Shift Management (41 reviews)

### HR Plus

Pros:
- Ease of Use (12 reviews)
- Easy Onboarding (5 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Customer Support (8 reviews)
- Missing Features (5 reviews)

### Gusto

Pros:
- Ease of Use (5184 reviews)
- Payroll Ease (2721 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (619 reviews)
- Poor Customer Support (548 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (550 reviews) | 8.1 (345 reviews) | 9.4 (7298 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.2 (559 reviews) | 8.6 (350 reviews) | 9.5 (7526 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (465 reviews) | 8.2 (204 reviews) | 9.3 (6111 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.1 (231 reviews) | 8.3 (214 reviews) | 9.3 (2378 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.0 (485 reviews) | 7.3 (298 reviews) | 9.0 (6071 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.2 (229 reviews) | 7.7 (212 reviews) | 9.1 (2375 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.3 (553 reviews) | 7.0 (332 reviews) | 9.2 (7303 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Deputy

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Lite

Price: $5.00 1 User Per Month

Description: Everything you need to get started with scheduling and time tracking

Key Features:
- Basic Scheduling
- Basic Timesheets
- Basic Time Clocking

[Browse all 6 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/deputy/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### HR Plus

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Gusto

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Simple Plan

Price: Starting at $49.00 Per Month

Description: For small businesses or s-corps needing basic payroll.

Key Features:
- Full-service single-state payroll including W-2s and 1099s
- Basic support
-  Employee profiles and self-service

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Core HR

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | N/A | N/A |
| **HR Plus** | 7.9/10 | 231 |
| **Gusto** | 8.6/10 | 2742 |

#### Core HR

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Organization Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (150 reviews) | 8.8 (910 reviews) | 
| **Time, Attendance, and PTO** | Not enough data | 8.6 (138 reviews) | 9.0 (950 reviews) | 
| **Expense Management** | Not enough data | 3.6 (6 reviews) | 8.1 (801 reviews) | 
| **Salary Structures** | Not enough data | 8.1 (99 reviews) | 8.6 (849 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.4 (113 reviews) | 8.8 (876 reviews) | 
| **Benefits Administration** | Not enough data | 8.7 (150 reviews) | 8.8 (884 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (473 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.1 (138 reviews) | 7.3 (137 reviews) | 8.2 (2263 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.2 (121 reviews) | 7.8 (78 reviews) | 8.0 (2062 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.7 (57 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.8 (156 reviews) | 8.2 (157 reviews) | 8.9 (2309 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 9.1 (158 reviews) | 8.4 (151 reviews) | 9.2 (2334 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 9.0 (147 reviews) | 8.0 (117 reviews) | 9.0 (2229 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (146 reviews) | 8.0 (137 reviews) | 8.7 (2288 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.7 (148 reviews) | 8.3 (153 reviews) | 9.1 (2285 reviews) | 

### Payroll

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | N/A | N/A |
| **HR Plus** | 8.7/10 | 89 |
| **Gusto** | 9.1/10 | 6574 |

#### Employee Self Service

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Web Portal** | Not enough data | 9.1 (74 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.5 (5427 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Benefits Manager** | Not enough data | 8.9 (64 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (4799 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Mobile** | Not enough data | 8.8 (67 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (4847 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Payroll Entry** | Not enough data | 8.7 (74 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (5258 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Time Off Accrual** | Not enough data | 8.9 (75 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (4771 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Direct Deposit** | Not enough data | 9.1 (75 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.6 (5204 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Expense Reimbursement** | Not enough data | 8.9 (51 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (4491 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Pre-tax Deductions** | Not enough data | 8.9 (66 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (4699 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Wage Garnishment** | Not enough data | 8.8 (49 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (4171 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Approvals** | Not enough data | 9.3 (65 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (4387 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Check/W-2 Printing** | Not enough data | 8.7 (57 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (4568 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Check/W-2 Delivery** | Not enough data | 8.9 (51 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (4558 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Taxes

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Tax Calculation** | Not enough data | 8.4 (71 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (5024 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Tax Filing** | Not enough data | 7.8 (64 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (4850 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Automatic Tax Payment** | Not enough data | 8.1 (65 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API / Integration** | Not enough data | 8.1 (40 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (4188 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Time Tracking Integration** | Not enough data | 8.8 (47 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (4139 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Accounting Integration** | Not enough data | 8.0 (43 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (4194 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Core HR Integration** | Not enough data | 8.6 (47 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (3905 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Dashboards** | Not enough data | 8.6 (72 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (4677 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (74 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (4611 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | 8.8 (74 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (5113 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 9.1 (71 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (4521 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

### Benefits Administration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | N/A | N/A |
| **HR Plus** | 8.4/10 | 261 |
| **Gusto** | 8.7/10 | 2750 |

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Benefits Record Management** | Not enough data | 8.9 (175 reviews) | 9.0 (1364 reviews) | 
| **Enrollment Planning** | Not enough data | 8.8 (167 reviews) | 8.9 (1315 reviews) | 
| **Third-Party Carrier Integration** | Not enough data | 8.1 (121 reviews) | 8.4 (1221 reviews) | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | 8.5 (167 reviews) | 9.0 (1340 reviews) | 
| **Total Compensation Statements** | Not enough data | 8.6 (119 reviews) | 9.1 (1310 reviews) | 
| **Self-Service Portal** | Not enough data | 9.1 (182 reviews) | 9.2 (1355 reviews) | 
| **Regulatory Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.6 (132 reviews) | 9.0 (1277 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Benefits Access** | Not enough data | 8.5 (135 reviews) | 8.8 (1255 reviews) | 

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Benefits Record Management** | Not enough data | 8.9 (175 reviews) | 9.0 (1364 reviews) | 
| **Enrollment Planning** | Not enough data | 8.8 (167 reviews) | 8.9 (1315 reviews) | 
| **Third-Party Carrier Integration** | Not enough data | 8.1 (121 reviews) | 8.4 (1221 reviews) | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | 8.5 (167 reviews) | 9.0 (1340 reviews) | 
| **Total Compensation Statements** | Not enough data | 8.6 (119 reviews) | 9.1 (1310 reviews) | 
| **Self-Service Portal** | Not enough data | 9.1 (182 reviews) | 9.2 (1355 reviews) | 
| **Regulatory Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.6 (132 reviews) | 9.0 (1277 reviews) | 
| **Benefits Dashboards** | Not enough data | 8.9 (190 reviews) | 9.1 (931 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Benefits Access** | Not enough data | 8.5 (135 reviews) | 8.8 (1255 reviews) | 
| **Integrations / APIs** | Not enough data | 8.4 (93 reviews) | 8.5 (1061 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (977 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (1043 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (840 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (837 reviews) | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (832 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.1 (138 reviews) | 7.3 (137 reviews) | 8.2 (2263 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.2 (121 reviews) | 7.8 (78 reviews) | 8.0 (2062 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.7 (57 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.8 (156 reviews) | 8.2 (157 reviews) | 8.9 (2309 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 9.1 (158 reviews) | 8.4 (151 reviews) | 9.2 (2334 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 9.0 (147 reviews) | 8.0 (117 reviews) | 9.0 (2229 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (146 reviews) | 8.0 (137 reviews) | 8.7 (2288 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.7 (148 reviews) | 8.3 (153 reviews) | 9.1 (2285 reviews) | 

### Time & Attendance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | 8.8/10 | 231 |
| **HR Plus** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | 9.4/10 | 76 |

#### Automation

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Process Automation** | 8.7 (193 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (23 reviews) | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards & Reporting** | 8.6 (198 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 
| **Data Collection** | 8.6 (195 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (17 reviews) | 
| **Lanuguage Options** | 8.5 (188 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Schedule Creation Tools** | 8.8 (201 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (12 reviews) | 
| **Schedule Management** | 9.0 (208 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (23 reviews) | 
| **Employee Leave Management** | 8.8 (205 reviews) | Not enough data | 10.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **User Access** | 9.1 (209 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.5 (7 reviews) | 
| **User Role Access** | 9.0 (204 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.7 (10 reviews) | 
| **Employee Information** | 9.0 (203 reviews) | Not enough data | 10.0 (19 reviews) | 
| **Employee Information Automation** | 8.7 (196 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Regulations Enforcement** | 8.5 (187 reviews) | Not enough data | 10.0 (6 reviews) | 
| **Compliance Monitoring** | 8.6 (187 reviews) | Not enough data | 10.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **Integration** | 8.6 (193 reviews) | Not enough data | 10.0 (7 reviews) | 

### Business Instant Messaging

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | N/A | N/A |
| **HR Plus** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Business Instant Messaging 

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Audio Conferencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Conferencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobile Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Web Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### AI - Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Powered Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Smart Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Powered Language Translation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### HR Compliance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | N/A | N/A |
| **HR Plus** | 8.7/10 | 65 |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | 8.4 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 8.9 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Visualization** | Not enough data | 8.9 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Platform Search** | Not enough data | 8.7 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts and Notifications** | Not enough data | 8.7 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | Not enough data | 8.8 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | 8.6 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Content Library** | Not enough data | 8.8 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Contractor Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | N/A | N/A |
| **HR Plus** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | 8.6/10 | 202 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (186 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (194 reviews) | 
| **Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (186 reviews) | 

#### Platform Performance

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (192 reviews) | 
| **Application Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (179 reviews) | 

#### Platform Functionality

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (188 reviews) | 
| **Requalification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (182 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (180 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Onboarding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (183 reviews) | 
| **Pre-qualifiation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (176 reviews) | 
| **Onsite Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (173 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (159 reviews) | 

### Employee Scheduling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | 8.6/10 | 186 |
| **HR Plus** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 8.5 (167 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard** | 9.0 (172 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 8.9 (172 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | 8.7 (166 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | 8.2 (151 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Library** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | 8.4 (161 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | 9.0 (167 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Forecasting** | 8.4 (155 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | 8.5 (162 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Portal** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Performance Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | N/A | N/A |
| **HR Plus** | 8.1/10 | 25 |
| **Gusto** | 10.0/10 | 6 |

#### Performance reviews

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **360 Reviews** | Not enough data | 8.4 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Forms** | Not enough data | 8.2 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Review Status Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.7 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Goals

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Goal-Setting** | Not enough data | 7.9 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Company Goals And OKRs** | Not enough data | 7.3 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Feedback

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Feedback** | Not enough data | 7.9 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Requesting Feedback** | Not enough data | 7.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **1-On-1 Meetings** | Not enough data | 8.0 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Public Praise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards And Reports** | Not enough data | 8.1 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Historical Data** | Not enough data | 8.4 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Performance Management

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Contractor Payments

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | N/A | N/A |
| **HR Plus** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | 8.9/10 | 836 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (773 reviews) | 
| **Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (778 reviews) | 

#### Platform Administration

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (711 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (758 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (763 reviews) | 

#### Platform Payment Content

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (760 reviews) | 
| **Invoicing Tool** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (652 reviews) | 
| **Wage access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (737 reviews) | 

### HCM Software

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | N/A | N/A |
| **HR Plus** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Talent Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | N/A | N/A |
| **HR Plus** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Recruiting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | N/A | N/A |
| **HR Plus** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Talent Acquisition Suites

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | N/A | N/A |
| **HR Plus** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Onboarding

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | N/A | N/A |
| **HR Plus** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | 8.6/10 | 2703 |

#### Agentic AI - Onboarding

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (245 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (245 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (249 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (250 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (249 reviews) | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Forms Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (1156 reviews) | 
| **E-Forms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (1184 reviews) | 
| **E-Signature** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (1186 reviews) | 
| **Background Checks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (1095 reviews) | 
| **Offer Letter Approvals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (1104 reviews) | 
| **Offer Letter Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (1097 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Self-Service Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (1162 reviews) | 
| **Automated Team Introductions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (1094 reviews) | 
| **Compliance Training** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (1071 reviews) | 
| **Automated Onboarding Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (1117 reviews) | 
| **Onboarding Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (1144 reviews) | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Time-to-Productivity Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (1019 reviews) | 
| **Onboarding Process Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (1061 reviews) | 
| **Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (1042 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.1 (138 reviews) | 7.3 (137 reviews) | 8.2 (2263 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.2 (121 reviews) | 7.8 (78 reviews) | 8.0 (2062 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.7 (57 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.8 (156 reviews) | 8.2 (157 reviews) | 8.9 (2309 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 9.1 (158 reviews) | 8.4 (151 reviews) | 9.2 (2334 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 9.0 (147 reviews) | 8.0 (117 reviews) | 9.0 (2229 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (146 reviews) | 8.0 (137 reviews) | 8.7 (2288 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.7 (148 reviews) | 8.3 (153 reviews) | 9.1 (2285 reviews) | 

#### Recruiting and Onboarding

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interview Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (994 reviews) | 
| **Onboarding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (1148 reviews) | 

### Time Tracking

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | 8.6/10 | 246 |
| **HR Plus** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Time Tracking

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Ease of Completing Timesheets** | 9.4 (227 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tracking Time to Project/Task** | 9.0 (196 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Billable Time Rate Management** | 8.8 (182 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Client Invoicing

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Invoice Creation and Delivery** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electronic Payments** | 7.9 (142 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Accounting / Revenue Recognition** | 7.9 (136 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Mobile Time Tracking

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Time Tracking** | 9.3 (191 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Business Tool Integration** | 8.5 (171 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow** | 8.8 (174 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Reminders** | 8.8 (175 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Compliance Management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.9 (189 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (183 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **APIs / Integration** | 8.3 (149 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.6 (77 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 9.0 (187 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile User Support** | 8.9 (178 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Offline** | 7.8 (133 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Workforce Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | 8.7/10 | 245 |
| **HR Plus** | 8.3/10 | 219 |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.1 (138 reviews) | 7.3 (137 reviews) | 8.2 (2263 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.2 (121 reviews) | 7.8 (78 reviews) | 8.0 (2062 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.7 (57 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.8 (156 reviews) | 8.2 (157 reviews) | 8.9 (2309 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 9.1 (158 reviews) | 8.4 (151 reviews) | 9.2 (2334 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 9.0 (147 reviews) | 8.0 (117 reviews) | 9.0 (2229 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (146 reviews) | 8.0 (137 reviews) | 8.7 (2288 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.7 (148 reviews) | 8.3 (153 reviews) | 9.1 (2285 reviews) | 

#### Workforce Management Platform Features

| Feature | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Labor Forecasting** | 8.4 (189 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Shift Scheduling** | 9.3 (219 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Time & Attendance Tracking** | 9.3 (212 reviews) | 8.9 (77 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Absence & Leave Management** | 8.8 (204 reviews) | 8.9 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Skills Management** | 8.3 (177 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Succession Planning** | 7.9 (167 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Workforce Analytics** | 8.4 (173 reviews) | 8.4 (69 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Self-Service Capabilities** | 8.8 (185 reviews) | 9.0 (97 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Shift Scheduling** | 8.9 (200 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Team Communication** | 8.8 (198 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories
**Shared Categories (3):** [Core HR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/core-hr), [Payroll Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/payroll), [Time & Attendance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-attendance)

**Unique to Deputy (4):** [Business Instant Messaging Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-instant-messaging), [Employee Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-scheduling-software), [Workforce Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/workforce-management), [Time Tracking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-tracking-software)

**Unique to HR Plus (5):** [HR Compliance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hr-compliance), [Benefits Administration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/benefits-administration), [Workforce Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/workforce-management), [Performance Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/performance-management), [Time Tracking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-tracking-software)

**Unique to Gusto (6):** [ Contractor Payment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/contractor-payments), [Contractor Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/contractor-management), [Onboarding Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/onboarding-software), [Benefits Administration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/benefits-administration), [HCM Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hcm-software), [Performance Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/performance-management)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Deputy | HR Plus | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 57.0% | 54.9% | 84.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 35.4% | 43.1% | 15.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 7.6% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 

### By Industry

#### Deputy

- **Hospitality:** 15.0%
- **Retail:** 11.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 8.4%
- **Food & Beverages:** 7.3%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.6%
- **Medical Practice:** 3.0%
- **Restaurants:** 2.7%
- **Veterinary:** 2.5%
- **Consumer Services:** 2.5%
- **Mental Health Care:** 1.7%
- **Other:** 40.5%

#### HR Plus

- **Computer Software:** 12.5%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 6.8%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.7%
- **Internet:** 4.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.3%
- **Financial Services:** 3.6%
- **Staffing and Recruiting:** 3.6%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.6%
- **Human Resources:** 3.2%
- **Real Estate:** 3.2%
- **Other:** 49.2%

#### Gusto

- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.8%
- **Accounting:** 4.9%
- **Computer Software:** 4.9%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.8%
- **Mental Health Care:** 4.5%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.5%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.7%
- **Medical Practice:** 3.6%
- **Construction:** 2.8%
- **Other:** 55.6%

---
## Alternatives

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### Alternatives to Gusto

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- [Paycor](https://www.g2.com/products/paycor/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (1331 reviews)
- [Paycom](https://www.g2.com/products/paycom/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (6350 reviews)
- [Paylocity](https://www.g2.com/products/paylocity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5307 reviews)
- [Paychex](https://www.g2.com/products/paychex/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1690 reviews)
- [Namely](https://www.g2.com/products/namely/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (331 reviews)
- [Dayforce](https://www.g2.com/products/dayforce/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (956 reviews)
- [ADP Workforce Now](https://www.g2.com/products/adp-workforce-now/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (4207 reviews)
- [Workday HCM](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-hcm/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1588 reviews)
- [APS](https://www.g2.com/products/aps-aps/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (826 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Deputy

- Title: [Can Deputy track your location?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-deputy-track-your-location) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes"
- Title: [What is Deputy used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-deputy-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Deputy’s workforce management platform includes best-in-class employee scheduling, streamlined hiring and onboarding, time and attendance tracking, team..."

### HR Plus

- Title: [Is Zenefits secure?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/zenefits-is-zenefits-secure) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes"
- Title: [Does Zenefits do payroll?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-zenefits-do-payroll) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes! Very well too. "
- Title: [How can I add more than one account to my direct deposit?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-add-more-than-one-account-to-my-direct-deposit) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Go to your profile > click "Banks & Paychecks" tab on the left > click "Add Bank Account"

After you add an additional bank account, edit the "Paychecks"..."
- Title: [Are there any offers to Companies that are impacted due to Covid?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/32829-are-there-any-offers-to-companies-that-are-impacted-due-to-covid) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "they are offering 1 year free payroll service "

### Gusto

- Title: [Is there an app for Gusto payroll?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-an-app-for-gusto-payroll) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "No, only for employees. You can only run payroll using a browser."
- Title: [Is gusto payroll safe?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-gusto-payroll-safe) — 3 comments, 6 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, it is secure"
- Title: [What is Gusto used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-gusto-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "payroll"
- Title: [What is gusto payroll?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-gusto-payroll) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Gusto payroll is a web client platform where you can perform payment for an employees or contractor for your owned business. Simply it is your accounting..."
- Title: [Why doesn't Gusto take responsibility and rectify the pay problems that they have caused?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/25111-why-doesn-t-gusto-take-responsibility-and-rectify-the-pay-problems-that-they-have-caused) — 2 comments, 3 upvotes *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "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..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/deputy-vs-trinet-hr-plus-vs-gusto)