Compare Guideline and Vestwell
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (89.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (80.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$49.00 49 per month + $6/mo per active participant Per Month
$175.00 Per Month
Guideline
Star Rating
(1,152)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (89.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$49.00 49 per month + $6/mo per active participant Per Month
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Vestwell
Star Rating
(5)3.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$175.00 Per Month
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Guideline
Starter
$49.00
49 per month + $6/mo per active participant Per Month
A simplified 401(k) with limited features and easy administration.
- $6,000 employee contribution limit*****
- No employer contributions
- Exempt from IRS testing
Vestwell
Plus
$175.00
Per Month
$175 per month + $8/month per active participant + 0.20% asset-based investment management fee. One-time setup fee (may apply). Our most popular option, available for businesses transferring an existing plan and new plans, with more flexible plan features.
- Plan Availability: First-time plans and plan transfers
- Plan Design: Flexible options and employer contributions, such as discretionary match options
- Onboarding: 1:1 onboarding contact with specialist plan design consultation available
Free Trial
Guideline
No trial information availableVestwell
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
991
Not enough data
Ease of Use
9.3
1,016
Not enough data
Ease of Setup
9.2
945
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.3
943
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.7
875
Not enough data
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
932
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
971
Not enough data
Features by Category
Onboarding
8.8
855
Not enough data
9.1
866
Not enough data
Dashboard
9.1
842
Not enough data
8.8
837
Not enough data
9.0
828
Not enough data
Compliance
9.2
795
Not enough data
9.1
804
Not enough data
Administration
9.0
812
Not enough data
8.9
818
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.8
366
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Guideline and Vestwell are categorized as 401(k)
Unique Categories
Guideline has no unique categories
Vestwell has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Guideline
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Vestwell
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
Computer Software
9.9%
Information Technology and Services
6.6%
Accounting
6.3%
Marketing and Advertising
4.9%
Hospital & Health Care
4.3%
Other
68.1%
Retail
25.0%
Financial Services
25.0%
Consumer Goods
25.0%
Computer Software
25.0%
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Other
0.0%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is Guideline used for?
1 Comment
AM
Retirement saving accountsRead more
Can I use this for myself as the owner?
1 Comment
BR
Yes, you can use this as the owner and reap the benefits of whatever company match you decide to offer.Read more
Vestwell has no discussions with answers