Compare Gusto and Hireology 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (66.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $49.00 Per Month
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Gusto
Star Rating
(9,098)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $49.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansHireology
Star Rating
(1,342)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Gusto excels in user-friendliness, with many users appreciating its simple interface that doesn't compromise on functionality. One user noted, "I like Gusto because it’s simple in the best way," highlighting its ease of use for payroll and HR tasks.
- Users say that Hireology provides robust features for the hiring process, particularly praising its integration with Netchex for managing HR and payroll. A recent user mentioned, "Hireology onboarding has been an absolute life changer for new hire processing," indicating its effectiveness in streamlining workflows.
- Reviewers mention that Gusto's pricing is perceived as reasonable for the value it offers, making it a popular choice among small businesses. One user remarked on the "great referral program," which adds extra value to their experience.
- According to verified reviews, Hireology faces challenges with its onboarding process, receiving a lower score in this area compared to Gusto. Users have expressed that while it has great features, the implementation can be less intuitive, which may require additional time to adapt.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Gusto's support for compliance and tax management is a significant advantage, with users noting it provides a "user-friendly and organized pathway" for these critical HR functions, helping businesses avoid potential pitfalls.
- Users report that while both platforms offer solid support, Gusto's recent updates and responsiveness have been particularly praised, with one user stating, "Simple to use, always fast with updates/emails," which enhances the overall user experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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
Hireology
Essentials
Contact Us
Everything your team needs to get started with our powerful feature suite
- Career Site Essentials
- Unlimited Jobs
- Texting and Email
Free Trial
Gusto
Free Trial is available
Hireology
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.4
6,726
9.0
1,058
Ease of Use
9.5
6,941
9.1
1,073
Ease of Setup
9.3
5,562
9.0
626
Ease of Admin
9.3
2,351
9.0
589
Quality of Support
9.0
5,598
9.1
967
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
2,347
9.1
587
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
6,800
8.8
1,009
Features by Category
Core HR
8.8
906
Not enough data
9.0
937
Not enough data
8.1
796
Not enough data
8.6
846
Not enough data
8.8
869
Not enough data
8.7
876
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.2
473
Not enough data
Platform
8.2
2246
8.4
628
|
Verified
8.0
2048
8.3
515
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.4
516
8.9
2284
8.9
639
|
Verified
9.2
2287
8.8
616
|
Verified
8.9
2191
8.5
586
|
Verified
8.8
2251
8.5
582
|
Verified
9.1
2270
8.8
631
|
Verified
Employee Self Service
9.5
5252
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
4723
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
4764
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
9.4
5103
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
4659
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.6
5117
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
4466
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
4676
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
4166
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
4377
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
4552
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
4550
|
Verified
Not enough data
Taxes
9.3
4919
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
4774
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Integration
8.6
4124
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
4124
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
4178
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
3903
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
9.0
4631
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
4594
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
4920
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
4486
|
Verified
Not enough data
Benefits Administration Platform Features
9.0
1361
Not enough data
8.9
1314
Not enough data
8.4
1219
Not enough data
9.0
1334
Not enough data
9.1
1308
Not enough data
9.2
1347
Not enough data
9.0
1277
Not enough data
8.8
1253
Not enough data
Benefits Administration Platform Features
9.0
1361
Not enough data
8.9
1314
Not enough data
8.4
1219
Not enough data
9.0
1334
Not enough data
9.1
1308
Not enough data
9.2
1347
Not enough data
9.0
1277
Not enough data
9.1
930
Not enough data
8.8
1253
Not enough data
8.5
1059
Not enough data
8.3
976
Not enough data
8.9
1042
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.2
839
Not enough data
7.2
836
Not enough data
7.1
831
Not enough data
Platform
8.2
2246
8.4
628
|
Verified
8.0
2048
8.3
515
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.4
516
8.9
2284
8.9
639
|
Verified
9.2
2287
8.8
616
|
Verified
8.9
2191
8.5
586
|
Verified
8.8
2251
8.5
582
|
Verified
9.1
2270
8.8
631
|
Verified
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
10.0
7
Not enough data
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
Basics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
242
Content
Not enough data
8.9
248
Not enough data
8.7
242
Not enough data
8.8
236
Logistics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
9.1
290
|
Verified
Platform
8.2
2246
8.4
628
|
Verified
8.0
2048
8.3
515
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.4
516
8.9
2284
8.9
639
|
Verified
9.2
2287
8.8
616
|
Verified
8.9
2191
8.5
586
|
Verified
8.8
2251
8.5
582
|
Verified
9.1
2270
8.8
631
|
Verified
Basics
Not enough data
8.9
205
Not enough data
8.7
186
Not enough data
9.1
211
Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
215
Not enough data
8.6
170
Not enough data
8.7
195
Content
Not enough data
8.7
195
Not enough data
8.7
178
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
8.6
266
|
Verified
8.0
992
8.8
329
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
267
|
Verified
Platform
8.2
2246
8.4
628
|
Verified
8.0
2048
8.3
515
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.4
516
8.9
2284
8.9
639
|
Verified
9.2
2287
8.8
616
|
Verified
8.9
2191
8.5
586
|
Verified
8.8
2251
8.5
582
|
Verified
9.1
2270
8.8
631
|
Verified
Background Check Administration
Not enough data
9.1
243
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
223
|
Verified
Background Check Data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
218
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
221
|
Verified
Background Check Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
199
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
AI Insight Check - Background Check
Not enough data
7.0
16
AI Investigation and Verification - Background Check
Not enough data
7.3
16
Drug Testing Administration
Not enough data
9.4
106
Not enough data
9.4
98
Not enough data
9.2
108
Not enough data
9.2
98
Drug Testing Data
Not enough data
9.1
104
Not enough data
9.2
105
Drug Testing Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Basics
8.5
183
Not enough data
9.2
192
Not enough data
8.9
183
Not enough data
Platform Performance
8.8
190
Not enough data
8.5
177
Not enough data
Platform Functionality
9.0
185
Not enough data
8.5
180
Not enough data
8.8
177
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
180
Not enough data
8.4
174
Not enough data
8.1
171
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.3
157
Not enough data
Platform Functionality
Not enough data
8.6
266
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
290
|
Verified
8.0
992
8.8
329
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
267
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Recruiting Automation
Not enough data
6.5
11
Not enough data
7.0
10
Not enough data
6.7
10
Not enough data
7.2
10
Not enough data
6.5
10
Not enough data
6.7
10
Not enough data
7.0
9
Platform
8.2
2246
8.4
628
|
Verified
8.0
2048
8.3
515
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.4
516
8.9
2284
8.9
639
|
Verified
9.2
2287
8.8
616
|
Verified
8.9
2191
8.5
586
|
Verified
8.8
2251
8.5
582
|
Verified
9.1
2270
8.8
631
|
Verified
Operations
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
49
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
44
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.7
172
Not enough data
8.5
165
Not enough data
8.7
171
Basics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Performance
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
8.2
2246
8.4
628
|
Verified
8.0
2048
8.3
515
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.4
516
8.9
2284
8.9
639
|
Verified
9.2
2287
8.8
616
|
Verified
8.9
2191
8.5
586
|
Verified
8.8
2251
8.5
582
|
Verified
9.1
2270
8.8
631
|
Verified
Performance reviews
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Goals
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feedback
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Performance Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
9.2
772
Not enough data
9.2
777
Not enough data
Platform Administration
8.6
710
Not enough data
9.1
756
Not enough data
9.0
762
Not enough data
Platform Payment Content
9.0
759
Not enough data
8.4
651
Not enough data
9.1
736
Not enough data
Reports
Not enough data
8.6
48
Not enough data
8.4
52
Not enough data
8.3
48
Not enough data
8.7
49
Cleaning
Not enough data
8.3
49
Not enough data
8.1
49
Not enough data
8.1
48
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.6
44
Not enough data
8.0
44
Not enough data
7.6
45
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.8
92
Recruitment Platform - Recruitment Platforms
Not enough data
8.8
38
Not enough data
8.2
38
Not enough data
8.6
38
Not enough data
9.0
38
Not enough data
8.0
36
Not enough data
8.7
39
Recruitment AI - Recruitment Platforms
Not enough data
7.5
36
Not enough data
7.2
35
Not enough data
8.2
36
Agentic AI - Recruitment Platforms
Not enough data
6.4
28
Not enough data
6.7
28
Not enough data
6.6
28
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
7.7
64
Not enough data
7.8
64
Not enough data
7.8
64
Sourcing
Not enough data
8.6
614
Not enough data
8.6
581
Not enough data
8.4
73
Not enough data
9.1
82
Not enough data
8.9
71
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
Not enough data
8.9
599
Not enough data
9.4
88
Not enough data
9.4
88
Not enough data
8.2
69
Not enough data
8.5
75
Not enough data
8.4
69
Not enough data
8.4
74
Platform
8.2
2246
8.4
628
|
Verified
8.0
2048
8.3
515
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.4
516
8.9
2284
8.9
639
|
Verified
9.2
2287
8.8
616
|
Verified
8.9
2191
8.5
586
|
Verified
8.8
2251
8.5
582
|
Verified
9.1
2270
8.8
631
|
Verified
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
7.5
62
Not enough data
7.6
61
Not enough data
7.1
63
Agentic AI - Onboarding
7.7
242
7.1
25
7.9
242
7.4
25
7.8
244
7.3
25
7.9
245
7.2
25
8.0
246
7.6
25
Platform Content
8.7
1152
8.7
261
9.1
1176
8.8
261
9.2
1177
8.9
262
8.4
1088
8.7
239
8.8
1101
8.8
259
8.6
1094
8.8
267
Platform Additional Functionality
9.2
1155
8.9
269
8.7
1092
8.5
225
8.5
1066
8.6
214
8.9
1112
8.8
255
9.1
1136
9.0
269
Platform Data
8.4
1018
Feature Not Available
8.7
1058
Feature Not Available
8.8
1041
Feature Not Available
Platform
8.2
2246
8.4
628
|
Verified
8.0
2048
8.3
515
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.4
516
8.9
2284
8.9
639
|
Verified
9.2
2287
8.8
616
|
Verified
8.9
2191
8.5
586
|
Verified
8.8
2251
8.5
582
|
Verified
9.1
2270
8.8
631
|
Verified
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.0
992
8.8
329
|
Verified
9.0
1106
8.9
293
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
150
|
Verified
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.8
146
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
161
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
153
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
154
|
Verified
Platform Performance
Not enough data
8.6
165
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
144
Not enough data
8.6
163
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
180
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
165
|
Verified
Time Tracking
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Administration
Not enough data
9.1
41
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
44
Platform
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
8.2
2246
8.4
628
|
Verified
8.0
2048
8.3
515
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.4
516
8.9
2284
8.9
639
|
Verified
9.2
2287
8.8
616
|
Verified
8.9
2191
8.5
586
|
Verified
8.8
2251
8.5
582
|
Verified
9.1
2270
8.8
631
|
Verified
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Gusto and Hireology are categorized as Onboarding
Unique Categories
Gusto is categorized as Contractor Payments, Contractor Management, Time & Attendance, Benefits Administration, Core HR, Payroll, HCM Software, and Performance Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Gusto
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Hireology
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
5.6%
Computer Software
5.1%
Accounting
5.1%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
4.7%
Hospital & Health Care
4.6%
Other
74.9%
Automotive
39.0%
Hospital & Health Care
25.2%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
5.3%
Hospitality
4.0%
Construction
2.3%
Other
24.1%
Discussions
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
What does Hireology do?
7 Comments
KR
Hi There,
Thanks for the question. The commends below from our customers are right! We are an all in one applicant tracking system that helps your...Read more
Would you all ever consider an applicant home page?
2 Comments
KR
Hi Kausha,
Thanks for the question! It sounds like you are describing our candidate search feature. This can be found at the top of your account by...Read more
What is a good way to ensure that applications are not getting lost?
2 Comments
KR
Hi Doug,
Thanks for reaching out! I have a few suggestions on how you can ensure no one slips through the cracks.
1. Implement a strong internal...Read more
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