Compare Gusto and Hubstaff 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (84.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (58.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $49.00 Per Month
$4.99 2 user minumum Per Month
Gusto
Star Rating
(9,039)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 plansHubstaff
Star Rating
(2,207)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$4.99 2 user minumum Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Gusto excels in user-friendliness, with many users appreciating its intuitive design and straightforward navigation. One user highlighted that Gusto is "simple in the best way," making it easy to manage payroll and employee onboarding without feeling overwhelmed by unnecessary features.
- Users say that Hubstaff provides solid time tracking and productivity monitoring tools, which are particularly beneficial for teams focused on project management. Reviewers noted that Hubstaff's "easy time tracking" and "detailed reports" help them make informed decisions about resource allocation and budgeting.
- According to verified reviews, Gusto's implementation process is praised for its speed and efficiency. Users have mentioned that the onboarding wizard is intuitive, allowing them to quickly set up payroll and benefits management, which is crucial for small businesses looking to streamline operations.
- Reviewers mention that while Hubstaff is effective for time tracking, it lacks some of the comprehensive HR features that Gusto offers. Users have expressed a desire for more robust employee management capabilities, indicating that Hubstaff may not fully meet the needs of businesses looking for an all-in-one HR solution.
- G2 reviewers highlight Gusto's strong customer support, with many users noting that they receive prompt assistance when needed. One user remarked on Gusto's "fast updates/emails," which contributes to a positive overall experience, especially for those navigating complex payroll and compliance issues.
- Users say that Hubstaff's pricing model is attractive for startups and small businesses, starting at just $4.99. However, some users feel that the lower cost comes at the expense of advanced features, which may limit its appeal for companies that require more comprehensive HR functionalities.
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
Hubstaff
Starter
$4.99
2 user minumum Per Month
- Time tracking
- Timesheets
- Activity levels
Free Trial
Gusto
Free Trial is available
Hubstaff
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
6,704
9.0
1,480
Ease of Use
9.5
6,918
9.0
2,014
Ease of Setup
9.3
5,542
9.1
1,311
Ease of Admin
9.3
2,346
8.7
574
Quality of Support
9.0
5,576
8.9
1,299
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
2,342
8.8
556
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
6,777
8.9
1,467
Features by Category
Core HR
8.8
906
Not enough data
9.0
936
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
8.8
132
8.0
2048
8.6
128
Feature Not Available
8.8
127
8.9
2284
9.2
131
9.2
2287
9.2
131
8.9
2191
9.1
129
8.8
2251
9.1
133
9.1
2270
9.1
129
Employee Self Service
9.5
5245
|
Verified
9.2
272
8.9
4720
|
Verified
8.9
265
9.0
4761
|
Verified
8.3
269
Administration
9.4
5095
|
Verified
9.1
274
9.1
4654
|
Verified
9.0
268
9.6
5115
|
Verified
8.6
267
8.9
4463
|
Verified
8.5
258
9.2
4675
|
Verified
8.2
259
8.8
4166
|
Verified
8.4
259
9.1
4375
|
Verified
9.1
255
9.2
4552
|
Verified
8.4
251
9.2
4550
|
Verified
8.4
249
Taxes
9.3
4916
|
Verified
8.0
257
9.2
4772
|
Verified
8.1
251
Feature Not Available
8.0
243
Integration
8.6
4120
|
Verified
8.7
249
8.8
4123
|
Verified
9.2
255
8.8
4177
|
Verified
8.8
250
8.6
3903
|
Verified
8.8
251
Platform
9.0
4628
|
Verified
9.3
251
9.2
4593
|
Verified
9.3
249
9.3
4914
|
Verified
9.3
251
9.2
4483
|
Verified
9.3
246
Benefits Administration Platform Features
9.0
1361
Not enough data
8.9
1314
Not enough data
8.4
1219
Not enough data
9.0
1333
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
1333
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
8.8
132
8.0
2048
8.6
128
Feature Not Available
8.8
127
8.9
2284
9.2
131
9.2
2287
9.2
131
8.9
2191
9.1
129
8.8
2251
9.1
133
9.1
2270
9.1
129
Automation
Not enough data
9.0
288
Logistics
Not enough data
9.1
294
Not enough data
9.0
291
Not enough data
9.0
284
Management
Not enough data
9.0
284
Not enough data
9.0
283
Not enough data
8.9
288
Not enough data
9.2
286
Not enough data
9.2
285
10.0
7
9.2
286
Not enough data
9.1
281
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.9
282
Not enough data
9.0
280
Not enough data
9.0
286
Cost Tracking
Not enough data
8.8
116
Not enough data
8.6
112
Not enough data
8.5
110
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.7
62
Not enough data
9.3
62
Not enough data
8.7
58
Not enough data
9.2
60
Platform Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
58
Not enough data
8.9
59
Platform Data
Not enough data
9.0
62
Not enough data
8.9
57
Not enough data
8.7
55
Not enough data
9.0
58
Setup
Not enough data
9.2
107
Not enough data
9.2
105
Not enough data
9.0
103
Not enough data
9.0
107
Management
Not enough data
9.0
104
Not enough data
8.9
101
Not enough data
8.9
103
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.4
101
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.8
21
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.9
20
Not enough data
9.3
21
Platform Basics
8.5
183
8.6
91
9.2
192
9.2
89
8.9
183
8.6
91
Platform Performance
8.8
190
8.9
92
8.5
177
8.8
91
Platform Functionality
9.0
185
8.3
89
8.5
180
8.1
85
8.8
177
8.3
89
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
180
8.7
89
8.4
174
8.0
89
8.1
171
8.5
90
Generative AI
7.3
157
7.6
89
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.2
112
Not enough data
9.4
115
Not enough data
9.1
114
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.9
111
Not enough data
8.8
107
Not enough data
8.8
107
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
112
Not enough data
8.9
109
Not enough data
8.7
106
Not enough data
9.1
110
Not enough data
8.9
107
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
9.3
92
9.2
777
9.2
94
Platform Administration
8.6
710
9.1
93
9.1
756
9.2
90
9.0
762
9.3
90
Platform Payment Content
9.0
759
9.3
91
8.4
651
9.2
94
9.1
736
9.3
92
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.5
244
Not enough data
7.6
246
Not enough data
7.5
245
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.8
641
Not enough data
9.0
655
Not enough data
8.1
589
Not enough data
8.9
680
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Logging
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
559
Not enough data
8.1
536
Not enough data
8.2
552
Feedback
Not enough data
8.7
614
Not enough data
8.6
556
Productivity - Employee Monitoring
Not enough data
9.1
264
Not enough data
9.3
268
Not enough data
8.9
259
Not enough data
8.6
255
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 - Onboarding
7.7
242
Not enough data
7.9
242
Not enough data
7.8
244
Not enough data
7.9
245
Not enough data
8.0
246
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.7
1152
Not enough data
9.1
1176
Not enough data
9.2
1177
Not enough data
8.4
1088
Not enough data
8.8
1101
Not enough data
8.6
1094
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
9.2
1155
Not enough data
8.7
1092
Not enough data
8.5
1066
Not enough data
8.9
1112
Not enough data
9.1
1136
Not enough data
Platform Data
8.4
1018
Not enough data
8.7
1058
Not enough data
8.8
1041
Not enough data
Platform
8.2
2246
8.8
132
8.0
2048
8.6
128
Feature Not Available
8.8
127
8.9
2284
9.2
131
9.2
2287
9.2
131
8.9
2191
9.1
129
8.8
2251
9.1
133
9.1
2270
9.1
129
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.0
992
Not enough data
9.0
1106
Not enough data
Time Tracking
Not enough data
9.2
985
Not enough data
9.3
1001
Not enough data
8.9
885
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
8.5
735
Not enough data
8.4
730
Not enough data
8.5
726
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
9.0
909
Administration
Not enough data
8.6
790
Not enough data
8.9
793
Not enough data
8.7
772
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
819
Platform
Not enough data
9.0
871
Not enough data
8.4
728
Not enough data
8.7
725
Not enough data
9.0
857
Not enough data
8.5
738
Not enough data
8.3
724
Platform
8.2
2246
8.8
132
8.0
2048
8.6
128
Feature Not Available
8.8
127
8.9
2284
9.2
131
9.2
2287
9.2
131
8.9
2191
9.1
129
8.8
2251
9.1
133
9.1
2270
9.1
129
Workforce Management Platform Features
Not enough data
8.6
118
Not enough data
8.9
122
Not enough data
9.4
127
Not enough data
8.8
119
Not enough data
8.4
118
Not enough data
8.7
115
Not enough data
9.1
119
Not enough data
9.1
116
Not enough data
8.6
115
Not enough data
8.7
115
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Gusto and Hubstaff are categorized as Contractor Payments, Contractor Management, Time & Attendance, and Payroll
Unique Categories
Gusto is categorized as Onboarding, Benefits Administration, Core HR, HCM Software, and Performance Management
Hubstaff is categorized as Absence Management, Project Cost Management, Employee Scheduling, Time Tracking, Workforce Management, Employee Monitoring, and Workflow Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Gusto
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Hubstaff
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%
Information Technology and Services
15.5%
Computer Software
14.4%
Marketing and Advertising
8.3%
Real Estate
3.5%
Accounting
3.3%
Other
55.1%
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 is Hubstaff used for?
4 Comments
NG
Time tracking of employees, comes in very handy when your setup is WFHRead more
How does Hubstaff measure activity?
3 Comments
KJ
Activity measures how active users are on their mouse and keyboard.
51-100% You're in the zone. Way to go!
21-50% Depending on the work, this is a...Read more
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