Compare Gusto and Maxwell Health 
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (74.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $49.00 Per Month
No pricing available
Gusto
Star Rating
(9,213)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 plansMaxwell Health
Star Rating
(51)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (74.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Maxwell HealthSummary
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 it simplifies payroll, onboarding, and benefits tracking, making it a go-to choice for small businesses.
- According to verified reviews, Maxwell Health offers a solid platform for centralizing employee data, which users find beneficial for managing benefits and records. However, some users note that it requires proper training to fully leverage its capabilities, which may pose a challenge for new users.
- Users say that Gusto's implementation process is notably quick and straightforward, with many highlighting the organized onboarding wizard that helps streamline setup. In contrast, Maxwell Health's setup can be more complex, requiring additional time and training to navigate effectively.
- Reviewers mention that Gusto provides excellent support, with a high quality of assistance reported by users. They appreciate the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team, while Maxwell Health users have noted that while support is good, it may not always match the level of Gusto.
- G2 reviewers highlight Gusto's strong performance in compliance and regulatory features, which users find crucial for avoiding potential pitfalls. Maxwell Health also offers compliance tools, but some users feel Gusto's solutions are more robust and user-friendly.
- According to recent feedback, Gusto's pricing is seen as reasonable for the value it provides, making it an attractive option for small businesses. Maxwell Health's pricing structure is less clear, which may lead to uncertainty for potential buyers looking for straightforward cost comparisons.
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
Maxwell Health
No pricing availableFree Trial
Gusto
Free Trial is available
Maxwell Health
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.4
6,782
8.7
50
Ease of Use
9.5
6,998
8.8
50
Ease of Setup
9.3
5,613
8.0
38
Ease of Admin
9.3
2,362
8.3
40
Quality of Support
9.0
5,641
8.8
47
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
2,358
8.9
39
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
6,853
8.8
48
Features by Category
Core HR
8.8
907
Not enough data
9.0
940
Not enough data
8.1
797
Not enough data
8.6
847
Not enough data
8.8
871
Not enough data
8.7
878
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.2
473
Not enough data
Platform
8.2
2246
8.3
27
8.0
2048
7.5
16
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.9
2288
8.5
31
9.2
2288
8.9
31
8.9
2193
7.8
21
8.8
2252
8.2
26
9.1
2272
8.9
32
Employee Self Service
9.5
5269
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
4731
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
4773
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
9.4
5116
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
4674
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.6
5127
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
4465
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
4679
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
4167
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
4377
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
4556
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
4550
|
Verified
Not enough data
Taxes
9.3
4931
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
4783
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Integration
8.6
4129
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
4125
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
4177
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
3902
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
9.0
4639
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
4595
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
4937
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
4489
|
Verified
Not enough data
Benefits Administration Platform Features
9.0
1361
8.7
35
8.9
1315
8.8
37
8.4
1220
8.1
27
9.0
1335
8.5
32
9.1
1308
7.3
15
9.2
1349
8.6
34
9.0
1277
8.5
26
8.8
1253
8.6
25
Benefits Administration Platform Features
9.0
1361
8.7
35
8.9
1315
8.8
37
8.4
1220
8.1
27
9.0
1335
8.5
32
9.1
1308
7.3
15
9.2
1349
8.6
34
9.0
1277
8.5
26
9.1
930
8.8
37
8.8
1253
8.6
25
8.5
1059
8.1
19
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
8.3
27
8.0
2048
7.5
16
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.9
2288
8.5
31
9.2
2288
8.9
31
8.9
2193
7.8
21
8.8
2252
8.2
26
9.1
2272
8.9
32
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
9.3
7
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
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
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
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
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
8.3
27
8.0
2048
7.5
16
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.9
2288
8.5
31
9.2
2288
8.9
31
8.9
2193
7.8
21
8.8
2252
8.2
26
9.1
2272
8.9
32
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.0
992
Not enough data
9.0
1106
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Gusto and Maxwell Health are categorized as Benefits Administration
Unique Categories
Gusto is categorized as Contractor Payments, Contractor Management, Time & Attendance, Onboarding, Core HR, Payroll, HCM Software, and Performance Management
Maxwell Health has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Gusto
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Maxwell Health
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
5.7%
Accounting
5.1%
Computer Software
5.1%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
4.7%
Hospital & Health Care
4.6%
Other
74.8%
Insurance
16.0%
Hospital & Health Care
10.0%
Education Management
8.0%
Non-Profit Organization Management
8.0%
Information Technology and Services
4.0%
Other
54.0%
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
What is gusto payroll?
2 Comments
ZA
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...Read more
Maxwell Health has no discussions with answers
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