Compare Gusto and Oyster 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (84.2% of reviews)
Mid-Market (48.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $49.00 Per Month
Starting at $29.00 Per Month
Gusto
Star Rating
(8,672)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (84.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $49.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansOyster
Star Rating
(1,408)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $29.00 Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Gusto excels in user satisfaction, particularly for its intuitive interface and ease of use. Users appreciate features like the ability to log hours easily and split shifts into multiple time blocks, making daily tasks straightforward and efficient.
- According to verified reviews, Gusto's implementation process is notably quick and user-friendly, with many users highlighting the seamless onboarding experience. This is a significant advantage for startups and small businesses looking to get up and running without extensive delays.
- Users say that while Oyster offers a user-friendly experience, it sometimes lacks the depth of features that Gusto provides. For instance, Gusto's comprehensive payroll and expense management tools are frequently praised, whereas Oyster's offerings are seen as more basic in comparison.
- Reviewers mention that Gusto's support quality is a strong point, with many users noting responsive customer service and helpful resources. In contrast, while Oyster's support is adequate, some users feel it could be improved to match the level of assistance provided by Gusto.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Gusto is particularly well-suited for small businesses, with 84.2% of reviews coming from this segment. This focus allows Gusto to tailor its features and support to meet the specific needs of smaller teams, unlike Oyster, which caters more to mid-market companies.
- According to recent feedback, Oyster does have its strengths, particularly in affordability for adding contractors. Users appreciate the cost-effective solutions it offers for managing both employees and contractors, but they often wish for the more robust capabilities that Gusto provides in payroll and compliance management.
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
Oyster
Contractor
Starting at $29.00
Per Month
An all-in-one solution to quickly generate contracts, set up global payments, and streamline contractor management.
- Hire contractors in 180+ countries
- Draft, edit, and sign compliant contracts in minutes
- Process invoices and pay contractors in 120+ currencies
Free Trial
Gusto
Free Trial is available
Oyster
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
6,527
8.9
334
Ease of Use
9.5
6,738
9.0
1,179
Ease of Setup
9.3
5,380
8.9
736
Ease of Admin
9.3
2,303
8.8
168
Quality of Support
9.0
5,433
8.6
318
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
2,300
8.6
165
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
6,610
8.7
339
Features by Category
Core HR
8.8
904
Not enough data
9.0
923
Not enough data
8.1
795
Not enough data
8.6
845
Not enough data
8.8
864
Not enough data
8.7
873
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.2
472
Not enough data
Platform
8.2
2240
7.8
31
8.0
2046
7.8
30
Feature Not Available
8.5
30
8.9
2277
8.5
32
9.2
2278
8.9
33
8.9
2183
8.4
30
8.8
2244
7.8
31
9.1
2266
8.4
31
Employee Self Service
9.5
5207
|
Verified
8.8
46
8.9
4691
|
Verified
8.1
42
9.0
4745
|
Verified
7.5
34
Administration
9.4
5030
|
Verified
8.7
42
9.1
4620
|
Verified
8.3
42
9.6
5093
|
Verified
8.7
41
8.9
4450
|
Verified
8.0
40
9.2
4664
|
Verified
8.4
37
8.8
4163
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.1
4371
|
Verified
8.8
38
9.2
4545
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.2
4544
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Taxes
9.3
4871
|
Verified
8.4
36
9.2
4739
|
Verified
8.1
35
Feature Not Available
8.4
34
Integration
8.6
4102
|
Verified
7.5
34
8.8
4119
|
Verified
7.8
36
8.8
4162
|
Verified
8.1
32
8.6
3901
|
Verified
8.0
32
Platform
9.0
4598
|
Verified
7.9
37
9.2
4582
|
Verified
8.3
41
9.3
4850
|
Verified
8.6
40
9.2
4459
|
Verified
8.4
39
Benefits Administration Platform Features
9.0
1360
Not enough data
8.9
1314
Not enough data
8.4
1219
Not enough data
9.0
1331
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
1360
Not enough data
8.9
1314
Not enough data
8.4
1219
Not enough data
9.0
1331
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
2240
7.8
31
8.0
2046
7.8
30
Feature Not Available
8.5
30
8.9
2277
8.5
32
9.2
2278
8.9
33
8.9
2183
8.4
30
8.8
2244
7.8
31
9.1
2266
8.4
31
Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Support
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
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
Processing
Not enough data
9.0
77
Not enough data
8.4
67
Not enough data
8.2
72
Not enough data
8.2
67
Compliance
Not enough data
8.3
68
Not enough data
8.5
72
Not enough data
8.0
61
Integration
Not enough data
8.4
59
Not enough data
7.7
58
Not enough data
7.6
45
Reporting
Not enough data
7.4
55
Not enough data
7.5
57
Not enough data
8.1
67
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Content
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.5
183
7.9
46
9.2
192
8.5
55
8.9
183
8.7
54
Platform Performance
8.8
189
7.9
53
8.5
177
Feature Not Available
Platform Functionality
9.1
184
8.5
51
8.5
180
Feature Not Available
8.8
177
Feature Not Available
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
180
8.9
54
8.4
174
Feature Not Available
8.1
171
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
7.3
157
7.4
29
Platform Basics
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
5.8
6
Not enough data
9.0
7
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Performance
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Content
Not enough data
9.0
8
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 Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.5
6
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
8.7
53
9.2
777
8.7
54
Platform Administration
8.6
710
7.6
43
9.1
755
8.5
47
9.0
762
8.3
48
Platform Payment Content
9.0
759
8.6
50
8.4
651
8.4
50
9.1
734
Feature Not Available
Compatability
Not enough data
7.5
102
Not enough data
7.9
99
Not enough data
7.7
105
Benefits
Not enough data
6.2
100
Not enough data
7.2
110
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
7.6
241
7.8
6
7.9
242
6.9
6
7.8
244
7.5
6
7.9
245
7.2
6
8.0
246
7.5
6
Platform Content
8.7
1152
8.3
23
9.1
1175
8.7
24
9.2
1176
8.6
26
8.4
1087
8.5
24
8.8
1101
9.0
25
8.6
1093
8.6
23
Platform Additional Functionality
9.2
1153
8.9
23
8.7
1092
7.9
22
8.5
1066
7.7
21
8.9
1112
8.6
22
9.1
1135
8.8
23
Platform Data
8.4
1018
7.3
22
8.7
1057
7.9
22
8.8
1041
8.5
21
Platform
8.2
2240
7.8
31
8.0
2046
7.8
30
Feature Not Available
8.5
30
8.9
2277
8.5
32
9.2
2278
8.9
33
8.9
2183
8.4
30
8.8
2244
7.8
31
9.1
2266
8.4
31
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.0
992
7.6
21
9.0
1104
8.5
20
Intermediate GEP features
Not enough data
8.5
105
Not enough data
7.8
88
Other GEP Features
Not enough data
8.1
99
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
103
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Gusto and Oyster are categorized as Contractor Payments, Contractor Management, Onboarding, and Payroll
Unique Categories
Gusto is categorized as Time & Attendance, Benefits Administration, Core HR, HCM Software, and Performance Management
Oyster is categorized as Global Employment Platforms (GEP), Employer of Record (EOR), HR Compliance, Multi-Country Payroll, Freelancer Management Systems, and PEO Providers
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Gusto
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Oyster
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
5.5%
Computer Software
5.2%
Accounting
5.1%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
4.7%
Hospital & Health Care
4.6%
Other
74.9%
Information Technology and Services
20.9%
Computer Software
19.9%
Financial Services
3.4%
Consulting
3.3%
Marketing and Advertising
3.3%
Other
49.3%
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 Oyster used for?
2 Comments
AU
Oyster is used to help US based companies hire exception talent locally and world wide as employees or contractors! They make the process, quick, painless,...Read more
Oyster has no more discussions with answers
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