Compare Gusto and Paycor 
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (84.1% of reviews)
Mid-Market (74.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $49.00 Per Month
No pricing available
Gusto
Star Rating
(8,992)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (84.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $49.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(1,274)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (74.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Gusto excels in user satisfaction, with a significantly higher overall score compared to Paycor. Users appreciate Gusto's intuitive interface, which simplifies payroll and expense management, making it particularly beneficial for startups.
- Users say that Gusto's ease of setup is a standout feature, with many highlighting how quickly they could get started and manage compliance. In contrast, Paycor users have mentioned challenges with setup, indicating that it may take longer to fully implement.
- Reviewers mention that Gusto's day-to-day usability is enhanced by features like the ability to log hours easily and split shifts into multiple time blocks. This level of detail helps users track their productivity effectively, while Paycor, although user-friendly, does not offer the same level of granularity.
- According to verified reviews, Gusto provides a higher quality of support, with users noting that they feel well-supported throughout their experience. Paycor users, while generally satisfied, have reported that they sometimes struggle to find timely assistance when needed.
- G2 reviewers highlight Gusto's strong performance in benefits administration, with users praising the comprehensive features that allow for easy management of employee benefits. Paycor, while functional, does not match the same level of satisfaction in this area, with users indicating that it could be improved.
- Users appreciate the mobile capabilities of both platforms, but Gusto's mobile app is often described as more robust and user-friendly. Paycor users enjoy the convenience of accessing features on-the-go, but some have noted that Gusto's app offers a more seamless 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
Paycor
No pricing availableFree Trial
Gusto
Free Trial is available
Paycor
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
6,662
8.3
1,022
Ease of Use
9.5
6,875
8.4
1,060
Ease of Setup
9.3
5,501
7.7
671
Ease of Admin
9.3
2,340
7.9
558
Quality of Support
9.0
5,539
7.5
886
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
2,336
7.7
569
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
6,737
7.5
1,030
Features by Category
Core HR
8.8
906
7.5
214
9.0
934
7.6
222
8.1
796
5.9
118
8.6
846
7.0
168
8.8
868
7.5
194
8.7
876
7.3
205
Generative AI
7.2
473
5.7
41
Platform
8.2
2244
6.9
500
8.0
2047
7.0
410
Feature Not Available
6.7
234
8.9
2282
7.6
517
9.2
2284
7.8
510
8.9
2190
7.6
451
8.8
2249
7.3
504
9.1
2268
7.9
509
Employee Self Service
9.5
5238
|
Verified
8.5
442
|
Verified
8.9
4710
|
Verified
7.6
399
|
Verified
9.0
4761
|
Verified
7.8
409
|
Verified
Administration
9.4
5080
|
Verified
8.4
438
|
Verified
9.1
4650
|
Verified
7.9
423
|
Verified
9.6
5110
|
Verified
9.1
442
|
Verified
8.9
4461
|
Verified
7.3
320
9.2
4670
|
Verified
8.4
431
|
Verified
8.8
4165
|
Verified
8.1
402
|
Verified
9.1
4373
|
Verified
8.2
391
|
Verified
9.2
4552
|
Verified
8.5
404
|
Verified
9.2
4549
|
Verified
8.1
405
|
Verified
Taxes
9.3
4906
|
Verified
8.1
426
|
Verified
9.2
4765
|
Verified
7.9
414
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.8
406
|
Verified
Integration
8.6
4114
|
Verified
7.2
326
|
Verified
8.8
4123
|
Verified
7.8
357
|
Verified
8.8
4174
|
Verified
7.2
322
|
Verified
8.6
3903
|
Verified
7.6
324
|
Verified
Platform
9.0
4620
|
Verified
7.7
401
|
Verified
9.2
4591
|
Verified
7.8
405
|
Verified
9.3
4901
|
Verified
7.8
400
|
Verified
9.2
4478
|
Verified
8.0
374
|
Verified
Benefits Administration Platform Features
9.0
1361
7.7
234
8.9
1314
7.6
217
8.4
1219
6.8
188
9.0
1333
7.8
222
9.1
1308
7.4
142
9.2
1347
8.1
229
9.0
1277
7.7
205
8.8
1253
7.3
151
Benefits Administration Platform Features
9.0
1361
7.7
234
8.9
1314
7.6
217
8.4
1219
6.8
188
9.0
1333
7.8
222
9.1
1308
7.4
142
9.2
1347
8.1
229
9.0
1277
7.7
205
9.1
930
7.4
116
8.8
1253
7.3
151
8.5
1059
7.0
159
8.3
976
6.3
92
8.9
1042
7.4
101
Generative AI
7.2
839
5.8
33
7.2
836
5.6
34
7.1
831
5.5
34
Platform
8.2
2244
6.9
500
8.0
2047
7.0
410
Feature Not Available
6.7
234
8.9
2282
7.6
517
9.2
2284
7.8
510
8.9
2190
7.6
451
8.8
2249
7.3
504
9.1
2268
7.9
509
Automation
Not enough data
7.7
280
Logistics
Not enough data
7.5
289
Not enough data
7.6
278
Not enough data
7.6
250
Management
Not enough data
7.3
256
Not enough data
7.6
260
Not enough data
7.7
279
Not enough data
7.9
292
Not enough data
7.8
289
10.0
7
8.5
293
Not enough data
7.9
275
Monitoring
Not enough data
7.7
266
Not enough data
7.7
270
Not enough data
7.6
260
Basics
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
8.6
11
Content
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Logistics
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
9.2
10
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
9.1
108
Platform
8.2
2244
6.9
500
8.0
2047
7.0
410
Feature Not Available
6.7
234
8.9
2282
7.6
517
9.2
2284
7.8
510
8.9
2190
7.6
451
8.8
2249
7.3
504
9.1
2268
7.9
509
Platform Basics
Not enough data
7.8
59
Not enough data
8.3
60
Not enough data
8.0
58
Not enough data
8.6
60
Platform Functionality
Not enough data
8.1
57
Not enough data
8.2
58
Platform Data
Not enough data
8.0
60
Not enough data
8.2
59
Not enough data
8.0
59
Not enough data
8.0
59
Platform Basics
8.5
183
8.9
6
9.2
192
8.0
5
8.9
183
9.0
5
Platform Performance
8.8
190
9.3
5
8.5
177
9.0
5
Platform Functionality
9.0
185
9.0
5
8.5
180
9.0
5
8.8
177
9.3
5
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
180
Not enough data
8.4
174
8.7
5
8.1
171
8.7
5
Generative AI
7.3
157
6.7
5
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
7.7
59
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
57
Not enough data
8.1
57
Operations
Not enough data
8.0
46
Not enough data
8.1
44
Not enough data
8.0
46
Not enough data
8.0
46
Not enough data
7.5
43
Performance reviews
Not enough data
7.8
84
Not enough data
7.9
91
Not enough data
8.1
94
Goals
Not enough data
8.0
95
Not enough data
8.1
86
Feedback
Not enough data
7.8
91
Not enough data
7.8
87
Not enough data
7.9
91
Not enough data
8.2
90
Data
Not enough data
8.0
91
Not enough data
7.9
87
Agentic AI - Performance Management
Not enough data
6.7
14
Not enough data
6.4
14
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
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.3
30
Recruitment Platform - Recruitment Platforms
Not enough data
8.2
16
Not enough data
7.6
15
Not enough data
7.2
15
Not enough data
7.3
16
Not enough data
7.0
15
Not enough data
7.4
15
Recruitment AI - Recruitment Platforms
Not enough data
6.8
15
Not enough data
6.4
15
Not enough data
7.2
15
Agentic AI - Recruitment Platforms
Not enough data
6.2
13
Not enough data
6.2
13
Not enough data
6.2
13
Resource Planning - Workforce Planning
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Human Resources - Workforce Planning
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Platform - Compensation Planning
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
Additional Features - Compensation Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
4.8
8
Not enough data
4.8
8
Not enough data
5.0
8
Sourcing
Not enough data
7.7
197
Not enough data
7.9
190
Not enough data
6.9
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
6.7
9
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
Not enough data
7.7
167
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
6.5
9
Not enough data
6.5
9
Not enough data
7.2
9
Not enough data
6.1
9
Platform
8.2
2244
6.9
500
8.0
2047
7.0
410
Feature Not Available
6.7
234
8.9
2282
7.6
517
9.2
2284
7.8
510
8.9
2190
7.6
451
8.8
2249
7.3
504
9.1
2268
7.9
509
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
5.2
8
Not enough data
5.2
8
Not enough data
5.2
8
Agentic AI - Onboarding
7.7
242
6.1
21
7.9
242
6.2
21
7.8
244
6.0
22
7.9
245
6.1
22
8.0
246
6.2
22
Platform Content
8.7
1152
7.3
220
9.1
1176
7.4
210
9.2
1177
7.9
215
8.4
1088
6.8
159
8.8
1101
6.9
133
8.6
1094
6.8
130
Platform Additional Functionality
9.2
1155
8.0
238
8.7
1092
Feature Not Available
8.5
1066
7.2
169
8.9
1112
7.8
207
9.1
1136
7.8
220
Platform Data
8.4
1018
6.9
164
8.7
1058
7.2
146
8.8
1041
7.3
163
Platform
8.2
2244
6.9
500
8.0
2047
7.0
410
Feature Not Available
6.7
234
8.9
2282
7.6
517
9.2
2284
7.8
510
8.9
2190
7.6
451
8.8
2249
7.3
504
9.1
2268
7.9
509
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.0
992
7.7
216
9.0
1106
8.1
235
Course Authoring
Not enough data
7.7
57
Not enough data
7.5
52
Not enough data
7.7
55
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Course Delivery
Not enough data
7.6
62
Not enough data
8.0
61
Not enough data
7.5
54
Course Management
Not enough data
6.8
44
Not enough data
7.5
54
Not enough data
7.7
50
Not enough data
7.8
56
LMS Marketplace
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.4
46
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Interface
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.9
42
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
7.9
49
Not enough data
7.7
59
Not enough data
7.9
53
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
57
Not enough data
8.1
57
Not enough data
8.0
52
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.8
16
Not enough data
5.8
16
Not enough data
5.8
16
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
6.7
8
Platform Basics
Not enough data
7.5
72
Not enough data
7.9
72
Not enough data
7.3
73
Platform Content
Not enough data
7.3
75
Not enough data
7.2
73
Not enough data
7.3
75
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
7.6
71
Not enough data
7.3
75
Not enough data
7.9
77
Not enough data
7.2
75
Platform
8.2
2244
6.9
500
8.0
2047
7.0
410
Feature Not Available
6.7
234
8.9
2282
7.6
517
9.2
2284
7.8
510
8.9
2190
7.6
451
8.8
2249
7.3
504
9.1
2268
7.9
509
Platform Basics
Not enough data
6.7
42
Not enough data
7.3
47
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
44
|
Verified
Platform Content
Not enough data
6.9
41
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
39
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
41
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.7
40
|
Verified
Platform Performance
Not enough data
7.3
48
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.6
40
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
47
|
Verified
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
7.5
50
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
49
|
Verified
Platform
8.2
2244
6.9
500
8.0
2047
7.0
410
Feature Not Available
6.7
234
8.9
2282
7.6
517
9.2
2284
7.8
510
8.9
2190
7.6
451
8.8
2249
7.3
504
9.1
2268
7.9
509
Platform
8.2
2244
6.9
500
8.0
2047
7.0
410
Feature Not Available
6.7
234
8.9
2282
7.6
517
9.2
2284
7.8
510
8.9
2190
7.6
451
8.8
2249
7.3
504
9.1
2268
7.9
509
Workforce Management Platform Features
Not enough data
6.7
61
Not enough data
7.4
93
Not enough data
8.1
127
Not enough data
7.9
126
Not enough data
7.4
94
Not enough data
7.1
39
Not enough data
7.3
105
Not enough data
8.0
126
Not enough data
7.2
61
Not enough data
7.5
99
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Gusto and Paycor are categorized as Contractor Management, Time & Attendance, Onboarding, Benefits Administration, Core HR, Payroll, HCM Software, and Performance Management
Unique Categories
Gusto is categorized as Contractor Payments
Paycor is categorized as Recruitment Platforms, Workforce Planning, Healthcare HR, Job Description Management, Absence Management, Training Management Systems, Recruitment Marketing, Employee Engagement, Corporate Learning Management Systems, Workforce Management, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and Compensation Planning
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Gusto
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Paycor
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%
Hospital & Health Care
7.1%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.4%
Manufacturing
5.0%
Computer Software
4.6%
Information Technology and Services
3.4%
Other
73.5%
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
Can we go back to a Dedicated Customer Service Rep?
3 Comments
KA
This would be a huge benefit from my perspective. Every time we call with question, it would be helpful to get someone who knows us.Read more
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