Compare Gusto and Plane 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (56.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $49.00 Per Month
$39.00 1 Active Contractor Per Month
Gusto
Star Rating
(9,408)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 plansPlane
Star Rating
(833)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$39.00 1 Active Contractor 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 providing a user-friendly experience, with many users appreciating its simplicity and intuitive design. One user noted, "I like Gusto because it’s simple in the best way: it’s easy to use without feeling stripped down."
- Users say that Plane offers a smooth onboarding process, with feedback highlighting the clear directions and professional support provided during setup. A recent user mentioned, "I really appreciated Plane's easy and satisfying onboarding process and the professional, helpful, and well-organized team."
- Reviewers mention that Gusto's payroll features are particularly strong, with users praising its ability to manage payroll efficiently while ensuring compliance with tax agencies. One user shared, "I primarily use Gusto to run payroll, onboard and offboard employees, track benefits, and stay compliant with tax agencies."
- According to verified reviews, Plane is recognized for its straightforward functionality, especially for freelancers needing to receive payments in multiple currencies. A user highlighted, "It's great for receiving payments, especially in multiple currencies, which is super helpful for me as a freelancer."
- G2 reviewers report that Gusto has a significantly higher overall satisfaction score, reflecting its strong market presence and user loyalty. Users appreciate the reasonable pricing and the added benefits like a referral program, making it a compelling choice for small businesses.
- Users say that while Plane provides good customer support, Gusto's extensive feature set and higher ratings in areas like ease of use and setup make it a more robust option for businesses looking for comprehensive HR solutions.
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
Plane
Pay contractors in 240+ countries
$39.00
1 Active Contractor Per Month
Hire and pay contractors in 240+ countries with compliant contracts and optimal exchange rates
- Pay contractors in 70+ local currencies
- Use locally compliant contracts, so you don’t need your own lawyers
- We take care of W-8 and W-9 form collection
Free Trial
Gusto
Free Trial is available
Plane
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
6,885
9.2
659
Ease of Use
9.5
7,102
9.3
681
Ease of Setup
9.3
5,711
9.3
325
Ease of Admin
9.3
2,367
9.3
91
Quality of Support
9.0
5,723
9.2
542
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
2,364
9.3
99
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
6,941
8.9
651
Features by Category
Core HR
8.8
907
8.1
9
9.0
942
8.3
11
8.1
799
8.3
9
8.6
847
8.7
9
8.8
873
8.3
8
8.7
879
8.3
9
Generative AI
7.2
474
Not enough data
Platform
8.2
2247
8.3
13
8.0
2049
7.7
11
Feature Not Available
8.7
14
8.9
2289
8.8
14
9.2
2288
9.3
15
8.9
2194
9.1
13
8.8
2255
9.0
14
9.1
2274
9.2
14
Employee Self Service
9.5
5308
|
Verified
9.0
179
8.9
4740
|
Verified
8.6
134
9.0
4787
|
Verified
8.4
134
Administration
9.4
5150
|
Verified
9.0
148
9.1
4694
|
Verified
8.7
131
9.6
5136
|
Verified
9.1
157
8.9
4474
|
Verified
8.7
148
9.2
4684
|
Verified
8.6
130
8.8
4170
|
Verified
8.6
115
9.1
4379
|
Verified
8.9
131
9.2
4561
|
Verified
8.7
113
9.2
4552
|
Verified
8.8
111
Taxes
9.3
4950
|
Verified
8.6
119
9.2
4794
|
Verified
8.5
112
Feature Not Available
8.3
112
Integration
8.6
4148
|
Verified
8.4
104
8.8
4130
|
Verified
8.5
105
8.8
4178
|
Verified
8.6
108
8.6
3904
|
Verified
8.6
106
Platform
9.0
4653
|
Verified
8.7
135
9.2
4597
|
Verified
8.8
127
9.3
4975
|
Verified
9.1
143
9.2
4507
|
Verified
8.7
128
Benefits Administration Platform Features
9.0
1361
Not enough data
8.9
1315
Not enough data
8.4
1220
Not enough data
9.0
1335
Not enough data
9.1
1308
Not enough data
9.2
1349
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
1315
Not enough data
8.4
1220
Not enough data
9.0
1335
Not enough data
9.1
1308
Not enough data
9.2
1349
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
2247
8.3
13
8.0
2049
7.7
11
Feature Not Available
8.7
14
8.9
2289
8.8
14
9.2
2288
9.3
15
8.9
2194
9.1
13
8.8
2255
9.0
14
9.1
2274
9.2
14
Automation
8.0
5
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
9.4
8
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
10.0
8
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
9.4
165
Not enough data
9.1
123
Not enough data
9.1
125
Not enough data
9.2
119
Compliance
Not enough data
9.3
121
Not enough data
9.2
122
Not enough data
9.2
112
Integration
Not enough data
9.0
100
Not enough data
9.0
103
Not enough data
8.9
86
Reporting
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
99
Not enough data
9.1
119
Platform Basics
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
8.6
19
Platform Data
Not enough data
8.1
20
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
7.5
17
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
7.8
12
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.5
184
8.6
47
9.2
193
9.0
58
8.9
184
8.6
58
Platform Performance
8.8
191
8.7
52
8.5
178
8.5
45
Platform Functionality
9.0
186
8.5
60
8.5
181
8.3
45
8.8
178
8.6
53
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
181
8.7
61
8.4
175
8.4
40
8.1
172
8.3
37
Generative AI
7.3
158
8.1
12
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
773
9.3
305
9.2
778
9.2
301
Platform Administration
8.6
711
8.6
245
9.1
757
9.1
269
9.0
763
8.8
261
Platform Payment Content
9.0
760
9.0
279
8.4
652
8.9
272
9.1
737
9.0
270
Compatability
Not enough data
8.1
22
Not enough data
8.4
22
Not enough data
8.1
22
Benefits
Not enough data
7.4
22
Not enough data
8.2
23
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
243
Not enough data
7.9
243
Not enough data
7.8
245
Not enough data
7.9
246
Not enough data
8.0
247
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.7
1153
Not enough data
9.1
1177
Not enough data
9.2
1178
Not enough data
8.4
1089
Not enough data
8.8
1102
Not enough data
8.6
1095
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
9.2
1156
Not enough data
8.7
1093
Not enough data
8.5
1067
Not enough data
8.9
1113
Not enough data
9.1
1137
Not enough data
Platform Data
8.4
1019
Not enough data
8.7
1059
Not enough data
8.8
1042
Not enough data
Platform
8.2
2247
8.3
13
8.0
2049
7.7
11
Feature Not Available
8.7
14
8.9
2289
8.8
14
9.2
2288
9.3
15
8.9
2194
9.1
13
8.8
2255
9.0
14
9.1
2274
9.2
14
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.0
993
Not enough data
9.0
1107
Not enough data
Intermediate GEP features
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.5
10
Other GEP Features
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
8.6
14
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Gusto and Plane are categorized as Contractor Payments, Contractor Management, Core HR, and Payroll
Unique Categories
Gusto is categorized as Time & Attendance, Onboarding, Benefits Administration, HCM Software, and Performance Management
Plane is categorized as HR Compliance, Multi-Country Payroll, Global Employment Platforms (GEP), and Employer of Record (EOR)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Gusto
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Plane
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%
Computer Software
5.1%
Accounting
5.0%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
4.8%
Hospital & Health Care
4.6%
Other
74.8%
Computer Software
23.8%
Information Technology and Services
14.9%
Financial Services
6.9%
Marketing and Advertising
5.8%
Consumer Services
3.2%
Other
45.4%
Discussions
Is there an app for Gusto payroll?
4 Comments
TC
No, only for employees. You can only run payroll using a browser.Read more
How was this idea born? Can the processing time be improved?
1 Comment
Official Response from Plane
Thanks for your feedback! Pilot was developed with a mission to create a more open global job market, so that anyone anywhere can work for any company,...Read more
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