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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (84.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (65.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $49.00 Per Month
No pricing available
Gusto
Star Rating
(7,458)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
Browse all 3 pricing plansRise
Star Rating
(74)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about RiseSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Gusto excels in "Payroll Entry" with a score of 9.5, highlighting its user-friendly interface and seamless integration with direct deposit features, making payroll processing efficient and straightforward.
- Reviewers mention that Rise shines in "Time, Attendance, and PTO" management, scoring 9.2, with users appreciating its robust tracking capabilities and ease of use for managing employee time off requests.
- G2 users note that Gusto's "Employee Self Service" web portal received a high score of 9.5, with many praising its intuitive design that allows employees to easily access their information and manage benefits.
- Users on G2 report that Rise's "Expense Management" feature is particularly strong, scoring 9.0, with reviewers highlighting its comprehensive tracking and reporting capabilities that simplify expense reimbursements.
- Reviewers mention that Gusto's "Compliance" features are rated highly at 9.0, with users appreciating the platform's proactive approach to regulatory updates and compliance management.
- Users say that Rise's "Salary Structures" feature stands out with a score of 9.4, with many users noting its flexibility in managing various pay scales and structures, which is beneficial for diverse workforce needs.
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
Rise
No pricing availableFree Trial
Gusto
Free Trial is available
Rise
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.4
5,970
8.3
64
Ease of Use
9.5
6,169
8.4
65
Ease of Setup
9.3
4,874
7.9
50
Ease of Admin
9.3
2,140
8.3
48
Quality of Support
9.0
4,974
8.8
65
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
2,140
8.6
48
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
6,069
8.0
63
Features by Category
Core HR
8.8
889
8.3
7
9.0
884
9.3
9
8.0
780
9.2
6
8.6
832
9.5
7
8.8
846
9.0
7
8.7
843
8.6
7
Generative AI
7.2
471
8.7
5
Platform
8.2
2226
8.7
9
8.0
2036
6.4
6
Feature Not Available
8.3
7
8.9
2249
9.1
9
9.2
2251
8.9
9
8.9
2165
8.9
9
8.8
2219
8.7
9
9.1
2249
8.7
10
Employee Self Service
9.5
5002
|
Verified
8.1
34
|
Verified
8.9
4578
|
Verified
7.7
18
|
Verified
9.0
4638
|
Verified
7.8
15
|
Verified
Administration
9.4
4828
|
Verified
8.6
45
|
Verified
9.0
4516
|
Verified
8.5
28
|
Verified
9.6
4977
|
Verified
9.2
46
|
Verified
8.9
4398
|
Verified
8.4
25
|
Verified
9.2
4598
|
Verified
8.6
39
|
Verified
8.8
4131
|
Verified
8.2
24
|
Verified
9.1
4324
|
Verified
8.8
34
|
Verified
9.2
4491
|
Verified
8.1
18
|
Verified
9.2
4505
|
Verified
8.2
19
|
Verified
Taxes
9.3
4747
|
Verified
8.7
44
|
Verified
9.2
4631
|
Verified
8.5
42
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.8
40
|
Verified
Integration
8.6
4044
|
Verified
7.1
18
|
Verified
8.8
4068
|
Verified
8.1
18
|
Verified
8.8
4126
|
Verified
7.7
18
|
Verified
8.6
3876
|
Verified
8.8
14
|
Verified
Platform
9.0
4508
|
Verified
8.2
39
|
Verified
9.2
4521
|
Verified
8.6
37
|
Verified
9.3
4666
|
Verified
8.5
40
|
Verified
9.2
4399
|
Verified
8.5
38
|
Verified
Benefits Administration Platform Features
9.0
1351
Not enough data
8.9
1309
Not enough data
8.4
1215
Not enough data
9.0
1317
Not enough data
9.1
1303
Not enough data
9.2
1336
Not enough data
9.0
1271
Not enough data
8.8
1249
Not enough data
Benefits Administration Platform Features
9.0
1351
Not enough data
8.9
1309
Not enough data
8.4
1215
Not enough data
9.0
1317
Not enough data
9.1
1303
Not enough data
9.2
1336
Not enough data
9.0
1271
Not enough data
9.1
925
Not enough data
8.8
1249
Not enough data
8.5
1057
Not enough data
8.3
974
Not enough data
8.9
1039
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.2
837
Not enough data
7.2
834
Not enough data
7.1
829
Not enough data
Platform
8.2
2226
8.7
9
8.0
2036
6.4
6
Feature Not Available
8.3
7
8.9
2249
9.1
9
9.2
2251
8.9
9
8.9
2165
8.9
9
8.8
2219
8.7
9
9.1
2249
8.7
10
Automation
Not enough data
9.0
5
Logistics
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
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
190
Not enough data
8.9
183
Not enough data
Platform Performance
8.8
187
Not enough data
8.5
177
Not enough data
Platform Functionality
9.1
184
Not enough data
8.5
180
Not enough data
8.8
177
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
179
Not enough data
8.4
174
Not enough data
8.1
171
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.3
157
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
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
Platform Basics
9.2
771
Not enough data
9.2
775
Not enough data
Platform Administration
8.6
711
Not enough data
9.1
750
Not enough data
9.0
761
Not enough data
Platform Payment Content
9.0
755
Not enough data
8.4
649
Not enough data
9.1
733
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
240
Not enough data
7.9
242
Not enough data
7.8
242
Not enough data
7.9
243
Not enough data
8.0
243
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.7
1145
Not enough data
9.1
1163
Not enough data
9.2
1160
Not enough data
8.4
1078
Not enough data
8.7
1091
Not enough data
8.6
1084
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
9.2
1136
Not enough data
8.7
1089
Not enough data
8.5
1061
Not enough data
8.9
1107
Not enough data
9.1
1124
Not enough data
Platform Data
8.4
1013
Not enough data
8.7
1054
Not enough data
8.8
1041
Not enough data
Platform
8.2
2226
8.7
9
8.0
2036
6.4
6
Feature Not Available
8.3
7
8.9
2249
9.1
9
9.2
2251
8.9
9
8.9
2165
8.9
9
8.8
2219
8.7
9
9.1
2249
8.7
10
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.0
991
Not enough data
9.0
1078
Not enough data
Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.7
5
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
10.0
5
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
9.0
7
Administration
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Platform
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Unique Categories
Gusto is categorized as Contractor Payments, Onboarding, Benefits Administration, and Contractor Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Gusto
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Rise
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
5.3%
Accounting
5.3%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
4.8%
Marketing and Advertising
4.4%
Other
74.5%
Accounting
9.7%
Food & Beverages
8.3%
Computer Software
8.3%
Financial Services
5.6%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.2%
Other
63.9%
Discussions
Is there an app for Gusto payroll?
4 Comments
MM
Yes it’s gusto wallet but it’s used by employees or payees not payroll provider.
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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 Gusto used for?
2 Comments
PP
Gusto is payroll software. Online Payroll & HR Solutions etc.Gusto handles payments to employees and contractors and also handles paperwork necessary to help...Read more
Rise has no discussions with answers
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