# Gusto, Rise vs SurePayroll Comparison

| | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 10,857 | 78 | 532 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (83.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (65.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (91.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $49.00 Per Month | No pricing available | Contact SurePayroll | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Gusto

Pros:
- Ease of Use (5640 reviews)
- Payroll Ease (2984 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (614 reviews)
- Poor Customer Support (601 reviews)

### Rise

Pros:
- Payroll (11 reviews)
- Customer Support (8 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Customer Support (3 reviews)
- Integration Issues (2 reviews)

### SurePayroll

Pros:
- Helpful (4 reviews)
- Payroll (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Customer Support (5 reviews)
- Date Issues (4 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.4 (7754 reviews) | 8.3 (66 reviews) | 8.9 (447 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.5 (7993 reviews) | 8.4 (67 reviews) | 8.9 (452 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (6559 reviews) | 8.0 (52 reviews) | 8.8 (311 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.3 (2385 reviews) | 8.4 (49 reviews) | 9.1 (308 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.0 (6442 reviews) | 8.7 (67 reviews) | 8.7 (447 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.1 (2382 reviews) | 8.6 (49 reviews) | 9.0 (309 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.2 (7702 reviews) | 8.0 (65 reviews) | 8.0 (446 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Gusto

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Simple Plan

Price: Starting at $49.00 Per Month

Description: For small businesses or s-corps needing basic payroll.

Key Features:
- Full-service single-state payroll including W-2s and 1099s
- Basic support
-  Employee profiles and self-service

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Rise

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### SurePayroll

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: SurePayroll

Price: Contact SurePayroll

Description: Small Business Is Our Business.



[Learn more about SurePayroll](https://www.g2.com/products/surepayroll/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Core HR

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | 8.6/10 | 2940 |
| **Rise** | 9.0/10 | 12 |
| **SurePayroll** | N/A | N/A |

#### Core HR

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Organization Management** | 8.8 (916 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Time, Attendance, and PTO** | 9.0 (965 reviews) | 9.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Expense Management** | 8.1 (806 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Salary Structures** | 8.6 (853 reviews) | 9.5 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | 8.8 (882 reviews) | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Benefits Administration** | 8.8 (891 reviews) | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | 7.2 (474 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.2 (2280 reviews) | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.0 (2087 reviews) | 6.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Feature Not Available | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.9 (2328 reviews) | 9.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 9.2 (2408 reviews) | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | 9.0 (2288 reviews) | 8.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (2331 reviews) | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | 9.1 (2297 reviews) | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Payroll

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | 9.1/10 | 6993 |
| **Rise** | 8.3/10 | 51 |
| **SurePayroll** | 8.7/10 | 387 |

#### Employee Self Service

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Web Portal** | 9.5 (5532 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (35 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (330 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Benefits Manager** | 8.9 (4859 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.8 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (188 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Mobile** | 9.0 (4891 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.6 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.9 (195 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Payroll Entry** | 9.4 (5382 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (46 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (369 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Time Off Accrual** | 9.1 (4834 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (191 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Direct Deposit** | 9.6 (5271 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (47 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (356 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Expense Reimbursement** | 8.9 (4513 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (183 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Pre-tax Deductions** | 9.2 (4719 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (39 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (265 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Wage Garnishment** | 8.8 (4177 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (140 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Approvals** | 9.1 (4394 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (34 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (251 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Check/W-2 Printing** | 9.2 (4577 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (261 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Check/W-2 Delivery** | 9.2 (4564 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (245 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Taxes

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Tax Calculation** | 9.3 (5109 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (44 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (347 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Tax Filing** | 9.2 (4918 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (42 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (247 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Automatic Tax Payment** | Feature Not Available | 8.8 (40 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API / Integration** | 8.6 (4230 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.1 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (106 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Time Tracking Integration** | 8.8 (4158 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (46 reviews) | 
| **Accounting Integration** | 8.8 (4211 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.7 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (53 reviews) | 
| **Core HR Integration** | 8.6 (3906 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (43 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Dashboards** | 9.0 (4696 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (39 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (337 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 9.2 (4625 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (37 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (327 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 9.3 (5248 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (40 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (346 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Scalability** | 9.2 (4549 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (38 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (271 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

### Benefits Administration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | 8.7/10 | 2942 |
| **Rise** | N/A | N/A |
| **SurePayroll** | N/A | N/A |

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Benefits Record Management** | 9.0 (1366 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Enrollment Planning** | 8.9 (1317 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Carrier Integration** | 8.4 (1223 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | 9.0 (1343 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Total Compensation Statements** | 9.1 (1311 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self-Service Portal** | 9.2 (1357 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Regulatory Compliance** | 9.0 (1279 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Benefits Access** | 8.8 (1256 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Benefits Record Management** | 9.0 (1366 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Enrollment Planning** | 8.9 (1317 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Carrier Integration** | 8.4 (1223 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | 9.0 (1343 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Total Compensation Statements** | 9.1 (1311 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self-Service Portal** | 9.2 (1357 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Regulatory Compliance** | 9.0 (1279 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Benefits Dashboards** | 9.1 (932 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Benefits Access** | 8.8 (1256 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations / APIs** | 8.5 (1061 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.3 (977 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | 8.9 (1043 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 7.2 (840 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 7.2 (837 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | 7.1 (832 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.2 (2280 reviews) | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.0 (2087 reviews) | 6.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Feature Not Available | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.9 (2328 reviews) | 9.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 9.2 (2408 reviews) | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | 9.0 (2288 reviews) | 8.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (2331 reviews) | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | 9.1 (2297 reviews) | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Time & Attendance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | 9.1/10 | 159 |
| **Rise** | 8.8/10 | 5 |
| **SurePayroll** | N/A | N/A |

#### Automation

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Process Automation** | 9.2 (45 reviews) | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards & Reporting** | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Collection** | 8.9 (37 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Lanuguage Options** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Schedule Creation Tools** | 7.2 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Schedule Management** | 9.1 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Leave Management** | 8.7 (15 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User Access** | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User Role Access** | 9.2 (17 reviews) | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Information** | 10.0 (34 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Information Automation** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Regulations Enforcement** | 10.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Monitoring** | 10.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration** | 9.6 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Contractor Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | 8.6/10 | 202 |
| **Rise** | N/A | N/A |
| **SurePayroll** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interoperability** | 8.5 (185 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 9.2 (194 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Portal** | 8.9 (185 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Performance

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 8.8 (192 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Monitoring** | 8.5 (178 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Functionality

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document management** | 9.1 (188 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Requalification** | 8.5 (181 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | 8.8 (179 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Onboarding** | 8.9 (183 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Pre-qualifiation** | 8.4 (175 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Onsite Monitoring** | 8.1 (172 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | 7.3 (158 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Employee Scheduling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rise** | N/A | N/A |
| **SurePayroll** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Performance Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | 10.0/10 | 7 |
| **Rise** | N/A | N/A |
| **SurePayroll** | N/A | N/A |

#### Performance reviews

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **360 Reviews** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Forms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Review Status Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Goals

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Goal-Setting** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Company Goals And OKRs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Feedback

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Requesting Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **1-On-1 Meetings** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Public Praise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards And Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Historical Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Performance Management

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Contractor Payments

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | 8.9/10 | 837 |
| **Rise** | N/A | N/A |
| **SurePayroll** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Performance** | 9.2 (773 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Portal** | 9.2 (778 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Administration

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | 8.6 (711 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | 9.1 (758 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 8.9 (763 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Payment Content

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document management** | 9.0 (761 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Invoicing Tool** | 8.4 (652 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Wage access** | 9.1 (737 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### HCM Software

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rise** | N/A | N/A |
| **SurePayroll** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Talent Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rise** | N/A | N/A |
| **SurePayroll** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Recruiting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rise** | N/A | N/A |
| **SurePayroll** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Talent Acquisition Suites

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rise** | N/A | N/A |
| **SurePayroll** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Onboarding

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | 8.6/10 | 2932 |
| **Rise** | N/A | N/A |
| **SurePayroll** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Onboarding

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 7.7 (246 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | 7.9 (246 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 7.8 (250 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 8.0 (252 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | 8.0 (249 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Forms Library** | 8.7 (1164 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **E-Forms** | 9.1 (1201 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **E-Signature** | 9.3 (1205 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Background Checks** | 8.4 (1098 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Offer Letter Approvals** | 8.8 (1108 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Offer Letter Templates** | 8.6 (1100 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Self-Service Portal** | 9.3 (1176 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Team Introductions** | 8.8 (1095 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Training** | 8.5 (1074 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Onboarding Workflows** | 8.9 (1125 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Onboarding Notifications** | 9.1 (1151 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Time-to-Productivity Reporting** | 8.4 (1022 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Onboarding Process Reporting** | 8.7 (1063 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visualization** | 8.8 (1045 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.2 (2280 reviews) | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.0 (2087 reviews) | 6.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Feature Not Available | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.9 (2328 reviews) | 9.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 9.2 (2408 reviews) | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | 9.0 (2288 reviews) | 8.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (2331 reviews) | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | 9.1 (2297 reviews) | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Recruiting and Onboarding

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interview Scheduling** | 8.0 (995 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Onboarding** | 9.1 (1213 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Time Tracking

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rise** | 9.2/10 | 8 |
| **SurePayroll** | N/A | N/A |

#### Time Tracking

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Ease of Completing Timesheets** | Not enough data | 8.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Tracking Time to Project/Task** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Billable Time Rate Management** | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Client Invoicing

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Invoice Creation and Delivery** | Not enough data | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Electronic Payments** | Not enough data | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Project Accounting / Revenue Recognition** | Not enough data | 10.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Mobile Time Tracking

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Time Tracking** | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Business Tool Integration** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Reminders** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Compliance Management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **APIs / Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile User Support** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Offline** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Payroll Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/payroll)

**Unique to Gusto (8):** [ Contractor Payment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/contractor-payments), [Contractor Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/contractor-management), [Time & Attendance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-attendance), [Onboarding Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/onboarding-software), [Benefits Administration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/benefits-administration), [Core HR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/core-hr), [HCM Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hcm-software), [Performance Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/performance-management)

**Unique to Rise (4):** [Time Tracking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-tracking-software), [Core HR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/core-hr), [Time & Attendance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-attendance), [Employee Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-scheduling-software)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Gusto | Rise | SurePayroll | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 83.9% | 65.3% | 91.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 15.6% | 33.3% | 4.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 0.4% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 

### By Industry

#### Gusto

- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.7%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 5.0%
- **Computer Software:** 4.8%
- **Accounting:** 4.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.8%
- **Mental Health Care:** 4.8%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.4%
- **Medical Practice:** 3.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.6%
- **Construction:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 55.6%

#### Rise

- **Accounting:** 9.5%
- **Food & Beverages:** 8.1%
- **Computer Software:** 8.1%
- **Financial Services:** 5.4%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.4%
- **Hospitality:** 2.7%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.7%
- **Restaurants:** 2.7%
- **Insurance:** 2.7%
- **Media Production:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 50.0%

#### SurePayroll

- **Insurance:** 5.8%
- **Financial Services:** 5.2%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 5.0%
- **Individual & Family Services:** 4.6%
- **Accounting:** 4.4%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.9%
- **Construction:** 3.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.7%
- **Real Estate:** 3.7%
- **Computer Software:** 3.5%
- **Other:** 56.5%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Gusto

- [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (12883 reviews)
- [Paycor](https://www.g2.com/products/paycor/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (1333 reviews)
- [Paycom](https://www.g2.com/products/paycom/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (6481 reviews)
- [Paylocity](https://www.g2.com/products/paylocity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5374 reviews)
- [Paychex](https://www.g2.com/products/paychex/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1702 reviews)
- [Namely](https://www.g2.com/products/namely/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (331 reviews)
- [Dayforce](https://www.g2.com/products/dayforce/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (957 reviews)
- [ADP Workforce Now](https://www.g2.com/products/adp-workforce-now/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (4224 reviews)
- [Workday HCM](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-hcm/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1653 reviews)
- [APS](https://www.g2.com/products/aps-aps/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (826 reviews)

### Alternatives to Rise

- [Dayforce](https://www.g2.com/products/dayforce/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (957 reviews)
- [Fuse Workforce Management](https://www.g2.com/products/fuse-workforce-management/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (61 reviews)
- [UKG Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/ukg-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (2196 reviews)
- [Paychex](https://www.g2.com/products/paychex/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1702 reviews)
- [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (12883 reviews)
- [BambooHR](https://www.g2.com/products/bamboohr/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5501 reviews)
- [ADP Workforce Now](https://www.g2.com/products/adp-workforce-now/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (4224 reviews)
- [Workday HCM](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-hcm/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1653 reviews)
- [Paylocity](https://www.g2.com/products/paylocity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5374 reviews)
- [APS](https://www.g2.com/products/aps-aps/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (826 reviews)

### Alternatives to SurePayroll

- [RUN Powered by ADP](https://www.g2.com/products/run-powered-by-adp/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (5698 reviews)
- [UKG Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/ukg-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (2196 reviews)
- [QuickBooks Desktop Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/quickbooks-desktop-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1765 reviews)
- [APS](https://www.g2.com/products/aps-aps/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (826 reviews)
- [Patriot Software](https://www.g2.com/products/patriot-software/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (628 reviews)
- [OnPay](https://www.g2.com/products/onpay/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (413 reviews)
- [Paylocity](https://www.g2.com/products/paylocity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5374 reviews)
- [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (12883 reviews)
- [ADP Workforce Now](https://www.g2.com/products/adp-workforce-now/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (4224 reviews)
- [Wagepoint](https://www.g2.com/products/wagepoint/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (56 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Gusto

- Title: [Is gusto payroll safe?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-gusto-payroll-safe) — 4 comments, 7 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, it is secure"
- Title: [Is there an app for Gusto payroll?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-an-app-for-gusto-payroll) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "No, only for employees. You can only run payroll using a browser."
- Title: [What is Gusto used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-gusto-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "payroll"
- Title: [What is gusto payroll?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-gusto-payroll) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [Why doesn't Gusto take responsibility and rectify the pay problems that they have caused?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/25111-why-doesn-t-gusto-take-responsibility-and-rectify-the-pay-problems-that-they-have-caused) — 2 comments, 3 upvotes *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "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..."

### Rise

No discussions available for this product.

### SurePayroll

- Title: [How can I get customer support to adjust the initial payroll entries and to read my reports?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-get-customer-support-to-adjust-the-initial-payroll-entries-and-to-read-my-reports) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I would go on their chat option & see what that representative says OR call their # before Christmas comes and they are closed so you can get some answers. I..."
- Title: [What’s the difference between an exempt and nonexempt worker?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-s-the-difference-between-an-exempt-and-nonexempt-worker) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Nonexempt workers are covered by the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which specified minimum 

wage, overtime rules and record-keeping requirements...."
- Title: [Which software is best for payroll?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/surepayroll-which-software-is-best-for-payroll) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Sure Payroll is the best but you may try Zoho as well."
- Title: [Is SurePayroll a legitimate company?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-surepayroll-a-legitimate-company) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes"
- Title: [Does SurePayroll integrate with QuickBooks?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-surepayroll-integrate-with-quickbooks) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes you may integrate Sure payroll with many popular accounting softwares such as QuickBooks, Xero etc."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/gusto-vs-rise-vs-surepayroll)