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# Gusto vs Square Payroll Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Gusto** [

4.6/5(13,514)

](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/reviews#reviews)

**Square Payroll** [

4.2/5(31)

](https://www.g2.com/products/square-payroll/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Gusto**
 **Starting at $49.00** Per Month · Simple Plan

**Square Payroll**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Gusto**
1 month

Based on 2496 responses

**Square Payroll**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**Gusto**
7 months

Based on 2366 responses

**Square Payroll**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Gusto**
$$$$$

**Square Payroll**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Gusto**
9%

**Square Payroll**
Not enough reviews yet

 ![Gusto](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ed5b5ae1366d980e7d0f5e104166e2fd/gusto.svg "Gusto")

 ![Square Payroll](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_fc718299a5ad0f4a179a11a7f82ad8bd/square-payroll.png "Square Payroll")

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Pros & Cons

**Gusto**
[
Ease of Use (5185)
](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1569411&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Payroll Ease (2722)
](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1568442&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Missing Features (619)
](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1568010&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Poor Customer Support (548)
](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1568244&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Square Payroll**
[
Ease of Use (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/square-payroll/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1442711&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Easy Setup (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/square-payroll/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1976549&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Lack of Knowledge (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/square-payroll/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2512885&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Payment Issues (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/square-payroll/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1976552&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Gusto**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_bd35168858a5693ac47d68eaf646dc72/7shifts.png "Product Avatar Image")

7shifts

](https://www.g2.com/products/7shifts/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_3daed0a0106e1008bdcaed7498296072/8am-mycase.png "Product Avatar Image")

8am MyCase

](https://www.g2.com/products/8am-mycase/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_9fee325af54b7164fb0726a552801492/acumatica.png "Product Avatar Image")

Acumatica

](https://www.g2.com/products/acumatica/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_6581ac213d7946f2ef27505905652457/adp-global-payroll.png "Product Avatar Image")

ADP Global Payroll

](https://www.g2.com/products/adp-global-payroll/reviews)[
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](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/integrations)

**Square Payroll**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**Gusto**
 ![Gusto screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/112006/7.19-Run-Payroll-Desktop.png)

**Square Payroll**
No screenshot available

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Gusto**

9.4

9.49,680

**Square Payroll**

9.1

9.125

Ease of Use

**Gusto**

9.4

9.49,958

**Square Payroll**

9.0

9.025

Ease of Setup

**Gusto**

9.3

9.38,399

**Square Payroll**
Not enough data

Ease of Admin

**Gusto**

9.3

9.32,797

**Square Payroll**
Not enough data

Quality of Support

**Gusto**

9.0

9.07,976

**Square Payroll**

8.4

8.421

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Gusto**

9.2

9.22,782

**Square Payroll**
Not enough data

Product Direction (% positive)

**Gusto**

9.1

9.19,301

**Square Payroll**

9.0

9.023

Features

Payroll[Hide 90 FeaturesShow 90 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.9

8,767

8.6

21

Employee Self Service

Web Portal

9.5(won by 0.5)

6100

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

9.0

16

|

Verified

Benefits Manager

8.9(won by 0.3)

5055

|

Verified

8.6

14

|

Verified

Mobile

9.0(won by 0.7)

5144

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.3

16

|

Verified

Self Service Portal

9.9(won by default)

147

Not enough data

Administration

Payroll Entry

9.4(won by 1.1)

5674

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.3

18

|

Verified

Time Off Accrual

9.1

5070

|

Verified

9.4(won by 0.3)

13

|

Verified

Direct Deposit

9.6(won by 0.4)

5495

|

Verified

9.2

19

|

Verified

Expense Reimbursement

8.9(won by 1.0)

4592

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.9

14

|

Verified

Pre-tax Deductions

9.2(won by 0.8)

4771

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.4

15

|

Verified

Wage Garnishment

8.8(won by 0.9)

4188

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.9

14

|

Verified

Approvals

9.1(won by 0.8)

4425

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.3

15

|

Verified

Check/W-2 Printing

9.2(won by 0.2)

4604

|

Verified

9.0

16

|

Verified

Check/W-2 Delivery

9.2(won by 0.2)

4579

|

Verified

9.0

15

|

Verified

Split Deposits

9.3(won by default)

44

Not enough data

Taxes

Tax Calculation

9.3(won by 0.3)

5341

|

Verified

9.0

16

|

Verified

Tax Filing

9.2(won by 0.6)

5099

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.6

17

|

Verified

Automatic Tax Payment

Feature Not Available

8.8(won by default)

16

|

Verified

Integration

API / Integration

8.6(won by 0.4)

4360

|

Verified

8.2

16

|

Verified

Time Tracking Integration

8.8(won by 0.8)

4194

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.0

17

|

Verified

Accounting Integration

8.8(won by 0.9)

4268

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.9

15

|

Verified

Core HR Integration

8.6

3914

|

Verified

8.8(won by 0.2)

11

|

Verified

API

7.7(won by default)

10

Not enough data

401(k) Tracking

9.6(won by default)

23

Not enough data

Expense Tracking

9.3(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Vacation/Leave Tracking

9.7(won by default)

73

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

8.2(won by default)

53

Not enough data

Third-Party Integration

7.8(won by default)

35

Not enough data

Platform

Payroll Reporting

9.0(won by 0.1)

4810

|

Verified

8.9

19

|

Verified

User, Role, and Access Management

9.2(won by 0.6)

4669

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.6

18

|

Verified

Performance and Reliability

9.2(won by 0.4)

5862

|

Verified

8.8

20

|

Verified

Scalability

9.2(won by 1.2)

4630

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.0

19

|

Verified

Payroll Reporting

8.5(won by default)

31

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

8.9(won by default)

33

Not enough data

Compensation Management

8.3(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Timesheet Management

9.2(won by default)

177

Not enough data

Performance Management

6.9(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Benefits Management

9.5(won by default)

52

Not enough data

Document Management

9.6(won by default)

56

Not enough data

Payroll Management

9.8(won by default)

132

Not enough data

Compliance Management

9.8(won by default)

22

Not enough data

Cash Flow Management

8.8(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Policy Management

9.4(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Calendar Management

7.8(won by default)

30

Not enough data

Mobile Access

8.9(won by default)

115

Not enough data

Attendance Management

10.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Deduction Management

8.5(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Employee Management

10.0(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Reimbursement Management

9.2(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Receipt Management

9.0(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Time Off Management

9.2(won by default)

131

Not enough data

Workflow Management

9.0(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Expense Management

9.6(won by default)

24

Not enough data

Team Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Reminders

9.1(won by default)

43

Not enough data

Employee Profiles

8.5(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Generative AI

7.2(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

8.7(won by default)

50

Not enough data

W-2 Preparation

9.6(won by default)

19

Not enough data

Employee Database

10.0(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

9.4(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Employee Self Service

10.0(won by default)

71

Not enough data

AI Copilot

8.2(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

8.1(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Multi-State

9.6(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Tax Compliance

8.9(won by default)

29

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

7.2(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Time Tracking

9.2(won by default)

192

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

6.5(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Web-based Deployment

8.3(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Payroll Outsourcing

10.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Expense Claims

8.6(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Chatbot

7.2(won by default)

17

Not enough data

1099 Preparation

10.0(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Auto Update

9.4(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Time & Attendance

8.3(won by default)

11

Not enough data

AI/Machine Learning

6.7(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Employee Onboarding

9.9(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

7.5(won by default)

8

Not enough data

For Small Businesses

9.6(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Workflow Automation

10.0(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Multi-Country

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Currency

Not enough data

Not enough data

Corporate/Business

Not enough data

Not enough data

Batch Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Accountants

Not enough data

Not enough data

For CPA Firms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

Core HR[Hide 120 FeaturesShow 120 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.9

2,989

Not enough data

Core HR

Organization Management

8.9(won by default)

927

Not enough data

Time, Attendance, and PTO

9.1(won by default)

1022

Not enough data

Expense Management

8.1(won by default)

821

Not enough data

Salary Structures

8.6(won by default)

867

Not enough data

Compliance

8.8(won by default)

894

Not enough data

Benefits Administration

8.8(won by default)

913

Not enough data

Payroll Management

9.7(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Document Management

9.7(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Time Off Management

10.0(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Goal Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Benefits Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HR Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recruitment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compensation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Timesheet Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Talent Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commission Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Summarization

7.2(won by default)

474

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Applicant Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time & Attendance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learning & Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Engagement

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sick Leave Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile App

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Onboarding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

360 Degree Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Succession Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Surveys & Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offboarding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Profiles

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Cloud

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Training

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Off Requests

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform

Customization 

8.2(won by default)

2316

Not enough data

Integration APIs

8.0(won by default)

2143

Not enough data

User, Role, and Access Management

8.9(won by default)

2368

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

9.1(won by default)

2317

Not enough data

Mobile Access

9.4(won by default)

22

Not enough data

Mobile Access

9.0(won by default)

19

Not enough data

Compliance Management

9.4(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Mobile Access

9.2(won by default)

20

Not enough data

Payroll Management

9.9(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Document Management

9.6(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Mobile Access

9.3(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Mobile Access

9.4(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

8.0(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Internationalization

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Goal Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Action Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Benefits Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recruitment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Orientation Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HR Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Help Desk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Description Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Initiative Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Community Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Referral Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Candidate Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Advertising Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discount Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pipeline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compensation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HR Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Competency Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Description Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Evaluation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Benefits Administration[Hide 135 FeaturesShow 135 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.7

2,926

Not enough data

Benefits Administration Platform Features

Benefits Record Management

9.0(won by default)

1369

Not enough data

Enrollment Planning

8.9(won by default)

1319

Not enough data

Third-Party Carrier Integration

8.4(won by default)

1223

Not enough data

Document Management

9.0(won by default)

1350

Not enough data

Total Compensation Statements

9.1(won by default)

1313

Not enough data

Self-Service Portal

9.3(won by default)

1363

Not enough data

Regulatory Compliance

9.0(won by default)

1280

Not enough data

Mobile Benefits Access

8.8(won by default)

1257

Not enough data

Timesheet Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payroll Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recruitment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deduction Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compensation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HR Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attendance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Retirement Plan Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Provider Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Benefits Enrollment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Benefits Administration Platform Features

Benefits Record Management

9.0(won by default)

1369

Not enough data

Enrollment Planning

8.9(won by default)

1319

Not enough data

Third-Party Carrier Integration

8.4(won by default)

1223

Not enough data

Document Management

9.0(won by default)

1350

Not enough data

Total Compensation Statements

9.1(won by default)

1313

Not enough data

Self-Service Portal

9.3(won by default)

1363

Not enough data

Regulatory Compliance

9.0(won by default)

1280

Not enough data

Benefits Dashboards

9.1(won by default)

933

Not enough data

Mobile Benefits Access

8.8(won by default)

1257

Not enough data

Integrations / APIs

8.5(won by default)

1061

Not enough data

Internationalization

8.3(won by default)

977

Not enough data

Mobility

8.9(won by default)

1044

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

7.2(won by default)

840

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

7.2(won by default)

837

Not enough data

AI Image-to-Text

7.1(won by default)

832

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

ACA Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vacation/Leave Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Leave Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

COBRA Administration

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Off Requests

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Benefits Administration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sick Leave Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Life Insurance Administration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Health Insurance Administration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Benefits Administration Outsourcing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Disability Insurance Administration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attendance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Applicant Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

FMLA Administration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Onboarding

Not enough data

Not enough data

HSA/FSA Administration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform

Customization 

8.2(won by default)

2316

Not enough data

Integration APIs

8.0(won by default)

2143

Not enough data

User, Role, and Access Management

8.9(won by default)

2368

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

9.1(won by default)

2317

Not enough data

Mobile Access

9.4(won by default)

22

Not enough data

Mobile Access

9.0(won by default)

19

Not enough data

Compliance Management

9.4(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Mobile Access

9.2(won by default)

20

Not enough data

Payroll Management

9.9(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Document Management

9.6(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Mobile Access

9.3(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Mobile Access

9.4(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

8.0(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Internationalization

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Goal Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Action Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Benefits Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recruitment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Orientation Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HR Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Help Desk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Description Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Initiative Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Community Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Referral Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Candidate Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Advertising Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discount Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pipeline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compensation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HR Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Competency Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Description Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Evaluation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time & Attendance[Hide 69 FeaturesShow 69 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.9

670

Not enough data

Automation

Process Automation

9.2(won by default)

84

Not enough data

Logistics

Dashboards & Reporting

8.7(won by default)

33

Not enough data

Data Collection

9.1(won by default)

107

Not enough data

Lanuguage Options

9.1(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

10.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

9.2(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payroll Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Management

Schedule Creation Tools

8.0(won by default)

49

Not enough data

Schedule Management

8.5(won by default)

89

Not enough data

Employee Leave Management

9.2(won by default)

38

Not enough data

User Access

9.0(won by default)

19

Not enough data

User Role Access

9.3(won by default)

36

Not enough data

Employee Information

9.9(won by default)

57

Not enough data

Employee Information Automation

8.1(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Calendar Management

8.9(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Timesheet Management

9.0(won by default)

53

Not enough data

Payroll Management

10.0(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Time Off Management

8.9(won by default)

61

Not enough data

Document Management

10.0(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Mobile Access

9.0(won by default)

56

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HR Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Regulations Enforcement

10.0(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Compliance Monitoring

10.0(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Integration

9.6(won by default)

27

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

7.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Reminders

9.0(won by default)

25

Not enough data

Mobile App

8.4(won by default)

67

Not enough data

Sick Leave Tracking

10.0(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Overtime Calculation

9.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

8.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Time Tracking

9.2(won by default)

179

Not enough data

Employee Scheduling

7.3(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

10.0(won by default)

17

Not enough data

AI Copilot

7.5(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Generative AI

6.5(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

7.5(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Search/Filter

7.6(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Vacation/Leave Tracking

9.3(won by default)

62

Not enough data

Clock In/Out

8.4(won by default)

128

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

8.2(won by default)

21

Not enough data

Leave Tracking

10.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Employee Portal

10.0(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Employee Time Tracking

9.3(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Punch card

9.2(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

FMLA Administration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attendance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Biometric Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time & Expense Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lockout Periods

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Geofencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Labor Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Time Capture

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contractor Management[Hide 67 FeaturesShow 67 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.6

205

Not enough data

Platform Basics

Interoperability

8.5(won by default)

185

Not enough data

Performance

9.2(won by default)

195

Not enough data

Portal

8.9(won by default)

185

Not enough data

Platform Performance

Reporting

8.8(won by default)

192

Not enough data

Application Monitoring

8.5(won by default)

179

Not enough data

Platform Functionality

Document management

9.1(won by default)

188

Not enough data

Requalification

8.5(won by default)

181

Not enough data

Compliance

8.8(won by default)

179

Not enough data

Bid Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Invoice Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Work Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Supplier Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contractor Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proposal Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Safety Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contract/License Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Timesheet Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lead Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Procurement Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Subcontractor Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Purchase Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Additional Functionality

Onboarding

8.9(won by default)

186

Not enough data

Pre-qualifiation

8.4(won by default)

175

Not enough data

Onsite Monitoring

8.1(won by default)

172

Not enough data

Subcontractor Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Summarization

7.3(won by default)

158

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Estimating

Not enough data

Not enough data

Budgeting/Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Team Collaboration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting

Not enough data

Not enough data

CRM

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Projects

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contractor Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Qualification Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile App

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing & Invoicing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Costing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time & Expense Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Equipment Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cost Estimating

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management[Hide 56 FeaturesShow 56 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.9

14

Not enough data

Performance reviews

360 Reviews

9.7(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Review Cycle Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ongoing Performance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Applicant Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Goals

Goal Setting/Tracking

10.0(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Company Goals And OKRs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback

Continuous Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

Requesting Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

1-On-1 Meetings

Not enough data

Not enough data

Public Praise

Not enough data

Not enough data

Surveys & Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

360 Degree Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data

Dashboards And Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Historical Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Performance Management

Succession Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Employee Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Profiles

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Weighted Performance Measures

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Peer Appraisals

Not enough data

Not enough data

Personalization and Recommendation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compensation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Appraisal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Individual Development Plans

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Skills Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Review Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Competency Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Onboarding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Career Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Engagement

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learning & Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contractor Payments[Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.9

841

Not enough data

Platform Basics

Performance

9.2(won by default)

774

Not enough data

Portal

9.2(won by default)

780

Not enough data

Platform Basics - Contractor Payments

AI Agent

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Administration

Integrations

8.6(won by default)

712

Not enough data

Compliance

9.1(won by default)

758

Not enough data

Reporting

8.9(won by default)

764

Not enough data

Platform Payment Content

Document management

9.0(won by default)

763

Not enough data

Invoicing Tool

8.4(won by default)

652

Not enough data

Wage access

9.1(won by default)

737

Not enough data

Onboarding[Hide 106 FeaturesShow 106 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.8

3,142

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Onboarding

Autonomous Task Execution

7.7(won by default)

247

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

7.9(won by default)

248

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

7.9(won by default)

262

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

8.0(won by default)

255

Not enough data

Decision Making

8.0(won by default)

250

Not enough data

Platform Content

Forms Library

8.7(won by default)

1172

Not enough data

E-Forms

9.1(won by default)

1233

Not enough data

E-Signature

9.3(won by default)

1234

Not enough data

Background Checks

8.4(won by default)

1104

Not enough data

Offer Letter Approvals

8.8(won by default)

1111

Not enough data

Offer Letter Templates

8.6(won by default)

1105

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Additional Functionality

Self-Service Portal

9.3(won by default)

1198

Not enough data

Automated Team Introductions

8.8(won by default)

1096

Not enough data

Compliance Training

8.5(won by default)

1076

Not enough data

Automated Onboarding Workflows

9.0(won by default)

1136

Not enough data

Onboarding Notifications

9.1(won by default)

1166

Not enough data

Platform Data

Time-to-Productivity Reporting

8.4(won by default)

1022

Not enough data

Onboarding Process Reporting

8.7(won by default)

1066

Not enough data

Visualization

8.8(won by default)

1051

Not enough data

Platform

Customization 

8.2(won by default)

2316

Not enough data

Integration APIs

8.0(won by default)

2143

Not enough data

User, Role, and Access Management

8.9(won by default)

2368

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

9.1(won by default)

2317

Not enough data

Mobile Access

9.4(won by default)

22

Not enough data

Mobile Access

9.0(won by default)

19

Not enough data

Compliance Management

9.4(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Mobile Access

9.2(won by default)

20

Not enough data

Payroll Management

9.9(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Document Management

9.6(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Mobile Access

9.3(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Mobile Access

9.4(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

8.0(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Internationalization

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Goal Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Action Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Benefits Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recruitment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Orientation Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HR Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Help Desk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Description Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Initiative Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Community Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Referral Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Candidate Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Advertising Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discount Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pipeline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compensation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HR Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Competency Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Description Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Evaluation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recruiting and Onboarding

Interview Scheduling

8.0(won by default)

995

Not enough data

Onboarding

9.1(won by default)

1391

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Reminders

10.0(won by default)

6

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Handbook

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Applicant Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 4 feature categories with incomplete data

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Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Applicant Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time & Attendance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learning & Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Engagement

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sick Leave Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile App

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Onboarding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

360 Degree Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Succession Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Surveys & Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offboarding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Talent Management[Hide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Onboarding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Individual Development Plans

Not enough data

Not enough data

Career Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Profiles

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Engagement

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learning & Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recruiting[Hide 2 FeaturesShow 2 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Talent Acquisition Suites[Hide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

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Gusto

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

83.8%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

15.8%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

0.4%

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Square Payroll

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

80.6%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

16.1%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

3.2%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

83.8%

80.6%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

15.8%

16.1%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

0.4%

3.2%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Gusto](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ed5b5ae1366d980e7d0f5e104166e2fd/gusto.svg "Gusto")](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/reviews)
Gusto

Non-Profit Organization Management

5.7%

Mental Health Care

5.1%

Health, Wellness and Fitness

5.0%

Hospital & Health Care

5.0%

Accounting

4.7%

Other

74.4%

[![Square Payroll](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_fc718299a5ad0f4a179a11a7f82ad8bd/square-payroll.png "Square Payroll")](https://www.g2.com/products/square-payroll/reviews)
Square Payroll

Food & Beverages

29.0%

Retail

16.1%

Accounting

6.5%

Marketing and Advertising

6.5%

Luxury Goods & Jewelry

3.2%

Other

38.7%

FAQs

## Gusto vs Square Payroll FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between Gusto vs Square Payroll?

Gusto stands out for its higher G2 rating, broader reviewer base, and stronger support scores, while Square Payroll is noted for its ease of use and setup among a smaller reviewer group.

| | [Gusto](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/reviews) | [Square Payroll](https://www.g2.com/products/square-payroll/reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.6/5 (12,438 reviews) | 4.2/5 (31 reviews) |
| Largest Segment | Small-Business | Small-Business |
| Ease of Setup score | 9.3 | — |
| Quality of Support score | 9.0 | 8.4 |
| Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Ease of Use (5,185 all-time mentions) | Ease of Use (3 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of Gusto and Square Payroll compare?

Gusto is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing more satisfaction with its pricing than Square Payroll.

- **Gusto:** In recent reviews, several reviewers describe Gusto as affordable and a good value, though some mention a desire for lower pricing or better referral discounts.
- **Square Payroll:** Reviewers note Square Payroll as convenient but mention that it can be expensive, with some citing hidden fees and a desire for lower per-employee costs.
- **Switching-reason:** Reviewers who switched from Square Payroll to other platforms cite cost concerns and limitations in reporting and customization as key reasons.

### What are the best alternatives to Gusto and Square Payroll?

Rippling, Paycor, and OnPay are the top three alternatives to Gusto and Square Payroll according to G2 rankings.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Gusto](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/reviews) | 4.6/5 (12,438 reviews) | Small-Business | Reviewers describe Gusto as affordable and a good value | Ease of Use (5,185 all-time mentions) |
| [Square Payroll](https://www.g2.com/products/square-payroll/reviews) | 4.2/5 (31 reviews) | Small-Business | Reviewers note Square Payroll as convenient but mention cost concerns | Ease of Use (3 all-time mentions) |
| [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) | 4.8/5 (13,251 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Automation and integration capabilities |
| [Paycor](https://www.g2.com/products/paycor/reviews) | 4.0/5 (1,910 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Comprehensive payroll and HR features |
| [OnPay](https://www.g2.com/products/onpay/reviews) | 4.8/5 (415 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Ease of use and customer support |

### Which Payroll features should I prioritize when comparing Gusto and Square Payroll?

Buyers comparing Gusto and Square Payroll should prioritize ease of use, payroll management, onboarding, integrations, and support quality.

- **Ease of Use:** Gusto is cited for ease of use in 5,185 reviews; Square Payroll in 3 reviews.
- **Payroll Management:** Gusto is mentioned for payroll management in 1,755 reviews; Square Payroll is noted for payroll ease in recent reviews.
- **Onboarding:** Gusto is frequently praised for simple onboarding in recent reviews; Square Payroll is also cited for easy onboarding in recent reviews.
- **Integrations:** Gusto integrates with Google Workspace (7 all-time mentions); Square Payroll is noted for easy integrations in recent reviews.
- **Support Quality:** Gusto has a Quality of Support score of 9.0; Square Payroll scores 8.4.

### What are the pros and cons of Gusto vs Square Payroll?

Gusto's headline strength is its ease of use and robust payroll management, while Square Payroll is praised for its straightforward setup and convenience.

- **Gusto strengths:** Ease of use (5,185 all-time mentions), payroll management (1,755 all-time mentions), user-friendly interface, and simple onboarding.
- **Gusto trade-offs:** Some reviewers mention pricing concerns and desire for more advanced reporting or customization options.
- **Square Payroll strengths:** Ease of use (3 all-time mentions), easy setup (2 all-time mentions), convenience, and straightforward onboarding.
- **Square Payroll trade-offs:** Reviewers note limitations in reporting, customization, and occasional tax or payment issues, as well as cost concerns.

### Is Gusto or Square Payroll better for small businesses?

Gusto is the stronger fit for small businesses, supported by its dominant small-business segment and extensive positive sentiment.

- **Gusto:** Small-Business is the largest segment, with reviewers consistently highlighting ease of use, onboarding, and payroll management as benefits for small teams.
- **Square Payroll:** Small-Business is also the largest segment, with reviewers noting its convenience and straightforward setup for small operations, but with fewer total reviews and less depth of sentiment.

### Which Payroll platform has better integrations?

Gusto is favored for integrations, with more reviewer-cited integration mentions and broader tool support.

- **Gusto:** Integrates with Google Workspace (7 all-time mentions), Slack, and other tools, with reviewers highlighting its flexibility and compatibility with various accounting programs.
- **Square Payroll:** Reviewers mention integration with Guideline and Square POS, with recent reviews noting easy integrations but fewer total mentions.

### How do Gusto and Square Payroll compare on customer support?

Gusto leads on Quality of Support with a 0.6-point advantage over Square Payroll (9.0 vs 8.4).

- **Gusto:** Reviewers frequently describe support as helpful and timely, though some mention difficulty reaching live representatives for complex issues.
- **Square Payroll:** Reviewers note generally positive support experiences, but cite occasional challenges with tax issues and less robust support for complex needs.

### Which is easier to implement, Gusto or Square Payroll?

Gusto is rated highly for Ease of Setup, while Square Payroll receives positive qualitative feedback for implementation but lacks a published score.

- **Gusto:** Reviewers consistently rate setup as easy, with a 9.3 Ease of Setup score and frequent mentions of clear instructions and fast onboarding.
- **Square Payroll:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward and easy to implement, with several citing quick onboarding and minimal administrative burden.

### Which product has better Onboarding?

Gusto is the stronger product for Onboarding, with more frequent and positive reviewer mentions.

- **Gusto:** Onboarding is cited as simple and efficient in recent reviews, with many reviewers highlighting streamlined employee onboarding and self-service features.
- **Square Payroll:** Reviewers mention easy onboarding in recent reviews, but with fewer total mentions and less depth of sentiment compared to Gusto.

Alternatives

**Gusto Alternatives**

 ![Rippling](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/49f7d8e6cbfe097f90afa19d824891bc/rippling.svg "Rippling")

[
Rippling
](/products/rippling/reviews)

 ![Paycor](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/3d4b526c8b16bcdbe6eeeb5586149ed5/paycor.svg "Paycor")

[
Paycor
](/products/paycor/reviews)

 ![Paycom](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/770f0a3b32b7b97c9e00cf3c0a3a83a1/paycom.svg "Paycom")

[
Paycom
](/products/paycom/reviews)

 ![BambooHR](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/47b1971b687f86ff5064075af95075db/bamboohr.svg "BambooHR")

[
BambooHR
](/products/bamboohr/reviews)

**Square Payroll Alternatives**

 ![OnPay](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/eec09393e90858d4135b405b6b70efaa/onpay.svg "OnPay")

[
OnPay
](/products/onpay/reviews)

 ![RUN Powered by ADP](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/d3fa486f75bdc36211bcbc9d7e359141/run-powered-by-adp.svg "RUN Powered by ADP")

[
RUN Powered by ADP
](/products/run-powered-by-adp/reviews)

 ![Paychex](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/98696d63b01d8a6450407e36382fe39e/paychex.svg "Paychex")

[
Paychex
](/products/paychex/reviews)

 ![Rippling](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/49f7d8e6cbfe097f90afa19d824891bc/rippling.svg "Rippling")

[
Rippling
](/products/rippling/reviews)