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# Gusto vs SurePayroll Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Gusto** [

4.6/5(13,242)

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

**SurePayroll** [

4.4/5(536)

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

Pricing

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

**SurePayroll**
Free Trial

**Contact SurePayroll** · SurePayroll

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Gusto**
1 month

Based on 2466 responses

**SurePayroll**
1 month

Based on 235 responses

Return on Investment

**Gusto**
7 months6 months sooner

Based on 2336 responses

**SurePayroll**
13 months

Based on 172 responses

Perceived Cost

**Gusto**
$$$$$

**SurePayroll**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Gusto**
9%1% more

**SurePayroll**
8%

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

 ![SurePayroll](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c0c3e2052d215e5931b1bcdc6e461dbf/surepayroll.svg "SurePayroll")

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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)

**SurePayroll**
[
Payroll (18)
](https://www.g2.com/products/surepayroll/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1466877&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Use (12)
](https://www.g2.com/products/surepayroll/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1466976&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Poor Customer Support (9)
](https://www.g2.com/products/surepayroll/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2023009&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Date Issues (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/surepayroll/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2513901&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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**SurePayroll**
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)

**SurePayroll**
 ![SurePayroll 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/27132/dashboard-screen-master-spByPaychex.jpg)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Gusto**

9.3

9.39,474

**SurePayroll**

8.9

8.9449

Ease of Use

**Gusto**

9.5

9.59,746

**SurePayroll**

8.9

8.9454

Ease of Setup

**Gusto**

9.3

9.38,198

**SurePayroll**

8.8

8.8313

Ease of Admin

**Gusto**

9.3

9.32,763

**SurePayroll**

9.1

9.1308

Quality of Support

**Gusto**

9.0

9.07,819

**SurePayroll**

8.6

8.6449

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Gusto**

9.2

9.22,751

**SurePayroll**

9.0

9.0309

Product Direction (% positive)

**Gusto**

9.2

9.29,122

**SurePayroll**

8.0

8.0448

Features

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

9.0

8,569

8.7

389

Employee Self Service

Web Portal

9.5(won by 0.8)

6043

|

Verified

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

8.7

330

|

Verified

Benefits Manager

8.9(won by 0.9)

5037

|

Verified

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

8.0

188

|

Verified

Mobile

9.0(won by 1.1)

5123

|

Verified

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

7.9

195

|

Verified

Self Service Portal

9.8(won by default)

111

Not enough data

Administration

Payroll Entry

9.4(won by 0.3)

5671

|

Verified

9.1

369

|

Verified

Time Off Accrual

9.1(won by 0.9)

5048

|

Verified

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

8.2

191

|

Verified

Direct Deposit

9.6(won by 0.3)

5478

|

Verified

9.3

356

|

Verified

Expense Reimbursement

8.9(won by 0.2)

4585

|

Verified

8.7

183

|

Verified

Pre-tax Deductions

9.2(won by 0.5)

4771

|

Verified

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

8.7

265

|

Verified

Wage Garnishment

8.8(won by 0.4)

4188

|

Verified

8.4

140

|

Verified

Approvals

9.1(won by 0.1)

4424

|

Verified

9.0

251

|

Verified

Check/W-2 Printing

9.2(won by 0.3)

4603

|

Verified

8.9

261

|

Verified

Check/W-2 Delivery

9.2(won by 0.2)

4579

|

Verified

9.0

245

|

Verified

Split Deposits

9.7(won by default)

33

Not enough data

Taxes

Tax Calculation

9.3(won by 0.2)

5335

|

Verified

9.1

347

|

Verified

Tax Filing

9.2(won by 0.1)

5095

|

Verified

9.1

247

|

Verified

Automatic Tax Payment

Feature Not Available

Feature Not Available

Integration

API / Integration

8.6(won by 0.5)

4356

|

Verified

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

8.1

106

|

Verified

Time Tracking Integration

8.8(won by 0.3)

4193

|

Verified

8.5

46

Accounting Integration

8.8(won by 0.4)

4262

|

Verified

8.4

53

Core HR Integration

8.6(won by 0.1)

3914

|

Verified

8.5

43

API

7.7(won by default)

10

Not enough data

401(k) Tracking

9.5(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Expense Tracking

10.0(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Vacation/Leave Tracking

9.6(won by default)

53

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

8.3(won by default)

40

Not enough data

Third-Party Integration

7.9(won by default)

28

Not enough data

Platform

Payroll Reporting

9.0(won by 0.1)

4804

|

Verified

8.9

337

|

Verified

User, Role, and Access Management

9.2(won by 0.2)

4668

|

Verified

9.0

327

|

Verified

Performance and Reliability

9.2(won by 0.1)

5801

|

Verified

9.1

346

|

Verified

Scalability

9.2(won by 0.2)

4630

|

Verified

9.0

271

|

Verified

Payroll Reporting

8.5(won by default)

25

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

8.9(won by default)

25

Not enough data

Compensation Management

8.1(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Timesheet Management

9.2(won by default)

134

Not enough data

Performance Management

7.0(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Benefits Management

9.4(won by default)

36

Not enough data

Document Management

9.6(won by default)

48

Not enough data

Payroll Management

9.7(won by default)

110

Not enough data

Compliance Management

10.0(won by default)

19

Not enough data

Cash Flow Management

8.8(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Policy Management

9.4(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Calendar Management

7.8(won by default)

21

Not enough data

Mobile Access

8.9(won by default)

86

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

9.4(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Receipt Management

9.2(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Time Off Management

9.1(won by default)

100

Not enough data

Workflow Management

9.7(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Expense Management

9.7(won by default)

19

Not enough data

Team Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Reminders

9.0(won by default)

35

Not enough data

Employee Profiles

8.9(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Generative AI

7.1(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

8.7(won by default)

40

Not enough data

W-2 Preparation

9.5(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Employee Database

10.0(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

10.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Employee Self Service

10.0(won by default)

57

Not enough data

AI Copilot

8.1(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

7.8(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Multi-State

10.0(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Tax Compliance

8.7(won by default)

25

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

7.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Time Tracking

9.2(won by default)

147

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

6.3(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Web-based Deployment

8.6(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Payroll Outsourcing

10.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Expense Claims

8.3(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Chatbot

7.1(won by default)

13

Not enough data

1099 Preparation

10.0(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Auto Update

9.3(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Time & Attendance

8.2(won by default)

10

Not enough data

AI/Machine Learning

6.8(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Employee Onboarding

9.9(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

7.5(won by default)

8

Not enough data

For Small Businesses

9.6(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Workflow Automation

10.0(won by default)

5

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

2,975

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)

1019

Not enough data

Expense Management

8.1(won by default)

820

Not enough data

Salary Structures

8.6(won by default)

866

Not enough data

Compliance

8.8(won by default)

893

Not enough data

Benefits Administration

8.8(won by default)

912

Not enough data

Payroll Management

9.7(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Document Management

10.0(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Time Off Management

10.0(won by default)

7

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)

2315

Not enough data

Integration APIs

8.0(won by default)

2143

Not enough data

User, Role, and Access Management

8.9(won by default)

2366

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

10.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Mobile Access

9.2(won by default)

20

Not enough data

Payroll Management

9.9(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Document Management

9.5(won by default)

10

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

7.6(won by default)

12

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

2,914

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

9.2(won by default)

1362

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

9.2(won by default)

1362

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)

2315

Not enough data

Integration APIs

8.0(won by default)

2143

Not enough data

User, Role, and Access Management

8.9(won by default)

2366

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

10.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Mobile Access

9.2(won by default)

20

Not enough data

Payroll Management

9.9(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Document Management

9.5(won by default)

10

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

7.6(won by default)

12

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

584

Not enough data

Automation

Process Automation

9.2(won by default)

83

Not enough data

Logistics

Dashboards & Reporting

8.7(won by default)

32

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

Real-Time Data

9.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

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)

88

Not enough data

Employee Leave Management

9.2(won by default)

38

Not enough data

User Access

9.0(won by default)

18

Not enough data

User Role Access

9.2(won by default)

35

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

8.8(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Timesheet Management

8.7(won by default)

41

Not enough data

Payroll Management

10.0(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Time Off Management

8.8(won by default)

42

Not enough data

Document Management

10.0(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Mobile Access

9.0(won by default)

40

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

9.7(won by default)

26

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

7.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Reminders

9.0(won by default)

19

Not enough data

Mobile App

8.5(won by default)

49

Not enough data

Sick Leave Tracking

10.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Time Tracking

9.2(won by default)

134

Not enough data

Employee Scheduling

7.3(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

10.0(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Generative AI

6.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

7.9(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Search/Filter

7.1(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Vacation/Leave Tracking

9.1(won by default)

45

Not enough data

Clock In/Out

8.5(won by default)

94

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

7.6(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Employee Portal

10.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Employee Time Tracking

9.5(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Punch card

9.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Overtime Calculation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

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

AI Copilot

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

Leave Tracking

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

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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

840

Not enough data

Platform Basics

Performance

9.2(won by default)

774

Not enough data

Portal

9.2(won by default)

779

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

3,122

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)

254

Not enough data

Decision Making

8.0(won by default)

250

Not enough data

Platform Content

Forms Library

8.7(won by default)

1171

Not enough data

E-Forms

9.1(won by default)

1231

Not enough data

E-Signature

9.3(won by default)

1234

Not enough data

Background Checks

8.4(won by default)

1103

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)

2315

Not enough data

Integration APIs

8.0(won by default)

2143

Not enough data

User, Role, and Access Management

8.9(won by default)

2366

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

10.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Mobile Access

9.2(won by default)

20

Not enough data

Payroll Management

9.9(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Document Management

9.5(won by default)

10

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

7.6(won by default)

12

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)

1380

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Reminders

10.0(won by default)

5

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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SurePayroll

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

91.6%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

4.4%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

4.0%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

83.8%

91.6%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

15.8%

4.4%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

0.4%

4.0%

Reviewers' Industry

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Gusto

Non-Profit Organization Management

5.7%

Mental Health Care

5.1%

Health, Wellness and Fitness

5.1%

Hospital & Health Care

5.0%

Accounting

4.7%

Other

74.5%

[![SurePayroll](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c0c3e2052d215e5931b1bcdc6e461dbf/surepayroll.svg "SurePayroll")](https://www.g2.com/products/surepayroll/reviews)
SurePayroll

Insurance

5.8%

Financial Services

5.2%

Health, Wellness and Fitness

5.0%

Accounting

4.6%

Individual & Family Services

4.6%

Other

74.9%

FAQs

## Gusto vs SurePayroll FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between SurePayroll vs Gusto?

Gusto stands out from SurePayroll with higher reviewer ratings, stronger support scores, and a larger review base, while both primarily serve small businesses.

| [SurePayroll](https://www.g2.com/products/surepayroll/reviews) | [Gusto](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.4/5 (533 reviews) | 4.6/5 (12,413 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Small-Business |
| 8.8 | 9.3 |
| 8.7 | 9.0 |
| User-friendly payroll and helpful support | Ease of use and intuitive interface |

### How do the pricing models of SurePayroll and Gusto compare?

Gusto is rated higher for value, with a stronger Price/Cost satisfaction score than SurePayroll.

- **SurePayroll:** In recent reviews, many cite affordable pricing and cost-effectiveness, but some mention concerns about additional fees and misleading promotional rates.
- **Gusto:** Reviewers consistently highlight satisfaction with the value provided, noting the platform's comprehensive features and ease of use as justifying the cost.
- **Switching reasons:** Several reviewers mention switching to SurePayroll for lower costs compared to competitors, while Gusto is chosen for its all-in-one HR and payroll capabilities.

### What are the best alternatives to SurePayroll and Gusto?

Rippling, RUN Powered by ADP, and Paycor are the top three alternatives to SurePayroll and Gusto.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [SurePayroll](https://www.g2.com/products/surepayroll/reviews) | 4.4/5 (533 reviews) | Small-Business | Affordable for small businesses | User-friendly payroll and helpful support |
| [Gusto](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/reviews) | 4.6/5 (12,413 reviews) | Small-Business | Strong value for comprehensive features | Ease of use and intuitive interface |
| [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) | 4.8/5 (13,242 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Highly rated for integrations and automation |
| [RUN Powered by ADP](https://www.g2.com/products/run-powered-by-adp/reviews) | 4.7/5 (6,212 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Trusted brand and robust payroll features |
| [Paycor](https://www.g2.com/products/paycor/reviews) | 4.0/5 (1,905 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Comprehensive HR and payroll suite |

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

Buyers comparing SurePayroll and Gusto should prioritize Ease of Use, Onboarding, Integrations, Payroll Tax Management, and Customer Support.

- **Ease of Use:** Gusto scores 9.5, SurePayroll 8.9; 5,185 all-time Gusto reviews mention ease of use, compared to 1 for SurePayroll.
- **Onboarding:** Onboarding is the most frequently mentioned feature for both products, with Gusto reviewers highlighting streamlined onboarding and SurePayroll reviewers noting helpful setup support.
- **Integrations:** Gusto is cited in 453 reviews for integrations, including Google Workspace; SurePayroll has 2 all-time mentions of integration issues.
- **Payroll Tax Management:** Both products are praised for handling payroll taxes, but SurePayroll has 4 all-time mentions of date issues and 3 of payment issues, while Gusto is cited for automated tax compliance.
- **Customer Support:** Gusto scores 9.0, SurePayroll 8.7; Gusto has 1,060 all-time mentions of customer support, SurePayroll 3.

### What are the pros and cons of SurePayroll vs Gusto?

Gusto's headline strength is ease of use, while SurePayroll is noted for user-friendly payroll and helpful support, with trade-offs around support consistency and integration limitations.

- **SurePayroll strengths:** User-friendly payroll (4 all-time mentions), helpful support (3), intuitive interface (2), easy setup (1), and efficiency (1).
- **SurePayroll trade-offs:** Poor customer support (5), date issues (4), misleading sales practices (3), payment issues (3), integration issues (2), complex reporting (2), and editing limitations (1).
- **Gusto strengths:** Ease of use (5,185), payroll ease (2,722), easy setup (2,700), intuitive interface (1,912), customer support (1,060), easy integrations (637), and platform efficiency (79).
- **Gusto trade-offs:** In recent reviews, some mention the need for improved reporting customization and occasional support delays, but no high-frequency negative themes are present.

### Is SurePayroll or Gusto better for small businesses?

Gusto is the stronger fit for small businesses, with higher ratings and more positive small-business reviewer sentiment.

- **SurePayroll:** Small-Business segment; reviewers highlight affordability and ease of use, but note inconsistent support and integration limitations.
- **Gusto:** Small-Business segment; reviewers consistently praise ease of use, onboarding, integrations, and comprehensive payroll features for small teams.

### Which Payroll platform has better integrations?

Gusto is favored over SurePayroll for integrations, with significantly more reviewer-cited integration strengths.

- **SurePayroll:** Reviewers mention integration issues in 2 all-time reviews, with no specific third-party tools cited as strengths.
- **Gusto:** Integrations are cited in 453 reviews, with Google Workspace specifically mentioned; reviewers highlight easy integration with multiple tools.

### How do SurePayroll and Gusto compare on customer support?

Gusto and SurePayroll are near parity on Quality of Support, with Gusto scoring 9.0 and SurePayroll 8.7, a difference below the materiality threshold.

- **SurePayroll:** Reviewers describe both helpful and knowledgeable support experiences, but also cite poor customer support in 5 all-time reviews and delays in issue resolution.
- **Gusto:** Reviewers highlight responsive and helpful support in 1,060 all-time reviews, with some recent mentions of occasional delays but overall positive sentiment.

### Which is easier to implement, SurePayroll or Gusto?

Gusto and SurePayroll are at parity on Ease of Setup, with Gusto scoring 9.3 and SurePayroll 8.8, a difference below the materiality threshold.

- **SurePayroll:** Many reviewers describe setup as easy and user-friendly, with several citing helpful onboarding support, though a minority report challenges with initial configuration.
- **Gusto:** Reviewers consistently report straightforward and efficient implementation, with 2,700 all-time mentions of easy setup and positive onboarding experiences.

### Which product has better Onboarding?

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

- **SurePayroll:** Onboarding is cited as a benefit in recent reviews, with reviewers noting helpful setup support and easy account creation.
- **Gusto:** Onboarding is frequently highlighted, with reviewers describing streamlined processes, efficient employee integration, and 2,700 all-time mentions of easy setup.

Alternatives

**Gusto Alternatives**

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

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

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Paycor
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Paycom
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BambooHR
](/products/bamboohr/reviews)

**SurePayroll Alternatives**

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RUN Powered by ADP
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 ![UKG Pro](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b835aef8b35fc2846401a2836372f785/ukg-pro.svg "UKG Pro")

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UKG Pro
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APS
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