# Gusto, Thera vs Remote Comparison

| | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 10,947 | 45 | 4,064 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (83.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (88.6% of reviews) | Mid-Market (49.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $49.00 Per Month | Starting at $299.00 1 Employee Per Month | $29.00 Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Gusto

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

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

### Thera

Pros:
- Ease of Use (23 reviews)
- Transaction Speed (17 reviews)

Cons:
- Lack of Mobile App (5 reviews)
- Reporting Issues (4 reviews)

### Remote

Pros:
- Ease of Use (1694 reviews)
- Helpful (1101 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Customer Support (336 reviews)
- Delays (280 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.4 (7811 reviews) | 9.8 (20 reviews) | 9.2 (2610 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.5 (8050 reviews) | 9.8 (24 reviews) | 9.3 (2831 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (6611 reviews) | 9.7 (20 reviews) | 9.1 (1773 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.3 (2387 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (394 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.0 (6487 reviews) | 9.2 (22 reviews) | 9.0 (2419 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.1 (2384 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (396 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.2 (7752 reviews) | 9.4 (19 reviews) | 9.0 (2599 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Gusto

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Simple Plan

Price: Starting at $49.00 Per Month

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

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

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

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Thera

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: International Employees

Price: Starting at $299.00 1 Employee Per Month

Description: Hire full-time employees in any country without setting up a legal entity.

Key Features:
- Hire and pay in 135+ countries.
- Locally compliant contracts
- Access to benefits and health insurance

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

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Remote

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Remote Payroll

Price: $29.00 Per Month

Description: Your in-house integrated payroll, expense management, and HRIS solution.

Key Features:
- Stay compliant everywhere
- Powerful, transparent international payroll
- Offer employee benefits

[Browse all 10 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/remote/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Core HR

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | 8.6/10 | 2961 |
| **Thera** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | N/A | N/A |

#### Core HR

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Organization Management** | 8.8 (916 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Time, Attendance, and PTO** | 9.0 (968 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Expense Management** | 8.1 (806 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Salary Structures** | 8.6 (853 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | 8.8 (883 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Benefits Administration** | 8.8 (892 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | 7.2 (474 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.2 (2282 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (114 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.0 (2092 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.5 (106 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 8.1 (111 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.9 (2330 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (110 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 9.2 (2419 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (114 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 8.9 (2291 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (113 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (2335 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (110 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 9.1 (2298 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (112 reviews) | 

### Payroll

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | 9.1/10 | 7048 |
| **Thera** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | 8.7/10 | 1101 |

#### Employee Self Service

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Web Portal** | 9.5 (5547 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 9.3 (834 reviews) | 
| **Benefits Manager** | 8.9 (4866 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.5 (716 reviews) | 
| **Mobile** | 9.0 (4893 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.8 (754 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Payroll Entry** | 9.4 (5391 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 9.1 (728 reviews) | 
| **Time Off Accrual** | 9.1 (4841 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.8 (748 reviews) | 
| **Direct Deposit** | 9.6 (5276 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 9.2 (702 reviews) | 
| **Expense Reimbursement** | 8.9 (4517 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.8 (706 reviews) | 
| **Pre-tax Deductions** | 9.2 (4723 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.7 (666 reviews) | 
| **Wage Garnishment** | 8.8 (4177 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.5 (626 reviews) | 
| **Approvals** | 9.1 (4395 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 9.0 (677 reviews) | 
| **Check/W-2 Printing** | 9.2 (4578 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.7 (602 reviews) | 
| **Check/W-2 Delivery** | 9.2 (4563 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Taxes

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Tax Calculation** | 9.3 (5115 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.5 (684 reviews) | 
| **Tax Filing** | 9.2 (4928 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.5 (653 reviews) | 
| **Automatic Tax Payment** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 8.6 (640 reviews) | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API / Integration** | 8.6 (4236 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.3 (561 reviews) | 
| **Time Tracking Integration** | 8.8 (4158 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.4 (499 reviews) | 
| **Accounting Integration** | 8.8 (4213 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.3 (481 reviews) | 
| **Core HR Integration** | 8.6 (3905 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.2 (487 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Dashboards** | 9.0 (4696 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.9 (597 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 9.2 (4626 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.8 (635 reviews) | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 9.3 (5272 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 9.2 (684 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | 9.2 (4554 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 9.0 (621 reviews) | 

### Benefits Administration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | 8.7/10 | 2961 |
| **Thera** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | 8.4/10 | 178 |

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Benefits Record Management** | 9.0 (1366 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (83 reviews) | 
| **Enrollment Planning** | 8.9 (1317 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (77 reviews) | 
| **Third-Party Carrier Integration** | 8.4 (1223 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (72 reviews) | 
| **Document Management** | 9.0 (1343 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (82 reviews) | 
| **Total Compensation Statements** | 9.1 (1311 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (81 reviews) | 
| **Self-Service Portal** | 9.2 (1357 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (84 reviews) | 
| **Regulatory Compliance** | 9.0 (1279 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (76 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Benefits Access** | 8.8 (1256 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (80 reviews) | 

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Benefits Record Management** | 9.0 (1366 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (83 reviews) | 
| **Enrollment Planning** | 8.9 (1317 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (77 reviews) | 
| **Third-Party Carrier Integration** | 8.4 (1223 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (72 reviews) | 
| **Document Management** | 9.0 (1343 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (82 reviews) | 
| **Total Compensation Statements** | 9.1 (1311 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (81 reviews) | 
| **Self-Service Portal** | 9.2 (1357 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (84 reviews) | 
| **Regulatory Compliance** | 9.0 (1279 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (76 reviews) | 
| **Benefits Dashboards** | 9.1 (932 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (40 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Benefits Access** | 8.8 (1256 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (80 reviews) | 
| **Integrations / APIs** | 8.5 (1061 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (55 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.3 (977 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (57 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 8.9 (1043 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (57 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 7.2 (840 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.5 (57 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 7.2 (837 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.3 (55 reviews) | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | 7.1 (832 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.3 (55 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.2 (2282 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (114 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.0 (2092 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.5 (106 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 8.1 (111 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.9 (2330 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (110 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 9.2 (2419 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (114 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 8.9 (2291 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (113 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (2335 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (110 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 9.1 (2298 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (112 reviews) | 

### PEO Providers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |
| **Thera** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | 8.3/10 | 16 |

#### Compliance

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (10 reviews) | 
| **Safety Program** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 
| **Certified Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (12 reviews) | 
| **Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (9 reviews) | 
| **Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 

#### Support

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scale** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (7 reviews) | 
| **Specialist Guidance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (6 reviews) | 
| **Consulting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (6 reviews) | 
| **Invoicing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 
| **Implementation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 
| **Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (10 reviews) | 
| **Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 

### Time & Attendance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | 9.1/10 | 167 |
| **Thera** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | 8.6/10 | 188 |

#### Automation

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Process Automation** | 9.2 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (113 reviews) | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards & Reporting** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (111 reviews) | 
| **Data Collection** | 8.9 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (105 reviews) | 
| **Lanuguage Options** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (105 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Schedule Creation Tools** | 7.2 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (101 reviews) | 
| **Schedule Management** | 8.8 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (106 reviews) | 
| **Employee Leave Management** | 8.7 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (112 reviews) | 
| **User Access** | 9.1 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (103 reviews) | 
| **User Role Access** | 9.2 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (102 reviews) | 
| **Employee Information** | 10.0 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (111 reviews) | 
| **Employee Information Automation** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (99 reviews) | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Regulations Enforcement** | 10.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (96 reviews) | 
| **Compliance Monitoring** | 10.0 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (95 reviews) | 
| **Integration** | 9.7 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (94 reviews) | 

### Global Payroll

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |
| **Thera** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | 8.5/10 | 280 |

#### Processing

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi Country** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (222 reviews) | 
| **Data Consolidation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (188 reviews) | 
| **Data Quality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (189 reviews) | 
| **Rules** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (185 reviews) | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (191 reviews) | 
| **Country-Specific** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (206 reviews) | 
| **Internal Policies** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (185 reviews) | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **HR/HCM** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (123 reviews) | 
| **Finance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (129 reviews) | 
| **Other** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (126 reviews) | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Benchmarking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (118 reviews) | 
| **Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (175 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (156 reviews) | 

### Equity Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |
| **Thera** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Platform Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cap Table** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **409a** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Equity Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Equity Management

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Contractor Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | 8.6/10 | 202 |
| **Thera** | 9.3/10 | 19 |
| **Remote** | 8.7/10 | 322 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interoperability** | 8.5 (185 reviews) | 9.6 (9 reviews) | 8.2 (218 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 9.2 (194 reviews) | 9.8 (10 reviews) | 9.1 (227 reviews) | 
| **Portal** | 8.9 (185 reviews) | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 8.9 (231 reviews) | 

#### Platform Performance

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 8.8 (192 reviews) | 9.3 (9 reviews) | 8.6 (219 reviews) | 
| **Application Monitoring** | 8.5 (178 reviews) | 9.4 (9 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

#### Platform Functionality

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document management** | 9.1 (188 reviews) | 9.4 (11 reviews) | 8.9 (228 reviews) | 
| **Requalification** | 8.5 (181 reviews) | 9.4 (8 reviews) | 8.5 (205 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | 8.8 (179 reviews) | 9.0 (10 reviews) | 8.8 (214 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Onboarding** | 8.9 (183 reviews) | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 8.9 (234 reviews) | 
| **Pre-qualifiation** | 8.4 (175 reviews) | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 8.5 (210 reviews) | 
| **Onsite Monitoring** | 8.1 (172 reviews) | 9.6 (8 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | 7.3 (158 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | 

### Performance Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | 10.0/10 | 7 |
| **Thera** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | N/A | N/A |

#### Performance reviews

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **360 Reviews** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Forms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Review Status Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Goals

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

#### Feedback

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

#### Data

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards And Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Historical Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Performance Management

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Contractor Payments

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | 8.9/10 | 838 |
| **Thera** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | 9.0/10 | 864 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Performance** | 9.2 (773 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (567 reviews) | 
| **Portal** | 9.2 (778 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (577 reviews) | 

#### Platform Administration

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | 8.6 (711 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (523 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | 9.1 (758 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (534 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 8.9 (763 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (535 reviews) | 

#### Platform Payment Content

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document management** | 9.0 (762 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (563 reviews) | 
| **Invoicing Tool** | 8.4 (652 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (567 reviews) | 
| **Wage access** | 9.1 (737 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### HR Analytics

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |
| **Thera** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | 7.4/10 | 10 |

#### Reports

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Score Cards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Customizability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Graphs and Charts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 

#### Cleaning

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 
| **Levels of Measurement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Transformation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.7 (5 reviews) | 

### Employer of Record (EOR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |
| **Thera** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | 7.9/10 | 830 |

#### Compatability

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **HCM and HRMS** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (611 reviews) | 
| **Entrepreneur** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (614 reviews) | 
| **Immigration and Relocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (615 reviews) | 

#### Benefits

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Branded Shopping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (613 reviews) | 
| **Other Benefits** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (655 reviews) | 

#### Core Functionality - Employer of Record (EOR)

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Expanded Functionality - Employer of Record (EOR)

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **M&A** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Enterprise Consulting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contractor Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 

#### AI Capabilities - Employer of Record (EOR)

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Agent** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### HCM Software

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |
| **Thera** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Talent Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |
| **Thera** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Recruiting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |
| **Thera** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Talent Acquisition Suites

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |
| **Thera** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Onboarding

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | 8.6/10 | 2959 |
| **Thera** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Onboarding

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 7.7 (246 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | 7.9 (247 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 7.8 (253 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 8.0 (252 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | 8.0 (249 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Forms Library** | 8.7 (1164 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **E-Forms** | 9.1 (1204 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **E-Signature** | 9.3 (1207 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Background Checks** | 8.4 (1099 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Offer Letter Approvals** | 8.8 (1108 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Offer Letter Templates** | 8.6 (1100 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Self-Service Portal** | 9.3 (1177 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Team Introductions** | 8.8 (1095 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Training** | 8.5 (1075 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Onboarding Workflows** | 9.0 (1127 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Onboarding Notifications** | 9.1 (1151 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Time-to-Productivity Reporting** | 8.4 (1022 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Onboarding Process Reporting** | 8.7 (1063 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visualization** | 8.8 (1046 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.2 (2282 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (114 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.0 (2092 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.5 (106 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 8.1 (111 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.9 (2330 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (110 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 9.2 (2419 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (114 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 8.9 (2291 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (113 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (2335 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (110 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 9.1 (2298 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (112 reviews) | 

#### Recruiting and Onboarding

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interview Scheduling** | 8.0 (995 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Onboarding** | 9.1 (1219 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Accounting & Finance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |
| **Thera** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Contractor of Record

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |
| **Thera** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | N/A | N/A |

#### Core - Contractor of Record

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Onboarding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mediation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CoR** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Offboarding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Payment - Contractor of Record

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Invoice** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Consolidate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### IP Rights - Contractor of Record

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **NDA** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **IP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Global Employment Platforms (GEP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |
| **Thera** | N/A | N/A |
| **Remote** | 8.4/10 | 678 |

#### Intermediate GEP features

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **International Hiring Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (398 reviews) | 
| **Pre-built Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (314 reviews) | 

#### Other GEP Features

| Feature | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Managenent** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (382 reviews) | 
| **Analytics ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (301 reviews) | 
| **Hiring Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (367 reviews) | 

---
## Categories
**Shared Categories (2):** [Contractor Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/contractor-management), [Payroll Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/payroll)

**Unique to Gusto (7):** [ Contractor Payment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/contractor-payments), [Time & Attendance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-attendance), [Onboarding Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/onboarding-software), [Benefits Administration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/benefits-administration), [Core HR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/core-hr), [HCM Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hcm-software), [Performance Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/performance-management)

**Unique to Thera (1):** [Employer of Record (EOR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employer-of-record-eor)

**Unique to Remote (10):** [Global Employment Platforms (GEP)](https://www.g2.com/categories/global-employment-platforms-gep), [ Contractor Payment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/contractor-payments), [Equity Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/equity-management), [Global Payroll Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/global-payroll), [Time & Attendance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-attendance), [PEO Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/peo-providers), [HR Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hr-analytics), [Benefits Administration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/benefits-administration), [Employer of Record (EOR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employer-of-record-eor), [Contractor of Record Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/contractor-of-record)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Gusto | Thera | Remote | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 83.9% | 88.6% | 44.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 15.7% | 11.4% | 49.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 0.4% | 0% | 6.2% | 

### By Industry

#### Gusto

- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.7%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 5.0%
- **Accounting:** 4.8%
- **Computer Software:** 4.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.8%
- **Mental Health Care:** 4.7%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.3%
- **Medical Practice:** 3.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.6%
- **Construction:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 55.7%

#### Thera

- **Staffing and Recruiting:** 36.4%
- **Real Estate:** 6.8%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 6.8%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 6.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 6.8%
- **Consumer Services:** 6.8%
- **Insurance:** 4.5%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 4.5%
- **Commercial Real Estate:** 2.3%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 15.9%

#### Remote

- **Computer Software:** 22.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 15.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.6%
- **Financial Services:** 4.3%
- **Consulting:** 3.2%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 2.6%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 1.9%
- **Computer Games:** 1.9%
- **Accounting:** 1.8%
- **Education Management:** 1.7%
- **Other:** 40.6%

---
## Alternatives

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- [Multiplier Employer of Record](https://www.g2.com/products/multiplier-employer-of-record/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1403 reviews)
- [Pebl (formerly Velocity Global)](https://www.g2.com/products/pebl-formerly-velocity-global/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (551 reviews)

---
## Top Discussions

### Gusto

- Title: [Is gusto payroll safe?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-gusto-payroll-safe) — 4 comments, 7 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, it is secure"
- Title: [Is there an app for Gusto payroll?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-an-app-for-gusto-payroll) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "No, only for employees. You can only run payroll using a browser."
- Title: [What is Gusto used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-gusto-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "payroll"
- Title: [What is gusto payroll?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-gusto-payroll) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Gusto payroll is a web client platform where you can perform payment for an employees or contractor for your owned business. Simply it is your accounting..."
- Title: [Why doesn't Gusto take responsibility and rectify the pay problems that they have caused?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/25111-why-doesn-t-gusto-take-responsibility-and-rectify-the-pay-problems-that-they-have-caused) — 2 comments, 3 upvotes *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hi there, we see you've been in touch with several customer support advocates and managers to help go through the situation as well as provide options for..."

### Thera

No discussions available for this product.

### Remote

- Title: [What is Remote used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-remote-used-for) — 6 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Payroll of employees in other countries without establishing a legal entity there. "
- Title: [In case I will move to another country, what process will I need to undergo with Remote?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/in-case-i-will-move-to-another-country-what-process-will-i-need-to-undergo-with-remote) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I would like to use Remote anywhere."

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