Compare Gusto and Workday Benefits
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (84.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (63.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $49.00 Per Month
No pricing available
Gusto
Star Rating
(10,095)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (84.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $49.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plans
Workday Benefits
Star Rating
(127)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (63.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Workday Benefits
Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Gusto excels in user-friendliness, with many users appreciating its intuitive design that simplifies complex HR tasks. One user noted, "I primarily use Gusto to run payroll, onboard and offboard employees, track benefits, and stay compliant with tax agencies," highlighting its organized approach to managing multiple HR functions.
- Users say that Workday Benefits offers a solid user experience, particularly during the enrollment process. Reviewers mention the "step-by-step guidance during enrollment makes the process way less stressful," which can be a significant advantage for companies looking to streamline benefits enrollment.
- According to verified reviews, Gusto's implementation process is notably quick and efficient, with users praising its "simple to use" interface and fast updates. This ease of setup is a key factor for small businesses that need to get up and running without extensive training.
- Reviewers mention that while Gusto provides a comprehensive benefits management system, Workday Benefits is favored by larger enterprises for its robust features. Users appreciate that "any established company uses Workday for HR and finance operations," indicating its strong market presence in the enterprise segment.
- G2 reviewers report that Gusto's support quality is highly rated, with a score of 9.0, reflecting users' satisfaction with the assistance they receive. One user highlighted the "great referral program," which adds value beyond just software support, making it a compelling choice for small businesses.
- Users say that while Workday Benefits is effective for larger organizations, it may not match Gusto's overall satisfaction levels, as evidenced by Gusto's significantly higher G2 Score of 92.07 compared to Workday's 60.36. This disparity suggests that Gusto is better suited for small to mid-sized businesses looking for a reliable and user-friendly benefits administration solution.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Gusto
Simple Plan
Starting at $49.00
Per Month
For small businesses or s-corps needing basic payroll.
- Full-service single-state payroll including W-2s and 1099s
- Basic support
- Employee profiles and self-service
Workday Benefits
No pricing availableFree Trial
Gusto
Free Trial is available
Workday Benefits
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.4
7,264
9.0
90
Ease of Use
9.5
7,492
8.5
90
Ease of Setup
9.3
6,076
8.7
14
Ease of Admin
9.3
2,378
8.1
6
Quality of Support
9.0
6,042
8.6
69
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
2,375
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
7,271
8.0
81
Features by Category
Core HR
8.8
910
Not enough data
9.0
950
Not enough data
8.1
801
Not enough data
8.6
849
Not enough data
8.8
876
Not enough data
8.8
884
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.2
473
Not enough data
Platform
8.2
2262
7.6
17
8.0
2061
8.7
14
Feature Not Available
8.1
15
8.9
2308
8.9
19
9.2
2330
8.9
19
8.9
2227
8.8
20
8.7
2287
9.1
16
9.1
2284
8.5
21
Employee Self Service
9.5
5421
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
4797
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
4844
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
9.4
5249
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
4769
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.6
5201
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
4490
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
4700
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
4172
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
4388
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
4567
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
4559
|
Verified
Not enough data
Taxes
9.3
5019
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
4848
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Integration
8.6
4185
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
4140
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
4193
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
3906
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
9.0
4677
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
4612
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
5103
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
4522
|
Verified
Not enough data
Benefits Administration Platform Features
9.0
1365
8.8
61
8.9
1316
8.7
61
8.4
1222
8.3
42
9.0
1340
8.6
55
9.1
1311
8.8
64
9.2
1356
9.0
66
9.0
1278
8.7
47
8.8
1256
8.6
55
Benefits Administration Platform Features
9.0
1365
8.8
61
8.9
1316
8.7
61
8.4
1222
8.3
42
9.0
1340
8.6
55
9.1
1311
8.8
64
9.2
1356
9.0
66
9.0
1278
8.7
47
9.1
932
8.9
65
8.8
1256
8.6
55
8.5
1061
8.2
38
8.3
977
9.1
11
8.9
1043
9.7
11
Generative AI
7.2
840
Not enough data
7.2
837
Not enough data
7.1
832
Not enough data
Platform
8.2
2262
7.6
17
8.0
2061
8.7
14
Feature Not Available
8.1
15
8.9
2308
8.9
19
9.2
2330
8.9
19
8.9
2227
8.8
20
8.7
2287
9.1
16
9.1
2284
8.5
21
Automation
9.1
22
Not enough data
Logistics
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.3
16
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
7.4
11
Not enough data
9.5
20
Not enough data
10.0
7
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.6
9
Not enough data
10.0
19
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring
10.0
6
Not enough data
10.0
7
Not enough data
10.0
7
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.5
186
Not enough data
9.2
194
Not enough data
8.9
186
Not enough data
Platform Performance
8.8
192
Not enough data
8.5
179
Not enough data
Platform Functionality
9.1
188
Not enough data
8.5
182
Not enough data
8.8
180
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
183
Not enough data
8.4
176
Not enough data
8.1
173
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.3
159
Not enough data
Performance reviews
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Goals
10.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feedback
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Performance Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
9.2
773
Not enough data
9.2
778
Not enough data
Platform Administration
8.6
711
Not enough data
9.1
758
Not enough data
8.9
763
Not enough data
Platform Payment Content
9.0
760
Not enough data
8.4
652
Not enough data
9.1
737
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Onboarding
7.7
245
Not enough data
7.9
245
Not enough data
7.8
247
Not enough data
7.9
250
Not enough data
8.0
249
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.7
1156
Not enough data
9.1
1184
Not enough data
9.2
1186
Not enough data
8.4
1096
Not enough data
8.8
1104
Not enough data
8.6
1098
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
9.2
1162
Not enough data
8.8
1095
Not enough data
8.5
1070
Not enough data
8.9
1118
Not enough data
9.1
1145
Not enough data
Platform Data
8.4
1020
Not enough data
8.7
1062
Not enough data
8.8
1043
Not enough data
Platform
8.2
2262
7.6
17
8.0
2061
8.7
14
Feature Not Available
8.1
15
8.9
2308
8.9
19
9.2
2330
8.9
19
8.9
2227
8.8
20
8.7
2287
9.1
16
9.1
2284
8.5
21
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.0
995
Not enough data
9.0
1144
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Gusto and Workday Benefits are categorized as Benefits Administration
Unique Categories
Gusto is categorized as Contractor Payments, Contractor Management, Time & Attendance, Onboarding, Core HR, Payroll, HCM Software, and Performance Management
Workday Benefits has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Gusto
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Workday Benefits
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.8%
Computer Software
4.9%
Accounting
4.9%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
4.8%
Hospital & Health Care
4.8%
Other
74.7%
Computer Software
12.4%
Information Technology and Services
11.6%
Insurance
8.3%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
5.0%
Hospital & Health Care
5.0%
Other
57.9%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is there an app for Gusto payroll?
4 Comments
TC
No, only for employees. You can only run payroll using a browser.Read more
What is Workday software used for?
1 Comment
JP
Employees Management, basically anything related with Bonuses, HR processes like vacations.Read more
Can my coworkers check the benifits i have?
1 Comment
GK
No they cannot. Only those given security access can view benefit elections.Read more
Workday Benefits has no more discussions with answers
