# QuickBooks Desktop Pro, Rippling vs Gusto Comparison

| | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 1,765 | 12,653 | 10,309 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (81.1% of reviews) | Mid-Market (61.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (84.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $499.95 | No pricing available | Starting at $49.00 Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### QuickBooks Desktop Pro

Pros:
- Ease of Use (19 reviews)
- Accounting Management (10 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Features (12 reviews)
- Missing Features (9 reviews)

### Rippling

Pros:
- Ease of Use (6968 reviews)
- Intuitive (5171 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (1241 reviews)
- Not User-Friendly (886 reviews)

### Gusto

Pros:
- Ease of Use (5184 reviews)
- Payroll Ease (2721 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (619 reviews)
- Poor Customer Support (548 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (1498 reviews) | 9.5 (8343 reviews) | 9.4 (7394 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (1505 reviews) | 9.5 (8908 reviews) | 9.5 (7626 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (641 reviews) | 9.3 (6044 reviews) | 9.3 (6204 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (625 reviews) | 9.0 (1802 reviews) | 9.3 (2376 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.7 (1326 reviews) | 9.3 (7237 reviews) | 9.0 (6145 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.2 (608 reviews) | 9.1 (1781 reviews) | 9.1 (2373 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.5 (1486 reviews) | 9.5 (8154 reviews) | 9.2 (7385 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### QuickBooks Desktop Pro

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: QuickBooks Premier 2017

Price: $499.95

Description: Skip the high cost networking with QuickBooks Plus Hosting Service powered by Right Networks.

Key Features:
- One-time payment
- 60-day money-back guarantee

[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/quickbooks-desktop-pro/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Rippling

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### 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

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Core HR

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **QuickBooks Desktop Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rippling** | 9.0/10 | 7070 |
| **Gusto** | 8.6/10 | 2789 |

#### Core HR

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Organization Management** | Not enough data | 9.4 (3363 reviews) | 8.8 (913 reviews) | 
| **Time, Attendance, and PTO** | Not enough data | 9.5 (3873 reviews) | 9.0 (957 reviews) | 
| **Expense Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (2989 reviews) | 8.1 (802 reviews) | 
| **Salary Structures** | Not enough data | 9.0 (3056 reviews) | 8.6 (851 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.2 (3094 reviews) | 8.8 (880 reviews) | 
| **Benefits Administration** | Not enough data | 9.4 (3487 reviews) | 8.8 (888 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 8.2 (1293 reviews) | 7.2 (473 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | 8.9 (4166 reviews) | 8.2 (2268 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | 8.8 (3950 reviews) | 8.0 (2063 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 8.8 (3820 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 9.2 (4071 reviews) | 8.9 (2311 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 9.4 (4174 reviews) | 9.2 (2348 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | 9.2 (4011 reviews) | 8.9 (2242 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.0 (3955 reviews) | 8.7 (2294 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 9.3 (4017 reviews) | 9.1 (2288 reviews) | 

### Accounting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **QuickBooks Desktop Pro** | 8.0/10 | 1140 |
| **Rippling** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### General Ledger

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Journal Entries** | 8.7 (947 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tags / Dimensions** | 8.3 (610 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trail** | 8.5 (766 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Accounts Receivable

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Invoice Customization** | 8.6 (940 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AR Automation** | 8.4 (730 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collections Automation** | 8.1 (598 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Accounts Payable

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AP Automation** | 8.6 (754 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Processing** | 8.8 (852 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Purchase Orders** | 8.6 (658 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Other Functionality

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Inventory Tracking / Ordering** | 8.2 (452 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Pricing and Costing** | 8.2 (473 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Reporting** | 8.3 (460 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Entity / Consolidation** | 8.3 (580 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Recognition Rules** | 8.2 (579 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reconciliations** | 8.9 (910 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payroll** | 8.8 (652 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Time and Expense** | 8.7 (648 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting & Analytics

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Financial Statements** | 9.0 (1003 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Reporting** | 8.7 (972 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Budgeting / Forecasting** | 8.4 (739 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.5 (874 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization** | 8.0 (822 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Capability** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.5 (885 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.5 (530 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 8.6 (955 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Output Document Generation** | 8.6 (861 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Import and Export Tools** | 8.2 (837 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Breadth of Partner Applications** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Cash Flow

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Track Cash Flow** | 8.9 (125 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Income and Expenses** | 9.1 (140 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Exports** | 8.9 (130 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Budgeting & Forecasting

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Budgeting / Forecasting** | 8.4 (739 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import** | 8.4 (114 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Versioning** | 8.3 (89 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Historical Data** | 8.7 (114 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Revenue

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Revenue Types** | 8.9 (121 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Revenue Allocation** | 8.8 (104 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduling** | 8.6 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Payroll

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Direct Deposit** | 8.7 (95 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Check/W-2 Printing** | 8.8 (107 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tax Calculation** | 8.7 (107 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting and Dashboards** | 8.9 (120 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### AI

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Extraction** | 6.1 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Invoice Processing** | 7.0 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Expense Management** | 6.4 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Fraud Detection** | 6.6 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tax Compliance** | 6.7 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Support Chatbots** | 5.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bank Reconciliations** | 8.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Report Generation** | 8.0 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Alerts** | 7.1 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Predictive Analytics** | 7.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Mobile Applications - Accounting

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud Integration** | 8.1 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications** | 7.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **UI** | 7.6 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Offline** | 4.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Expense Tracking** | 6.7 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Invoice Management** | 7.6 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Accounting

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 4.6 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Payroll

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **QuickBooks Desktop Pro** | 8.7/10 | 520 |
| **Rippling** | 9.3/10 | 5349 |
| **Gusto** | 9.1/10 | 6658 |

#### Employee Self Service

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Web Portal** | 8.3 (229 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.6 (4122 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.5 (5452 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Benefits Manager** | 8.4 (192 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (3879 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (4813 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Mobile** | 8.2 (169 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (3750 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (4860 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Administration

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Payroll Entry** | 9.0 (462 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (3771 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (5281 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Time Off Accrual** | 8.5 (333 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.5 (3762 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (4782 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Direct Deposit** | 9.0 (331 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.7 (3866 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.6 (5215 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Expense Reimbursement** | 8.7 (352 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (3388 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (4491 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Pre-tax Deductions** | 8.7 (386 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (3580 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (4708 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Wage Garnishment** | 8.7 (310 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (3294 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (4172 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Approvals** | 8.8 (275 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (3493 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (4388 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Check/W-2 Printing** | 9.1 (415 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (3445 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (4569 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Check/W-2 Delivery** | 9.0 (344 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (3394 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (4558 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Taxes

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Tax Calculation** | 9.1 (430 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (3515 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (5042 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Tax Filing** | 8.9 (114 reviews) | 9.2 (3391 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (4863 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Automatic Tax Payment** | 8.8 (335 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (3321 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | 

#### Integration

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API / Integration** | 8.4 (254 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (3216 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (4198 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Time Tracking Integration** | 8.2 (88 reviews) | 9.1 (3213 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (4145 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Accounting Integration** | 8.6 (292 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (3126 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (4200 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Core HR Integration** | 8.3 (71 reviews) | 9.2 (3187 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (3906 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Platform

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Dashboards** | 8.7 (444 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (3382 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (4681 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.9 (436 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (3392 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (4615 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 8.7 (463 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (3577 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (5142 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Scalability** | 8.7 (409 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (3329 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (4523 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

### Benefits Administration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **QuickBooks Desktop Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rippling** | 9.1/10 | 5726 |
| **Gusto** | 8.7/10 | 2791 |

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Benefits Record Management** | Not enough data | 9.4 (2081 reviews) | 9.0 (1364 reviews) | 
| **Enrollment Planning** | Not enough data | 9.4 (2037 reviews) | 8.9 (1316 reviews) | 
| **Third-Party Carrier Integration** | Not enough data | 9.0 (1819 reviews) | 8.4 (1222 reviews) | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | 9.3 (1963 reviews) | 9.0 (1341 reviews) | 
| **Total Compensation Statements** | Not enough data | 9.4 (1934 reviews) | 9.1 (1310 reviews) | 
| **Self-Service Portal** | Not enough data | 9.5 (2057 reviews) | 9.3 (1356 reviews) | 
| **Regulatory Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.2 (1804 reviews) | 9.0 (1278 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Benefits Access** | Not enough data | 9.2 (1874 reviews) | 8.8 (1255 reviews) | 

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Benefits Record Management** | Not enough data | 9.4 (2081 reviews) | 9.0 (1364 reviews) | 
| **Enrollment Planning** | Not enough data | 9.4 (2037 reviews) | 8.9 (1316 reviews) | 
| **Third-Party Carrier Integration** | Not enough data | 9.0 (1819 reviews) | 8.4 (1222 reviews) | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | 9.3 (1963 reviews) | 9.0 (1341 reviews) | 
| **Total Compensation Statements** | Not enough data | 9.4 (1934 reviews) | 9.1 (1310 reviews) | 
| **Self-Service Portal** | Not enough data | 9.5 (2057 reviews) | 9.3 (1356 reviews) | 
| **Regulatory Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.2 (1804 reviews) | 9.0 (1278 reviews) | 
| **Benefits Dashboards** | Not enough data | 9.5 (1545 reviews) | 9.1 (932 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Benefits Access** | Not enough data | 9.2 (1874 reviews) | 8.8 (1255 reviews) | 
| **Integrations / APIs** | Not enough data | 9.0 (1610 reviews) | 8.5 (1061 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 8.9 (1373 reviews) | 8.3 (977 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | 9.1 (1441 reviews) | 8.9 (1043 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 8.3 (557 reviews) | 7.2 (840 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 8.3 (555 reviews) | 7.2 (837 reviews) | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | 8.2 (553 reviews) | 7.1 (832 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | 8.9 (4166 reviews) | 8.2 (2268 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | 8.8 (3950 reviews) | 8.0 (2063 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 8.8 (3820 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 9.2 (4071 reviews) | 8.9 (2311 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 9.4 (4174 reviews) | 9.2 (2348 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | 9.2 (4011 reviews) | 8.9 (2242 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.0 (3955 reviews) | 8.7 (2294 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 9.3 (4017 reviews) | 9.1 (2288 reviews) | 

### PEO Providers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **QuickBooks Desktop Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rippling** | 9.1/10 | 373 |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compliance

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Support** | Not enough data | 9.2 (182 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Safety Program** | Not enough data | 9.0 (150 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Certified Assistance** | Not enough data | 9.0 (148 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Tools** | Not enough data | 9.3 (224 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Management** | Not enough data | 9.3 (206 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Access** | Not enough data | 9.4 (210 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Support

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scale** | Not enough data | 9.2 (173 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Specialist Guidance** | Not enough data | 9.1 (161 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Consulting** | Not enough data | 9.1 (150 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Invoicing** | Not enough data | 8.9 (159 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Implementation** | Not enough data | 8.8 (205 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Support** | Not enough data | 8.8 (229 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Assistance** | Not enough data | 9.1 (170 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Time & Attendance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **QuickBooks Desktop Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rippling** | 9.3/10 | 2270 |
| **Gusto** | 9.3/10 | 93 |

#### Automation

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Process Automation** | Not enough data | 9.3 (1737 reviews) | 9.1 (28 reviews) | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards & Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.2 (1739 reviews) | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 
| **Data Collection** | Not enough data | 9.2 (1674 reviews) | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 
| **Lanuguage Options** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Schedule Creation Tools** | Not enough data | 9.1 (1625 reviews) | 7.4 (13 reviews) | 
| **Schedule Management** | Not enough data | 9.3 (1677 reviews) | 9.1 (27 reviews) | 
| **Employee Leave Management** | Not enough data | 9.4 (1766 reviews) | 10.0 (9 reviews) | 
| **User Access** | Not enough data | 9.4 (1752 reviews) | 9.3 (10 reviews) | 
| **User Role Access** | Not enough data | 9.4 (1735 reviews) | 9.3 (12 reviews) | 
| **Employee Information** | Not enough data | 9.5 (1809 reviews) | 10.0 (22 reviews) | 
| **Employee Information Automation** | Not enough data | 9.3 (1684 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Regulations Enforcement** | Not enough data | 9.2 (1630 reviews) | 10.0 (6 reviews) | 
| **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.2 (1623 reviews) | 10.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | 9.2 (1636 reviews) | 10.0 (9 reviews) | 

### Multi-Country Payroll

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **QuickBooks Desktop Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rippling** | 9.3/10 | 338 |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Processing

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi Country** | Not enough data | 9.5 (265 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Consolidation** | Not enough data | 9.5 (237 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Quality** | Not enough data | 9.5 (231 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Rules** | Not enough data | 9.4 (225 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Governance** | Not enough data | 9.4 (221 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Country-Specific** | Not enough data | 9.3 (225 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Internal Policies** | Not enough data | 9.4 (222 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **HR/HCM** | Not enough data | 9.2 (222 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Finance** | Not enough data | 9.4 (226 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Other** | Not enough data | 9.2 (214 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Benchmarking** | Not enough data | 9.2 (211 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | 9.2 (212 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 9.4 (217 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Absence Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **QuickBooks Desktop Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rippling** | 9.1/10 | 909 |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | 9.0 (720 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 9.4 (758 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 9.1 (707 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | 9.3 (720 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Functionality

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customizability** | Not enough data | 9.1 (713 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | 9.3 (716 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.1 (703 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts and Notifications** | Not enough data | 9.2 (726 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Platform Search** | Not enough data | 9.1 (705 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Visualization** | Not enough data | 9.2 (709 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### HR Compliance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **QuickBooks Desktop Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rippling** | 8.9/10 | 781 |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | 8.9 (617 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 9.2 (642 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Visualization** | Not enough data | 9.1 (623 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Platform Search** | Not enough data | 9.0 (626 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts and Notifications** | Not enough data | 9.1 (644 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | Not enough data | 9.0 (629 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | 8.9 (609 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Content Library** | Not enough data | 9.0 (612 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 8.2 (310 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Contractor Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **QuickBooks Desktop Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rippling** | 9.1/10 | 346 |
| **Gusto** | 8.6/10 | 203 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | 9.2 (264 reviews) | 8.5 (186 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 9.4 (268 reviews) | 9.2 (195 reviews) | 
| **Portal** | Not enough data | 9.3 (263 reviews) | 8.9 (186 reviews) | 

#### Platform Performance

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.3 (269 reviews) | 8.8 (193 reviews) | 
| **Application Monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.2 (256 reviews) | 8.5 (179 reviews) | 

#### Platform Functionality

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document management** | Not enough data | 9.3 (265 reviews) | 9.1 (189 reviews) | 
| **Requalification** | Not enough data | 9.2 (253 reviews) | 8.5 (182 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.3 (261 reviews) | 8.8 (180 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Onboarding** | Not enough data | 9.3 (275 reviews) | 8.9 (184 reviews) | 
| **Pre-qualifiation** | Not enough data | 9.0 (253 reviews) | 8.4 (176 reviews) | 
| **Onsite Monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.0 (257 reviews) | 8.1 (173 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 8.5 (134 reviews) | 7.3 (159 reviews) | 

### Training Management Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **QuickBooks Desktop Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rippling** | 9.2/10 | 549 |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Training & eLearning

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Content Delivery and Tracking** | Not enough data | 9.2 (454 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Training** | Not enough data | 9.0 (413 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Manager Portals** | Not enough data | 9.0 (410 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Content Storage and Management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (410 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Employee Scheduling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **QuickBooks Desktop Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rippling** | 9.2/10 | 510 |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.2 (391 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | 9.4 (406 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 9.4 (396 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | Not enough data | 9.2 (387 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | 9.0 (384 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Content Library** | Not enough data | 9.1 (381 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | 9.1 (377 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | 9.2 (384 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Forecasting** | Not enough data | 9.0 (375 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | 9.3 (380 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Portal** | Not enough data | 9.1 (375 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### AI Agents For Business Operations

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **QuickBooks Desktop Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rippling** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Responses

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Personalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Route To Human** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Understanding (NLU)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Automation - AI Agents

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sales Follow-Up** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Interaction Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Lead Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Feedback Collection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Conversation Editor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Human-In-The-Loop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Autonomy -  AI Agents

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Independent Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Responses** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Problem Solving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Performance Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **QuickBooks Desktop Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rippling** | 8.9/10 | 291 |
| **Gusto** | 10.0/10 | 6 |

#### Performance reviews

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **360 Reviews** | Not enough data | 9.2 (225 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Forms** | Not enough data | 9.2 (213 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Review Status Tracking** | Not enough data | 9.3 (217 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Goals

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Goal-Setting** | Not enough data | 9.0 (222 reviews) | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Company Goals And OKRs** | Not enough data | 9.0 (207 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Feedback

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Feedback** | Not enough data | 9.1 (208 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Requesting Feedback** | Not enough data | 9.0 (209 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **1-On-1 Meetings** | Not enough data | 8.9 (210 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Public Praise** | Not enough data | 8.7 (197 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Data

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards And Reports** | Not enough data | 9.0 (208 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Historical Data** | Not enough data | 9.1 (205 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Performance Management

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 8.1 (108 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 8.4 (108 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Billing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **QuickBooks Desktop Pro** | 8.4/10 | 106 |
| **Rippling** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Bill Generation

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Templates** | 8.9 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Digital Billing** | 9.2 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Recurring Billing** | 9.1 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Bill Processing

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Consolidation** | 8.7 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Batch Invoicing** | 8.8 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Management** | 9.1 (81 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Accounting** | 9.0 (89 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payments** | 9.0 (85 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **ERP** | 8.6 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Billing

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 4.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Contractor Payments

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **QuickBooks Desktop Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rippling** | 9.2/10 | 520 |
| **Gusto** | 8.9/10 | 835 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 9.3 (402 reviews) | 9.2 (772 reviews) | 
| **Portal** | Not enough data | 9.4 (391 reviews) | 9.2 (777 reviews) | 

#### Platform Administration

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | 9.1 (379 reviews) | 8.6 (710 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.2 (383 reviews) | 9.1 (757 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.2 (381 reviews) | 8.9 (762 reviews) | 

#### Platform Payment Content

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document management** | Not enough data | 9.3 (384 reviews) | 9.0 (759 reviews) | 
| **Invoicing Tool** | Not enough data | 9.2 (384 reviews) | 8.4 (651 reviews) | 
| **Wage access** | Not enough data | 9.2 (381 reviews) | 9.1 (736 reviews) | 

### HR Analytics

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **QuickBooks Desktop Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rippling** | 8.7/10 | 269 |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Reports

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Score Cards** | Not enough data | 8.7 (227 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Customizability** | Not enough data | 9.0 (228 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Graphs and Charts** | Not enough data | 8.8 (226 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 9.0 (227 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Cleaning

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Filtering** | Not enough data | 8.9 (224 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Levels of Measurement** | Not enough data | 8.8 (222 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Transformation** | Not enough data | 8.9 (220 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | 8.3 (129 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 8.2 (126 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | 8.1 (125 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Employer of Record (EOR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **QuickBooks Desktop Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rippling** | 8.8/10 | 577 |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compatability

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **HCM and HRMS** | Not enough data | 8.9 (456 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Entrepreneur** | Not enough data | 8.9 (459 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Immigration and Relocation** | Not enough data | 8.7 (451 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Benefits

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Branded Shopping** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Other Benefits** | Not enough data | 8.8 (458 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 |
|---|---|---|
| **QuickBooks Desktop Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rippling** | 8.9/10 | 6 |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Talent Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **QuickBooks Desktop Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rippling** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 |
|---|---|---|
| **QuickBooks Desktop Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rippling** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 |
|---|---|---|
| **QuickBooks Desktop Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rippling** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Workforce Planning

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **QuickBooks Desktop Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rippling** | 9.1/10 | 201 |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Resource Planning - Workforce Planning

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reconciliation** | Not enough data | 9.0 (147 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Headcount Planning** | Not enough data | 9.1 (149 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.2 (146 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Expense Planning** | Not enough data | 9.0 (145 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Human Resources - Workforce Planning

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations & APIs** | Not enough data | 9.2 (143 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compensation Bands** | Not enough data | 9.1 (146 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Org Chart** | Not enough data | 9.3 (149 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Recruitment Workflows** | Not enough data | 9.2 (145 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **QuickBooks Desktop Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rippling** | 8.7/10 | 5256 |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 8.3 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 8.4 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 8.4 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Sourcing

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Candidate Search** | Not enough data | 8.8 (251 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Career Page Configuration** | Not enough data | 8.8 (243 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Social Sourcing** | Not enough data | 8.5 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Job Posting** | Not enough data | 8.7 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Candidate Sourcing Metrics** | Not enough data | 8.8 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Candidate Evaluations** | Not enough data | 9.0 (248 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Applicant Data Management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Hiring Processes Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.9 (64 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Resume Parsing** | Not enough data | 8.6 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | 8.7 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Candidate-Facing Statuses** | Not enough data | 8.5 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Building** | Not enough data | 8.7 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | 8.9 (4166 reviews) | 8.2 (2268 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | 8.8 (3950 reviews) | 8.0 (2063 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 8.8 (3820 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 9.2 (4071 reviews) | 8.9 (2311 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 9.4 (4174 reviews) | 9.2 (2348 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | 9.2 (4011 reviews) | 8.9 (2242 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.0 (3955 reviews) | 8.7 (2294 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 9.3 (4017 reviews) | 9.1 (2288 reviews) | 

#### AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Insights** | Not enough data | 8.3 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Job Description** | Not enough data | 8.4 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Chatbot** | Not enough data | 8.5 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Onboarding

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **QuickBooks Desktop Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rippling** | 9.0/10 | 5367 |
| **Gusto** | 8.6/10 | 2750 |

#### Agentic AI - Onboarding

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 8.3 (243 reviews) | 7.7 (245 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 8.4 (246 reviews) | 7.9 (245 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 8.4 (246 reviews) | 7.8 (249 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 8.4 (247 reviews) | 7.9 (250 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 8.4 (248 reviews) | 8.0 (249 reviews) | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Forms Library** | Not enough data | 9.1 (944 reviews) | 8.7 (1158 reviews) | 
| **E-Forms** | Not enough data | 9.2 (972 reviews) | 9.1 (1188 reviews) | 
| **E-Signature** | Not enough data | 9.4 (993 reviews) | 9.3 (1192 reviews) | 
| **Background Checks** | Not enough data | 9.0 (938 reviews) | 8.4 (1097 reviews) | 
| **Offer Letter Approvals** | Not enough data | 9.2 (956 reviews) | 8.8 (1107 reviews) | 
| **Offer Letter Templates** | Not enough data | 9.1 (938 reviews) | 8.6 (1099 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Self-Service Portal** | Not enough data | 9.4 (959 reviews) | 9.2 (1166 reviews) | 
| **Automated Team Introductions** | Not enough data | 8.9 (902 reviews) | 8.8 (1094 reviews) | 
| **Compliance Training** | Not enough data | 9.2 (925 reviews) | 8.5 (1071 reviews) | 
| **Automated Onboarding Workflows** | Not enough data | 9.3 (938 reviews) | 8.9 (1121 reviews) | 
| **Onboarding Notifications** | Not enough data | 9.3 (938 reviews) | 9.1 (1146 reviews) | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Time-to-Productivity Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.0 (864 reviews) | 8.4 (1019 reviews) | 
| **Onboarding Process Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.1 (881 reviews) | 8.7 (1061 reviews) | 
| **Visualization** | Not enough data | 9.2 (883 reviews) | 8.8 (1042 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | 8.9 (4166 reviews) | 8.2 (2268 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | 8.8 (3950 reviews) | 8.0 (2063 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 8.8 (3820 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 9.2 (4071 reviews) | 8.9 (2311 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 9.4 (4174 reviews) | 9.2 (2348 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | 9.2 (4011 reviews) | 8.9 (2242 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.0 (3955 reviews) | 8.7 (2294 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 9.3 (4017 reviews) | 9.1 (2288 reviews) | 

#### Recruiting and Onboarding

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interview Scheduling** | Not enough data | 8.8 (833 reviews) | 8.0 (994 reviews) | 
| **Onboarding** | Not enough data | 9.3 (943 reviews) | 9.0 (1163 reviews) | 

### Accounting & Finance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **QuickBooks Desktop Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rippling** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Contractor of Record

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **QuickBooks Desktop Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rippling** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Core - Contractor of Record

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **NDA** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **IP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Corporate Learning Management Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **QuickBooks Desktop Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rippling** | 8.5/10 | 584 |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Course Authoring

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Course Builder** | Not enough data | 8.7 (197 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Role-Based Templates** | Not enough data | 8.7 (199 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Assessments & Quizzes** | Not enough data | 8.7 (197 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Instructor-Led Training** | Not enough data | 8.5 (191 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Course Delivery

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Learning Paths** | Not enough data | 8.9 (196 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Communication & Notifications** | Not enough data | 9.2 (208 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Assignment Scheduling** | Not enough data | 9.0 (205 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Course Management

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Gamification** | Not enough data | 8.4 (186 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Varied User Types** | Not enough data | 8.6 (190 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Certifications** | Not enough data | 8.9 (202 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Industry Compliance ** | Not enough data | 8.9 (198 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### LMS Marketplace

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **E-Commerce** | Not enough data | 8.0 (180 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Course Marketplace** | Not enough data | 8.1 (182 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Subscriptions** | Not enough data | 8.0 (182 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Interface

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **White Labeling** | Not enough data | 8.3 (180 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multilingual** | Not enough data | 8.3 (183 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Training & eLearning

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Assessments and Practice** | Not enough data | 9.0 (188 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Content Delivery and Tracking** | Not enough data | 9.2 (454 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Content Creation** | Not enough data | 8.6 (172 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Training** | Not enough data | 9.0 (413 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Manager Portals** | Not enough data | 9.0 (410 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Content Storage and Management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (410 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Content Libraries** | Not enough data | 8.9 (169 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 7.7 (77 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 7.8 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | 7.7 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems 

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 7.8 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 7.8 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Global Employment Platforms (GEP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **QuickBooks Desktop Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rippling** | 9.3/10 | 172 |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Intermediate GEP features

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **International Hiring Support** | Not enough data | 9.1 (131 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Pre-built Integrations** | Not enough data | 9.2 (134 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Other GEP Features

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Managenent** | Not enough data | 9.3 (138 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics ** | Not enough data | 9.3 (131 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Hiring Support** | Not enough data | 9.2 (133 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### AI Agents

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **QuickBooks Desktop Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rippling** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - AI Agents

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Training eLearning

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **QuickBooks Desktop Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rippling** | 9.1/10 | 5208 |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | 8.9 (4166 reviews) | 8.2 (2268 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | 8.8 (3950 reviews) | 8.0 (2063 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 8.8 (3820 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 9.2 (4071 reviews) | 8.9 (2311 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 9.4 (4174 reviews) | 9.2 (2348 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | 9.2 (4011 reviews) | 8.9 (2242 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.0 (3955 reviews) | 8.7 (2294 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 9.3 (4017 reviews) | 9.1 (2288 reviews) | 

### Workforce Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **QuickBooks Desktop Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rippling** | 9.1/10 | 5352 |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | 8.9 (4166 reviews) | 8.2 (2268 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | 8.8 (3950 reviews) | 8.0 (2063 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 8.8 (3820 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 9.2 (4071 reviews) | 8.9 (2311 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 9.4 (4174 reviews) | 9.2 (2348 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | 9.2 (4011 reviews) | 8.9 (2242 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.0 (3955 reviews) | 8.7 (2294 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 9.3 (4017 reviews) | 9.1 (2288 reviews) | 

#### Workforce Management Platform Features

| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Labor Forecasting** | Not enough data | 8.9 (552 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Shift Scheduling** | Not enough data | 9.0 (548 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Time & Attendance Tracking** | Not enough data | 9.3 (615 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Absence & Leave Management** | Not enough data | 9.4 (654 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Skills Management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (570 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Succession Planning** | Not enough data | 8.9 (543 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workforce Analytics** | Not enough data | 9.1 (558 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Self-Service Capabilities** | Not enough data | 9.3 (597 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Shift Scheduling** | Not enough data | 8.9 (535 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Team Communication** | Not enough data | 8.9 (548 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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

**Unique to QuickBooks Desktop Pro (2):** [Billing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/billing), [Accounting Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/accounting)

**Unique to Rippling (23):** [Workforce Planning Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/workforce-planning), [Absence Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/absence-management-software), [Onboarding Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/onboarding-software), [Workforce Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/workforce-management), [Performance Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/performance-management), [Global Employment Platforms (GEP)](https://www.g2.com/categories/global-employment-platforms-gep), [Employee Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-scheduling-software), [Employer of Record (EOR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employer-of-record-eor), [Time & Attendance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-attendance), [AI Agents For Business Operations](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-agents-for-business-operations), [HCM Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hcm-software), [HR Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hr-analytics), [Training Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/training-management-systems), [PEO Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/peo-providers), [Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/applicant-tracking-systems-ats), [HR Compliance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hr-compliance), [ Contractor Payment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/contractor-payments), [Benefits Administration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/benefits-administration), [Multi-Country Payroll Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/multi-country-payroll), [Corporate Learning Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/corporate-learning-management-systems), [Core HR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/core-hr), [Contractor Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/contractor-management), [Contractor of Record Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/contractor-of-record)

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


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | Rippling | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 81.1% | 33.3% | 84.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 15.3% | 61.7% | 15.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 3.6% | 5.0% | 0.5% | 

### By Industry

#### QuickBooks Desktop Pro

- **Accounting:** 17.0%
- **Construction:** 6.9%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.3%
- **Real Estate:** 3.0%
- **Computer Software:** 2.8%
- **Retail:** 2.5%
- **Financial Services:** 2.1%
- **Automotive:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 51.6%

#### Rippling

- **Computer Software:** 14.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 10.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.5%
- **Financial Services:** 4.5%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.0%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.9%
- **Insurance:** 3.0%
- **Mental Health Care:** 2.6%
- **Consumer Services:** 2.2%
- **Accounting:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 47.9%

#### Gusto

- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.8%
- **Computer Software:** 4.9%
- **Accounting:** 4.9%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.8%
- **Mental Health Care:** 4.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.5%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.7%
- **Medical Practice:** 3.6%
- **Construction:** 2.8%
- **Other:** 55.7%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to QuickBooks Desktop Pro

- [FreshBooks](https://www.g2.com/products/freshbooks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (973 reviews)
- [NetSuite](https://www.g2.com/products/netsuite/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (4767 reviews)
- [Xero](https://www.g2.com/products/xero/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1572 reviews)
- [Oracle PeopleSoft](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-peoplesoft/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (692 reviews)
- [Certinia Financial Management Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/certinia-financial-management-cloud/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (437 reviews)
- [Wave](https://www.g2.com/products/wave/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (322 reviews)
- [Sage Intacct](https://www.g2.com/products/sage-intacct/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (4197 reviews)
- [UKG Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/ukg-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (2187 reviews)
- [Patriot Software](https://www.g2.com/products/patriot-software/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (618 reviews)
- [SurePayroll](https://www.g2.com/products/surepayroll/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (532 reviews)

### Alternatives to Rippling

- [Paycor](https://www.g2.com/products/paycor/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (1333 reviews)
- [Paycom](https://www.g2.com/products/paycom/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (6367 reviews)
- [isolved](https://www.g2.com/products/isolved/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1301 reviews)
- [Paychex](https://www.g2.com/products/paychex/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1691 reviews)
- [Dayforce](https://www.g2.com/products/dayforce/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (956 reviews)
- [Remote](https://www.g2.com/products/remote/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3963 reviews)
- [Employment Hero](https://www.g2.com/products/employment-hero/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1143 reviews)
- [Paylocity](https://www.g2.com/products/paylocity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5311 reviews)
- [Workday HCM](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-hcm/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1613 reviews)
- [Justworks](https://www.g2.com/products/justworks/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1126 reviews)

### Alternatives to Gusto

- [Paycor](https://www.g2.com/products/paycor/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (1333 reviews)
- [Paycom](https://www.g2.com/products/paycom/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (6367 reviews)
- [Paylocity](https://www.g2.com/products/paylocity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5311 reviews)
- [Paychex](https://www.g2.com/products/paychex/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1691 reviews)
- [Namely](https://www.g2.com/products/namely/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (331 reviews)
- [Dayforce](https://www.g2.com/products/dayforce/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (956 reviews)
- [ADP Workforce Now](https://www.g2.com/products/adp-workforce-now/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (4210 reviews)
- [Workday HCM](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-hcm/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1613 reviews)
- [APS](https://www.g2.com/products/aps-aps/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (826 reviews)
- [RUN Powered by ADP](https://www.g2.com/products/run-powered-by-adp/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (5551 reviews)

---
## Top Discussions

### QuickBooks Desktop Pro

- Title: [What plans are there to migrate the features from quick books online?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/32432-what-plans-are-there-to-migrate-the-features-from-quick-books-online) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."
- Title: [Best unique feature ?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/27127-best-unique-feature) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "User interface is simply fantastic. It has got a beautiful interface with excel. Like anything and everything in software can be exported and imported..."
- Title: [Does Quickbooks allow you to charge customers on a recurring basis?

I know that quickbooks is kind of the gold standard when it comes to accounting software, but does it have an online payment gateway?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/recurring-charges) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It can be set up in a few easy steps. Check out this guide: http://www.qbexpress.com/how-to-setup-recurring-charges-for-customers-in-quickbooks/"
- Title: [What is QuickBooks Desktop Pro used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-quickbooks-desktop-pro-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Accounting. Keeping up with what is going in and what is going out of your business. Accounts payable and accounts receivable. I also keep up with my..."
- Title: [What does QuickBooks Pro do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-quickbooks-pro-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Helps with organization of finances."

### Rippling

- Title: [What is Rippling used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-rippling-used-for) — 6 comments, 3 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "We use it for payroll and taxes and insurance mostly. "
- Title: [How is Rippling innovating in the field of HR and IT management for businesses?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-is-rippling-innovating-in-the-field-of-hr-and-it-management-for-businesses) — 5 comments, 6 upvotes *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Rippling merges traditionally separate point-Saas softwares into one unified platform for workforces across the globe. Rippling is the only platform that has..."
- Title: [What are some popular integrations for Rippling?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/27535-what-are-some-popular-integrations-for-rippling) — 2 comments *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Steve,

The Rippling App Shop allows you to integrate with over 500 third-party applications like Google Workspace, Slack, and Carta. Some popular..."
- Title: [How can I build automation for work anniversaries & Birthdays](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-build-automation-for-work-anniversaries-birthdays) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I initially invested a total sum of $95,000 over a period of 18 weeks. My bonus/profit was $170,000, every attempt to make withdrawal failed and I was..."

### Gusto

- 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: [Is gusto payroll safe?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-gusto-payroll-safe) — 3 comments, 6 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, it is secure"
- 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..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/quickbooks-desktop-pro-vs-rippling-vs-gusto)