Gusto Reviews & Product Details

I like Gusto's payroll feature the most because it allows me to change my preferences without bothering HR. I also like seeing my benefits all at once, which is valuable for privacy reasons. The initial setup of Gusto was simple and very easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What doesn't work is it's hard to see my estimated paycheck through the app versus online. I would like that to be easier. I need to go through multiple steps to be able to see this information. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best about Gusto is how intuitive and organized the platform is for managing payroll, employee information, and benefits all in one place. The user interface is very clean and easy to navigate, which makes day-to-day tasks much faster compared to other systems I’ve used in the past.

One of the most helpful features is the payroll automation and employee self-service functionality. Running payroll is simple, reliable, and saves a significant amount of administrative time each pay period. Employees can easily access pay stubs, tax documents, and benefits information without needing constant assistance from HR or management.

Gusto also integrates well with accounting and expense management tools, which helps streamline financial reporting and reconciliation processes. The onboarding process for new employees is straightforward, and the platform provides a smooth overall experience for both administrators and employees.

Another big advantage is the customer support and overall reliability of the system. Whenever we’ve had questions or needed assistance, the support team has been responsive and helpful. Overall, Gusto has improved efficiency, reduced manual work, and simplified payroll and HR management for our organization. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One aspect I dislike about Gusto is that some advanced reporting and customization features can feel somewhat limited, especially for organizations with more complex operational or accounting needs. While the platform works very well for standard payroll and HR management, there are times when generating highly detailed or customized reports requires additional manual work outside the system.

Another area that could be improved is the responsiveness of certain features during peak payroll periods, as occasional delays or extra loading time can happen. In addition, while the integrations are generally useful, some third-party connections could offer deeper functionality and more flexibility for syncing data automatically. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best about Gusto

is how simple and organized it makes payroll and HR. The platform is really easy to use, even for people without a payroll background, and a lot of the manual work is automated — things like payroll runs, tax filings, onboarding paperwork, and employee self-service.

I also like having everything in one place instead of juggling multiple systems for payroll, onboarding, benefits, and time tracking. The employee onboarding experience is smooth, and employees can easily access pay stubs, tax forms, and personal info on their own.

Overall, it saves a lot of time and reduces the usual payroll/admin headaches while still feeling modern and user-friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One downside is that customer support can be hit or miss, especially when dealing with more complicated payroll or tax issues. For basic things it’s usually fine, but resolving more detailed problems can sometimes take longer than expected. Some features, like reporting and customization, also feel a bit limited once your company starts growing or has more complex needs.

Pricing can also add up over time as you add employees or extra HR features, and there are occasional interface updates that make workflows less intuitive than before. Overall the platform works really well for straightforward payroll, but there’s definitely room for improvement in support responsiveness and advanced functionality. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I enjoy being able to see how many hours the associates are working in real time and not having to guess. I like being notified when people haven't taken a break. I also like that my associates can use Gusto as a debt account, which helps with saving cash and seeing predicted earnings based on submitted timesheets. The initial setup was really easy because I had used the platform at another company, so it was a smooth transition. I also enjoy using Gusto with Gemini, as I have no problems with that. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes the group schedule doesn't load, and as a manager, I have to grab my laptop to do my schedule instead of doing it on an iPad or iPhone. I'm forced to actually grab my laptop. i also dislike how the website will go dowmm for hours Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What’s most helpful about Gusto is that it basically takes all the headache out of payroll and HR and puts everything in one place. It automates payroll, handles the tax filings, and keeps you compliant without you having to stay on top of every little detail Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Customer support can be hit or miss depending on timing, and it’s not always available outside normal business hours. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The time‑keeping features are accurate and easy for our team to use, which has made managing multiple shifts much smoother. Running payroll is incredibly simple and saves us a significant amount of time each pay period. Onboarding through Gusto is also one of the easiest ways to ensure all of the necessary signatures and documents are done. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We recently switched from using Quickbooks for accounting to another application not supported by Gusto, therefore, we are seeking ways to pull reports for payroll into the new accounting software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love the notifications I get to my phone about when I get paid and what my check is. I am an hourly employee, so my paycheck changes by the week and it is nice to be notified. I also really appreciated how easy it was to onboard at my new job. I didn't have to fill out any paperwork and Gusto was even able to transfer my account and routing numbers just by signing into my bank account on the site. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I am not sure yet. I have only had it for about a month. There hasn't been anything specific to come up for me yet that I dislike. The only thing is a personal preference -- Gusto asked for my pronouns. I believe that shouldn't be relevant to banking/payroll. Personal opinion though. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

User interface, Automated Tax Filing: One of the biggest stressors is ensuring state and federal taxes are calculated and filed correctly. Gusto automates this, reducing the risk of IRS penalties.

Compliance Management: Keeping up with changing labor laws and filing requirements across different states is difficult. Gusto tracks these changes for you. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothing. It is all good for now I think. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like how easy Gusto is to navigate and how simple it is to add my administrative information. Integrating my bank account was effortless, and the on-demand pay option has been wonderful. Logging in is fast and straightforward, and setting up and onboarding my information was just as easy—I was finished within five minutes.

I haven’t paid anything into Gusto myself, but it’s worth every penny my employer spends. I haven’t used any of the AI features yet, but I’m sure they’re great. I also really appreciate the schedule-drafting feature because it saves me time; I can enter everything and hold off on publishing until I’m sure it’s ready. Overall, I genuinely appreciate how easy Gusto is to use and navigate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I believe Gusto is a great product. I would prefer a tab on the UI to navigate to my schedule. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Very user friendly with helpful guidance regarding state and federal policies and procedures. User App is attractive and easy to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The geolocation features could use some attention. I entered all of our current work locations and assigned employees to their designated sites. During our first week using Gusto, many employees reported that Gusto wasn’t registering their location accurately, and they had to override the app’s warning. I adjusted the geolocation radius for each site to the maximum (1,000,000 sqft), but many of our locations still aren’t being found accurately.

Additionally, the time clock settings aren’t conducive for companies with overnight shifts. Many of my employees work 5pm to 1am, and if someone has a time punch issue, I have to make two corrections for the same shift instead of adjusting the dates to match their time in a single transaction. For example, if someone forgets to clock out at 1am, I have to clock them out of their original time punch at 11:59pm and then create an additional time entry from 12:00am to 1am on the following day. When setting the schedule, there’s an option to adjust the DATE and the TIME in one operation, so I’m confused as to why that same capability isn’t available in time tracking. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.