Gusto

Reviewed by Alexis Morain · Updated July 14, 2026

Gusto is payroll and HR software for small businesses in the US: payroll, benefits, onboarding. Not suited to the French framework.

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SaaS Radar Review

6/10

An excellent payroll tool for small US businesses, but entirely unsuited to the French framework: in France, prefer a local solution.

Simple, pleasant interface
Integrated payroll and HR (US)
Does not handle French payroll

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Gusto is payroll and HR software very popular with small businesses in the United States. It automates payroll, US tax filings, benefits management, onboarding and time off, with an interface known to be simple and pleasant.

What is Gusto used for?

Gusto is used to manage payroll and HR for a small US operation: calculating and paying salaries, withholdings and federal and state tax filings, health insurance, retirement plans, and tracking employees and contractors. Its simplicity has made it a reference for US startups and small businesses.

Is Gusto suitable in France?

No: Gusto is built for the US payroll and tax system (federal and state), with no support for the French framework (payslips, filings, social contributions, collective agreements). In France, local solutions like PayFit are appropriate. Gusto therefore only concerns businesses operating in the United States.

How much does Gusto cost?

Gusto bills by monthly subscription: a base fee (around $40 per month) plus a per-person-paid amount (around $6), with Simple, Plus and Premium tiers. Prices are in dollars and designed for the US market. There is no free plan.

Pros & Cons

What we love

Simple, pleasant interface
Integrated payroll and HR (US)
Benefits management
US small-business reference

What could be better

Does not handle French payroll
US market only
No free plan

Key features of Gusto

Automated payroll

Salaries and US tax filings

Benefits

Health and retirement (US)

Onboarding

New employee integration

Time off

Absence and time tracking

Gusto pricing

Gusto bills by monthly subscription, on a base-fee (around $40 per month) plus per-person-paid (around $6) model, with Simple, Plus and Premium tiers. Prices are in dollars, designed for the US market, and there is no free plan. Key point for a French reader: Gusto does not handle French payroll, it is reserved for businesses operating in the United States.

Free plan / trial

No free plan; monthly subscription + per-person-paid cost (US).

Simple

Automated payroll (US) · Tax filings · Basic onboarding

~$40 + $6/person month

Plus

Multi-state payroll · Time-off management · HR tools

Higher month + per person

Premium

Advanced compliance · Dedicated support · Extended HR features

Custom

Pricing verified on July 14, 2026

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Who is Gusto for?

Best for

Small US businesses
US startups and small companies
Simplified payroll and HR (US)

Not recommended for

French businesses (FR payroll)
Operations outside the US

Want to try Gusto?

Head to the official site and the current offer.

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Frequently asked questions about Gusto

Does Gusto handle French payroll?▼

No, Gusto is built for the US payroll and tax system. It does not support French payslips or filings. In France, a local solution like PayFit is needed.

Does Gusto have a free plan?▼

No, Gusto works on a monthly subscription, with a base fee plus a per-person-paid cost. Prices are in dollars and designed for the US market.

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