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Gusto vs QuickBooks
QuickBooks focuses on accounting and invoicing, with payroll as an add-on, whereas Gusto is a full HR suite.
Short answer: Pick Gusto if you want all-in-one payroll, benefits & HR; pick QuickBooks if you want accounting with payroll add-on. Gusto starts at $49/month.
Which to pick
Pick Gusto if you want…
- All-in-one payroll, benefits & HR
Pick QuickBooks if you want…
- Accounting with payroll add-on
Side by side
- What it is
- Gusto:Gusto is an online platform that combines payroll, benefits, and HR tools for small and medium businesses.
- QuickBooks:Accounting software for small businesses
- Best for
- Gusto:All-in-one payroll, benefits & HR
- QuickBooks:Accounting with payroll add-on
- Who it’s for
- Gusto:Small to medium businesses that need payroll, benefits, and HR automation.
- QuickBooks:—
- Pricing
- Gusto:Paid
- QuickBooks:Subscription
- Starting price
- Gusto:$49/month (Simple)
- QuickBooks:—
- Plans
- Gusto:Simple $49/mo per month · Plus $80/mo per month · Premium $180/mo per month
- QuickBooks:—
- Works with
- Gusto:QuickBooks, Xero, Aplos, ZipBooks, Autobooks, FreshBooks, Expensify, Hubstaff
- QuickBooks:—
Gusto features
- Unlimited payroll runs. Run unlimited payrolls each month with automatic tax filings and payments.
- AutoPilot™ payroll automation. Set payroll on autopilot to process and file taxes automatically.
- Time tracking & scheduling. Sync employee hours, PTO, and overtime directly to payroll.
- Benefits administration. Offer health, dental, vision, 401(k) and other benefits with automated enrollment.
- Hiring & onboarding tools. Create offer letters, onboarding checklists and collect digital signatures.
- Compliance management. Handle required trainings, policies, tax registrations and filings.
- Contractor payments. Pay domestic and global contractors with no per-contractor monthly fee.
- Money management (Gusto Money). Manage bills, invoicing and cash position with a dedicated dashboard.
QuickBooks features
Accounting software for small businesses
Gusto vs QuickBooks FAQ
What is the difference between Gusto and QuickBooks?+
QuickBooks focuses on accounting and invoicing, with payroll as an add-on, whereas Gusto is a full HR suite.
Should I use Gusto or QuickBooks?+
Pick Gusto if you want all-in-one payroll, benefits & HR. Pick QuickBooks if you want accounting with payroll add-on.
Is Gusto or QuickBooks free?+
Gusto is paid, from $49/month (Simple). QuickBooks is listed on DevHunt as a paid subscription.
On DevHunt
Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.