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Gusto alternatives
Quick answerThe closest Gusto alternative is Rippling, for HR, IT & payroll platform. Pick QuickBooks for accounting with payroll add-on, or Polar for open-source billing.
At a glance
| Tool | Best for | Pricing | Votes | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rippling | HR, IT & payroll platform | Paid | — | vs Gusto → |
| QuickBooks | Accounting with payroll add-on | Paid | — | vs Gusto → |
| Polar | Open-source billing | Paid, open source | — | vs Gusto → |
| Lemon Squeezy | SaaS subscription billing | Paid | — | vs Gusto → |
How to choose
- For HR, IT & payroll platform: Rippling (paid)
- For accounting with payroll add-on: QuickBooks (paid)
- For open-source billing: Polar (paid, open source)
- For SaaS subscription billing: Lemon Squeezy (paid)
- For all-in-one payroll, benefits & HR: Gusto itself
Closest alternatives
Rippling adds IT device management and deeper employee lifecycle features beyond payroll. Gusto vs Rippling →
QuickBooks focuses on accounting and invoicing, with payroll as an add-on, whereas Gusto is a full HR suite. Gusto vs QuickBooks →
Polar is an open-source payments/billing tool, not a full HR or payroll solution. Gusto vs Polar →
Lemon Squeezy provides SaaS subscription billing and tax handling, but lacks HR and benefits management. Gusto vs Lemon Squeezy →
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FAQ
What is the best alternative to Gusto?+
The closest Gusto alternatives are Rippling (HR, IT & payroll platform), QuickBooks (accounting with payroll add-on) and Polar (open-source billing). Lemon Squeezy is also close. Each one links to a side-by-side comparison with Gusto.
What is the best free alternative to Gusto?+
None of the closest Gusto alternatives are free, but Dodo Payments, Uvodo and Stripe Sync Engine are free Payments tools on DevHunt.
Is there an open source alternative to Gusto?+
Yes. Polar (open-source billing) is open source.
What is Gusto used for?+
Gusto is an online platform that combines payroll, benefits, and HR tools for small and medium businesses. Common uses: run payroll for hourly, salaried and contractor workers in under five minutes, automate health, dental and vision benefits enrollment for a growing team and track employee time and sync it to payroll to eliminate manual entry.
Is Gusto free?+
Gusto is paid.