Gusto pricing
Gusto is a paid product, starting at $49 per month, plus $6 per person paid (Simple).
Plans and prices
- Starts at
- $49 per month, plus $6 per person paid (Simple)
- Free plan
- None
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | $49per month, plus $6 per person paid | Payroll in one state: unlimited pay runs, tax filings and payments, and basic time-off and holiday pay rules. |
| Plus | $80per month, plus $12 per person paid | Adds multi-state payroll, time tracking and scheduling, unlimited next-day pay and contractor invoice handling. Marked best value. |
| Premium | $180per month, plus $22 per person paid | Adds a named advisor and premium support, HR guidance, Gusto Business Compliance, and unlimited same-day and instant pay. |
Read from gusto.com on Oct 17, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Gusto before you buy.
How Gusto's price compares
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gusto | $49 per month, plus $6 per person paid (Simple) | No | |
| Rippling | Paid | No | Compare |
| OnPay | $49 per month, plus $6 per worker paid | No | Compare |
| QuickBooks Workforce | $50 per month, plus $7 per employee, billed monthly | No | Compare |
| RUN Powered by ADP | Paid | No | Compare |
| Square Payroll | $6 per person paid / month, contractor-only payroll | No | Compare |
Each price is the vendor’s own, with its billing basis as stated. Check dates are on each tool’s page.
Gusto pricing questions
Is Gusto free?
No. Gusto is a paid product, starting at $49 per month, plus $6 per person paid (Simple).
How much does Gusto cost?
Gusto lists 3 plans. Simple: $49 per month, plus $6 per person paid. Plus: $80 per month, plus $12 per person paid. Premium: $180 per month, plus $22 per person paid. Prices were read from gusto.com on Oct 17, 2026.
Does Gusto have a free trial?
No free trial was listed on gusto.com when it was checked on Oct 17, 2026.
When were Gusto's prices last checked?
On Oct 17, 2026, against gusto.com. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.