Gusto Plus
The Gusto Plus plan costs $80 per month, plus $12 per person paid.
What the plan includes
Adds multi-state payroll, time tracking and scheduling, unlimited next-day pay and contractor invoice handling. Marked best value.
As stated on gusto.comThe plans either side of it
- Simple$49 per month, plus $6 per person paidone below
Payroll in one state: unlimited pay runs, tax filings and payments, and basic time-off and holiday pay rules.
- Premium$180 per month, plus $22 per person paidone above
Adds a named advisor and premium support, HR guidance, Gusto Business Compliance, and unlimited same-day and instant pay.
What else costs about this much
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan |
|---|---|---|
| Paycor | $99 a month | No |
Each tool’s own starting price, within a quarter of what this plan costs. A starting price is not the same plan, so read what each one includes before weighing them against each other.
Gusto Plus questions
How much is the Gusto Plus plan?
The Gusto Plus plan costs $80 per 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.
What is the difference between Gusto Simple and Plus?
Simple costs $49 per month, plus $6 per person paid and gives you payroll in one state: unlimited pay runs, tax filings and payments, and basic time-off and holiday pay rules. Plus costs $80 per month, plus $12 per person paid and gives you adds multi-state payroll, time tracking and scheduling, unlimited next-day pay and contractor invoice handling. Marked best value.
Is it worth moving from Plus to Premium?
That depends on what you need. Premium costs $180 per month, plus $22 per person paid and adds adds a named advisor and premium support, HR guidance, Gusto Business Compliance, and unlimited same-day and instant pay. The listing is what each plan states; neither plan is graded on its own.
Does Gusto have a free plan or a trial?
The Gusto listing names no free plan and no trial.
When was this checked?
Oct 17, 2026, against https://gusto.com/product/pricing. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.