Gusto Simple
The Gusto Simple plan costs $49 per month, plus $6 per person paid.
What the plan includes
Payroll in one state: unlimited pay runs, tax filings and payments, and basic time-off and holiday pay rules.
As stated on gusto.comThe plans either side of it
- Plus$80 per month, plus $12 per person paidone above
Adds multi-state payroll, time tracking and scheduling, unlimited next-day pay and contractor invoice handling. Marked best value.
What else costs about this much
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan |
|---|---|---|
| OnPay | $49 a month | No |
| Justworks | $50 a month | No |
| QuickBooks Workforce | $50 a month | No |
| Roll by ADP | $39 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 Simple questions
How much is the Gusto Simple plan?
The Gusto Simple plan costs $49 per 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.
Is it worth moving from Simple to Plus?
That depends on what you need. Plus costs $80 per month, plus $12 per person paid and adds adds multi-state payroll, time tracking and scheduling, unlimited next-day pay and contractor invoice handling. Marked best value. 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.