Gusto is a SaaS company that provides cloud-based payroll, benefits, and HR management solutions for small businesses.
Entry price
$6
Simple · /person/mo
Plans tracked
4
22 add-ons
Pricing changes
22
Latest Oct 26, 2026
Pricing model
Subscription + usage
No free tier
Pricing Change History
22 changes20242 changes
Q3 2024
Packaging
QuarterlyPublished Jan 10, 2026
Gusto Eliminates Monthly Fee for Global Contractor Payments, Enhancing Value for International Contractor Services
International contractor payments renamed to Global contractor payments with pricing structure change: removed monthly per-contractor fee Next-Day Direct Deposit add-on introduced for Simple plan at $15/mo + $3/mo per person
Q2 2024
Packaging
QuarterlyPublished Jan 10, 2026
Gusto Renames Contractor Only Plan to Contractor, Streamlining Offerings for Freelancers
Contractor Only plan renamed to Contractor
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Captured| Plan | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | Plan | $6 /person/mo |
| Solo | Plan | $6 /person/mo |
| Plus | Plan | $80 /mo |
| Premium | Plan | $180 /mo |
| Tax-Advantaged Benefits | Add-on | $200 per year |
| Global Contractor Payments | Add-on | $5 per payment to US-based bank account |
| State Tax Registration | Add-on | Contact |
| R&D Tax Credits | Add-on | 15% of identified tax credits |
| Next-Day Pay | Add-on | $15 /mo |
| Instant Pay | Add-on | $100 per payroll |
| Same-Day Pay | Add-on | $90 per payroll |
| Time & Attendance Plus | Add-on | $6 /person/mo |
| Gusto Business Compliance | Add-on | $85 /state/mobilled annually |
| Remote I-9 | Add-on | $20 per submission |
| E-Verify | Add-on | $5 per submission |
| Priority Support | Add-on | $3 /person/mo |
| Health Insurance | Add-on | Contact |
| Health Insurance Broker Integration | Add-on | $6 /eligible employee/mo |
| Workers' Compensation | Add-on | $14 /mo |
| Life and Disability | Add-on | Contact |
| Gusto Money Plus | Add-on | $19 /mo |
| Health Savings Accounts (HSA) | Add-on | $2.5 /participant/mo |
| Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) | Add-on | $4 /participant/mo |
| Dependent Care FSA | Add-on | $4 /participant/mo |
| Commuter Benefits | Add-on | $4 /participant/mo |
| 401(k) | Add-on | Contact |
Company Facts
CategoryWorkforce Management
Free tierNo
Employees1001-10000
Tracked sinceOct 1, 2024
Pricing last seenOct 26, 2026
Websitegusto.com
How Gusto compares with its peers
| Company | Entry price | Last change |
|---|---|---|
A ADP | Contact | — |
P Paychex | Contact | Oct 19, 2026 |
B BambooHR | $10 /employee/mo | Jul 6, 2026 |
W Workday | Free | — |
R Rippling | Contact | Jan 13, 2026 |
N Namely | $9 /employee/mo | — |
Gusto pricing FAQ
- How much does Gusto cost?
- Gusto pricing starts at $6/person/mo on Simple. Gusto lists 4 plans on its pricing page.
- Does Gusto have a free plan?
- No. Gusto does not list a free tier; paid plans start at $6/person/mo on Simple.
- What pricing model does Gusto use?
- Gusto uses subscription + usage pricing across 4 plans.
- When did Gusto last change its pricing?
- Oct 26, 2026: Gusto: Health insurance broker integration reworded (add your broker for plans Gusto can't support directly);….
- How often has Gusto changed its pricing?
- Pulse has recorded 22 pricing changes for Gusto since it started tracking on Oct 1, 2024; the pricing page was last captured on Oct 26, 2026.