Gusto vs ADP
Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs
Quick Comparison
Rating
4.5
vs4.1
Starting Price
$40
vs$79
Pricing Model
paid
vspaid
Feature
Gusto
ADP
Full-service payroll
Benefits administration
Tax filing
Time tracking
Hiring and onboarding
HR compliance
Payroll processing
Benefits admin
HR management
Compliance
Gusto Pros
- Best payroll experience for small businesses
- Automated tax calculations and filing
- Built-in benefits administration
- Clean friendly interface
- Contractor payments included
- Excellent onboarding experience
Gusto Cons
- Per-person pricing adds up quickly
- Limited HR features compared to BambooHR
- Not available outside the US
- Advanced reporting requires Premium
- No free tier or trial
- Benefits broker may charge additional fees
ADP Pros
- Massive scale and reliability
- Comprehensive compliance and tax expertise
- Processes payroll for millions of workers
- Strong benefits administration
- Available for all company sizes
- Decades of payroll expertise
ADP Cons
- Dated user interface
- Customer service frequently criticized
- Contracts can be difficult to exit
- Pricing lacks transparency
- Nickel-and-dime approach to add-ons
- Implementation can be painful