Gusto vs Greenhouse
Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs
Quick Comparison
Rating
4.5
vs4.4
Starting Price
$40
vs$null
Pricing Model
paid
vspaid
Feature
Gusto
Greenhouse
Full-service payroll
Benefits administration
Tax filing
Time tracking
Hiring and onboarding
HR compliance
Structured interviews
Scorecards
Job board posting
Offer management
Onboarding
DEI features
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
Greenhouse Pros
- Best-in-class structured interview process
- Excellent scorecard and evaluation system
- Strong DEI hiring features
- Largest ATS integration ecosystem with 500+
- Detailed reporting and analytics
- Forces good hiring practices by design
Greenhouse Cons
- Expensive one of the pricier ATS options
- No transparent pricing
- Interface feels dated in some areas
- Setup and configuration takes time
- Can feel rigid if you prefer flexibility
- Sourcing CRM less powerful than Lever