Workday vs Gusto
Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs
Quick Comparison
Rating
4
vs4.5
Starting Price
$null
vs$40
Pricing Model
enterprise
vspaid
Feature
Workday
Gusto
HCM
Payroll
Workforce planning
Learning
Talent management
Analytics
Full-service payroll
Benefits administration
Tax filing
Time tracking
Hiring and onboarding
HR compliance
Workday Pros
- Industry standard for large enterprise HR
- Unified HR and finance platform
- Strong workforce planning and analytics
- Global payroll in many countries
- Continuous innovation with AI features
- Large implementation partner ecosystem
Workday Cons
- Extremely expensive enterprise-only pricing
- Implementation takes 6 to 18 months
- Requires dedicated admin team
- Overly complex for mid-market companies
- Limited customization without consultants
- User interface has a learning curve
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