Gusto vs Justworks

Last updated: 2025-11-27

This comparison focuses on who each tool fits best, pricing structure (where available), and the practical differences that matter for SMB payroll decisions.

At a glance

	Gusto	Justworks
Segment	SMB	PEO
Best for	Small businesses that want payroll plus basic HR and benefits administration in one place.	Teams that want a PEO relationship for benefits access and HR compliance support.
Pricing	Tiered plans; pricing typically scales with headcount and selected add-ons (check vendor site).	Per-employee pricing; varies by services (check vendor site).
Key features	Payroll processing Tax filings Employee onboarding Benefits administration Reporting	PEO services Payroll processing Benefits administration HR compliance support Onboarding

Which should you choose?

Choose Gusto if…

You fit: Small businesses that want payroll plus basic HR and benefits administration in one place.
You value its approach to payroll + HR tradeoffs.

Choose Justworks if…

You fit: Teams that want a PEO relationship for benefits access and HR compliance support.
You value its approach to payroll + HR tradeoffs.

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