Gusto — Gusto is a payroll and HR platform that runs payroll, benefits and compliance for small businesses.
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Gusto at a glance
- Category
- People & HR
- Best for
- Solo Founder, Startup, SMB
- Agent compatibility
- Agent Ready · MCP Native
- Community
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- Website
- gusto.com ↗
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- @GustoHQ ↗
- Last updated
- 19 Sept 2026
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Gusto is an online payroll software and HR platform for US small businesses. It runs full-service payroll with automatic tax filing, manages health insurance and 401(k) benefits, and handles onboarding, time tracking and contractor payments. It is for small business owners, startups and accountants who need payroll without a dedicated HR department. Gusto offers Gusto Embedded, an API that lets other software run payroll inside their product, and it publishes an official MCP server.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Gusto used for?
Gusto is used to run payroll, file payroll taxes, offer employee benefits and manage HR tasks like onboarding and time tracking for small and mid-sized US businesses.
How much does Gusto cost?
Gusto charges a monthly base fee plus a per-person fee, with Simple, Plus and Premium tiers. A contractor-only plan is available for businesses with no W-2 employees.
Does Gusto integrate with QuickBooks?
Yes. Gusto syncs payroll data to QuickBooks Online, Xero and other accounting tools, and it integrates with time tracking, expense and HR apps.
Is Gusto available outside the US?
Gusto runs payroll for US-based companies. It supports paying international contractors in many countries, but it does not run local payroll for employees outside the United States.
Is Gusto agent ready?
Yes — Gusto is listed as Agent Ready and MCP Native on Maarket.
Who is Gusto best for?
Gusto is listed as a fit for Solo Founder, Startup, SMB teams.
What does Gusto do?
Gusto is a payroll and HR platform that runs payroll, benefits and compliance for small businesses.
What are the alternatives to Gusto?
Other People & HR products on Maarket include BambooHR, Deel, Rippling.
How is Gusto ranked on Maarket?
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