Gusto alternatives

Payroll with W-2s, 1099s and year-end filings included, unlimited pay runs and multi-state support, plus optional HR and time tracking.

Verdict. Best simple, single-plan payroll at a low base price.

Published price. Payroll Essentials $49/month base + $6 per worker. Checked Oct 22, 2026.

Payroll software or a full PEO that adds benefits, compliance and HR support.

Verdict. Best if you want payroll plus big-company benefits through a PEO.

Published price. Payroll $8/employee/month + $50/month base. PEO Basic $79/employee/month. PEO Plus $124/employee/month. Checked Oct 22, 2026.

Modular HR and payroll platform priced per employee, where you add products as you need them.

Verdict. Best for growing teams that want payroll and HR in one system they can add to later.

Published price. From $8 per employee per month plus a monthly base fee. Full quote on request. Checked Oct 22, 2026.

Low-cost payroll (and accounting) for small US businesses, with a full-service option that files payroll taxes for you.

Verdict. Best budget payroll for a small, simple US team.

Published price. Basic Payroll $17/month + $4 per worker. Full Service Payroll $37/month + $5 per worker (intro discounts often shown). Checked Oct 22, 2026.