Gusto
The people platform for payroll, HR, and benefits, simplified for small business.
Businesses Served
300,000+
Recommendation Rate
9 out of 10 customers would recommend
Average Time Saved
152 hrs/year on tax & compliance
About Gusto
Gusto provides an all-in-one platform that combines payroll processing, employee benefits administration (like health insurance and retirement plans), and a suite of HR tools. It is designed to be user-friendly for business owners, automating complex tasks such as federal, state, and local tax filings. The platform also includes features for hiring and onboarding new employees, time tracking, and detailed reporting. For developers, Gusto offers an API that allows for the integration of its HR and payroll functionalities into other applications, enabling custom workflows and embedded experiences.
Core Platform Features
Full-Service Payroll
Automated payroll processing for employees and contractors, including tax calculations, filings, and payments.
Employee Benefits
Administration for health insurance, 401(k)s, workers' comp, and other financial benefits.
Hr Tools
Includes hiring and onboarding checklists, offer letters, employee directories, and org charts.
Time & Attendance
Tools for time tracking, PTO management, and holiday pay that sync directly with payroll.
Compliance
Helps businesses stay compliant with labor laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements.
Developer & API
Gusto Api
Provides programmatic access to payroll, benefits, and HR data to build integrations.
Use Cases
Embed payroll features, sync employee data, automate onboarding workflows, and build custom HR tools.
Authentication
Uses API tokens for authentication with clear documentation for developers.
Sandbox
A full sandbox environment is available for developers to test their applications.