BambooHR or Gusto?

Which saas & b2b tool brand is right for you?

Gustowins 5 of 7 categories
BambooHR

BambooHR

HR software with heart

4.5/5
|28,000 reviews
1
Wins
2008
Founded
mid
Price
WINNER
Gusto

Gusto

The people platform for growing businesses

4.6/5
|35,000 reviews
5
Wins
2011
Founded
mid
Price

Head-to-Head Comparison

85
Features & Functionality
Gusto wins
88
92
Ease of Use
Gusto wins
95
82
Integrations
Gusto wins
85
75
Pricing & Value
Gusto wins
82
85
Customer Support
85
78
Scalability
BambooHR wins
75
85
Security & Compliance
Gusto wins
88
BambooHR

BambooHR excels at

Scalability
Gusto

Gusto excels at

Features & FunctionalityEase of UseIntegrationsPricing & ValueSecurity & Compliance

Pros & Cons

BambooHR

BambooHR

Very easy to use
Great onboarding
Employee self-service
Good reporting
Limited payroll integration
US-focused
Gusto

Gusto

Dead-simple payroll
Automatic tax filing
Great benefits options
Modern, clean UI
US-only payroll
Limited HRIS features

The Bottom Line

Choose BambooHR if you want...

  • SMBs (25-1000 employees)
  • HR teams wanting simplicity
  • People-first companies
  • US-based businesses

Choose Gusto if you want...

  • Small businesses (1-200)
  • First-time payroll
  • US payroll
  • Benefits administration

Our pick: Gusto — Better overall scores and stronger performance across key categories. However, BambooHR is the better choice if you prioritize scalability.

Real-Time Brand Data

Stock prices, reviews, sentiment & more

BambooHR

BambooHR

Free Trial

Try BambooHR free. No credit card required.

Annual Billing Discount

20% OFF

Save up to 20% when you pay annually.

PricingFeaturesSupportAlternativesIntegration
G2
4.498116074290387
(1,192)
LeaderHigh Performer
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4.341024159111677
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TrustpilotGood
4.210024176403169
(338)
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Last updated: 2024-12-10
Gusto

Gusto

Free Trial

Try Gusto free. No credit card required.

Annual Billing Discount

20% OFF

Save up to 20% when you pay annually.

PricingFeaturesSupportAlternativesIntegration
G2
4.475933874049676
(2,443)
LeaderHigh Performer
View reviews
Capterra
4.357013410975583
(879)
View reviews
TrustpilotGood
4.596176585902153
(529)
View reviews
Last updated: 2024-12-10