Gusto or ConvertKit?

Which saas & b2b tool brand is right for you?

Gustowins 5 of 7 categories
WINNER
Gusto

Gusto

The people platform for growing businesses

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

ConvertKit

The creator marketing platform

4.5/5
|18,000 reviews
1
Wins
2013
Founded
mid
Price

Head-to-Head Comparison

88
Features & Functionality
Gusto wins
82
95
Ease of Use
Gusto wins
90
85
Integrations
Gusto wins
80
82
Pricing & Value
Gusto wins
80
85
Customer Support
85
75
Scalability
ConvertKit wins
78
88
Security & Compliance
Gusto wins
82
Gusto

Gusto excels at

Features & FunctionalityEase of UseIntegrationsPricing & ValueSecurity & Compliance
ConvertKit

ConvertKit excels at

Scalability

Pros & Cons

Gusto

Gusto

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

ConvertKit

Built for creators
Visual automations
Easy to use
Creator network feature
Limited e-commerce features
Basic templates

The Bottom Line

Choose Gusto if you want...

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

Choose ConvertKit if you want...

  • Content creators
  • Bloggers and writers
  • Course creators
  • Newsletter writers

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

Real-Time Brand Data

Stock prices, reviews, sentiment & more

Gusto

Gusto

Free Trial

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Annual Billing Discount

20% OFF

Save up to 20% when you pay annually.

PricingFeaturesSupportAlternativesIntegration
G2
4.651317191595854
(2,193)
LeaderHigh Performer
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4.417546555370307
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TrustpilotGood
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Last updated: 2024-12-10
ConvertKit

ConvertKit

Free Trial

Try ConvertKit free. No credit card required.

Annual Billing Discount

20% OFF

Save up to 20% when you pay annually.

PricingFeaturesSupportAlternativesIntegration
G2
4.461790001628729
(1,051)
LeaderHigh Performer
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Capterra
4.550290111567513
(711)
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TrustpilotGood
4.43237572069096
(345)
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Last updated: 2024-12-10