Gusto or Xero?
Which saas & b2b tool brand is right for you?
Gustowins 3 of 7 categories
WINNER
Gusto
The people platform for growing businesses
4.6/5
|35,000 reviews3
Wins
2011
Founded
mid
Price
Head-to-Head Comparison
88
Features & Functionality
88
95
Ease of Use
Gusto wins
85
85
Integrations
Xero wins
88
82
Pricing & Value
Gusto wins
78
85
Customer Support
Gusto wins
75
75
Scalability
Xero wins
82
88
Security & Compliance
88
Gusto excels at
Ease of UsePricing & ValueCustomer Support
Xero excels at
IntegrationsScalability
Pros & Cons
Gusto
Dead-simple payroll
Automatic tax filing
Great benefits options
Modern, clean UI
US-only payroll
Limited HRIS features
Xero
Beautiful interface
Strong bank feeds
Multi-currency support
Good app marketplace
Limited US payroll
Basic inventory
The Bottom Line
Choose Gusto if you want...
- Small businesses (1-200)
- First-time payroll
- US payroll
- Benefits administration
Choose Xero if you want...
- Small businesses globally
- UK/ANZ businesses
- Clean UI lovers
- Multi-currency needs
Our pick: Gusto — Better overall scores and stronger performance across key categories. However, Xero is the better choice if you prioritize integrations or scalability.
Real-Time Brand Data
Stock prices, reviews, sentiment & more
Gusto
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Last updated: 2024-12-10
Xero
+79
Score
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Last updated: 2024-12-10
