Jira or Gusto?

Which saas & b2b tool brand is right for you?

Jirawins 4 of 7 categories
WINNER
Jira

Jira

The #1 software development tool

4.2/5
|78,000 reviews
4
Wins
2002
Founded
mid
Price
Gusto

Gusto

The people platform for growing businesses

4.6/5
|35,000 reviews
3
Wins
2011
Founded
mid
Price

Head-to-Head Comparison

95
Features & Functionality
Jira wins
88
60
Ease of Use
Gusto wins
95
95
Integrations
Jira wins
85
75
Pricing & Value
Gusto wins
82
78
Customer Support
Gusto wins
85
95
Scalability
Jira wins
75
92
Security & Compliance
Jira wins
88
Jira

Jira excels at

Features & FunctionalityIntegrationsScalabilitySecurity & Compliance
Gusto

Gusto excels at

Ease of UsePricing & ValueCustomer Support

Pros & Cons

Jira

Jira

Industry standard for dev teams
Powerful customization
Excellent agile support
Deep Atlassian ecosystem
Steep learning curve
Can be overwhelming
Gusto

Gusto

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

The Bottom Line

Choose Jira if you want...

  • Software development teams
  • Agile/Scrum teams
  • Enterprise engineering
  • Bug tracking

Choose Gusto if you want...

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

Our pick: Jira — Better overall scores and stronger performance across key categories. However, Gusto is the better choice if you prioritize ease of use or pricing & value.

Real-Time Brand Data

Stock prices, reviews, sentiment & more

Jira

Jira

Free for Small Teams

Free for up to 10 users with basic features.

Cloud Migration Offer

Special pricing for server to cloud migration.

ComplexitySpeedCustomizationLinear alternativeAdmin overhead
G2
4.3
(5,678)
Leader Fall 2024
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Capterra
4.5
(13,567)
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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
4.476529202459803
(1,474)
LeaderHigh Performer
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Capterra
4.466255217098907
(815)
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TrustpilotGood
3.694096686665349
(547)
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Last updated: 2024-12-10