Mailchimp or Gusto?

Which saas & b2b tool brand is right for you?

Gustowins 5 of 7 categories
Mailchimp

Mailchimp

Turn clickers into customers

4.3/5
|68,000 reviews
1
Wins
2001
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

82
Features & Functionality
Gusto wins
88
90
Ease of Use
Gusto wins
95
88
Integrations
Mailchimp wins
85
78
Pricing & Value
Gusto wins
82
72
Customer Support
Gusto wins
85
75
Scalability
75
85
Security & Compliance
Gusto wins
88
Mailchimp

Mailchimp excels at

Integrations
Gusto

Gusto excels at

Features & FunctionalityEase of UsePricing & ValueCustomer SupportSecurity & Compliance

Pros & Cons

Mailchimp

Mailchimp

Very easy to use
Great free tier
Beautiful templates
Good e-commerce integrations
Gets expensive with growth
Limited automation on lower tiers
Gusto

Gusto

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

The Bottom Line

Choose Mailchimp if you want...

  • Email marketing beginners
  • Small businesses
  • E-commerce stores
  • Newsletter creators

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, Mailchimp is the better choice if you prioritize integrations.

Real-Time Brand Data

Stock prices, reviews, sentiment & more

Mailchimp

Mailchimp

Free Trial

Try Mailchimp free. No credit card required.

Annual Billing Discount

20% OFF

Save up to 20% when you pay annually.

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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.

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4.370527771058917
(1,880)
LeaderHigh Performer
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Last updated: 2024-12-10