Gusto
HR
From$49/user/mo
10 people: $490 a month · $5,880 a year
- No free plan
- No yearly discount listed
- No startup credits listed
- 3 plans · priced per user
Gusto vs Plane Payroll: pricing compared
Plans, list prices and what a team of 5, 10 or 25 pays on each, from Surba's catalog of HR tools. Updated for 2026.
At a glance
Side by side
Gusto starts at $49/user/mo (Simple) and Plane Payroll at $19/user/mo (US Employees). For 10 people that's $490 vs $190 a month: Plane Payroll is $300 a month (61%) cheaper than Gusto on list price.
Plane Payroll
Cheaper for 10 people
From$19/user/mo
10 people: $190 a month · $2,280 a year
- No free plan
- No yearly discount listed
- No startup credits listed
- 3 plans · priced per user
Plans
Gusto and Plane Payroll plans
Every plan with a public price, in US dollars.
Gusto
Simple
Base fee + $6/mo per person · Single-state payroll
$49/user/mo
Plus
Base fee + $12/mo per person · Multi-state payroll, time tracking
$80/user/mo
Premium
Base fee + $22/mo per person · Dedicated advisor, HR experts
$180/user/mo
Price = monthly base + per active person. Pricing page blocked (403); figures from search snippets of gusto.com.
Prices from Gusto's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.
Plane Payroll
US Employees
Multi-state W-2 payroll · Automated tax filing · I-9 and W-4 support
$19/user/mo
Contractors
Pay in 240+ countries · 70+ local currencies · 1099 filing
$39/user/mo
International Employees (EOR)
Hire in 100+ countries · Local contracts · Visa assistance
$499/user/mo
Per person paid per month; no minimums or setup fees. Pilot.co now redirects to Plane.
Prices from Plane Payroll's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.
Team cost
What each costs your team
Entry paid plans, per month and per year at list price.
| Team | Gusto (Simple) | Plane Payroll (US Employees) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 people | $245/mo$2,940/yr a year | $95/mo$1,140/yr a year | Plane Payroll $150 less a month |
| 10 people | $490/mo$5,880/yr a year | $190/mo$2,280/yr a year | Plane Payroll $300 less a month |
| 25 people | $1,225/mo$14,700/yr a year | $475/mo$5,700/yr a year | Plane Payroll $750 less a month |
Gusto is priced per user. Plane Payroll is priced per user. Per-user prices are multiplied by the team; per-plan prices aren't. Before tax; yearly discounts not applied.
FAQ
Gusto vs Plane Payroll: questions
Which is cheaper, Gusto or Plane Payroll?
Gusto starts at $49/user/mo (Simple) and Plane Payroll at $19/user/mo (US Employees). For 10 people that's $490 vs $190 a month: Plane Payroll is $300 a month (61%) cheaper than Gusto on list price. Compare features too: the cheaper plan isn't always the closer match.
Do Gusto and Plane Payroll have free plans?
Gusto has no free plan in Surba's catalog. Plane Payroll has no free plan in Surba's catalog.
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