Gusto pricing in 2026
Every plan from Gusto's pricing page (checked 26 Oct 2026), what a team of 5, 10 or 25 would pay, the price in your currency and cheaper alternatives.
Starts at
$49per user a month
Simple for 10 people: $490 a month
Plans
Gusto plans and prices
3 plans with a public price, in US dollars.
Simple
Entry paid plan$49per user / month
- Base fee + $6/mo per person
- Single-state payroll
Plus
$80per user / month
- Base fee + $12/mo per person
- Multi-state payroll, time tracking
Premium
$180per user / month
- Base fee + $22/mo per person
- Dedicated advisor, HR experts
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. Prices are per user. Taxes, seat minimums and promotions vary.
Team cost
What Gusto costs a team of 5, 10 or 25
Per-user list price × team size: a month, with the year below.
| Plan | 5 people | 10 people | 25 people |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple$49/user/mo | $245/mo$2,940/yr a year | $490/mo$5,880/yr a year | $1,225/mo$14,700/yr a year |
| Plus$80/user/mo | $400/mo$4,800/yr a year | $800/mo$9,600/yr a year | $2,000/mo$24,000/yr a year |
| Premium$180/user/mo | $900/mo$10,800/yr a year | $1,800/mo$21,600/yr a year | $4,500/mo$54,000/yr a year |
Before tax, at list price.
Local prices
Gusto in naira, shillings, cedis, rand, pounds and euros
Simple, the entry paid plan, converted from US dollars.
| Currency | Per user / mo | 10 people / mo |
|---|---|---|
| NGNNigerian naira (NGN) | ₦65,381 | ₦653,807 |
| KESKenyan shilling (KES) | KSh6,364 | KSh63,638 |
| GHSGhanaian cedi (GHS) | GH₵569.48 | GH₵5,695 |
| ZARSouth African rand (ZAR) | R813.34 | R8,133 |
| GBPBritish pound (GBP) | £36.64 | £366.41 |
| EUREuro (EUR) | €43.71 | €437.14 |
Indicative only: converted at Surba's daily exchange rates from 26 Oct 2026 (₦1,334 = $1). Unless Gusto bills you in your own currency, your bank's rate and card fees decide what you're charged.
Alternatives
Cheaper alternatives to Gusto
Tools in Surba's catalog that cost a team of 10 less a month on their entry plan than Gusto's Simple.
RotaCloudFrom $13.50/mo10 people: $13.50 a month
TimetasticFrom $1.50/user/mo10 people: $15 a month
SlingFrom $2/user/mo · free plan10 people: $20 a month
When I WorkFrom $2.50/user/mo10 people: $25 a month
SurePayrollFrom $29/mo10 people: $29 a month
HomebaseFrom $30/mo · free plan10 people: $30 a month
Compare
Gusto compared
Plans and team costs side by side.
FAQ
Gusto pricing questions
How much does Gusto cost per user?
Gusto's paid plans run from $49 to $180 per user a month according to Gusto's pricing page (checked 26 Oct 2026) (Simple $49, Plus $80 and Premium $180). Price = monthly base + per active person. Pricing page blocked (403); figures from search snippets of gusto.com.
Does Gusto have a free plan?
Not in Surba's catalog. The cheapest listed plan is Simple at $49 per user a month.
How much does Gusto cost for a team of 10?
On Simple, 10 people pay about $490 a month, or $5,880 a year, before tax.
How much is Gusto in naira?
At an indicative rate of ₦1,334 per $1 (26 Oct 2026), Simple at $49 is about ₦65,381 per user a month. Your bank's exchange rate and card fees decide the final charge.
What are cheaper alternatives to Gusto?
In Surba's catalog, RotaCloud ($13.50/mo), Timetastic ($1.50/user/mo) and Sling ($2/user/mo) cost less for a team of 10 on their entry plans. Compare features before you switch: the cheapest plan isn't always the closest match.
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