Gusto raised its Simple plan base fee from $40 to $49 a month
The Simple plan's base fee rose from $40/mo to $49/mo (+22.5%); the $6/person fee did not change. A 10-employee company now pays $109/mo instead of $100.
What changed
- Price increase, 9%, Apr 2025
- At a 10-employee company: $100 → $109 a month ($108 more a year)
- Before: $40/mo + $6/person
- After: $49/mo + $6/person
Alternatives to Gusto
Gusto is the cheapest payroll and HR platform we track at a 10-employee company. The others:
- QuickBooks Payroll: $115/mo
- BambooHR: $250/mo
Gusto alternatives: 2 payroll and HR platforms compared, at every size.
Sources
Every price and change for Gusto: Gusto.