BambooHR vs Gusto

BambooHR9.3Visit GGusto9.0Visit

Higher score BambooHR #1 in Google Workspace for HR Software 9.3/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 1 features Visit BambooHR

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G Gusto #3 in Google Workspace for HR Software 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Gusto

• BambooHR fits best

  Growing teams needing connected HR workflows

• Gusto fits best

  Small businesses prioritizing payroll and benefits

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Side by side

Feature	BambooHR 9.3/10 Visit ↗	GGusto 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	9.0
Ranking	#1 in Google Workspace for HR Software	#3 in Google Workspace for HR Software
Best for	Growing teams needing connected HR workflows	Small businesses prioritizing payroll and benefits
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$10/user/mo	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, SSO/SAML, 2FA	SOC 2, HIPAA, 2FA
Integrations	150+ integrations	8 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market
Features BambooHR 0/1 · Gusto 0/1
Employee self-service	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Employee limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Workspace deployment	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
HR modules	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mobile access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Payroll support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Centralizes employee records, reporting, and time-off workflows Adds onboarding checklists, e-signatures, and mobile approvals Pro and Elite add performance and compensation planning features	Combines payroll, tax filings, benefits, onboarding, and employee records. Google Workspace integrates alongside accounting and team tools. Mobile apps support access to pay, benefits, time tracking, and time off.
Cons	No free plan Payroll and benefits are add-ons Advanced reviews and compensation planning require higher tiers	No free plan; listed plans use per-person fees, with some base prices not shown. Primarily U.S.-focused, limiting its fit for employers outside the United States. Advanced HR support and performance tools are reserved for Premium.
Our verdict	BambooHR brings employee information and day-to-day people operations into a cloud HR platform for HR teams and growing organizations. Its scope includes employee records, reporting, workflows, time off, onboarding, performance management,… Read the review →	Gusto brings payroll, tax filings, benefits, and core HR workflows together for small businesses. Employers can manage employee records, onboarding checklists, e-signatures, PTO, performance reviews, timesheets, and benefits enrollment.… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• BambooHR — where it wins

  • Centralizes employee records, reporting, and time-off workflows
  • Adds onboarding checklists, e-signatures, and mobile approvals
  • Pro and Elite add performance and compensation planning features

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan
  • Payroll and benefits are add-ons
  • Advanced reviews and compensation planning require higher tiers

• Gusto — where it wins

  • Combines payroll, tax filings, benefits, onboarding, and employee records.
  • Google Workspace integrates alongside accounting and team tools.
  • Mobile apps support access to pay, benefits, time tracking, and time off.

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; listed plans use per-person fees, with some base prices not shown.
  • Primarily U.S.-focused, limiting its fit for employers outside the United States.
  • Advanced HR support and performance tools are reserved for Premium.

• BambooHR9.3/10 · Paid

  A broad HRIS with employee records, time off, onboarding, and tiered performance tools.

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• GGusto9.0/10 · Paid

  A payroll-centered HR platform with benefits, onboarding, time tracking, and mobile access.

  Visit GustoFull verdict →