Gusto vs Cezanne HR

GGusto8.8Visit Cezanne HR8.6Visit

Higher score G Gusto #6 in HRIS Software 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Gusto

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Cezanne HR #8 in HRIS Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Cezanne HR

• Gusto fits best

  Small businesses combining HR with payroll

• Cezanne HR fits best

  Mid-market teams wanting configurable HR processes

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Side by side

Feature	GGusto 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Cezanne HR 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.6
Ranking	#6 in HRIS Software	#8 in HRIS Software
Best for	Small businesses combining HR with payroll	Mid-market teams wanting configurable HR processes
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7	Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, HIPAA, 2FA	ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	8 integrations	20 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Gusto 1/5 · Cezanne HR 1/5
Employee self-service	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Onboarding tools	✓	✓
Time-off tracking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Employee directory	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mobile app	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Runs payroll and tax filings alongside employee records and onboarding Supports PTO, time tracking, benefits, and performance workflows Connects with QuickBooks Online, Xero, Slack, and Google Workspace	Covers employee records, absence, onboarding, performance and time tracking. Includes employee and manager self-service with mobile access. Offers an open API and integrations including Microsoft Teams and Greenhouse.
Cons	Contractor Only and Simple are limited to domestic or single-state payroll Plus adds multi-state payroll and time tracking at $12/mo per person The offering is primarily U.S.-focused	Pricing requires a sales quote and varies by modules and average headcount. A minimum monthly fee applies. Support is ticket-based, alongside email, phone and documentation.
Our verdict	Gusto brings payroll, benefits, and HR workflows together for small businesses, with coverage that also fits mid-market teams. Employers can manage employee records, onboarding checklists and e-signatures, time off, performance reviews,… Read the review →	Cezanne HR is a cloud-based HR platform for mid-sized and international organisations, with capabilities spanning employee records, absence, onboarding, performance, time tracking, self-service and reporting. Its modular design lets teams… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Gusto — where it wins

  • Runs payroll and tax filings alongside employee records and onboarding
  • Supports PTO, time tracking, benefits, and performance workflows
  • Connects with QuickBooks Online, Xero, Slack, and Google Workspace

  Where it doesn't

  • Contractor Only and Simple are limited to domestic or single-state payroll
  • Plus adds multi-state payroll and time tracking at $12/mo per person
  • The offering is primarily U.S.-focused

• Cezanne HR — where it wins

  • Covers employee records, absence, onboarding, performance and time tracking.
  • Includes employee and manager self-service with mobile access.
  • Offers an open API and integrations including Microsoft Teams and Greenhouse.

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a sales quote and varies by modules and average headcount.
  • A minimum monthly fee applies.
  • Support is ticket-based, alongside email, phone and documentation.

• GGusto8.8/10 · Paid

  Gusto combines payroll and core HR workflows, with plans for contractors and growing teams.

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• Cezanne HR8.6/10 · Pricing on request

  A configurable HR platform for mid-market teams managing core processes across modules.

  Visit Cezanne HRFull verdict →