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Head-to-head · Salon Payroll Software

Gusto vs EasySalon

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Gusto #3 in Salon Payroll Software 9.2/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Gusto
EasySalon #5 in Salon Payroll Software 8.9/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 6 features Visit EasySalon

Gusto leads on 0 checks, EasySalon on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGusto · 9.2/10
  • Free trialonly EasySalon
  • Most featuresEasySalon · 3 of 6

Gusto scores higher on our rubric for salon payroll software: 9.2 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

Gusto is the better fit for businesses prioritizing tax-filing payroll. EasySalon is the better fit for small salons needing low-cost payroll calculations.

  • Gusto fits best

    Businesses prioritizing tax-filing payroll

  • EasySalon fits best

    Small salons needing low-cost payroll calculations

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Side by side

Feature Gusto 9.2/10 Visit ↗ EasySalon 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.9
Ranking #3 in Salon Payroll Software #5 in Salon Payroll Software
Best for Businesses prioritizing tax-filing payroll Small salons needing low-cost payroll calculations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — —
Free plan — —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Email
Compliance SOC 2, HIPAA, 2FA PCI DSS, GDPR, 2FA
Integrations 8 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Gusto 0/6 · EasySalon 3/6
Commission tracking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Tip calculation Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Contractor payments Not checked yet Not checked yet
Tax filing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Payroll reports Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Direct deposit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Payroll processing and tax filings support salon payroll workflows
  • Time tracking, time off, employee records, and onboarding in one platform
  • Web, iOS, Android, API access, and broad business integrations
  • Supports hourly, commission, and hybrid compensation runs
  • Calculates commission splits and tip-outs from checkout data
  • Includes booking, scheduling, payments, and payroll reports
Cons
  • Not designed specifically for salon operations
  • No free plan is available
  • Advanced features and service support require higher-tier plans
  • Web-only access limits platform flexibility
  • Tax filing is not verified
  • Tech fee pricing applies per technician each month
Our verdict

Gusto combines payroll, benefits administration, and human resources tools for small businesses. Salon owners can use it to maintain employee records, manage onboarding documents, handle time-off requests, track time and breaks, run…

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EasySalon is cloud-based salon management software built primarily for nail salons, with support for spas and beauty studios. It brings online booking, appointment reminders, checkout, Stripe payment processing, staff scheduling,…

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  1. GustoSalon Payroll Software 9.2Paid
  2. EasySalonSalon Payroll Software 8.914-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Gusto — where it wins

    • Payroll processing and tax filings support salon payroll workflows
    • Time tracking, time off, employee records, and onboarding in one platform
    • Web, iOS, Android, API access, and broad business integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Not designed specifically for salon operations
    • No free plan is available
    • Advanced features and service support require higher-tier plans

  • EasySalon — where it wins

    • Supports hourly, commission, and hybrid compensation runs
    • Calculates commission splits and tip-outs from checkout data
    • Includes booking, scheduling, payments, and payroll reports

    Where it doesn't

    • Web-only access limits platform flexibility
    • Tax filing is not verified
    • Tech fee pricing applies per technician each month

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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