Gusto vs Factorial

GGusto9.0Visit Factorial8.7Visit

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

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Factorial #6 in Google Workspace for HR Software 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Factorial

• Gusto fits best

  Small businesses prioritizing payroll and benefits

• Factorial fits best

  Teams seeking broad HR tools with a clear entry price

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Side by side

Feature	GGusto 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Factorial 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.7
Ranking	#3 in Google Workspace for HR Software	#6 in Google Workspace for HR Software
Best for	Small businesses prioritizing payroll and benefits	Teams seeking broad HR tools with a clear entry price
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$8/user/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7	Phone, Live chat, Tickets, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, HIPAA, 2FA	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	8 integrations	8 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Gusto 0/1 · Factorial 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	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.	Covers employee records, onboarding, leave, time tracking, and performance reviews Starting plan includes payslip distribution, bulk document sending, and e-signature Web and mobile access, plus Google Workspace and public API support
Cons	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.	No free plan is offered Plans are tailored, so the entry price does not show module-specific costs Combines HR with broader business workflows that may exceed a narrow HR need
Our verdict	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 →	Factorial brings employee administration and people-management workflows together for organizations that want HR records, onboarding, leave, time tracking, performance reviews, documents, and employee self-service in one platform. Its web… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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.

• Factorial — where it wins

  • Covers employee records, onboarding, leave, time tracking, and performance reviews
  • Starting plan includes payslip distribution, bulk document sending, and e-signature
  • Web and mobile access, plus Google Workspace and public API support

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is offered
  • Plans are tailored, so the entry price does not show module-specific costs
  • Combines HR with broader business workflows that may exceed a narrow HR need

• GGusto9.0/10 · Paid

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

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• Factorial8.7/10 · Paid

  Broad HR workflows start at $8 per user monthly, with plans tailored to each organization.

  Visit FactorialFull verdict →