Gusto vs Gratsio

GGusto9.2Visit Gratsio8.6Visit

Higher score G Gusto #3 in Salon Payroll Software 9.2/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Gusto

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Gratsio #8 in Salon Payroll Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 6 features Visit Gratsio

• Gusto fits best

  Businesses prioritizing tax-filing payroll

• Gratsio fits best

  Budget-conscious salons needing payroll rules

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Side by side

Feature	GGusto 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Gratsio 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.6
Ranking	#3 in Salon Payroll Software	#8 in Salon Payroll Software
Best for	Businesses prioritizing tax-filing payroll	Budget-conscious salons needing payroll rules
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$29/mo
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	7 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7	Email, Live chat, Community, Docs
Integrations	8 integrations	1 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Enterprise
Features Gusto 0/6 · Gratsio 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	—
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	Free plan includes marketplace listing, booking and basic CRM Tracks salary, commissions, bonuses, deductions and tips Payroll reports connect compensation to completed tickets
Cons	Not designed specifically for salon operations No free plan is available Advanced features and service support require higher-tier plans	Does not file taxes Does not pay staff directly Advanced payroll and finance tools require the Studio plan
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… Read the review →	Gratsio is a web-based platform for salons, studios, independent beauty professionals and multi-location beauty businesses. It combines online booking, appointment calendars, client records, payments, reminders, websites, analytics,… Read the review →

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

• Gratsio — where it wins

  • Free plan includes marketplace listing, booking and basic CRM
  • Tracks salary, commissions, bonuses, deductions and tips
  • Payroll reports connect compensation to completed tickets

  Where it doesn't

  • Does not file taxes
  • Does not pay staff directly
  • Advanced payroll and finance tools require the Studio plan

• GGusto9.2/10 · Paid

  A broad payroll and HR platform for salons that prioritize tax filing support.

  Visit GustoFull verdict →
• Gratsio8.6/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A budget-friendly salon platform with payroll reporting, but no tax filing or direct staff payments.

  Visit GratsioFull verdict →