Gusto vs Loop HR

GGusto9.2Visit Loop HR8.8Visit

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

vs

Loop HR #6 in Salon Payroll Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 6 features Visit Loop HR

• Gusto fits best

  Businesses prioritizing tax-filing payroll

• Loop HR fits best

  UK salons needing payroll preparation and payslips

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature	GGusto 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Loop HR 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.8
Ranking	#3 in Salon Payroll Software	#6 in Salon Payroll Software
Best for	Businesses prioritizing tax-filing payroll	UK salons needing payroll preparation and payslips
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7	Live chat
Integrations	8 integrations	2 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market
Features Gusto 0/6 · Loop HR 2/6
Commission tracking	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Tip calculation	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
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	Payroll preparation, payslips, reports, and payroll exports Commission, bonus, and pay-structure management SalonIQ and Phorest integrations for sales data imports
Cons	Not designed specifically for salon operations No free plan is available Advanced features and service support require higher-tier plans	Pricing is handled through a call rather than shown publicly The published plan supports up to 10 people Access is provided through the web platform
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 →	Loop HR brings salon-focused people management into one web-based product. It covers employee records, scheduling and rotas, holiday and sickness tracking, SSP calculations, commission and bonus structures, payroll preparation, payslips,… 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

• Loop HR — where it wins

  • Payroll preparation, payslips, reports, and payroll exports
  • Commission, bonus, and pay-structure management
  • SalonIQ and Phorest integrations for sales data imports

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is handled through a call rather than shown publicly
  • The published plan supports up to 10 people
  • Access is provided through the web platform

• GGusto9.2/10 · Paid

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

  Visit GustoFull verdict →
• Loop HR8.8/10 · Pricing on request

  A web-based salon HR tool combining payroll preparation with people management.

  Visit Loop HRFull verdict →