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Head-to-head · Google Workspace for HR Software

Gusto vs PeopleForce

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Gusto #3 in Google Workspace for HR Software 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Gusto
PeopleForce #8 in Google Workspace for HR Software 8.5/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 1 features Visit PeopleForce

Gusto leads on 0 checks, PeopleForce on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGusto · 9.0/10
  • Free trialonly PeopleForce

Gusto scores higher on our rubric for google workspace for hr software: 9.0 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Gusto is the better fit for small businesses prioritizing payroll and benefits. PeopleForce is the better fit for teams wanting broad HR tools with Google Workspace.

  • Gusto fits best

    Small businesses prioritizing payroll and benefits

  • PeopleForce fits best

    Teams wanting broad HR tools with Google Workspace

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Side by side

Feature Gusto 9.0/10 Visit ↗ PeopleForce 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.5
Ranking #3 in Google Workspace for HR Software #8 in Google Workspace for HR Software
Best for Small businesses prioritizing payroll and benefits Teams wanting broad HR tools with Google Workspace
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — $2.50/user/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, HIPAA, 2FA ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 8 integrations 10 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Gusto 0/1 · PeopleForce 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 records, leave, onboarding, performance and time tracking
  • Integrates with Google Workspace, Calendar and Gmail
  • Professional adds advanced automation, eSignature and API access
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
  • The trial requires a demo session
  • Standard lacks the advanced automation and API access in Professional
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.…

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PeopleForce brings core HR administration and employee workflows together for small and midsize companies, while also describing support for larger organizations. Its features span employee records and org charts, leave, onboarding and…

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  1. GustoGoogle Workspace for HR Software 9.0Paid
  2. PeopleForceGoogle Workspace for HR Software 8.514-day trial

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.

  • PeopleForce — where it wins

    • Covers records, leave, onboarding, performance and time tracking
    • Integrates with Google Workspace, Calendar and Gmail
    • Professional adds advanced automation, eSignature and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is offered
    • The trial requires a demo session
    • Standard lacks the advanced automation and API access in Professional

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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