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Gusto is an all-in-one payroll and HR platform that automates payroll, taxes, and compliance while helping businesses manage benefits, onboarding, time tracking, and hires. It supports paying both employees and contractors (US core payroll, plus Canada via EOR or international contractor add-ons) and aims to save time with automated workflows. Plans start at $49 per month plus $6 per person, with a free signup and easy setup designed to simplify people management.
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Payroll and HRIS Software →Where Gusto ranks in AI
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Gusto: Best All-Around & HR Integration. Widely considered a favorite for small teams.

Gusto is particularly worth considering if you want payroll to be something that basically runs in the background.
Excerpts where Gusto appeared in the AI's answer

Gusto is often the easiest overall because it minimizes administrative work during both hiring and rehiring.

Gusto *: Widely considered the gold standard for small-to-midsize businesses with fluctuating rosters.