Gusto Features
What are the features of Gusto?
Platform
- Reporting and Dashboards
- User, Role, and Access Management
- Performance and Reliability
- Scalability
Employee Self Service
- Web Portal
- Benefits Manager
- Mobile
Administration
- Payroll Entry
- Time Off Accrual
- Direct Deposit
- Pre-tax Deductions
- Check/W-2 Printing
- Check/W-2 Delivery
Taxes
- Tax Calculation
- Tax Filing
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Core HR
Organization Management | Organizes employees in an org structure that can be used throughout the application for reporting, permissions, etc. This feature was mentioned in 328 Gusto reviews. | 90% (Based on 328 reviews) | |
Time, Attendance, and PTO | As reported in 324 Gusto reviews. Tracks time, attendance, paid time-off (PTO), sick time, schedules, and other workforce-related information. | 90% (Based on 324 reviews) | |
Expense Management | As reported in 234 Gusto reviews. Contains functionality for employees to submit expenses reports and track reimbursments | 81% (Based on 234 reviews) | |
Salary Structures | Based on 289 Gusto reviews. Manages position descriptions and pay grades/structures for each role | 88% (Based on 289 reviews) | |
Compliance | Based on 303 Gusto reviews. Helps protect risk areas by ensuring compliance standards are met through tracking and reporting | 89% (Based on 303 reviews) | |
Benefits Administration | Enables employees to manage their benefit plans by viewing plans, make changes during open enrollement, and for life event changes. Employers can report and manage payroll deductions based on selected plan options 297 reviewers of Gusto have provided feedback on this feature. | 88% (Based on 297 reviews) |
Platform
Customization | As reported in 630 Gusto reviews. Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique processes. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views. | 83% (Based on 630 reviews) | |
Integration APIs | Based on 498 Gusto reviews. Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications. | 82% (Based on 498 reviews) | |
User, Role, and Access Management | As reported in 670 Gusto reviews. Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. | 91% (Based on 670 reviews) | |
Performance | Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably. 673 reviewers of Gusto have provided feedback on this feature. | 93% (Based on 673 reviews) | |
Mobility | Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go. 594 reviewers of Gusto have provided feedback on this feature. | 90% (Based on 594 reviews) | |
Reporting | Based on 659 Gusto reviews. Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress. | 89% (Based on 659 reviews) | |
Dashboards | As reported in 688 Gusto reviews. Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with. | 92% (Based on 688 reviews) | |
Reporting and Dashboards | Based on 1319 Gusto reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards. | 91% (Based on 1,319 reviews) | |
User, Role, and Access Management | Based on 1323 Gusto reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. | 93% (Based on 1,323 reviews) | |
Performance and Reliability | Based on 1411 Gusto reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond to an action they took. | 95% (Based on 1,411 reviews) | |
Scalability | Based on 1223 Gusto reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Allows administrator to easily add employees and grow payroll process as their company grows. | 92% (Based on 1,223 reviews) |
Employee Self Service
Web Portal | Based on 1456 Gusto reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Allows employees to access current and past pay stubs, W-2 forms, and additional salary information. | 95% (Based on 1,456 reviews) | |
Benefits Manager | Based on 1089 Gusto reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Allows employees to answer or update questions pertaining to benefits and receive information about benefit providers. | 88% (Based on 1,089 reviews) | |
Mobile | Based on 1141 Gusto reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Allows employees to view pay stub and W-2 information via a smartphone app or mobile optimized website. | 89% (Based on 1,141 reviews) |
Administration
Payroll Entry | Based on 1426 Gusto reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Allows administrator to enter payroll for all employees based on salary or total hours worked. | 95% (Based on 1,426 reviews) | |
Time Off Accrual | Based on 1130 Gusto reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Calculation and tracking of sick and vacation days. | 90% (Based on 1,130 reviews) | |
Direct Deposit | Based on 1542 Gusto reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Automatically deposits paychecks into employees' bank accounts. | 96% (Based on 1,542 reviews) | |
Expense Reimbursement | Based on 1057 Gusto reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Allows administrator to reimburse employees for business-related purchases. | 90% (Based on 1,057 reviews) | |
Pre-tax Deductions | Based on 1249 Gusto reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Automatically deducts wages for health care, 401(k) plans, etc. from paychecks. | 92% (Based on 1,249 reviews) | |
Wage Garnishment | See feature definition | Based on 877 Gusto reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Allows administrator to set up for wage garnishments to be deducted automatically from employers' paychecks. | 87% (Based on 877 reviews) |
Approvals | Based on 1027 Gusto reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Administrator can submit payroll approval request and the approver can approve, deny, or re-assign it to the appropriate approver. | 91% (Based on 1,027 reviews) | |
Check/W-2 Printing | Based on 1179 Gusto reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Allows administrators to print valid paychecks and W-2 forms. | 93% (Based on 1,179 reviews) | |
Check/W-2 Delivery | Based on 1220 Gusto reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Sends printed checks to administrator to distribute to employees. | 94% (Based on 1,220 reviews) |
Taxes
Tax Calculation | Based on 1409 Gusto reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Calculates taxes due and may include resources or tools for federal and state tax compliance. | 94% (Based on 1,409 reviews) | |
Tax Filing | Based on 1333 Gusto reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Files payroll tax forms automatically for federal, state, and local taxes. | 93% (Based on 1,333 reviews) |
Integration
API / Integration | Based on 902 Gusto reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications. | 86% (Based on 902 reviews) | |
Time Tracking Integration | Based on 927 Gusto reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Enables administrator to import hours from time tracking systems. | 87% (Based on 927 reviews) | |
Accounting Integration | Based on 1010 Gusto reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Provides standard integration with third party accounting software. | 88% (Based on 1,010 reviews) | |
Core HR Integration | Based on 814 Gusto reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Provides standard integration with third party core HR software. | 86% (Based on 814 reviews) |
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Benefits Record Management | Based on 464 Gusto reviews. Track and manage employee benefits information and eligibility information within a centralized database. | 89% (Based on 464 reviews) | |
Enrollment Planning | See feature definition | Based on 431 Gusto reviews. Facilitate employee enrollment in health insurance plans during open enrollment and special enrollment periods. Make changes to benefits data in real time. | 87% (Based on 431 reviews) |
Third-Party Carrier Integration | Access a unique marketplace of benefits products provided by third-party carriers. Select from pre-built bundles or customize your own bundles within the system to offer to your employees. This feature was mentioned in 361 Gusto reviews. | 83% (Based on 361 reviews) | |
Document Management | Store and organize on-boarding benefits documents such as I-9s, W-4s, W-9s, and other employee agreements. 433 reviewers of Gusto have provided feedback on this feature. | 89% (Based on 433 reviews) | |
Total Compensation Statements | Based on 434 Gusto reviews. Prepare ad-hoc and historical total compensation statements for employees. Employees can access statements to find a comprehensive view of their compensation, including benefits, wages, and stock options. | 91% (Based on 434 reviews) | |
Self-Service Portal | Allow employees to log in and review the details of their employee benefits program elections 24/7 and make changes and enroll in benefits as required. This feature was mentioned in 457 Gusto reviews. | 92% (Based on 457 reviews) | |
Regulatory Compliance | Based on 408 Gusto reviews. Ensure compliance with federal and state benefits regulations, including the Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act (COBRA), Affordable Care Act (ACA), and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). | 90% (Based on 408 reviews) | |
Mobile Benefits Access | Based on 382 Gusto reviews. Provide access to employee benefits information including ID numbers, deductibles, in- and out-of-network costs, and more. | 87% (Based on 382 reviews) | |
Benefits Record Management | Based on 464 Gusto reviews. Track and manage employee benefits information and eligibility information within a centralized database. | 89% (Based on 464 reviews) | |
Enrollment Planning | See feature definition | Based on 431 Gusto reviews. Facilitate employee enrollment in health insurance plans during open enrollment and special enrollment periods. Make changes to benefits data in real time. | 87% (Based on 431 reviews) |
Third-Party Carrier Integration | As reported in 361 Gusto reviews. Access a unique marketplace of benefits products provided by third-party carriers. Select from pre-built bundles or customize your own bundles within the system to offer to your employees. | 83% (Based on 361 reviews) | |
Document Management | Store and organize on-boarding benefits documents such as I-9s, W-4s, W-9s, and other employee agreements. 433 reviewers of Gusto have provided feedback on this feature. | 89% (Based on 433 reviews) | |
Total Compensation Statements | As reported in 434 Gusto reviews. Prepare ad-hoc and historical total compensation statements for employees. Employees can access statements to find a comprehensive view of their compensation, including benefits, wages, and stock options. | 91% (Based on 434 reviews) | |
Self-Service Portal | Based on 457 Gusto reviews. Allow employees to log in and review the details of their employee benefits program elections 24/7 and make changes and enroll in benefits as required. | 92% (Based on 457 reviews) | |
Regulatory Compliance | As reported in 408 Gusto reviews. Ensure compliance with federal and state benefits regulations, including the Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act (COBRA), Affordable Care Act (ACA), and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). | 90% (Based on 408 reviews) | |
Benefits Dashboards | As reported in 364 Gusto reviews. An easy to read, often single page, real-time user interface, showing a graphical presentation of the current status and historical trends of benefits data to enable instantaneous and informed decisions to be made at a glance. | 91% (Based on 364 reviews) | |
Mobile Benefits Access | As reported in 382 Gusto reviews. Provide access to employee benefits information including ID numbers, deductibles, in- and out-of-network costs, and more. | 87% (Based on 382 reviews) | |
Integrations / APIs | The platform can integrate with HR and payroll software to manage employee data such as new hires, general profiles, salary changes, benefit deductions, and terminations into a single system of record. 304 reviewers of Gusto have provided feedback on this feature. | 85% (Based on 304 reviews) | |
Internationalization | Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies. This feature was mentioned in 214 Gusto reviews. | 82% (Based on 214 reviews) | |
Mobility | Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go. 254 reviewers of Gusto have provided feedback on this feature. | 88% (Based on 254 reviews) |
Platform Content
Forms Library | As reported in 274 Gusto reviews. Provides users with a pre-built library of templated forms related to the hiring process. | 87% (Based on 274 reviews) | |
E-Forms | Provides electronic forms for employees to complete. This feature was mentioned in 274 Gusto reviews. | 89% (Based on 274 reviews) | |
E-Signature | Based on 276 Gusto reviews. Enables new hires to sign forms electronically. | 91% (Based on 276 reviews) | |
Background Checks | Enables the employer to perform background checks. 236 reviewers of Gusto have provided feedback on this feature. | 82% (Based on 236 reviews) | |
Offer Letter Approvals | Provides user with offer letter templates. This feature was mentioned in 245 Gusto reviews. | 86% (Based on 245 reviews) | |
Offer Letter Templates | As reported in 245 Gusto reviews. Enables all stakeholders to approve offer letters. | 83% (Based on 245 reviews) |
Platform Additional Functionality
Self-Service Portal | As reported in 265 Gusto reviews. Enables employees to login and view their onboarding process. | 93% (Based on 265 reviews) | |
Automated Team Introductions | Introduces new hires to employees based on org chart. This feature was mentioned in 247 Gusto reviews. | 87% (Based on 247 reviews) | |
Compliance Training | Based on 233 Gusto reviews. Provides training on relevant compliance issues. | 82% (Based on 233 reviews) | |
Automated Onboarding Workflows | Provides workflows which track new hire progress. This feature was mentioned in 259 Gusto reviews. | 88% (Based on 259 reviews) | |
Onboarding Notifications | As reported in 268 Gusto reviews. Provides notifications about the onboarding process to both the new hire and manager. | 92% (Based on 268 reviews) | |
Onboarding | Based on 14 Gusto reviews. Onboard workers via online, classroom, or external training. | 86% (Based on 14 reviews) | |
Pre-qualifiation | Pre-qualify contract workers via reference, record, background check. 12 reviewers of Gusto have provided feedback on this feature. | 81% (Based on 12 reviews) | |
Onsite Monitoring | As reported in 12 Gusto reviews. Monitor contractor onsite activities, performance, etc. | 76% (Based on 12 reviews) |
Platform Data
Time-to-Productivity Reporting | Provides metrics on the time it takes a new hire to reach productivity. 206 reviewers of Gusto have provided feedback on this feature. | 83% (Based on 206 reviews) | |
Onboarding Process Reporting | Provides holistic Metrics on the onboarding process. This feature was mentioned in 229 Gusto reviews. | 88% (Based on 229 reviews) | |
Visualization | Contains tools to visalize data sets or workflows. This feature was mentioned in 226 Gusto reviews. | 91% (Based on 226 reviews) |
Platform Basics
Interoperability | Based on 14 Gusto reviews. Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete team workflows. | 81% (Based on 14 reviews) | |
Performance | Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably. This feature was mentioned in 14 Gusto reviews. | 92% (Based on 14 reviews) | |
Portal | Contains a portal to facilitate third-party or client application access. This feature was mentioned in 13 Gusto reviews. | 91% (Based on 13 reviews) | |
Performance | As reported in 290 Gusto reviews. Performs and secures payments efficiently on both the user and the consumer ends | 92% (Based on 290 reviews) | |
Portal | Contains a portal to facilitate contractor access to payments This feature was mentioned in 293 Gusto reviews. | 93% (Based on 293 reviews) |
Platform Performance
Reporting | Based on 15 Gusto reviews. Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress. | 88% (Based on 15 reviews) | |
Application Monitoring | Contains application performance monitoring capabilities. 13 reviewers of Gusto have provided feedback on this feature. | 78% (Based on 13 reviews) |
Platform Functionality
Document management | Manages necessary docuements for ease of visibiltiy and access. This feature was mentioned in 15 Gusto reviews. | 91% (Based on 15 reviews) | |
Requalification | Automated compliance renewal notifications. 15 reviewers of Gusto have provided feedback on this feature. | 84% (Based on 15 reviews) | |
Compliance | Tracks contractor compliance levels and renewa dates. 14 reviewers of Gusto have provided feedback on this feature. | 88% (Based on 14 reviews) |
Recruiting and Onboarding
Interview Scheduling | As reported in 197 Gusto reviews. Coordinates interview scheduling via email, phone, or text | 77% (Based on 197 reviews) | |
Onboarding | Tracks key steps in onboarding process including new employee orientation and employee payroll documents. This feature was mentioned in 243 Gusto reviews. | 91% (Based on 243 reviews) |
Platform Administration
Integrations | Integrates with third-party HR software, such as systems for payroll, time & attendance, or core HR. This feature was mentioned in 248 Gusto reviews. | 86% (Based on 248 reviews) | |
Compliance | As reported in 284 Gusto reviews. Maintains compliance with payroll regulations. | 90% (Based on 284 reviews) | |
Reporting | Provides analytics tools that reveal payment metrics of contractors over time 293 reviewers of Gusto have provided feedback on this feature. | 90% (Based on 293 reviews) |
Platform Payment Content
Document management | Manages necessary information of contractors for ease of visibiltiy and access. This feature was mentioned in 279 Gusto reviews. | 88% (Based on 279 reviews) | |
Invoicing Tool | As reported in 198 Gusto reviews. Generates invoices from HR departments for managing freelance, contract, and extended workforce. | 83% (Based on 198 reviews) | |
Wage access | Gives employees the ability to view, manage, and withdraw earned wages before payday. 269 reviewers of Gusto have provided feedback on this feature. | 92% (Based on 269 reviews) |
Generative AI
AI Text Summarization | As reported in 12 Gusto reviews. Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. | 64% (Based on 12 reviews) |
