Detailed comparison across 10 dimensions
Winner: Gusto
Gusto clearly comes out ahead of Deel on Staquest's weighted six-dimension score. Neither lists a free tier. Paid plans start at $35/mo for Gusto and $599/mo for Deel.
| Overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Company | Gusto, Inc. | Deel Inc. |
| Free Tier | ||
| Has API | ||
| Open Source | ||
| Trending | Stable | Stable |
| Industries | DevelopmentMarketingHR & RecruitingFinTech | DevelopmentMarketingHR & RecruitingFinTechLegal & Compliance |
| Categories | hr-toolsfinance-tools | hr-tools |
| Website | Visit | Visit |
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| Feature | gusto | deel |
|---|---|---|
| 1099 Filings | ||
| 24/7 Support | ||
| Automated Tax Calculations And Filings | ||
| Advanced Legal And Security Support | ||
| Compliance Alerts | ||
| Automated Onboarding & Compliance | ||
| Dedicated Customer Success Manager | ||
| Benefits Enrollment | ||
| Direct Deposit | ||
| Full Legal Employment In 110+ Countries | ||
| Employee Self-Service | ||
| Managed Payroll, Tax Filings & Reporting | ||
| Everything In Plus | ||
| On-Demand Hr & Legal Expertise | ||
| Everything In Simple | ||
| Support For Remote, On-Site & Field Workers | ||
| Hr Resource Center | ||
| Multi-State Payroll | ||
| Performance Reviews | ||
| Priority Support | ||
| Pto Management | ||
| Time Tracking | ||
| Unlimited Contractor Payments | ||
| Unlimited Payroll Runs |
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On Staquest's weighted six-dimension scoring, Gusto comes out ahead overall, though Deel can be the better fit depending on your priorities — see the dimension-by-dimension breakdown above.
Gusto's paid plans start at $35/mo and Deel's start at $599/mo, so Gusto is the lower entry price. Check the pricing comparison for higher tiers and per-seat costs.
Gusto scores higher on pricing value in Staquest's analysis. It is the highest-weighted dimension in this comparison.
