Feature Comparison
| Feature | Gusto | BambooHR |
|---|---|---|
| Applicant tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Benefits administration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Compliance tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Employee self-service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Integrations | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Onboarding | ✓ | ✓ |
| PTO management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payroll processing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance reviews | ✗ | ✓ |
| Reporting & analytics | ✓ | ✓ |
| Time tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
Gusto Pricing
Contractor Only
Free
Simple
$49.00/mo
Plus
$80.00/mo
Premium
$180.00/mo
BambooHR Pricing
Core
$10.00/mo
Pro
$17.00/mo
Elite
$25.00/mo
Gusto
Pros
- Easy to use interface
- Strong HR integrations
- Unlimited payroll runs
Cons
- Limited customization
- Support hours not 24/7
BambooHR
Pros
- Intuitive user interface
- Strong onboarding workflows
- Centralized employee data
- Excellent reporting tools
Cons
- Limited customization in lower tiers
- Payroll/benefits as add-ons
The Verdict
BambooHR takes this one with a DuelStack Score of 6.7/10 vs 5.7/10. It particularly excels at intuitive user interface. That said, Gusto is the better pick if you need easy to use interface.