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
Technology Glossary Features
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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. 729 reviewers of Gusto have provided feedback on this feature. | 88% (Based on 729 reviews) | |
Time, Attendance, and PTO | As reported in 724 Gusto reviews. Tracks time, attendance, paid time-off (PTO), sick time, schedules, and other workforce-related information. | 90% (Based on 724 reviews) | |
Expense Management | As reported in 628 Gusto reviews. Contains functionality for employees to submit expenses reports and track reimbursments | 80% (Based on 628 reviews) | |
Salary Structures | Manages position descriptions and pay grades/structures for each role This feature was mentioned in 683 Gusto reviews. | 86% (Based on 683 reviews) | |
Compliance | Helps protect risk areas by ensuring compliance standards are met through tracking and reporting This feature was mentioned in 699 Gusto reviews. | 88% (Based on 699 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 This feature was mentioned in 693 Gusto reviews. | 87% (Based on 693 reviews) |
Platform
Customization | As reported in 1706 Gusto reviews. Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique processes. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views. | 82% (Based on 1,706 reviews) | |
Integration APIs | 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. 1536 reviewers of Gusto have provided feedback on this feature. | 79% (Based on 1,536 reviews) | |
User, Role, and Access Management | Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. 1733 reviewers of Gusto have provided feedback on this feature. | 90% (Based on 1,733 reviews) | |
Performance | Based on 1739 Gusto reviews. Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably. | 93% (Based on 1,739 reviews) | |
Mobility | Based on 1656 Gusto reviews. Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go. | 90% (Based on 1,656 reviews) | |
Reporting | Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress. This feature was mentioned in 1707 Gusto reviews. | 88% (Based on 1,707 reviews) | |
Dashboards | Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with. This feature was mentioned in 1743 Gusto reviews. | 91% (Based on 1,743 reviews) | |
Reporting and Dashboards | Based on 3180 Gusto reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards. | 90% (Based on 3,180 reviews) | |
User, Role, and Access Management | Based on 3188 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. | 92% (Based on 3,188 reviews) | |
Performance and Reliability | Based on 3306 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. | 94% (Based on 3,306 reviews) | |
Scalability | Based on 3073 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 3,073 reviews) |
Employee Self Service
Web Portal | Based on 3523 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 3,523 reviews) | |
Benefits Manager | Based on 3122 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 3,122 reviews) | |
Mobile | Based on 3180 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. | 90% (Based on 3,180 reviews) |
Administration
Payroll Entry | Based on 3410 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. | 94% (Based on 3,410 reviews) | |
Time Off Accrual | Based on 3100 Gusto reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Calculation and tracking of sick and vacation days. | 90% (Based on 3,100 reviews) | |
Direct Deposit | Based on 3543 Gusto reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Automatically deposits paychecks into employees' bank accounts. | 96% (Based on 3,543 reviews) | |
Expense Reimbursement | Based on 3008 Gusto reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Allows administrator to reimburse employees for business-related purchases. | 89% (Based on 3,008 reviews) | |
Pre-tax Deductions | Based on 3209 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 3,209 reviews) | |
Wage Garnishment | See feature definition | Based on 2772 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 2,772 reviews) |
Approvals | Based on 2949 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 2,949 reviews) | |
Check/W-2 Printing | Based on 3110 Gusto reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Allows administrators to print valid paychecks and W-2 forms. | 92% (Based on 3,110 reviews) | |
Check/W-2 Delivery | Based on 3139 Gusto reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Sends printed checks to administrator to distribute to employees. | 92% (Based on 3,139 reviews) |
Taxes
Tax Calculation | Based on 3357 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. | 93% (Based on 3,357 reviews) | |
Tax Filing | Based on 3263 Gusto reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Files payroll tax forms automatically for federal, state, and local taxes. | 92% (Based on 3,263 reviews) |
Integration
API / Integration | Based on 2728 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 2,728 reviews) | |
Time Tracking Integration | Based on 2750 Gusto reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Enables administrator to import hours from time tracking systems. | 87% (Based on 2,750 reviews) | |
Accounting Integration | Based on 2817 Gusto reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Provides standard integration with third party accounting software. | 87% (Based on 2,817 reviews) | |
Core HR Integration | Based on 2587 Gusto reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Provides standard integration with third party core HR software. | 86% (Based on 2,587 reviews) |
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Benefits Record Management | Track and manage employee benefits information and eligibility information within a centralized database. 1039 reviewers of Gusto have provided feedback on this feature. | 90% (Based on 1,039 reviews) | |
Enrollment Planning | See feature definition | Facilitate employee enrollment in health insurance plans during open enrollment and special enrollment periods. Make changes to benefits data in real time. 997 reviewers of Gusto have provided feedback on this feature. | 88% (Based on 997 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 911 Gusto reviews. | 84% (Based on 911 reviews) | |
Document Management | Based on 1005 Gusto reviews. Store and organize on-boarding benefits documents such as I-9s, W-4s, W-9s, and other employee agreements. | 90% (Based on 1,005 reviews) | |
Total Compensation Statements | Based on 998 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 998 reviews) | |
Self-Service Portal | Based on 1022 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. | 93% (Based on 1,022 reviews) | |
Regulatory Compliance | As reported in 963 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 963 reviews) | |
Mobile Benefits Access | As reported in 939 Gusto reviews. Provide access to employee benefits information including ID numbers, deductibles, in- and out-of-network costs, and more. | 88% (Based on 939 reviews) | |
Benefits Record Management | As reported in 1039 Gusto reviews. Track and manage employee benefits information and eligibility information within a centralized database. | 90% (Based on 1,039 reviews) | |
Enrollment Planning | See feature definition | As reported in 997 Gusto reviews. Facilitate employee enrollment in health insurance plans during open enrollment and special enrollment periods. Make changes to benefits data in real time. | 88% (Based on 997 reviews) |
Third-Party Carrier Integration | As reported in 911 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. | 84% (Based on 911 reviews) | |
Document Management | As reported in 1005 Gusto reviews. Store and organize on-boarding benefits documents such as I-9s, W-4s, W-9s, and other employee agreements. | 90% (Based on 1,005 reviews) | |
Total Compensation Statements | As reported in 998 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 998 reviews) | |
Self-Service Portal | Based on 1022 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. | 93% (Based on 1,022 reviews) | |
Regulatory Compliance | 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). 963 reviewers of Gusto have provided feedback on this feature. | 90% (Based on 963 reviews) | |
Benefits Dashboards | 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. 719 reviewers of Gusto have provided feedback on this feature. | 91% (Based on 719 reviews) | |
Mobile Benefits Access | As reported in 939 Gusto reviews. Provide access to employee benefits information including ID numbers, deductibles, in- and out-of-network costs, and more. | 88% (Based on 939 reviews) | |
Integrations / APIs | As reported in 782 Gusto reviews. 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. | 85% (Based on 782 reviews) | |
Internationalization | Based on 698 Gusto reviews. Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies. | 82% (Based on 698 reviews) | |
Mobility | Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go. This feature was mentioned in 756 Gusto reviews. | 89% (Based on 756 reviews) |
Platform Content
Forms Library | As reported in 898 Gusto reviews. Provides users with a pre-built library of templated forms related to the hiring process. | 87% (Based on 898 reviews) | |
E-Forms | Based on 908 Gusto reviews. Provides electronic forms for employees to complete. | 90% (Based on 908 reviews) | |
E-Signature | Enables new hires to sign forms electronically. This feature was mentioned in 907 Gusto reviews. | 92% (Based on 907 reviews) | |
Background Checks | Enables the employer to perform background checks. This feature was mentioned in 833 Gusto reviews. | 83% (Based on 833 reviews) | |
Offer Letter Approvals | Provides user with offer letter templates. 845 reviewers of Gusto have provided feedback on this feature. | 87% (Based on 845 reviews) | |
Offer Letter Templates | Enables all stakeholders to approve offer letters. This feature was mentioned in 842 Gusto reviews. | 85% (Based on 842 reviews) |
Platform Additional Functionality
Self-Service Portal | Enables employees to login and view their onboarding process. 887 reviewers of Gusto have provided feedback on this feature. | 93% (Based on 887 reviews) | |
Automated Team Introductions | Introduces new hires to employees based on org chart. This feature was mentioned in 844 Gusto reviews. | 87% (Based on 844 reviews) | |
Compliance Training | Provides training on relevant compliance issues. This feature was mentioned in 819 Gusto reviews. | 85% (Based on 819 reviews) | |
Automated Onboarding Workflows | Provides workflows which track new hire progress. 860 reviewers of Gusto have provided feedback on this feature. | 89% (Based on 860 reviews) | |
Onboarding Notifications | Provides notifications about the onboarding process to both the new hire and manager. 877 reviewers of Gusto have provided feedback on this feature. | 91% (Based on 877 reviews) | |
Onboarding | As reported in 138 Gusto reviews. Onboard workers via online, classroom, or external training. | 88% (Based on 138 reviews) | |
Pre-qualifiation | Pre-qualify contract workers via reference, record, background check. 133 reviewers of Gusto have provided feedback on this feature. | 83% (Based on 133 reviews) | |
Onsite Monitoring | As reported in 130 Gusto reviews. Monitor contractor onsite activities, performance, etc. | 80% (Based on 130 reviews) |
Platform Data
Time-to-Productivity Reporting | Provides metrics on the time it takes a new hire to reach productivity. This feature was mentioned in 778 Gusto reviews. | 83% (Based on 778 reviews) | |
Onboarding Process Reporting | As reported in 817 Gusto reviews. Provides holistic Metrics on the onboarding process. | 87% (Based on 817 reviews) | |
Visualization | Contains tools to visalize data sets or workflows. 804 reviewers of Gusto have provided feedback on this feature. | 88% (Based on 804 reviews) |
Platform Basics
Interoperability | As reported in 140 Gusto reviews. Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete team workflows. | 84% (Based on 140 reviews) | |
Performance | As reported in 147 Gusto reviews. Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably. | 92% (Based on 147 reviews) | |
Portal | Contains a portal to facilitate third-party or client application access. 142 reviewers of Gusto have provided feedback on this feature. | 88% (Based on 142 reviews) | |
Performance | Performs and secures payments efficiently on both the user and the consumer ends 684 reviewers of Gusto have provided feedback on this feature. | 92% (Based on 684 reviews) | |
Portal | As reported in 688 Gusto reviews. Contains a portal to facilitate contractor access to payments | 92% (Based on 688 reviews) |
Platform Performance
Reporting | Based on 145 Gusto reviews. Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress. | 88% (Based on 145 reviews) | |
Application Monitoring | Contains application performance monitoring capabilities. This feature was mentioned in 137 Gusto reviews. | 85% (Based on 137 reviews) |
Platform Functionality
Document management | As reported in 143 Gusto reviews. Manages necessary docuements for ease of visibiltiy and access. | 91% (Based on 143 reviews) | |
Requalification | As reported in 139 Gusto reviews. Automated compliance renewal notifications. | 85% (Based on 139 reviews) | |
Compliance | Based on 136 Gusto reviews. Tracks contractor compliance levels and renewa dates. | 88% (Based on 136 reviews) |
Recruiting and Onboarding
Interview Scheduling | Coordinates interview scheduling via email, phone, or text This feature was mentioned in 758 Gusto reviews. | 79% (Based on 758 reviews) | |
Onboarding | Tracks key steps in onboarding process including new employee orientation and employee payroll documents. This feature was mentioned in 835 Gusto reviews. | 90% (Based on 835 reviews) |
Platform Administration
Integrations | Integrates with third-party HR software, such as systems for payroll, time & attendance, or core HR. 629 reviewers of Gusto have provided feedback on this feature. | 86% (Based on 629 reviews) | |
Compliance | Maintains compliance with payroll regulations. 667 reviewers of Gusto have provided feedback on this feature. | 92% (Based on 667 reviews) | |
Reporting | Provides analytics tools that reveal payment metrics of contractors over time This feature was mentioned in 677 Gusto reviews. | 90% (Based on 677 reviews) |
Platform Payment Content
Document management | Manages necessary information of contractors for ease of visibiltiy and access. This feature was mentioned in 668 Gusto reviews. | 90% (Based on 668 reviews) | |
Invoicing Tool | Generates invoices from HR departments for managing freelance, contract, and extended workforce. 565 reviewers of Gusto have provided feedback on this feature. | 83% (Based on 565 reviews) | |
Wage access | Gives employees the ability to view, manage, and withdraw earned wages before payday. This feature was mentioned in 648 Gusto reviews. | 91% (Based on 648 reviews) |
Generative AI
AI Text Summarization | As reported in 358 Gusto reviews. Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. | 71% (Based on 358 reviews) | |
AI Text Generation | As reported in 560 Gusto reviews. Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. | 72% (Based on 560 reviews) | |
AI Text Summarization | Based on 558 Gusto reviews. Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. | 72% (Based on 558 reviews) | |
AI Image-to-Text | Converts images into a textual description, identifying key elements. This feature was mentioned in 555 Gusto reviews. | 71% (Based on 555 reviews) | |
AI Text Summarization | Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. 121 reviewers of Gusto have provided feedback on this feature. | 72% (Based on 121 reviews) |
Agentic AI - Onboarding
Autonomous Task Execution | Based on 15 Gusto reviews. Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input | 69% (Based on 15 reviews) | |
Adaptive Learning | Based on 15 Gusto reviews. Improves performance based on feedback and experience | 69% (Based on 15 reviews) | |
Natural Language Interaction | As reported in 15 Gusto reviews. Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation | 68% (Based on 15 reviews) | |
Proactive Assistance | Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting This feature was mentioned in 15 Gusto reviews. | 68% (Based on 15 reviews) | |
Decision Making | As reported in 15 Gusto reviews. Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives | 69% (Based on 15 reviews) |
