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Head-to-Head Comparison

Paylocity vs. Gusto

Gusto is built for very early micro-businesses under 20 employees and lacks enterprise scheduling, multi-tier union rules, and AP automation as businesses scale.

Choose Paylocity when your organization needs robust workforce management, shift scheduling, and multi-state compliance that won’t hit a ceiling.
Paylocity VS Gusto
Feature-by-Feature Matrix

How the Platforms Compare

Comparison Criteria Paylocity Gusto
Scales Past 100+ Employees Yes (Up to 10k+) Frequent Migrations
Hardware Time Clocks & Terminals Full Catalog None
Complex Shift Differential & Union Rules Native Unsupported
Enterprise SOC 1/2 Type II Compliance Certified Basic
The Migration Advantage

Why companies switch to Paylocity

Single unified platform connecting HR, payroll, finance, and IT without siloed acquisitions
Consumer-grade mobile app with industry-leading employee adoption and 4.7-star rating
Dedicated account service team by name rather than generic offshore call centers
Predictable pricing without hidden module upgrades, maintenance fees, or annual surprises
Preferred Over Gusto

“Switching from Gusto to Paylocity was seamless and delivered immediate productivity gains for our entire organization.”

Director of People & Culture
National Client
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