Gusto wins for small businesses wanting modern payroll, benefits, and a great accountant experience. Paycor wins for mid-market companies needing full HCM — recruiting, performance, learning, and workforce management alongside payroll.
SMBs needing payroll + benefits
Mid-market needing full HCM
| Feature | Gusto | Paycor |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $40 + $6/ee/mo | Custom |
| HR depth | Light | Full HCM |
| Recruiting / ATS | Add-on | Built-in |
| Performance management | No | Yes |
| Best for | Up to ~200 employees | 200+ employees |
Typically around 100–200 employees, when HR/recruiting needs exceed Gusto's depth.
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