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Gusto vs LastPass
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The short version
- Only LastPass has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Gusto customer service can be slow and unresponsive to issues; LastPass free plan limited to 1 device type only
- They diverge on capability: Gusto covers Automated payroll, LastPass covers Password vault.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Gusto and LastPass actually diverge.
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (All industries).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Gusto
- Automated payroll
- Tax filing
- Benefits administration
- Time tracking
- Employee onboarding
- HR compliance
- Workers' comp
- 401(k) management
Only in LastPass
- Password vault
- Password generator
- Autofill
- Security dashboard
- Dark web monitoring
- Emergency access
- Secure notes
- Digital wallet
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Gusto
- Payroll processingnot LastPass
- Benefits administrationnot LastPass
- Tax compliancenot LastPass
- Employee onboardingnot LastPass
- Time trackingnot LastPass
LastPass
- Password management and vault storagenot Gusto
- Multi-device access and autofillnot Gusto
- Dark web monitoring and security dashboardnot Gusto
- Team collaboration with shared folders and policiesnot Gusto
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Gusto
- Customer service can be slow and unresponsive to issues
- Weak reporting capabilities, cannot export data to spreadsheets for analysis
- Support staff lacks deep payroll expertise and knowledge
- Rehired employees do not have settings reset, causing manual cleanup work
- City tax handling requires additional monitoring and monitoring
- Onboarding can have issues with bank account verification and tax registration
LastPass
- Free plan limited to 1 device type only
- Premium plan costs ~$3/month annually (30% discount applied)
- Business Teams plan limited to up to 50 users maximum
- Teams plan offers only 25 security policies
- Business plan pricing ~$4/user/month
- Business Max plan costs ~$7/user/month for advanced features
Pricing, plan by plan
Gusto
$49/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Gusto review.
LastPass
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the LastPass review.
Which should you pick?
Choose LastPass if
- You need password vault.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
- You also want password generator.
Questions people ask
- Is Gusto or LastPass better?
- Neither clearly leads. Gusto starts at $49/month and LastPass at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Gusto or LastPass?
- LastPass has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $49/month for Gusto and Free for LastPass.
- Does Gusto or LastPass run on more platforms?
- Gusto runs on Web. LastPass runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
- Can I use LastPass for free?
- Yes. LastPass has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Gusto starts at $49/month.
- What is Gusto best used for?
- Gusto is most often used for payroll processing, benefits administration, tax compliance, employee onboarding. Of those, payroll processing and benefits administration are not what LastPass is typically brought in for.
- What can Gusto do that LastPass cannot?
- Gusto covers Automated payroll, Tax filing, Benefits administration, Time tracking. LastPass covers Password vault, Password generator, Autofill, Security dashboard.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Gusto: What is Gusto's starting price?
Gusto starts at $49 per month plus $6 per person. The company also offers a Contractor-only plan for $35 per month plus $6 per contractor.
SourceGusto: Does Gusto include unlimited payroll runs?
Yes, all Gusto plans include unlimited payroll runs at no extra charge, including off-cycle payrolls.
SourceGusto: What core features are included in Gusto?
All plans include payroll processing, tax administration, digital onboarding, benefits enrollment, time tracking, performance management, and next-day direct deposit for most plans.
SourceGusto: Does Gusto support integrations?
Yes, Gusto integrates with accounting software, applicant tracking systems, benefits providers, time-tracking tools, and other business platforms to reduce data entry.
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