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Gusto vs ProtonVPN
ProtonVPN
Security & Cybersecurity
High-speed Swiss VPN that safeguards your privacy
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The short version
- Only ProtonVPN 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; ProtonVPN free plan limited to one device at a time
- They diverge on capability: Gusto covers Automated payroll, ProtonVPN covers No-logs policy.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Gusto and ProtonVPN actually diverge.
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).
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 ProtonVPN
- No-logs policy
- Secure Core
- Kill Switch
- DNS leak protection
- Tor over VPN
- Split tunneling
- NetShield ad-blocker
- VPN Accelerator
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Gusto
- Payroll processingnot ProtonVPN
- Benefits administrationnot ProtonVPN
- Tax compliancenot ProtonVPN
- Employee onboardingnot ProtonVPN
- Time trackingnot ProtonVPN
ProtonVPN
- Privacy-focused browsing without subscription costnot Gusto
- Multi-device protection with Plus plan supporting 10 devicesnot Gusto
- Integrated access to Proton email and cloud services via Unlimited plannot 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
ProtonVPN
- Free plan limited to one device at a time
- Free plan restricted to 10 countries with random selection
- Pricing amounts not clearly published; shown as variable
Pricing, plan by plan
Gusto
$49/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Gusto review.
ProtonVPN
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the ProtonVPN review.
Which should you pick?
Choose ProtonVPN if
- You need no-logs policy.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- You also want secure core.
Questions people ask
- Is Gusto or ProtonVPN better?
- Neither clearly leads. Gusto starts at $49/month and ProtonVPN at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Gusto or ProtonVPN?
- ProtonVPN has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $49/month for Gusto and Free for ProtonVPN.
- Does Gusto or ProtonVPN run on more platforms?
- Gusto runs on Web. ProtonVPN runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- Can I use ProtonVPN for free?
- Yes. ProtonVPN 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 ProtonVPN is typically brought in for.
- What can Gusto do that ProtonVPN cannot?
- Gusto covers Automated payroll, Tax filing, Benefits administration, Time tracking. ProtonVPN covers No-logs policy, Secure Core, Kill Switch, DNS leak protection.
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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