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Gusto vs Schedulicity

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Gusto

Software

The people platform for small businesses

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Schedulicity

Software

Easy online booking & payments

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Schedulicity 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; Schedulicity schedulicity has been retired and its domain now redirects to a Vagaro migration page titled From Schedulicity to Vagaro, urging existing customers to switch to Vagaro for booking, payments and client management
  • They diverge on capability: Gusto covers Automated payroll, Schedulicity covers Online booking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Gusto and Schedulicity actually diverge.

Attributes where Gusto and Schedulicity differ
AttributeGustoSchedulicity
Starting price$49/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20112009

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Schedulicity

  • Online booking
  • Calendar management
  • Client database
  • Payment processing
  • Marketing automation
  • Class scheduling
  • Package sales
  • Reporting

Both cover

  • Google Calendar
  • Square
  • PCI DSS

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Gusto

  • Payroll processingnot Schedulicity
  • Benefits administrationnot Schedulicity
  • Tax compliancenot Schedulicity
  • Employee onboardingnot Schedulicity
  • Time trackingnot Schedulicity

Schedulicity

  • Appointment bookingnot Gusto
  • Class schedulingnot Gusto
  • Package managementnot Gusto
  • Client communicationsnot Gusto
  • Payment collectionnot 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

Schedulicity

  • Schedulicity has been retired and its domain now redirects to a Vagaro migration page titled From Schedulicity to Vagaro, urging existing customers to switch to Vagaro for booking, payments and client management

Pricing, plan by plan

Gusto

$49/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Gusto review.

Schedulicity

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 10 bookings/month
    • Online booking
    • Calendar sync
  • Unlimited$34.99/month
    • Unlimited bookings
    • Text reminders
    • No-show protection
  • Unlimited Plus$44.99/month
    • Everything in Unlimited
    • Package sales
    • Class scheduling

Which should you pick?

Choose Gusto if

  • You need automated payroll.
  • You also want tax filing.
Gusto review

Choose Schedulicity if

  • You need online booking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want calendar management.
Schedulicity review

Questions people ask

Is Gusto or Schedulicity better?
Neither clearly leads. Gusto starts at $49/month and Schedulicity at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Gusto or Schedulicity?
Schedulicity has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $49/month for Gusto and Free for Schedulicity.
Does Gusto or Schedulicity run on more platforms?
Gusto runs on Web. Schedulicity runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Schedulicity for free?
Yes. Schedulicity 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 Schedulicity is typically brought in for.
What can Gusto do that Schedulicity cannot?
Gusto covers Automated payroll, Tax filing, Benefits administration, Time tracking. Schedulicity covers Online booking, Calendar management, Client database, Payment processing. Both handle Google Calendar, Square, PCI DSS.

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.

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Gusto: Does Gusto include unlimited payroll runs?

Yes, all Gusto plans include unlimited payroll runs at no extra charge, including off-cycle payrolls.

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Gusto: 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.

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Gusto: 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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