Gusto vs Toggl Plan

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.

What people use each for

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

Both are used for time tracking, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Pricing, plan by plan

Which should you pick?

Questions people ask

Is Gusto or Toggl Plan better?

Neither clearly leads. Gusto starts at $49/month and Toggl Plan at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Gusto or Toggl Plan?

Toggl Plan has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $49/month for Gusto and Free for Toggl Plan.

Does Gusto or Toggl Plan run on more platforms?

Gusto runs on Web. Toggl Plan runs on Web, iOS, Android.

Can I use Toggl Plan for free?

Yes. Toggl Plan 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 Toggl Plan is typically brought in for.

What can Gusto do that Toggl Plan cannot?

Gusto covers Automated payroll, Tax filing, Benefits administration, Time tracking. Toggl Plan covers Timeline planning, Team availability, Milestones, Drag-and-drop. Both handle Slack, Google Calendar.