ZiggyPayroll vs Gusto

ZiggyPayroll vs Gusto

The honest comparison. Same core features. Better pricing for small teams.

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The verdict

Gusto charges $49/mo base plus $6 per contractor. For 10 contractors that's $109/mo. ZiggyPayroll Pro covers 15 contractors for $39/mo. Gusto has more HR features — but if you primarily need contractor payments and 1099 management, ZiggyPayroll is significantly cheaper.

Recommended

ZiggyPayroll

$29/mo

Full ZiggyTech Suite integration

Gusto

$49/mo

No suite integration

Why teams switch to ZiggyPayroll

Save money every month — Gusto charges $49/mo. ZiggyPayroll starts at $29/mo.

ZiggyPayroll is built for how small businesses actually operate — not enterprise workflows.

Get up and running in under an hour. No lengthy onboarding required.

ZiggyPayroll integrates natively with all 9 other ZiggyTech apps. No API setup needed.

Feature
ZiggyPayroll
Gusto
Contractors included
Up to 15
Additional contractors
$5/contractor/mo
1099 management
Direct deposit
Contractor portal
Time tracking
W-2 payroll
Expense management
Tax filing
Advanced reporting
API access
Priority support

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