Gusto vs Remote: Side-by-Side Feature & Pricing Comparison
Not sure which hr & payroll platform suits your team? We compare Gusto and Remote across 50+ client engagements to give you an unbiased recommendation.
Feature Comparison
Side-by-side feature ratings for Gusto and Remote.
| Feature | Gusto | Remote | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee onboarding | When it comes to employee onboarding, Gusto pulls clearly ahead of Remote — a factor worth weighing if this capability is important to your team. | ||
| Payroll processing | Gusto has a notable advantage in payroll processing. | ||
| Leave management | Remote significantly outperforms Gusto on leave management, making it the stronger choice for businesses that prioritise this area. | ||
| Performance reviews | Gusto and Remote are evenly matched on performance reviews, so your choice here comes down to preference and workflow fit. | ||
| Compliance tools | Gusto has a notable advantage in compliance tools. | ||
| Self-service portal | Remote significantly outperforms Gusto on self-service portal, making it the stronger choice for businesses that prioritise this area. | ||
| Reporting | Gusto has a notable advantage in reporting. | ||
| Benefits administration | Gusto has a notable advantage in benefits administration. | ||
| Time tracking | Gusto has a notable advantage in time tracking. | ||
| Integrations with accounting | Gusto has a notable advantage in integrations with accounting. | ||
| Ease of setup | Gusto has a notable advantage in ease of setup. | ||
| Value for money | Gusto has a notable advantage in value for money. |
Employee onboarding
Gusto
Remote
When it comes to employee onboarding, Gusto pulls clearly ahead of Remote — a factor worth weighing if this capability is important to your team.
Payroll processing
Gusto
Remote
Gusto has a notable advantage in payroll processing.
Leave management
Gusto
Remote
Remote significantly outperforms Gusto on leave management, making it the stronger choice for businesses that prioritise this area.
Performance reviews
Gusto
Remote
Gusto and Remote are evenly matched on performance reviews, so your choice here comes down to preference and workflow fit.
Compliance tools
Gusto
Remote
Gusto has a notable advantage in compliance tools.
Self-service portal
Gusto
Remote
Remote significantly outperforms Gusto on self-service portal, making it the stronger choice for businesses that prioritise this area.
Reporting
Gusto
Remote
Gusto has a notable advantage in reporting.
Benefits administration
Gusto
Remote
Gusto has a notable advantage in benefits administration.
Time tracking
Gusto
Remote
Gusto has a notable advantage in time tracking.
Integrations with accounting
Gusto
Remote
Gusto has a notable advantage in integrations with accounting.
Ease of setup
Gusto
Remote
Gusto has a notable advantage in ease of setup.
Value for money
Gusto
Remote
Gusto has a notable advantage in value for money.
Pricing Comparison
General pricing information for each platform.
Gusto
From ~$46/month + $6/person
Pricing may vary based on team size, features, and region. Contact the vendor for the latest Australian pricing.
Remote
Contact vendor for pricing
These figures are estimates based on publicly available pricing. Actual costs depend on your usage, team size, and any negotiated rates.
Pros & Cons
An honest look at the strengths and limitations of each platform.
Gusto
Pros
- Extensive integration ecosystem with 30+ connectors
- Cloud-based with reliable uptime
- Rich data model covering employees, payrolls, benefits and more
- Self-service portal reduces admin load
- Popular across Professional Services, Retail & E-commerce, Hospitality & Tourism
Cons
- Smaller market presence compared to category leaders
- May not suit every workflow without customisation
- Onboarding documentation could be more comprehensive
- Australian compliance features may need add-ons
Remote
Pros
- Extensive integration ecosystem with 30+ connectors
- Rich data model covering employees, contractors, payroll and more
- Self-service portal reduces admin load
- Cloud-based with reliable uptime
- Solid feature set for its price point
Cons
- Award interpretation rules may need manual setup
- No real-time webhook support — relies on polling for sync
- Onboarding documentation could be more comprehensive
- May not suit every workflow without customisation
Best For
Which tool suits which use case.
Choose Gusto if you need
- ✓ Leave tracking
- ✓ Moderate data needs (employees, payrolls)
- ✓ Payroll processing
- ✓ Professional Services businesses
- ✓ Retail & E-commerce organisations
Choose Remote if you need
- ✓ Teams needing extensive third-party integrations
- ✓ Moderate data needs (employees, contractors)
- ✓ Manufacturing organisations
- ✓ Payroll processing
- ✓ Leave tracking
Expert Verdict
Our Harvard-educated consultants' take on this comparison.
Clever Ops Recommendation
Both Gusto and Remote are strong hr & payroll platforms. The right choice depends on your team size, budget, and specific feature priorities. Rather than recommending one over the other, our approach at Clever Ops is to assess your actual workflows and match you to the platform that will deliver the best return. We have 12+ of experience implementing both tools and can help you configure whichever you choose — or integrate them if you decide to use both.
Migration Notes
What to know about switching between Gusto and Remote.
Migrating Between Gusto and Remote
A successful migration from Gusto to Remote (or vice versa) is not just about data — it is about your team. Clever Ops handles the technical migration of employees, benefits, time-off and custom fields, but we also provide hands-on training so your team is confident on the new platform from day one. The full process, including training, typically takes 4-8 weeks.
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