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★ Winner
Gusto
HR & Recruiting
★ 4.4
rating
$40/mo + $6/person
starts at
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tier
VS
Oyster
HR & Recruiting
★ 4.1
rating
$29/contractor/mo
starts at
Gusto vs Oyster — Which one wins?
A detailed side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right tool.
Quick verdict
Gusto wins for small businesses under 100 employees needing payroll.
Gusto has a 4.4 rating vs 4.1 for Oyster. Oyster is the better pick if you need distributed-first companies hiring globally.
Performance overview
Gusto
Oyster
Overall
4.44.1
Ease of use
4.73.9
Value for money
4.03.9
Features
Side-by-side comparison
Choose based on your needs
Choose Gusto if...
Best for
Small businesses under 100 employees needing payroll
Painless automated payroll
Excellent tax compliance
Choose Oyster if...
Best for
Distributed-first companies hiring globally
Beautiful user experience
Great equity management