Compare Gusto and CATS - Jan 2023

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Jan 28, 2023

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Gusto or CATS?

Gusto is more expensive to implement (TCO) than CATS, and Gusto is rated higher (99/100) than CATS (90/100). Gusto offers users more features (9) than CATS (5).

Looking for the right Human Resources solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

Gusto Vs. CATS Software, Inc

Gusto: Gusto was started in 2011 by best friends Josh, Tomer and Eddie to help every business in the world put people first. In 2015, we expanded our payroll service to all 50 states and opened a new office in Denver. We changed our name from ZenPayroll to Gusto to celebrate our customers' courage and passion. We also added health benefits and compliance ...

CATS Software, Inc: The CATS Applicant Tracking System is the fastest growing and most widely used system for HR and agency recruiters. CATS is a full-featured, web-based applicant tracking system. Accessible from any browser or mobile device, users can manage the entire tracking process from posting jobs to leading job boards and social networks to generating cus...

Who is more expensive? Gusto or CATS Applicant Tracking System?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Human Resources software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Gusto and CATS Applicant Tracking System.

Gusto price starts at $39 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 Gusto HR is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Human Resources software. CATS Applicant Tracking System price starts at $69 per user/month , When comparing CATS Applicant Tracking System to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Human Resources software cost.

Bottom line: Gusto is more expensive than CATS Applicant Tracking System.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Gusto Vs. CATS based on some of the most important and required Human Resources features.

Gusto: Payroll, Human Resources, Employee Onboarding, Workforce Management, Benefits Administration, Applicant Tracking, Compliant With HIPAA, Business tax.

CATS Applicant Tracking System: Workflow, Recruiting, Applicant Tracking, Resume Database, Workflow Rules & Management.

Target customer size

Gusto's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, Customers of the software include small and medium businesses as well as large enterprises.

Gusto

ITQlick rating
(4.7/5)

starts at $39 per month

A well-supported team is the key to a successful business. With Gusto easy-to-use platform, you can empower your people and push your business forward.

Categories: Check Printing, Performance Management, Document Management, Human Resources.

CATS

ITQlick rating
(4.3/5)

starts at $69 per user/month

CATS is a web based applicant tracking solution for businesses of all sizes. Its capabilities include sourcing and screening, interview and workflow management, custom reporting, and others. The software was de...

Categories: CRM, Human Resources, Applicant Tracking, Employee Management, Employee Recognition.

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Gusto: 9 Features

Payroll
Human Resources
Employee Onboarding
Workforce Management
Benefits Administration
Applicant Tracking
Compliant With HIPAA
Business tax
Task Management

CATS Applicant Tracking System: 5 Features

Workflow
Recruiting
Applicant Tracking
Resume Database
Workflow Rules & Management
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Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
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Gusto
ITQlick rating
4.7/5
Score
99/100
Pricing
4/10
License pricing
$39 per month
Functionality
20
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CATS
ITQlick rating
4.3/5
Score
90/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$69 per user/month
Functionality
18
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Workforc...
ITQlick rating
4.1/5
Score
98/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$6 per employee/month
Functionality
32
Workday ...
ITQlick rating
4.3/5
Score
98/100
Pricing
10/10
License pricing
$45 per employee/month
Functionality
3
APS
ITQlick rating
4.6/5
Score
98/100
Pricing
6/10
License pricing
$50 per month
Functionality
13
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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.