Compare UKG pro and Gusto - Jan 2023

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Jan 28, 2023

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - UKG pro or Gusto?

Gusto is more expensive to implement (TCO) than UKG pro, and Gusto is rated higher (99/100) than UKG pro (82/100). UKG pro offers users more features (12) than Gusto (9).

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:

UKG Vs. Gusto

UKG: Building on 70 years of experience from two leaders in HR solutions, UKG™ combines the strength and innovation of Ultimate Software and Kronos®. Individually, we have always put people at the center of everything we do.

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 ...

Who is more expensive? UKG pro or Gusto HR?

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 UKG pro and Gusto HR.

UKG pro accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 UKG is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Human Resources software. Gusto HR price starts at $39 per month , When comparing Gusto HR to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Human Resources software cost.

Bottom line: Gusto HR is more expensive than UKG pro.

Which software includes more/better features?

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

UKG pro: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Human Resources, Applicant Tracking, Recruitment, CRM, W-2 Preparation, Wage Garnishment, Automated Scheduling, Calendar Sync with Google.

Gusto HR: Payroll, Human Resources, Employee Onboarding, Workforce Management, Benefits Administration.

Target customer size

UKG pro's typical customers include: Medium business, and Gusto HR's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.

UKG pro

ITQlick rating
(4.1/5)

UKG is an HR software designed for business owners and managers to keep their employees happy, productive and connected. The software enables them to empower their employees, provide them with the right communi...

Categories: Check Printing, Business performance management, Predictive analytics, CRM.

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, Applicant Tracking.

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UKG pro: 12 Features

Human Resources
Applicant Tracking
Recruitment
CRM
W-2 Preparation
Wage Garnishment
Automated Scheduling
Calendar Sync with Google
Employee Scheduling
Time Tracking
Scheduling
Workflow Management

Gusto HR: 9 Features

Payroll
Human Resources
Employee Onboarding
Workforce Management
Benefits Administration
Applicant Tracking
Compliant With HIPAA
Business tax
Task Management
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
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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UKG pro
ITQlick rating
4.1/5
Score
82/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
36
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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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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.