Gusto vs Patriot
Gusto Basic Payroll costs $17/mo plus $4/worker vs Patriot Simple at $49/mo + $6/person, both billed monthly.
Cheaper alternative
Gusto
Basic Payroll: $17 per mo plus $4/worker · billed monthly
| Cheaper alternative Patriot Payroll See Patriot Payroll pricing | Expensive option Gusto See Gusto pricing | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Basic Payroll: $17 per mo plus $4/worker · billed monthlySource Higher plans available. |
Simple: $49 per mo + $6/person · billed monthlySource Higher plans available. |
| Best for | Small businesses running basic payroll with free direct deposit. Source |
Teams running basic single-state payroll with tax filings. Source |
Prices come from the companies’ official pricing pages, checked October 8, 2026.
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