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Square Payroll vs Gusto

Square Payroll Full-service costs $35/mo + $6/person vs Gusto Simple at $49/mo + $6/person, both billed monthly.

Cheaper alternative Square Payroll Full-service: $35 per mo + $6/person · billed monthly
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Price Full-service: $35 per mo + $6/person · billed monthlySource
Higher plans available.		 Simple: $49 per mo + $6/person · billed monthlySource
Higher plans available.
Best for Retailers wanting full-service payroll integrated with Square POS.
Source		 Teams running basic single-state payroll with tax filings.
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Prices come from the companies’ official pricing pages, checked October 8, 2026.

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