Employee Navigator vs Gusto
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of Rippling vs Gusto vs Zenefits: 11 Best Benefits Administration Software Platforms 2026 and Gusto vs Rippling vs QuickBooks Payroll: 11 Best Payroll Software for SMBs 2026. Last verified June 18, 2026.
The short answer
Gusto ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #8) for HR teams managing employee health insurance, 401k, and benefits enrollment / Small business owners running payroll without in-house HR. The easiest-to-use platform for all-in-one payroll, benefits, and HR, perfect for business owners without HR staff.
At a glance
| Employee Navigator | Gusto | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #8 / Rippling vs Gusto vs Zenefits: 11 Best Benefits Administration Software Platforms 2026 | #1 / Gusto vs Rippling vs QuickBooks Payroll: 11 Best Payroll Software for SMBs 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.9 | 9.3 |
| Best for | Best for Benefits Brokers | Overall ease of use |
| Pricing | $ ($3 to $5 PEPM) | $$ ($46 to $150+/mo) |
| HQ | Bethesda, USA | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 2008 | 2011 |
Employee Navigator
A powerful, dedicated platform sold through benefits brokers.
www.employeenavigator.comGusto
The easiest-to-use platform for all-in-one payroll, benefits, and HR, perfect for business owners without HR staff.
gusto.comSee full entry in Gusto vs Rippling vs QuickBooks Payroll: 11 Best Payroll Software for SMBs 2026
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