Gusto vs Namely
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of Gusto vs Rippling vs QuickBooks Payroll: 11 Best Payroll Software for SMBs 2026 and Rippling vs Gusto vs Zenefits: 11 Best Benefits Administration Software Platforms 2026. Last verified May 31, 2026.
The short answer
Gusto ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #7) for Small business owners running payroll without in-house HR / HR teams managing employee health insurance, 401k, and benefits enrollment. The easiest-to-use platform for all-in-one payroll, benefits, and HR, perfect for business owners without HR staff.
At a glance
| Gusto | Namely | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / Gusto vs Rippling vs QuickBooks Payroll: 11 Best Payroll Software for SMBs 2026 | #7 / Rippling vs Gusto vs Zenefits: 11 Best Benefits Administration Software Platforms 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.3 | 8 |
| Best for | Overall ease of use | Best for Mid-Sized Teams |
| Pricing | $$ ($46 to $150+/mo) | $$$ ($12 to $30 PEPM) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | New York, USA |
| Founded | 2011 | 2012 |
Gusto
The easiest-to-use platform for all-in-one payroll, benefits, and HR, perfect for business owners without HR staff.
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