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Gusto: Headquarters, Ownership and HR Products

Gusto is headquartered in San Francisco, California, US and is privately held. It sells Gusto, the only Gusto product we review so far.

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Gusto headquarters and company facts

Legal name
Gusto, Inc.
Founded
2012
Headquarters
San Francisco, California, US
Ownership
Private

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gusto headquartered?

Gusto is headquartered in San Francisco, California, US.

When was Gusto founded?

Gusto was founded in 2012.

What products does Gusto make?

We review 2 Gusto products: Gusto (payroll software) and Mosey (labor law compliance).

Who owns Gusto?

Gusto is privately held.

Does Gusto publish its prices?

Gusto and Mosey have published prices. Plan by plan: Gusto pricing.

Is Gusto secure?

For Gusto, Gusto states HIPAA (BAA).

Who are Gusto’s competitors?

Gusto ranks #3 of 14 scored products in our payroll software ranking. Scored closest to it, from other vendors: Patriot Payroll (9.3), QuickBooks Payroll (8.8), and Paychex Flex (8.1). Matched to the reason you might switch from Gusto: Gusto alternatives.

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