Overview
Gusto is a payroll and human resources platform built for small to medium businesses. It handles payroll processing, benefits administration, workers' compensation, and HR management. Gusto is well-regarded in general small business circles, but it offers nothing specific to cannabis: no employee agent card or badge expiration tracking, no integration with state cannabis regulatory systems, no 280E-aware payroll cost allocation, and no understanding of cannabis-specific HR requirements like mandatory background check tracking or security clearance monitoring that many state cannabis programs require.
Key Features
Payroll Processing
Benefits Administration
Workers' Compensation
HR Management
Tax Filing
Employee Self-Service
Pros
- Streamlined payroll processing
- Good benefits marketplace
- Friendly user interface
- Automated tax filing
Cons
- No cannabis badge or license tracking
- No 280E-aware payroll allocation
- No state cannabis regulatory integration
- No cannabis-specific HR compliance
- Higher pricing than scheduling-only tools
Integrations
QuickBooksXeroShopifyHomebaseDeputySlack
Detailed Ratings
Overall3.1
Ease of Use4.2
Customer Support3.3
Value for Money3.0
Compliance1.2
Quick Info
Founded: 2011
Best For: General small business payroll & HR (not cannabis-specific)
Pricing: Subscription
Category: Workforce Management