Compare Freshbooks vs Gusto vs BambooHR vs Paychex Flex

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Description	FreshBooks' cloud-based accounting software makes it easy for anyone to invoice, manage payments, and track time from anywhere. It's simple, clean interface means you can categorize and ... Read More	Gusto is a comprehensive HR platform designed to help businesses of all sizes thrive. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling rapidly, Gusto provides the tools and guidance you need to ... Read More
Entry Level Pricing	Starts from $8 , monthly	Starts from $40 , monthly
Free Trial Availability	Get Free Trial	Get Free Trial
Spotsaas Score	9.6/10	9.7/10
User Ratings	4 (4589)	3.7 (6096)
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Features

Total Features	17 Features	54 Features
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Pricing

Pricing Option
Starting From	$8 , monthly	$40 , monthly
Pricing Plans	Lite $8 /month Get Started Send invoices to 5 clients Track expenses in real time Create and send estimates Show more + Plus $13 /month Get Started Send invoices to 50 clients Track expenses in real time Create estimates Show more + Premium $24 /month Get Started Send invoices to unlimited clients Track expenses in real time Create estimates Show more + Browse all pricing plans	Simple $40 /user/month Get Started Full-service single-state payroll including W-2s and 1099s Basic support Employee profiles and self-service Show more + Plus $60 /user/month Get Started Everything in the Simple plan, plus Full-service multi-state payroll including W-2s and 1099s Advanced hiring and onboarding tools Show more + Premium $135 /user/month Get Started Dedicated Customer Success Manager HR resource center Compliance alerts Show more +
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Organization Types supported	Freelancers Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business Individuals	Freelancers Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business Individuals
Platforms Supported	Browser Based (Cloud) Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows Installed - Mac Browser Based (Cloud)	Browser Based (Cloud) Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows Installed - Mac Browser Based (Cloud)
Modes of support	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online
API Support	Available	Available
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User Reviews

User Ratings	4 (based on 4589 reviews)	3.7 (based on 6096 reviews)
Rating Distribution	Excellent 1014 Very Good 186 Good 46 Poor 18 Terible 35	Excellent 677 Very Good 36 Good 12 Poor 15 Terible 117
Expert's Review generated by AI	FreshBooks has proven to be an indispensable tool for small business owners, freelancers, and agencies seeking an easy-to-use, streamlined solution for invoicing, expense tracking, and basic ...Read more	Gusto has earned widespread praise as an intuitive, reliable, and user-friendly payroll and HR management platform. Its seamless setup process, affordability, and robust features, such as payroll ...Read more
Pros and Cons	Intuitive and user-friendly interface, making it simple to set up and use even for non-accounting experts. Excellent customer support with responsive, knowledgeable, and patient account managers, frequently cited for their exceptional service. Effective for small and freelance businesses, particularly for tasks like invoicing, expense tracking, and bookkeeping. Offers valuable features like recurring billing, time tracking, project collaboration, and seamless payment integrations (e.g., PayPal, Stripe). Great mobile app for tasks like receipt scanning, tracking, and invoicing, ensuring flexibility for on-the-go users. Reporting functionalities and customizations are less robust compared to industry giants, limiting advanced financial analysis. Invoice customization options are relatively limited, which may not meet specific branding needs. Lack of built-in payroll functionality requires integration with external apps for certain regions (e.g., Gusto, Payment Evolution).	Simplifies payroll processing and tax compliance, making it user-friendly even for non-experts. Offers robust integrations with platforms like QuickBooks Online and other accounting systems. Excellent customer support that is responsive, timely, and efficient in resolving issues. Comprehensive features for businesses, including onboarding, benefits management, retirement plans, and compliance support. Transparent and scalable pricing based on team size, suitable for startups and growing businesses. Occasional reports of errors in support communication or inconsistencies in handling complex account issues. Some users find the transition from alternative payroll providers to Gusto challenging without adequate guidance. Limited advanced customization for businesses with highly complex payroll needs.
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Integrations

Integration with other apps	HubSpot CRM 4.2 (10374 reviews) Gusto 3.7 (6096 reviews) Zapier 4.3 (3331 reviews)	Quickbooks 4.4 (27182 reviews) Xero 4.2 (5582 reviews) Freshbooks 4 (4589 reviews)

Customers

Customers	FreshBooks	Handlebar Cyclery Dwg American Canning

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Screenshots	3 Screenshots	4 Screenshots
Videos	2 Videos	1 Videos

Alternatives

Alternatives	Quickbooks 4.4 Xero 4.2 Zoho Books 4.5	BambooHR 4.2 Paychex Flex 3.7 Rippling 4.9

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Yes, both Freshbooks and Gusto offer a Free Trial.

Freshbooks is designed for Freelancers, Medium Business and Small Business.

Gusto is designed for Freelancers, Medium Business and Small Business.

Pricing for Freshbooks Starts at $8/month when monthly whereas for Gusto Starts at $40/user/month when monthly.

Some top alternatives to Freshbooks includes Quickbooks, Xero, Zoho Books, FreeAgent, QuickFile, HoneyBook, Zoho Invoice, Busy Accounting Software, QuickBooks Desktop Pro and Wave.

Some top alternatives to Gusto includes BambooHR, Paychex Flex, Rippling, Freshbooks, ADP Workforce Now, Justworks, Zenefits, Paycom, OnPay, RUN Powered by ADP, QuickBooks Payroll, Deel, Remote.com, Papaya Global, Multiplier, ADP Payroll Services, Remofirst, Paycor, NETCHEX and Elite HRMS.

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Compare Freshbooks vs Gusto vs BambooHR vs Paychex Flex

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