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Act Now: Three Months Free Payroll*

Comparing Gusto to Paychex? Paychex offers dedicated support and scalable tools that Gusto can’t match.

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Gusto outsources HR services to a third-party call center, offering general guidance through a call center without a strategic approach.**

Paychex provides HR services led by dedicated, certified HR Business Partners (HRBPs) with an average of 15 years of experience, offering tailored solutions and strategic support to meet your business goals.

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Choose the Leading 401(k) Provider

Gusto offers 401(k) through a third-party connection with Guideline, requiring employees to access 401(k) information through a second app.**

On the other hand, Paychex is the leading 401(k) plan provider in the nation1 and offers the only single sign-on app that allows employers and employees to access all payroll and retirement information in one place.

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Run Payroll From Anywhere

Gusto’s mobile app lacks comprehensive administrative capability, making it challenging for employers or HR staff to manage payroll or access key employee information on the go.**

Paychex’s apps empower both administrators and employees with features like mobile payroll management, access to reports, and easy updates to profiles and benefits, all from one app.

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Opt for Scalable Payroll & HR

Gusto lacks features like learning management, time tracking, employee engagement tools, and PEO options, making it likely that you'll need to switch providers as your business expands.**

Paychex provides solutions for businesses of all sizes, with customizable plans to fit your needs and the flexibility to grow with your business.

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Payroll Solutions for Businesses of Every Size

Paychex Payroll Services can save you and your business time so that you can focus on what matters most. Hear from our customers about why they choose Paychex to help ease the payroll burden.

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"The daily time that I don’t spend on (payroll) … it really changes my daily routine. It allows me to make phone calls, answer emails, talk with general contractors and talk with my franchise (personnel). Having the ability to do that streamlines both processes."

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Our specialists are ready to guide you through the HR options and find the perfect fit for your business. Don’t wait — make the switch today.

*The Three Months Free Payroll Over One Year Promotion (the “Promotion”) will run from 6/1/25 until 9/30/25 (the “Promotion Period”) and is subject to the following terms and conditions. The Promotion will consist of three (3) months of free payroll services to Eligible Clients. An “Eligible Client” is a client that: (1) is not currently receiving payroll services from Paychex; (2) elects either the Paychex Flex® Pro, Select, Enterprise or Express payroll services package by entering into a service agreement with Paychex; (3) has between 1–250 employees at the time it commences payroll services; (4) processes its first payroll, on or before 11/18/25, with Paychex during the Promotion Period; and (5) continues to process payroll with Paychex for twelve (12) consecutive months.

Paychex will credit an Eligible Client’s invoice for free payroll services in months four (4), five (5) and six (6) following commencement of payroll processing services. An Eligible Client must be processing payroll with Paychex in order to receive one month of free payroll services, and any unused month is not redeemable in U.S. currency or for any other entity. The Promotion only applies to payroll services, and Eligible Clients will be solely responsible for all fees due for services other than payroll services. The Promotion cannot be combined with any other offer and is a limited time offer that is only available during the Promotion Period. For businesses with 251+ employees, ask about Paychex’s other special offers.