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Example: five employees paid biweekly, in one state.
| Compare | Gusto Simple | Gusto Plus | Payroll Northeast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll pricing | $49 per monthPlus $6 per person per month | $80 per monthPlus $12 per person per month | $59 per payrollBiweekly; includes up to five employees |
| Year-end W-2 preparation | Included | Included | $112.50 per year$75 plus $7.50 for each of five W-2s |
| Average monthly cost, including year-end* | $79 | $140 | $137.21Annual cost divided by 12 |
| Payroll runs | Unlimited | Unlimited | Billed per payrollExample includes 26 biweekly payrolls |
| Running payroll | Manage payroll in Gusto | Manage payroll in Gusto | Submit online or send details to our team |
| Payroll tax filings and payments | Included | Included | Included |
| Payroll support | Standard supportPriority support available at extra cost | Standard supportPriority support available at extra cost | A familiar payroll team |
*Pricing checked October 3, 2026. Gusto totals use published standard rates for five active employees: Simple $49 + (5 × $6) = $79 per month; Plus $80 + (5 × $12) = $140 per month. Promotions and add-ons are excluded. Payroll Northeast’s example includes 26 biweekly payrolls at $59 and year-end fees of $75 plus $7.50 for each of five W-2s, totaling $1,646.50 annually. The $137.21 monthly average is rounded and is not a flat monthly billing rate. Optional QuickBooks Online integration adds $20 per month. Assumes one state and five W-2s. Additional services, accounting subscriptions, and applicable taxes are excluded. Gusto Plus includes features beyond those shown, such as time tracking and multi-state payroll. Plans are not equivalent; this chart compares selected payroll features. Gusto Premium offers a named advisor and is not shown. View Gusto’s plans and features.
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