Gusto
Papaya Global
Gusto
Papaya Global
Gusto
Papaya Global
Gusto
Papaya Global
Gusto
Papaya Global
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Gusto
Papaya Global
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Papaya Global
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Papaya Global
Users: Per employee: $6/month
Storage: N/A
Limits: Single state only, No next-day direct deposit, No time tracking, No PTO management, Limited HR tools
Users: Per employee: $12/month
Storage: N/A
Limits: No dedicated CSM, No priority support, No compliance alerts, No HR expert access
Users: Per employee: $22/month
Storage: N/A
Limits: Requires larger budget, May be overkill for simple payroll needs
Users: Per contractor: $6/month
Storage: N/A
Limits: No W-2 employee support, Contractor payment frequency limits, No benefits
Users: Per international employee
Storage: N/A
Limits: Only available through Gusto Global, Additional setup requirements
Users: Per employee
Limits: No payroll processing, No EOR services, Limited analytics
Users: Per employee (101-500 employees)
Limits: 12-month contract minimum, 12-month cancellation notice required, Limited to 500 employees
Users: Per employee (501-1000 employees)
Limits: 12-month contract minimum, Long cancellation notice period
Users: Per employee (1000+ employees)
Limits: Custom contract terms, Minimum employee count required
Users: Per contractor
Limits: No EOR benefits, Limited contractor protections
Users: Per employee
Limits: Relies on third-party local partners, Quality varies by country, Long contract terms
Users: Per contractor
Limits: Not full EOR, Limited employee benefits
Users: Per transaction
Limits: Payments only, No payroll or compliance services
| Feature | Gusto | Papaya Global |
|---|---|---|
| Payroll | ||
| Full-Service Payroll Core feature, works well for basic runs | ||
| Global payroll processing 160+ countries supported | ||
| Automatic Tax Filing Federal, state, local - but errors reported | ||
| Direct Deposit Next-day on Plus plan only | ||
| Multi-State Payroll Plus plan required | ||
| Contractor Payments Separate plan or add-on | ||
| Employment | ||
| Employer of Record (EOR) Via local partners, quality varies by region | ||
| Contractor management $30/contractor/month + transaction fees | ||
| Compliance | ||
| Tax compliance automation Reports of tax code update failures in UK | ||
| 1099 Filing End of year filing included | ||
| W-2 Filing Automatic year-end filing | ||
| Compliance Alerts Premium plan only | ||
| Benefits | ||
| Benefits administration EOR plan only | ||
| Reporting | ||
| Real-time analytics Workforce expense insights | ||
| Integrations | ||
| BambooHR integration Two-way API sync | ||
| Workday integration Available | ||
| NetSuite integration ERP connectivity | ||
| QuickBooks Integration Well supported | ||
| Xero Integration Well supported | ||
| HR | ||
| Employee Self-Onboarding Strength - very easy for new hires | ||
| Benefits Administration Health, dental, vision, 401k options | ||
| PTO Management Plus plan required | ||
| Time Tracking Plus plan required, basic functionality | ||
| Pricing | ||
| Transparent pricing Custom quotes only, hidden fees reported | ||
| Setup | ||
| Fast onboarding Multi-week setup process | ||
| Contract | ||
| Flexible cancellation 12-month notice period required | ||
| Security | ||
| ISO 27001 certified Enterprise security compliance | ||
| SOC 2 certified Enterprise security compliance | ||
| Support | ||
| Dedicated CSM Premium plan only | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Mobile App iOS and Android | ||
| Developer | ||
| API Access Available for integrations | ||
