Evolve vs Gusto

EVvsGU
Two HR tools side by side: what each does, what it costs and who it suits.

The verdict

On the data we hold, Gusto comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.

What the data says
  • Only Gusto has a free plan to start on.
  • Gusto starts lower, at $55/mo against $99/mo.
  • Only Gusto has an MCP server, so an AI employee can work in it directly.
  • In our HR ranking, Gusto places 12 and Evolve 23 of 27.

Side by side

Evolve and Gusto compared
At a glance
Starts at$99/mo$55/mo
Free planNoYes
APIYesYes
MCP serverNoYes
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Plans and pricing

EV

Evolve

  • StarterTeams starting with AI authoring$99/mo
  • TeamGrowing groups needing multiple authors$299/mo
GU

Gusto

  • SimpleSmall single-state teams$55/mo
  • PlusMulti-state payroll with time tracking$92/mo
  • PremiumAdvanced HR experts and support$202/mo

Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.

Who each is for

EV

Choose Evolve if…

We haven't written up who Evolve suits yet.
GU

Choose Gusto if…

We haven't written up who Gusto suits yet.

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