Gusto vs Homebase Payroll
This comparison is for 10 employees, no contractors, and one state. It counts only plans that file payroll taxes. They tie at $109 a month on their cheapest matching plans.
Gusto
Three published payroll plans. Simple is one state. Plus and Premium add multi-state payroll and faster pay. Contractors are billed at the plan's per-person rate only in months they are paid.
$109
Simple · $1,308 / year at list price
- Simple · $49 + $6/employee
- Plus · $80 + $12/employee
- Premium · $180 + $22/employee
Homebase Payroll
One published price: $49 a month plus $6 per active employee. Tax filing is included. Payroll is available in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. A separate contractor fee is not published.
$109
Homebase Payroll · $1,308 / year at list price
- Homebase Payroll · $49 + $6/employee
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Questions
- Which is cheaper for 10 employees, Gusto or Homebase Payroll?
- They tie at $109 a month for 10 employees on their cheapest tax-filing plans.
- What do these totals include?
- The totals are list prices for 10 employees, no contractors, and one state, on plans that file payroll taxes. Introductory discounts are not applied.
Prices verified Nov 10, 2026 from vendor sites. Written by PayrollPriceWatch.
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