Managed Payroll vs. Gusto

Gusto processes your payroll. You still have to run it.

Gusto is payroll software built for owners who do not mind logging in, reviewing exceptions, and managing the process themselves. BEG is for companies who want payroll fully off their plate -- at a comparable cost.

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$25-$45PEPM, all-inclusive

All 50States covered

No migrationWorks in your existing system

Why Buyers Leave Gusto

Three reasons companies switch to BEG managed payroll.

Gusto is software, not a service. Someone on your team still has to log in each pay period, review payroll, approve the run, and handle anything that flags. That is hours every cycle that do not disappear just because you switched software.

Gusto pricing stacks as you grow. The base plan adds per-employee fees for HR features, contractor payments, and next-day direct deposit. By the time you add the features you actually need, the effective PEPM is higher than the advertised rate.

When something goes wrong in Gusto, support is chat or email. There is no dedicated specialist who knows your account. You explain your situation fresh every time.

Side by Side

BEG managed payroll vs. Gusto

Factor	BEG Managed Payroll	Gusto
Monthly cost (50 employees)	$1,250-$2,250 all-in	$2,000-$4,000+ with all add-ons
Who runs payroll	BEG: fully managed	You, inside Gusto
Dedicated contact	Yes -- one BEG specialist	Chat and email support
Multi-state compliance	Fully handled, all 50 states	Platform-assisted -- you verify
Year-end W-2s	Fully managed by BEG	Gusto generates -- you distribute
Contractor payments	Included in scope	$6/contractor/month in Gusto

The BEG Difference

Three things Gusto does not offer at this price.

Bonus 01BEG manages payroll so your team never logs in.

Common objection: "Gusto is easy enough for us to run ourselves."

Gusto is easy -- until it is not. A flagged direct deposit, a garnishment order, a new state registration, a year-end discrepancy. Those situations require time and expertise. BEG handles payroll from end to end. You do not log in. You do not approve runs. You do not handle employee paycheck questions. We do.

Bonus 02One flat rate that beats Gusto effective cost at scale.

Common objection: "Gusto looks cheaper than managed payroll."

Gusto starts at $40 PEPM but adds $6 per employee for contractors, plus fees for next-day direct deposit, HR advisors, and premium support. At 50 employees with common add-ons, your effective rate is often $60-$80 PEPM and you are still doing the work. BEG is $25-$45 PEPM fully managed. The math closes fast when you add your team's time.

Bonus 03No migration required. We can run in your existing system.

Common objection: "We just set up Gusto and do not want to redo it."

If you want to stay in Gusto, BEG can manage payroll operations inside it. You keep the platform your employees are used to. We take over the processing, compliance, and exception management. If you later prefer to move to isolved, we handle the full migration.

The Math

Every month you stay on Gusto is a month you overpay.

BEG managed payroll is $25-$45 per employee per month, all-inclusive. One flat rate that covers every cycle, every filing, every year-end form.

Onboarding Capacity

BEG onboards 3 new payroll clients per month. Slots fill.

To guarantee a flawless first payroll cycle, BEG limits new managed payroll onboards to 3 per month. Get your quote this week to secure your slot in the next available onboarding cohort.

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Common Questions

BEG managed payroll vs. Gusto: frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Gusto and BEG managed payroll?

Gusto is software -- your team logs in, approves payroll, and manages the process. BEG is a fully managed service -- BEG runs every cycle, files every tax, and handles every employee paycheck question so your team does nothing.

Is BEG managed payroll more expensive than Gusto?

BEG starts at $25-$45 PEPM. Gusto starts at $40 PEPM and adds per-employee fees for contractors, HR features, and premium support. At 30+ employees with typical add-ons, BEG is often less expensive effective PEPM -- and includes full management.

Can BEG manage payroll inside our existing Gusto account?

Yes. BEG can operate as your managed payroll team inside Gusto, handling processing and compliance without requiring you to change platforms.

Does Gusto handle multi-state payroll?

Gusto supports multi-state payroll with platform assistance, but your team still verifies compliance and manages state registrations. BEG handles multi-state payroll fully -- registrations, filings, and compliance in all 50 states -- as part of the flat PEPM.

What happens with W-2s at year-end using Gusto vs. BEG?

Gusto generates W-2s inside the platform. Your team still distributes them and handles corrections. BEG manages the full year-end process: reconciliation, filing with SSA, employee delivery, and W-2c corrections if needed.

Managed Payroll by Industry

Fully managed payroll built for how your industry runs.

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