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Gusto vs Workday
SMB Payroll & Benefits Teams · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Gusto | Workday |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $40/mo | CustomBetter |
| API Rate Limit | 60 req/min | 200 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | HR & People Ops | HR & People Ops |
| Compliance | SOC2, CCPA | GDPR, SOC2, CCPA, ISO27001, HIPAA |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, US-West | US-East, US-West, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AP-Northeast |
| Native Integrations | 7 listedBetter | 7 listed |
Gusto — Key Specs
- ✓Full-service payroll that auto-files federal, state, and local taxes
- ✓Benefits administration for health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
- ✓Contractor payments in 120+ countries on the Global plan
- ✓Built-in time tracking and PTO management included on all plans
Workday — Key Specs
- ✓Industry-leading HCM platform for Fortune 500 companies
- ✓Unified HR, payroll, and financial management in a single platform
- ✓AI-powered skills intelligence identifies talent gaps across the organization
- ✓Deployed in 175+ countries with local compliance built-in
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Gusto or Workday?+
Workday starts at $0/mo, which is lower than Gusto at $40/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Gusto or Workday?+
Both support SOC2, CCPA. Workday additionally supports GDPR, ISO27001, HIPAA.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Gusto or Workday?+
Workday has a higher API rate limit at 200 requests per minute. Gusto: 60 req/min. Workday: 200 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Gusto is evaluated for SMB Payroll & Benefits Teams in Global with hosting regions: US-East, US-West. Workday has hosting regions: US-East, US-West, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AP-Northeast. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 25 June 2026
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