Best Gusto Alternatives in 2026

Updated October 2026

20 apps from salon payroll software ranked against Gusto on the same published basis.

Gusto alternatives compared

#	App	Score	Free plan	From	Runs on
1	SalonApp	7.2	Free plan	$39/mo	Android, iOS, Web
2	Gratsio	7.1	Free plan	$9/mo	Android, iOS, Web
3	Salonist	7.0	Free plan	$79/mo	Android, API, iOS, Web
4	Tersavia	6.9	Free plan	$30/mo	Web
5	Kitomba	6.7	No	—	Android, iOS, Mac, Web, Windows
6	SalonWings	6.7	No	—	Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
7	Spa/Salon Manager	6.7	No	$74/mo	Android, iOS, Mac, Web, Windows
8	DaySmart Salon	6.5	No	$29/mo	Android, iOS, Web, Windows
9	Insight Salon Software	6.5	No	$25/mo	Android, iOS, Mac, Windows
10	PandaCue	6.5	No	—	Android, API, iOS, Web
11	GlossGenius	6.4	No	$28/mo	Android, iOS, Web
12	Meevo	6.4	No	—	Web, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android
13	Boulevard	6.3	No	$140,176/mo	Android, iOS, Web
14	DaySmart Med Spa	6.3	No	$29/mo	Android, iOS, Web
15	Gloora AI	6.3	No	$79/mo	Android, iOS, Web
16	SalonBiz	6.3	No	$160/mo	Android, iOS, Web
17	Altegio	6.2	No	HUF 7,490/mo	Android, API, iOS, Web
18	Booker	6.2	No	$139/mo	Android, iOS, Web
19	Fresha	6.2	No	—	Web, iOS, Android
21	Pxier Salon	6.2	No	$10/mo	Android, API, iOS, Web

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What is the best alternative to Gusto?

SalonApp, number 1 in salon payroll software with a score of 7.2 out of 10. The others here: Gratsio, Salonist, Tersavia and 16 more.

What is the best free alternative to Gusto?

SalonApp is the best-ranked alternative with a free plan. 4 of the 20 alternatives here publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.

How are these alternatives ranked?

Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on.