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Gusto vs Frappe HR: catalog facts
Gusto	Frappe HR
Paid Paid subscription service; see the site for current plans.	Freemium Free to self-host; Frappe Cloud hosting is paid with a free trial.
Web	Web, Self-hosted
Payroll, benefits and HR in one service Aimed at small businesses	Broad module set from recruitment to payroll Integrates with ERPNext accounting
Hosted only; payroll data lives with the provider Plan details not confirmed here	Runs on the Frappe framework, which adds setup complexity Payroll localisation varies by country
Web application, Hosted service	Self-hosted, Hosted service
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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