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Windmill vs. Gusto

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricWindmill

by Windmill

Gusto

by Gusto

Overall rating4.64.6
Review count3013,679
Ease of use9.59.5
Ease of setup9.69.4
Quality of support9.89.1
Meets requirements9.49.4
NPS76.66666778.660563
Small Business33.3%83.7%
Mid-Market66.7%15.8%
Enterprise0.0%0.4%
Total page views41842,821
Total LLM citations1,44668,684

Windmill

Windmill is the first performance review system people actually like. Powered by AI, it synthesizes all your 1:1 conversations, project work, and feedback throughout the year into reviews that write themselves. Employees respond to quick prompts in Slack instead of staring at blank forms trying to remember six months back. Managers walk in with the full story. HR finally has a process that doesn't need constant nudging. Companies using Windmill cut down time by 83% per cycle time and report 93% employee satisfaction with the process.

Pros

  • 1:1 Management
  • Ease of Use
  • Regular Updates
  • Automation Features
  • Progress Tracking
  • Time Efficiency

Gusto

Gusto is a comprehensive human resources (HR) solution designed to assist businesses in managing their payroll, benefits, hiring, and employee management needs. This platform caters to a wide range of organizations, from startups to established enterprises, providing essential tools that streamline HR processes and enhance team engagement. By consolidating various HR functions into a single, user-friendly interface, Gusto simplifies the complexities of workforce management, allowing businesses to focus on growth and development.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Payroll Ease
  • Easy Setup
  • Simple
  • Payroll
  • User Interface