European Alternatives to Gusto
US payroll, benefits and HR platform for small businesses. Below are 2 alternatives from companies headquartered in Spain and France. 2 of them keep data in the EU only.
Headquartered in Europe
Every company listed here has its headquarters in the EU, EEA, UK or Switzerland, not just a data centre there.
Data location you can check
The pricing table shows whether each one keeps data in the EU only, offers an EU region, or does not say.
Outside the US CLOUD Act
US providers can be ordered to hand over data held in their European data centres. A European company with no US parent or US operations is outside that reach.
Compare Gusto Alternatives
| Company | Headquarters | Data Residency | Founded | Pricing | Open Source | Employees | Funding | Replaces | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona, Spain | 🇪🇺 EU Only | 2016 | From €4/employee/mo | ❌ No | ~1,000 | Raised $120M+, Series C | BambooHR, Gusto | Visit | |
| Paris, France | 🇪🇺 EU Only | 2015 | Custom / quote-based | ❌ No | ~1,000 | VC-backed growth company | Gusto, BambooHR | Visit |
Gusto Alternatives: Pricing and Hosting Compared
Starting prices are the lowest paid plan each vendor publishes. Check the vendor's pricing page before you buy, as plans change.
2 European Alternatives
Factorial
Barcelona-based HR software for SMBs. Time off, documents, payroll, performance reviews.
French payroll and HR platform that also covers recruiting and people operations for growing teams.
What to Check Before Switching from Gusto
Where your data will be stored
Both alternatives here say they keep data in the EU only.
How you can try it
None of the alternatives here publishes a free plan, so plan for a paid trial period that overlaps with Gusto. PayFit sells on custom quotes only, which usually means a sales call before you can try it.
Security certifications
We have not confirmed a security certification for any of these alternatives yet. If your procurement requires ISO 27001 or SOC 2, ask each vendor for its documentation.
What you need to bring from Gusto
List the data, templates and integrations you rely on in Gusto, then confirm each one can be exported and that the alternative can import it or offers an API to rebuild it.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the European alternatives to Gusto?
- We list 2 companies headquartered in Europe that replace Gusto: Factorial (Spain) and PayFit (France).
- Is there a free European alternative to Gusto?
- None of the alternatives listed here publishes a free plan.
- Which Gusto alternatives keep data in the EU?
- Factorial and PayFit keep data in the EU only.