A Gusto alternative for businesses outside the US.
Gusto is excellent US payroll — and US-only. TUKO runs payroll with Philippine statutory rules, plus the rest of your business, in one app.
Different countries, different scope
This comparison is really about coverage — geographic and functional.
| TUKO | Gusto | |
|---|---|---|
| Who it serves | Small businesses anywhere — with statutory rules per country | US-based businesses; US tax law only |
| PH payroll | SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, BIR withholding, 13th month | Not supported — no PH statutory rules or payout |
| Attendance | Clock-ins, schedules, corrections feed payroll directly | Time tracking via Gusto or integrations |
| Scope | Payroll plus orders, inventory, customers, payments, reports | Payroll, benefits, and HR — operations not included |
| Built for | 2–50 person businesses running their whole operation in one app | US SMBs needing payroll and benefits administration |
Gusto is a trademark of Gusto, Inc. This comparison reflects public product positioning as of October 2026 — verify current features and coverage on the vendor's site.
Which one fits you?
Choose Gusto if you…
- Are a US-based business paying US employees
- Need deep US tax filing and benefits integrations
- Already have separate tools for operations
Choose TUKO if you…
- Run a business in the Philippines or elsewhere outside the US
- Need SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, BIR withholding, and 13th month
- Want attendance feeding payroll — and orders, inventory, and payments alongside it
- Prefer one app over a payroll tool plus integrations
Common questions
Does Gusto work for businesses in the Philippines?
No — Gusto is built for US-based businesses and US tax law. It can't compute Philippine statutory deductions like SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, or BIR withholding tax, and it doesn't pay out to Philippine employees in pesos.
Is TUKO a good Gusto alternative for Philippine businesses?
Yes. TUKO computes pay runs with country-aware statutory rules — including SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and BIR withholding — plus 13th month pay. And unlike a payroll-only tool, attendance, leave, orders, and inventory live in the same app.
When is Gusto the better choice?
If your business and employees are in the United States, Gusto's deep US tax filing and benefits integrations are excellent. TUKO is the better fit for businesses that operate outside the US or need operations beyond payroll.
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