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GreenOak Accounting vs Gusto for therapists

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At a glance

The differences that matter

Side-by-side facts. Rows where the two tools differ meaningfully are highlighted.

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GreenOak Accounting

Pricing from
Not listed
Pricing model
paid
HIPAA
Not listed
Free trial
Yes
Target users
  • Established therapy practices
  • Group practices
  • Therapists wanting senior CPA advisory
Key features
  • Senior CPA team
  • Full-service: bookkeeping, tax, payroll
  • S-Corp formation
  • CFO-level advisory
Integrations
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Bank accounts
  • Gusto

Gusto

Pricing from
$49 / mo
Pricing model
paid
HIPAA
Not listed
Free trial
Yes
Target users
  • Group practices with employees
  • Practices paying 1099 associates
  • Solo therapists making their first hire
Key features
  • Automated payroll runs
  • Federal/state/local tax filing
  • Direct deposit
  • Benefits administration
Integrations
  • FreshBooks
  • Xero
  • QuickBooks
  • Heard
  • Many accounting tools

Pricing

What you actually pay

Starting prices and what they include. The cheaper tool is not always the better value.

GreenOak Accounting

paid

Vendor does not publish a starting price.
Free trial

Contact the vendor for a quote. Hidden pricing is a yellow flag for smaller practices.

Gusto

paid

$49/month
Free trial

Honest assessment

Where each tool wins and loses

Based on hands-on testing. Both tools have real weaknesses worth knowing before you commit.

GreenOak Accounting logo

GreenOak Accounting

What works well

  • Longest track record in niche
  • Senior expertise
  • Broadest service menu

Where it falls short

  • Most expensive option
  • Sales-led

Gusto

What works well

  • Easy, reliable payroll and tax filing
  • Handles W-2 and 1099
  • Benefits and HR add-ons
  • Integrates with major accounting tools

Where it falls short

  • Monthly base fee plus per-person cost
  • Not therapy-specific
  • Overkill for a solo with no employees
  • Benefits features vary by state

Take it for a spin

Try them

Both tools offer free trials. The fastest way to confirm a fit is to run one real session through each.

GreenOak Accounting logo

Long-established CPA firm specializing in therapy practices.

Try GreenOak Accounting

Free trial
Visit GreenOak Accounting

Payroll, benefits, and contractor payments for group therapy practices.

Try Gusto

From $49/moFree trial
Visit Gusto

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