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At a Glance
Guideline
Guideline
Star Rating
(1,144)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (89.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$39.00 39 per month + $4/mo per active participant Per Month
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Human Interest
Human Interest
Star Rating
(1,937)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$120.00 120 per month + $5 per eligible employee per month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Human Interest has a solid overall star rating of 4.3, while Guideline slightly edges ahead with a score of 4.5, indicating a more favorable reception among users.
  • Reviewers mention that Human Interest is primarily favored by small businesses, accounting for 81.8% of reviews, but Guideline has an even stronger presence in this segment at 90.0%, suggesting it may be better tailored for small business needs.
  • Users on G2 highlight the significant difference in entry-level pricing, with Human Interest starting at $120.00 compared to Guideline's more accessible $39.00, making Guideline a more budget-friendly option for startups.
  • Reviewers mention that while both products meet requirements well, with Human Interest scoring 9.0 and Guideline at 9.2, Guideline's higher score indicates a slightly better alignment with user needs and expectations.
  • Users say that the ease of use is a standout feature for Guideline, which scores 9.3 compared to Human Interest's 8.9, suggesting that Guideline may offer a more intuitive user experience, particularly for new users.
  • G2 users report that the quality of support is better with Guideline, scoring 8.7 versus Human Interest's 8.3, indicating that users may find more responsive and helpful customer service with Guideline.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Guideline
Starter
$39.00
39 per month + $4/mo per active participant Per Month
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Human Interest
Essentials
$120.00
120 per month + $5 per eligible employee per month
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Free Trial
Guideline
No trial information available
Human Interest
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
985
9.0
1,558
Ease of Use
9.3
1,009
8.9
1,588
Ease of Setup
9.2
938
8.8
1,472
Ease of Admin
9.3
940
8.9
1,422
Quality of Support
8.7
870
8.3
1,486
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
929
8.8
1,416
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
966
7.8
1,511
Features by Category
Onboarding
8.8
852
8.4
1228
9.1
861
8.8
1235
Dashboard
9.1
843
8.9
1203
8.8
835
8.7
1186
9.0
829
8.8
1191
Compliance
9.2
794
8.9
1105
9.1
805
8.8
1117
Administration
9.0
813
8.8
1169
8.9
816
8.7
1153
Generative AI
6.8
366
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Guideline
Guideline
Human Interest
Human Interest
Guideline and Human Interest are categorized as 401(k)
Unique Categories
Guideline
Guideline has no unique categories
Human Interest
Human Interest has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Guideline
Guideline
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
89.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
10.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Human Interest
Human Interest
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
81.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
18.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0.2%
Reviewers' Industry
Guideline
Guideline
Computer Software
9.8%
Information Technology and Services
6.5%
Accounting
6.3%
Marketing and Advertising
4.9%
Financial Services
4.3%
Other
68.2%
Human Interest
Human Interest
Computer Software
6.9%
Construction
6.4%
Hospital & Health Care
5.9%
Information Technology and Services
5.6%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.9%
Other
70.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Guideline
Guideline
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Financial Services

I really like the breakdown for each pay period stating which money came from my paycheck and which money came from the employer. Also, the statements tab is very useful. I imagine having Guideline will make it very easy come tax time in 2020 -- very glad...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Drew J.
DJ
Drew J.
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management

The new fee structure includes adding a percentage fee to the assets of our employees for the first time. The fact that they did not charge this fee to employees but instead only charged the employer simple fees was one of the reasons we initially chose...

Human Interest
Human Interest
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Louis V H.
LH
Louis V H.
Verified User in Mental Health Care

I had been looking into a 401K company for our small nonprofit and I am very pleased I went with Human Interest. Everything has been straightforward and we receive frequent updates on the status on our employee investments. In addition, Human Interest works...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Nicholas M.
NM
Nicholas M.
Verified User in Mental Health Care

Easily the worst experience I've ever had with a benefits and/or 401K services company of any kind. No amount of slick interface can make up for gross incompetence in handling our company's account. I'm writing this review amid an issue where they have...

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Discussions
Guideline
Guideline Discussions
Would you possibly make monthly statements available as a feature?
1 Comment
Can I use this for myself as the owner?
1 Comment
BR
Yes, you can use this as the owner and reap the benefits of whatever company match you decide to offer.Read more
What is Guideline used for?
1 Comment
Andrea M.
AM
Retirement saving accountsRead more
Human Interest
Human Interest Discussions
Utilizing more Graphs on Website
2 Comments
Adam R.
AR
Unfortunately, I cannot comment on the graphs from Human Interest, except that the company have hijacked my assets without notifying me. For one month (so...Read more
Share your experience with Human Interest integration with payroll system.
2 Comments
Adam R.
AR
My experience with Human Interest's integration is that the company have hijacked my assets without notifying me. For one month (so far), they have rejected...Read more
Is it legal to take custody of someone's assets without notifying them or allowing them to access them?
2 Comments
Mitzy B.
MB
Adam, can you please reach out to our team - advocate@humaninterest.com? They'll be able to assist you best. Thanks! Read more