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Justworks review
A self-serve PEO with published prices and month-to-month terms.
Who it's for
Startups and small teams that want a known monthly price and no long contract.
Who should skip it
Companies over about 100 employees: the per-employee price never drops as you grow.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Published pricing
- Month-to-month, no implementation fee
- CPEO certified and ESAC accredited
Cons
- Per-employee cost doesn't fall with size
- Limited reporting and leave tools
Key facts
Owner
Justworks
Price
$79–$124/employee/mo Published
Pricing model
Flat PEPM
Certification
CPEOESAC
Minimum employees
None
Best fit
1–100 employees
Contract
Month-to-month
Coverage
National
Industries
Tech and startups, Professional services
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| PEO | Price | Certified |
|---|---|---|
| TriNetBest for industry-specific benefits | ~$80–$150/employee/mo | CPEOESAC |
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| Rippling PEOBest for an all-in-one HR and IT platform | ~$85/employee/mo | CPEO: NoESAC: No |
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