Best for Paychex payroll customers
Paychex PEO review
Paychex's PEO, which absorbed Oasis in 2018; Paychex also closed its Paycor acquisition in 2025.
Who it's for
Businesses already on Paychex Flex that want to move into a PEO without switching systems.
Who should skip it
Buyers who want transparent pricing or a modern interface.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Easy path to and from Paychex Flex payroll
- CPEO and ESAC
Cons
- Quote-only pricing
- Dated interface
- Support quality varies
Key facts
Owner
Paychex (NASDAQ: PAYX), includes Oasis
Price
Quote only Quote only
Pricing model
Quote
Certification
CPEOESACCPEO: Paychex PEO VI and VII, Oasis HR Solutions III
Minimum employees
5 employees
Best fit
5–300 employees
Contract
Annual
Coverage
National
Industries
Professional services, Restaurants and hospitality
Paychex PEO pricing, fees and cost calculator
Paychex PEO compared
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| PEO | Price | Certified |
|---|---|---|
| JustworksBest for transparent pricing | $79–$124/employee/mo | CPEOESAC |
| TriNetBest for industry-specific benefits | ~$80–$150/employee/mo | CPEOESAC |
| InsperityBest for hands-on HR support | ~$150–$210/employee/mo | CPEOESAC |
| ADP TotalSourceBest for scale and payroll infrastructure | ~$70–$200/employee/mo | CPEOESAC |
| ExtensisHRBest for service and retention | ~$40–$200/employee/mo | CPEOESAC |
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