Justworks – PEO, Payroll & Benefits Review & Pricing 2026
Our comprehensive Justworks review examines pricing, features, and user experience of this modern PEO and payroll platform. Discover how Justworks' transparent pricing, benefits access, and clean interface compare to TriNet, Gusto, and Rippling.
Justworks has disrupted the PEO industry by bringing something it badly needed: transparency and simplicity. While TriNet and ADP TotalSource hide pricing behind sales calls, Justworks publishes clear per-employee rates. The platform is genuinely easy to use - a modern, clean interface that makes PEO administration feel less daunting. Benefits quality is strong, with access to Aetna and UnitedHealthcare plans typically reserved for larger companies. The newer Payroll-only plan at $8/employee is a compelling Gusto alternative. Where Justworks falls short is in advanced HR features - there's no performance management, learning management, or meaningful analytics. For companies between 10 and 200 employees wanting a simple, transparent PEO with excellent benefits, Justworks is hard to beat.
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Pros & Cons
A balanced analysis of Justworks' strengths and limitations based on extensive testing and real user feedback.
- Fully transparent pricing with no hidden fees or sales negotiations
- Clean, modern interface that's genuinely easy to use
- Strong benefits access through Aetna and UnitedHealthcare
- New Payroll-only plan offers affordable non-PEO option
- Built-in international contractor payment capabilities
- Excellent onboarding experience for new hires
- Pay-as-you-go workers compensation included
- No performance management or talent management features
- Limited HR analytics and reporting capabilities
- Fewer industry-specific expertise compared to TriNet
- PEO co-employment model limits customisation flexibility
- No learning management system
- Benefits options more limited than TriNet's enterprise-grade packages
What Customers Say
Authentic testimonials from verified Justworks customers across different industries and company sizes.
"Justworks made our PEO transition painless. Transparent pricing, easy setup, and our team had access to health insurance within a week."
"As a 50-person company, the benefits we get through Justworks PEO Plus rival what my friends at large corporations have. Our team loves the Aetna plans."
"Simple and clean but we outgrew it. At 150 employees we needed performance management and better analytics, so we moved to Rippling."
Pricing & Plans
Detailed breakdown of Justworks' tiered pricing structure. Choose the plan that fits your business needs.
Payroll
Payroll-only plan without PEO
- Full-service payroll
- Tax filing and compliance
- Direct deposit
- Employee self-service
- Contractor payments
- Basic reporting
- Compliance tools
- Standard support
PEO Basic
PEO with payroll and compliance
- Everything in Payroll
- Access to benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- Workers compensation
- HR tools and compliance
- Employee onboarding
- PTO management
- Dedicated support
- State and local compliance
PEO Plus
Premium PEO with enhanced benefits
- Everything in Basic
- Premium medical plans (Aetna, UnitedHealthcare)
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Health advocacy services
- Employee wellness programmes
- COBRA administration
- Priority support
Add-ons & Additional Modules
- International contractor payments: Built-in capability
- Workers comp: Included with PEO plans (pay-as-you-go)
- Health Advocacy: Included with Plus plan
How Justworks Compares
Side-by-side comparison of Justworks against leading competitors in the PEO, payroll, and HR space.
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Justworks offers a transparent, modern PEO and payroll platform perfect for growing businesses that want enterprise-grade benefits, simple payroll, and compliance support in one place.