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What is Justworks?
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Justworks combines payroll, HR, benefits and compliance administration in one platform. It serves US employers through Payroll and PEO plans and supports international hiring through EOR.
Justworks is a workforce administration platform that centralizes payroll, HR workflows, benefits and employment compliance. Employers can run US payroll, pay contractors, track time, manage PTO and employee documents, and access support in one account. Its PEO model adds co-employment, benefits administration, workers’ compensation and compliance support; its EOR service employs international staff locally so customers can hire without establishing an entity.
The product covers automated multi-state payroll, contractor and vendor payments, digital pay stubs, time tracking, onboarding, PTO, HR tools, 401(k), health-plan administration and international payroll. PEO Plus adds medical, dental and vision administration, HSA/FSA, mental-health and fertility benefits. The trade-off is that benefits and insurance costs can materially change the total PEO bill, while advanced enterprise identity provisioning and highly customized reporting are not the platform’s core strength.
Justworks is best suited to startups and small or midsize employers that want a provider to absorb payroll, benefits and employment-compliance work rather than assemble separate systems. Public list pricing starts at $8 per employee monthly plus a $50 monthly base fee for Payroll; PEO Basic is $79 and PEO Plus $124 per employee monthly, with EOR at $599. International contractors are an optional $39 per paid contractor monthly add-on.
Key features
US payroll
Runs payroll for employees and contractors with multi-state support, multiple pay rates, custom pay periods, off-cycle payments and digital pay stubs.
PEO administration
Combines payroll, HR essentials, compliance support, workers’ compensation and access to employee benefits through a co-employment model.
Benefits management
PEO Plus administers medical, dental and vision plans alongside HSA/FSA, mental-health and fertility benefits.
Global EOR
Employs international workers locally, handles local payroll and benefits, and provides compliance support without requiring the customer to form an entity.
Time and PTO
Time tracking and PTO reporting connect workforce records to payroll, with time tracking available in the listed Payroll, Basic and Plus plans.
HR workflows
Supports onboarding, employee documents, HR tools, compliance guidance and 24/7 support for eligible plans.
Contractor payments
Supports US-based contractors and international contractor payments, with international contractor service priced separately.
Justworks pricing
Payroll is $8 per employee per month plus a $50 monthly base fee. PEO Basic is $79 per employee monthly with no base fee, PEO Plus is $124, and EOR is $599; benefits, insurance and optional services can add cost. Vendr reports a $58,084 average annual contract across 13 deals, while its broader 2026 benchmark says 10–50 employee teams commonly see $100–$200 blended PEPM when benefits are included.
| Plan | Price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Payroll | $8/employee/month + $50/month base | Payroll for all employees, HR tools, expert support, access to time tracking |
| PEO Basic | $79/employee/monthNo base fee | Payroll, HR essentials, compliance support, HR consulting and tools, 24/7 support, 401(k), access to time tracking |
| PEO Plus | $124/employee/monthNo base fee | Everything in PEO Basic, medical/dental/vision administration, HSA/FSA, mental-health and fertility benefits |
| Employer of Record | $599/employee/monthNo base fee | Global hiring, local payroll and benefits, international compliance support, time tracking and PTO reporting |
| International contractors add-on | $39/paid contractor/monthOptional add-on | Onboarding and payments for international contractors in more than 60 countries |
Free trial: No free trial is listed on the official pricing page; prospective customers can request a quote or start onboarding.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Payroll has a low published entry price, although the $50 monthly base fee applies.
- PEO plans bundle payroll, compliance, HR support and access to benefits in one service.
- EOR pricing is published at $599 per employee monthly rather than requiring a fully opaque quote.
- The integration catalog includes accounting, recruiting, performance and IT tools, plus a public partner API.
Cons
- PEO totals vary substantially with health benefits, workers’ compensation and other pass-through costs.
- Payroll’s base fee makes the lowest advertised price less attractive for very small teams.
- The platform is oriented toward small and midsize employers rather than highly customized enterprise HR operations.
- International coverage is narrower and more expensive than a dedicated global workforce specialist for some country mixes.
Who is Justworks best for?
- Startups that need payroll, HR and benefits without building an internal operations team.
- US employers seeking a PEO with transparent per-employee pricing and compliance support.
- Small companies hiring internationally before they are ready to establish foreign entities.
- Teams that want payroll and HR data connected to time tracking, contractor payments and common business tools.
Coverage
Integrations
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest Justworks plan?
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Payroll starts at $8 per employee per month plus a $50 monthly base fee. PEO Basic starts at $79 per employee monthly with no base fee, while benefits and insurance costs can apply to PEO services.
How does Justworks work?
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The employer adds its workforce, configures payroll and benefits, and uses the platform for pay runs, HR records, time and PTO workflows. Justworks handles defined payroll, compliance and benefits administration; under EOR it becomes the legal employer for international staff.
How does Justworks compare with Gusto?
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Justworks offers a PEO co-employment model alongside standalone payroll and international EOR. Buyers considering Gusto should compare that employer-administration model with their need for payroll software, benefits support and separate HR services.
Which integrations does Justworks support?
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The integration catalog includes QuickBooks, NetSuite, Trainual, 15Five, Brex, Checkr, Culture Amp and Electric. Justworks also offers a public OAuth-based Partner API, with customer authorization and HMAC-signed webhooks.
Who should use Justworks?
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It fits startups and small or midsize US employers that want payroll, HR, benefits and compliance under one provider. EOR extends the use case to companies hiring abroad without local entities; larger organizations may need more specialized controls and customization.
How secure is Justworks?
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Justworks says external communications and data at rest are encrypted, and it uses MFA, role-based access control, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, SIEM and incident-response processes. Its security program also includes a bug-bounty program, web application firewall and endpoint detection and response.
Sources
Facts and pricing verified on October 19, 2026. Vendors change pricing often, so confirm with Justworks before buying. How we research
