The short answer
Justworks publishes its PEO prices: PEO Basic at $79 and PEO Plus at $124 per employee a month. BBSI builds a custom rate for each client from its workforce and risk profile.
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BBSI wins 1Justworks wins 21 tie
| Dimension | BBSI | Justworks |
|---|---|---|
| PricingJustworks lists PEO Basic at $79 and PEO Plus at $124 per employee a month. BBSI publishes no package prices. | Quote only | $79/employee/mo (PEO Basic plan) |
| Fit and supportBBSI serves small, midsize and large companies; Justworks is built for small businesses. Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises | Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises | Small businesses |
| CapabilitiesBoth cover payroll and tax filing, benefits, workers' comp and HR compliance. BBSI adds risk and business strategy consulting; Justworks adds contractor payments and an employer of record abroad. Payroll & HR, Risk & Safety, Business Strategy, Health Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Workers' Compensation, Retirement & 401(k), myBBSI HRIS | 9 of 10 core capabilities | 9 of 10 core capabilities |
| IntegrationsJustworks names integrations such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero, Carta and Checkr. BBSI names no integrations on the pages we reviewed. QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Xero, 15Five, Brex, Carta, Checkr, Culture Amp | 0 documented | 5 documented |
| Attribute | BBSI | Justworks |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Quote only | Base fee + per employee |
| Price transparency | Quote only | Published |
| Best for | Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises | Small businesses |
| Mobile apps | BBSI TimeNet (iOS) | Justworks app for iOS, Justworks app for Android |
| Support channels | Phone, email, local branch | Phone, email, chat, Slack |
| Founded | 1951 | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, Washington, US | New York, New York, US |
| Attribute | BBSI | Justworks |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic tax filing |
Pricing. Justworks lists PEO Basic at $79 and PEO Plus at $124 per employee a month. BBSI publishes no package prices.
Fit and support. BBSI serves small, midsize and large companies; Justworks is built for small businesses.
Capabilities. Both cover payroll and tax filing, benefits, workers' comp and HR compliance. BBSI adds risk and business strategy consulting; Justworks adds contractor payments and an employer of record abroad.
Integrations. Justworks names integrations such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero, Carta and Checkr. BBSI names no integrations on the pages we reviewed.
Rippling PEO has the highest LeadChange Score in PEO Services after excluding these two (6.4/10).
Justworks publishes PEO Basic at $79 and PEO Plus at $124 per employee a month, while BBSI quotes a custom rate from your workforce and risk profile. Ask BBSI for a quote on the same headcount, benefits and workers' comp to compare.
Justworks Employment Group LLC has been on the IRS list of certified PEOs since 2017. BBSI is not on that list.
BBSI lists construction first among its industries and pairs each client with a risk consultant for on-site assessments. Justworks lists financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, professional services, real estate, retail and startups.
BBSI is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, and was founded in 1951; Justworks is based in New York and was founded in 2012.
Other PEOs, including BBSI, which assigns named local payroll, HR, risk and strategy specialists. Justworks differs by publishing its PEO prices.
BBSI gives each client four dedicated specialists, with business hours Monday to Friday, Pacific time. Justworks offers 24/7 support on its PEO plans by phone, email, chat and Slack.
Your team size, what matters most and your role: see which one fits more of your answers, from verified facts and list prices. Then, if you like, ask to hear from both.
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