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Justworks vs Rippling PEO

Justworks9.7/10

Rippling PEO5.1/10

Scored in PEO Services

The short answer

Justworks publishes its PEO prices: PEO Basic is $79 and PEO Plus $124 per employee a month, for companies with at least two W-2 employees. Rippling quotes its PEO and publishes no PEO price.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 12 sources, most recently checked
Starting price
$50/mo + $8/employee/mo1
Best for
Small businesses that want a PEO with published per-employee prices

Choose Justworks if

  • You want to see PEO prices before talking to sales.
  • You want an IRS-certified PEO.
  • You want 24/7 support on the PEO plans.
  • You also need an employer of record abroad.
Best for
Small businesses already on Rippling, or planning to be, that want group benefits

Choose Rippling PEO if

  • You already run HR, IT or devices on Rippling.
  • You may leave the PEO later and want to keep the same system.
  • You want benefits support from Rightway’s clinical experts.
  • You want 650+ app integrations.

LeadChange Score: editorial assessment based on public information.

Scorecard

Justworks wins 1Rippling PEO wins 12 ties

Justworks vs Rippling PEO by dimension
DimensionJustworksRippling PEO
PricingJustworks lists PEO Basic at $79 and PEO Plus at $124 per employee a month. Rippling gives a custom quote for its PEO.$79/employee/mo (PEO Basic plan)Quote only
Fit and supportBoth are built for small businesses. Justworks offers phone, email, chat and Slack support; Rippling supports admins by chat, email and phone. Small businesses2Small businessesSmall businesses
SecurityRippling states a SOC 2 Type 2 report and ISO 27001 certification for its platform. Justworks names no SOC 2 Type II or ISO 27001 certification on the pages we reviewed. Yes3None verifiedSOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
CapabilitiesBoth include payroll, benefits administration, workers' comp and HR compliance support. Justworks adds an international employer of record; Rippling adds IT and finance tools on the same platform. Payroll, PEO, Benefits administration, HR tools and support, Compliance, Time Tracking (add-on), Contractor payments, International Employer of Record (EOR), Analytics19 of 10 core capabilities9 of 10 core capabilities

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Key differences

Where Justworks and Rippling PEO differ (6)
AttributeJustworksRippling PEO
Pricing modelBase fee + per employee1Quote only4
Price transparencyPublished1Quote only5
Mobile appsJustworks app for iOS, Justworks app for Android6iOS, Android7
Support channelsPhone, email, chat, Slack1Chat, email, phone8
Founded2012220169
HeadquartersNew York, New York, US10San Francisco, California, US11
Show 2 attributes where they are the same
Where they are the same (2)
AttributeJustworksRippling PEO
Best forSmall businesses2Small businesses5
Automatic tax filing125

Analysis by dimension

Pricing. Justworks lists PEO Basic at $79 and PEO Plus at $124 per employee a month. Rippling gives a custom quote for its PEO.

Integrations. Rippling states 650+ integrations through its App Shop. Justworks names accounting and HR integrations such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero, Carta and Checkr.

Fit and support. Both are built for small businesses. Justworks offers phone, email, chat and Slack support; Rippling supports admins by chat, email and phone.

Security. Rippling states a SOC 2 Type 2 report and ISO 27001 certification for its platform. Justworks names no SOC 2 Type II or ISO 27001 certification on the pages we reviewed.

Capabilities. Both include payroll, benefits administration, workers' comp and HR compliance support. Justworks adds an international employer of record; Rippling adds IT and finance tools on the same platform.

Neither one?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rippling PEO cheaper than Justworks?

There is no like-for-like answer: Justworks publishes PEO Basic at $79 and PEO Plus at $124 per employee a month, while Rippling quotes its PEO and publishes no PEO price. Ask Rippling for a quote on the same headcount and benefits to compare.

Is Justworks a certified PEO?

Yes. Justworks Employment Group LLC has been on the IRS list of certified PEOs since January 1, 2017. No Rippling entity appears on that list; its PEO operates as Rippling PEO 1, Inc.

Can you leave Rippling PEO and keep Rippling?

Yes. Rippling lets clients move from the PEO to Rippling HR Services or the core platform, keeping employee data and logins. Leaving Justworks means moving payroll and benefits to a new provider.

Which has better benefits, Justworks or Rippling PEO?

Both pool clients for group plans. Justworks PEO Plus adds medical, dental and vision with COBRA administration, plus mental health and One Medical perks where available. Rippling PEO lists medical, dental, vision, 401(k), HSA, FSA and commuter plans.

Who are Rippling PEO's competitors?

Other PEOs for small businesses, including Justworks, which publishes its PEO prices and is IRS-certified. Rippling PEO differs by running on Rippling’s HR, IT and finance platform.

Which is more secure, Justworks or Rippling?

Rippling states SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001 for its platform. Justworks names no SOC 2 Type II or ISO 27001 certification on the pages we reviewed; ask it for its current audit reports.

How this page was made

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    29 verified facts, each checked against the vendor's own pages or another primary source, most recently on Nov 9, 2026.

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Sources

The 12 pages this page's facts come from. The date beside each is our last check of the facts taken from it (the oldest, when they differ). The numbers beside the figures above link here.

Quotes from the sources
  1. Justworks justworks.com/pricing“Justworks Payroll customers pay $8 per month per employee plus a $50 base fee.” “Get access to modern payroll software and HR services. Or pair it with rich, nationwide employee health insurance from top carriers.”
  2. Justworks justworks.com/about/our-company“Justworks is a technology company that levels the playing field for all small businesses.” “So, in 2012, Isaac left Etsy to build one.”
  3. Rippling rippling.com/trust/security“Rippling's SOC 2 Type 2 report covers the trust services categories of Security, Confidentiality, and Availability, and is audited annually.”
  4. Rippling rippling.com/pricing“Tell us what services you need, and we'll send you a custom quote.”
  5. Rippling Rippling PEO - Rippling“See how Rippling PEO can support your benefits program” “Rippling PEO gives small businesses access to affordable benefits and expert HR and compliance support—all built on the #1 rated HR software.”
  6. Justworks justworks.com/lp/justworks-mobile“Get the free mobile app to keep all your important HR info with you at all times. Available on the App Store and the Play Store.”
  7. Rippling (Apple App Store listing) apps.apple.com/us/app/rippling-hr-it-finance/id1231325957“Rippling makes it easy to access your benefits, request time off, submit expenses, view paystubs, share passwords, and more—all from your phone.”
  8. Rippling rippling.com/support-status“Time to First Response (TFR): how long it takes for a customer to receive a first response from our support team via live chat. ... The percentage of live chat conversations where the customer asks to convert the chat to a phone call. ... Time to First Response (TFR): how long it takes for a customer to receive a first response from our support team via email.”
  9. Rippling rippling.com/careers“The groundwork is laid for Rippling… 2016 Parker's basement is unfinished. So is Rippling's first product. But we have started to build.”
  10. Justworks justworks.com/privacy-policy“you can write to us at Justworks, Inc., P.O. Box 7119, Church Street Station, New York, NY 10008-7119”
  11. Rippling rippling.com/company/press“Based in San Francisco, CA, Rippling has raised $1.8B from Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Sequoia,”
  12. Justworks justworks.com/platform/features/compliance“Sit back while our platform automates withholding, reporting, and remitting your payroll taxes for US-based and international employees, plus annual filings like W-2s and 1099s for domestic contractors.”

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