Justworks vs Rippling

The short answer

Justworks publishes every plan: Payroll at $50 a month plus $8 per employee, and PEO Basic and PEO Plus at $79 and $124 per employee, with benefits, workers' comp and HR support in the PEO.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Nov 8, 2026Based on 17 sources, most recently checked Nov 9, 2026

Justworks

Not scored in Payroll Software12 of 26 facts verified

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 large-group style benefits through a PEO: PEO Plus adds medical, dental and vision.
You want an IRS-certified PEO with ESAC accreditation.
You want every plan price published, payroll and PEO alike.
You want 24/7 support, which comes with the PEO plans.

Justworks plans and prices Justworks alternatives

Rippling

Starting price: $40/mo + $8/employee/mo2
Best for: Companies that want HR, payroll, IT and finance apps on one employee database

Choose Rippling if

You want payroll for $10 a month less at every headcount: $40 plus $8 per user against Justworks' $50 plus $8.
You manage laptops, app access and identity alongside HR.
You expect to grow past small-business size: Rippling lists mid-market and enterprise companies.
You connect many apps: Rippling states 650+ native integrations.

Rippling plans and prices Rippling competitors

LeadChange Score: editorial assessment based on public information.

Scorecard

Justworks wins 0Rippling wins 22 ties

Justworks vs Rippling by dimension
Dimension	Justworks	Rippling
PricingOn payroll alone Rippling lists $40 a month plus $8 per user against Justworks' $50 plus $8: $120 against $130 at 10 employees. Justworks also publishes its PEO and EOR prices, while Rippling quotes everything beyond small-business payroll. Time Tracking: $8 a month per employee, US-based contractors: $8 a month per contractor, only in months you pay them, International contractors: $39 a month per paid contractor, plus exchange-rate fees, Health insurance on the Payroll plan: $8 a month per benefits-eligible employee, plus premiums, Dedicated HR Consulting: $30 a month per employee (PEO plans), Health Insurance Reimbursements (CHOICE): $25 a month per enrolled employee, Workers' comp on PEO plans: premium as a percentage of wages, with a state minimum for unpaid owners, Health, dental, vision, life and disability premiums: billed on top of plan fees1	$50/mo + $8/employee/mo	$40/mo + $8/employee/mo
CapabilitiesBoth run multi-state payroll with tax filing. Justworks adds a PEO with benefits and mandatory workers' comp on its PEO plans; Rippling adds IT, finance, employer of record and its own PEO product. HR, IT, Finance, Payroll, Custom applications, Global (employer of record, global payroll, global contractors), PEO, Data Cloud, Rippling AI3	6 of 12 core capabilities	9 of 12 core capabilities
IntegrationsRippling states 650+ native integrations and documents a REST API. Justworks syncs with QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct and Xero and lists integrations such as Brex, Carta and Checkr. 650+4	9 documented	17 documented (vendor says 650+)
Fit and supportJustworks serves small businesses, with 24/7 support on its PEO plans; its PEO needs at least two employees. Rippling serves small to enterprise companies and puts most small businesses live in 1–3 weeks. Small businesses5	Small businesses	Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises

Key differences

Where Justworks and Rippling differ (7)
Attribute	Justworks	Rippling
Price transparency	Published1	Partly published2
Best for	Small businesses5	Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises2
Minimum employees	21	12
Mobile apps	Justworks app for iOS, Justworks app for Android6	iOS, Android7
Support channels	Phone, email, chat, Slack1	Chat, email, phone8
Founded	20125	20169
Headquarters	New York, New York, US10	San Francisco, California, US11

Show 3 attributes where they are the same

Where they are the same (3)
Attribute	Justworks	Rippling
Pricing model	Base fee + per employee1	Base fee + per employee12
Automatic tax filing	13	14
Contractor payments	1	15

Analysis by dimension

Pricing. On payroll alone Rippling lists $40 a month plus $8 per user against Justworks' $50 plus $8: $120 against $130 at 10 employees. Justworks also publishes its PEO and EOR prices, while Rippling quotes everything beyond small-business payroll.

Capabilities. Both run multi-state payroll with tax filing. Justworks adds a PEO with benefits and mandatory workers' comp on its PEO plans; Rippling adds IT, finance, employer of record and its own PEO product.

Integrations. Rippling states 650+ native integrations and documents a REST API. Justworks syncs with QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct and Xero and lists integrations such as Brex, Carta and Checkr.

Fit and support. Justworks serves small businesses, with 24/7 support on its PEO plans; its PEO needs at least two employees. Rippling serves small to enterprise companies and puts most small businesses live in 1–3 weeks.

Neither one?

Patriot Payroll

Patriot Payroll has the highest LeadChange Score in Payroll Software after excluding these two (8.7/10).

From $37/mo + $5/employee/mo (Full Service Payroll plan)16

Patriot Payroll review

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Frequently asked questions

Is Justworks cheaper than Rippling?

Not for payroll alone: Rippling lists $40 a month plus $8 per user and Justworks $50 plus $8, so Rippling costs $10 a month less at every headcount. Justworks publishes its PEO prices too ($79 and $124 per employee), which Rippling quotes.

Who are Justworks' main competitors?

Among the PEOs we review, Justworks shares its category with TriNet, Insperity, ADP TotalSource and Paychex PEO; in payroll it meets Gusto and Rippling. Against Rippling, the main differences are a priced PEO and a small-business focus.

Who are Rippling's biggest competitors?

Among the products we review, Rippling shares its HRIS category with BambooHR, HiBob, Paylocity and Paycom, and its payroll category with Gusto, Justworks and ADP RUN. Against Justworks, the main differences are IT tools and integrations.

Does Justworks have a minimum number of employees?

Its PEO plans need at least two W-2 employees; Justworks Payroll has no minimum.

How long does it take to set up Justworks or Rippling?

Rippling says most small businesses go live in one to three weeks, with guided implementation through the first payroll run free of charge. Justworks charges no implementation fee but does not publish a typical setup timeline, so ask for one with the quote.

Is Justworks or Rippling more secure?

Rippling states SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, and GDPR (unverified for Justworks).

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Quotes from the sources

Justworks justworks.com/pricing“Justworks Payroll customers pay $8 per month per employee plus a $50 base fee.” “Any payments to international contractors will cost $39 per active paid international contractor plus applicable exchange rate fees.”
Rippling rippling.com/solutions/small-businesses“Rippling's small business plans start at $8 per user per month for payroll. The final cost depends on which other products you add, such as benefits administration, time and attendance, or IT device management.” “Starting at $8 per user per month ... Plus, a $40 per month base fee. Contact us today to get a free quote.”
Rippling rippling.com“Automate busy work with all-in-one HR, including benefits, recruiting, performance, LMS, and more. ... Manage identity, access, and devices ... Control every dollar with corporate cards, expenses, procurement, bill pay, travel, and more. ... Run accurate payroll in minutes for employees and contractors around the world. ... Create custom automations and applications”
Rippling rippling.com/products/it“650+ integrations with your favorite apps”
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.”
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.”
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. ... Requires iOS 16.4 or later.”
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.”
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.”
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”
Rippling rippling.com/company/press“Based in San Francisco, CA, Rippling has raised $1.8B from Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Sequoia,”
Rippling rippling.com/pricing“Rippling's pricing depends on the products you select and the number of employees you have. Most products are priced per employee per month, while some may include a monthly base fee.”
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.”
Rippling rippling.com/products/payroll“Click “run” and let Rippling handle the rest. We automatically calculate payroll taxes and file them with the correct federal, state, and local agencies at precisely the right time.”
Rippling rippling.com/products/global/global-contractors“onboard contractors in minutes, automate contractor payments, and stay compliant with local regulations in over 185+ countries ... pay contractors in 50+ currencies”
Patriot Software patriotsoftware.com/pricing“Basic Payroll is $17/month + $4 per worker paid; Full Service Payroll is $37/month + $5 per worker paid.”
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.” “ISO 27001 certification demonstrates our commitment to operating a mature security program.”