PrestigePEO Review
PrestigePEO is a PEO founded in 1998 and headquartered in Melville, New York, licensed in all 50 states, that provides benefits, payroll, workers’ compensation, compliance and HR consulting to small and mid-sized businesses.
Best for
- Small and mid-sized businesses that want a PEO with CPEO, ESAC and CI credentials
- New York-area and multi-state employers that want UnitedHealthcare or Aetna plans
Not ideal for
- Buyers who need published PEO fees before a call
- Teams that want a mobile app after 2026 (PrestigeGO ends on December 31, 2026)
How we evaluated PrestigePEO
This review rests on the 16 facts this page shows, each checked against the source listed under “Sources”, most recently on . We did not test the product hands-on: the score uses only those verified facts, as our methodology explains; third-party ratings, where we quote them, never count in the score.
Our verdict
PrestigePEO is a Melville, New York, PEO founded in 1998 and licensed in all 50 states, serving small and mid-sized businesses with UnitedHealthcare and Aetna medical plans, payroll and tax compliance as co-employer, pay-as-you-go workers’ comp and certified HR consultants. It holds IRS CPEO certification since 2017, ESAC accreditation and CI workers’ comp certification; fees are given on request.
Strengths
Three credentials
IRS-certified PEO since January 2017; its accreditation page states ESAC accreditation and Workers’ Comp Risk Management (CI) certification.
Evidence
Key features: ESAC accredited, IRS-certified and Workers’ Comp Risk Management (CI) certified, Health insurance via UnitedHealthcare and Aetna, Foreign voluntary workers’ compensation at no additional cost, Accepts fiduciary liability for retirement plans, PHR and SHRM certified HR consultants3
National carriers
Medical plans from UnitedHealthcare and Aetna, plus dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental and FSA.
Evidence
Benefits offered: Medical (UnitedHealthcare, Aetna), Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Supplemental insurance, Dependent care FSA, Retirement plans, Financial wellness, commuter and discount programs4
Workers’ comp details
Pay-as-you-go coverage from A.M. Best “A” rated SUNZ, with foreign voluntary coverage at no additional cost.
Evidence: Workers' comp included: Yes5
Platform and partners
PrestigePRO portal with payroll, benefits, employee records and custom reports, plus Kronos, ClearCompany, JazzHR and other partner tools.
Evidence: HR and payroll technology: Yes2
Price at a glance
Price transparency
Quote only6
Quick answers
- How much does PrestigePEO cost?
- PrestigePEO publishes no PEO fees on its site; buyers call its team or use the contact form to get a quote.Based on Price transparency: Quote only6
- Is PrestigePEO a certified PEO?
- Yes. Prestige Employee Administrators, LLC has been on the IRS list of certified PEOs since January 1, 2017.Based on IRS-certified PEO since: January 1, 2017 (Prestige Employee Administrators, LLC)8
- Which states does PrestigePEO serve?
- It says it is licensed to support clients in all 50 states.Based on US states supported: All 50 states1
- Which health insurers does PrestigePEO use?
- Its health insurance is offered through UnitedHealthcare and Aetna.Based on Benefits offered: Medical (UnitedHealthcare, Aetna), Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Supplemental insurance, Dependent care FSA, Retirement plans, Financial wellness, commuter and discount programs4
Coverage of core PEO services capabilities
Each core capability we evaluate in PEO Services, checked against PrestigePEO’s own documentation. “Not verified yet” means we have not confirmed it either way, not that it is missing.
9 verified of 10 core capabilities
Specifications
PrestigePEO integrations
Named by the vendor
- BLR TrainingToday
- ClearCompany
- ExpensePath
- JazzHR
- Kronos
- ScoutLogic
PrestigePEO integration coverage
The 10 apps that PEO services products document most often, and whether PrestigePEO documents each.
1 of the 10 most-connected apps documented by PrestigePEO; median of the 13 products compared: 1
- QuickBooks · documented by 8 of 13
- NetSuite · documented by 4 of 13
- Xero · documented by 4 of 13
- BambooHR · documented by 3 of 13
- Greenhouse · documented by 3 of 13
- Carta · documented by 2 of 13
- ClearCo · documented by 2 of 13
- Great Plains · documented by 2 of 13
- HiBob · documented by 2 of 13
- JazzHR · documented by 2 of 13
Integrations each vendor documents (native, marketplace, Zapier, API or named by the vendor), 13 live PEO services products. Not documented does not mean not possible.
Where it ranks
- #4 of 24 scoredPEO Services
- #6 of 20 scoredPEO Services for Mid-Sized Companies
- #7 of 23 scoredPEO Services for Small Business
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About PrestigePEO
Official profiles
PrestigePEO: frequently asked questions
Who owns PrestigePEO?
It was founded by CEO Andrew Lubash and partnered with the private equity firm TriSpan.
When was PrestigePEO founded?
In 1998; it is headquartered in Melville, New York.
Does PrestigePEO have a mobile app?
Its PrestigeGO app runs on iPhone and Android, but the site says it will no longer be available after December 31, 2026.
Which HR tools work with PrestigePEO?
Kronos, ClearCompany, JazzHR, BLR TrainingToday, ExpensePath and ScoutLogic are offered as partner tools with its PrestigePRO platform.
What is PrestigePEO used for?
PrestigePEO, on the market since 1998, is a PEO services product built for small businesses and mid-market companies. Its modules include Employee benefits, Payroll administration, Workers’ compensation, Compliance and risk management, and 3 more.
What are the best alternatives to PrestigePEO?
In our PEO services ranking, the highest-scored products other than PrestigePEO are Justworks, G&A Partners, and TriNet. Compared side by side, by reason to switch: PrestigePEO alternatives.
What are the pros and cons of PrestigePEO?
Strengths documented on the vendor’s own pages: three credentials, national carriers, and Workers’ comp details. It is less suited to buyers who need published PEO fees before a call and teams that want a mobile app after 2026 (PrestigeGO ends on December 31, 2026).
What does PrestigePEO integrate with?
Documented examples include Kronos, ClearCompany, JazzHR, BLR TrainingToday, ExpensePath, and ScoutLogic.
How this page was made
What it is built from
16 verified facts, each checked against the vendor's own pages or another primary source, most recently on Oct 24, 2026.
Method
Scored and compared with the LeadChange methodology, version 1.5. Read the methodology
Independent review
Passed our independent review on Nov 1, 2026. How we review
Hands-on testing
We have not tested PrestigePEO hands-on: this page uses public information only.
Who made it
The LeadChange Research Team, following a written research process. No named expert has reviewed this page. About us
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PrestigePEOLeadChange Score 6.5
Sources
The 8 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
- PrestigePEO prestigepeo.com/about-us“PrestigePEO provides integrated, end-to-end outsourced solutions to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) for managing all integral benefits and human resources operations.” “PrestigePEO is ranked #13 out of over 523 PEOs nationwide and licensed to support clients in all 50 states.”
- PrestigePEO prestigepeo.com/technology“You can easily access payroll and benefits information, in-depth reports, and employee records through a centralized web-based portal.” “JazzHR – recruitment software and applicant tracking”
- PrestigePEO prestigepeo.com/accreditation“PrestigePEO is among only 1% of PEOs that are ESAC accredited, IRS certified and Workers’ Comp Risk Management certified.”
- PrestigePEO prestigepeo.com/our-services“Health insurance via UnitedHealthcare and Aetna” “In addition to ongoing administrative support, our certified specialists are always available over the phone or in-person to provide a comprehensive overview of all employee benefits options, discuss which options are best for your specific needs, and communicate with your employees about their benefits.”
- PrestigePEO prestigepeo.com/workers-compensation“Financially secure, A.M. Best “A” rated SUNZ Insurance Company pay-as-you-go insurance”
- PrestigePEO prestigepeo.com/contact“Call 833-736-9778 to get started now.”
- PrestigePEO prestigepeo.com/prestigego“Available for iPhone and Android devices.”
- Internal Revenue Service irs.gov/pub/irs-sbse/active-cpeos.pdf“Prestige Employee Administrators, LLC 538 Broadhollow Road Suite 311 MELVILLE NY 11747 US 1/1/2017”