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.
- Company size
- Small businesses, mid-market companies
- Deployment
- Cloud (web-based portal)
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
- Mid-market companies that want to keep their benefits broker of record
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 15 facts checked against PrestigePEO’s official pricing pages and documentation, most recently on . We did not test the product hands-on: the score and the pros and cons use only those verified facts, as our methodology explains, and third-party ratings are quoted, never scored.
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, ESAC-accredited since 2019 and CI workers’ comp certified since 2010.
Evidence: IRS-certified PEO since: January 1, 2017 (Prestige Employee Administrators, LLC)
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 programs
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: Yes
Platform and partners
PrestigePRO portal with reports and onboarding, plus Kronos, ClearCompany, JazzHR and other partner tools.
Evidence: HR and payroll technology: Yes
Weaknesses
No published prices
The pages read publish no PEO fees; pricing comes from the sales team.
Evidence: Price transparency: Quote only
Mobile app ending
The site says the PrestigeGO app will no longer be available after December 31, 2026.
Evidence: Mobile apps: iOS, Android
Price at a glance
Price transparency
Quote only
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 only
- 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)
- Which states does PrestigePEO serve?
- It says it is licensed to support clients in all 50 states.Based on US states supported: All 50 states
- 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 programs
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
PEO Services
- Co-employment arrangement
- Payroll and tax filing
- Group benefits access
- Workers' compensation
- HR advisory support
- Compliance support
- Risk and safety services
- HR and payroll technology
- Reporting
- Exit and transition support · not verified yet
Specifications
Fit
- US states supported
- All 50 states
Product
- Modules
- Employee benefits, Payroll administration, Workers’ compensation, Compliance and risk management, HR management and consulting, Retirement plans, HR technology
- Mobile apps
- iOS, Android
Support
- Support channels
- Phone, in-person, dedicated HR specialists
Where it ranks
- #3 of 24 scoredPEO Services
- #5 of 20 scoredPEO Services for Mid-Sized Companies
- #6 of 23 scoredPEO Services for Small Business
PrestigePEO alternatives
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About PrestigePEO
- Founded
- 1998
- Headquarters
- Melville, New York, US
- Ownership
- Private equity-backed
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, TriNet, and Amplify HR. 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?
PrestigePEO documents integrations, including Kronos, ClearCompany, JazzHR, BLR TrainingToday, and 2 more.
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