Question 1

Justworks vs. Rippling: what sets them apart?

Accepted Answer

Justworks is the only PEO solely focused on small business, backed by award-winning customer support team. Unlike Rippling, our commitment to small businesses is also evident through values-driven social impact programs like Just Thrive, which offers cash credits to MWBEs, and Justworks Spring Forward Fund, which provides grants to nonprofit Justworks customers.

Question 2

Do Justworks and Rippling have the same credentials?

Accepted Answer

Justworks and Rippling don’t have the same certifications. Only Justworks’ PEO product is ESAC accredited, IRS certified, and SOC 1 and SOC 2 audited. These credentials mean we’re held to stringent operational and financial standards set by the IRS.* Rippling is SOC 1 and SOC 2 audited but not ESAC accredited or IRS certified.

Question 3

What is the price of Justworks vs. Rippling?

Accepted Answer

Justworks’ pricing plans are clearer and more transparent. Justworks’ PEO plan starts at $79 per employee per month with our premium Plus plan at $109 per employee per month. The cost of Justworks’ Payroll starts at $50 per month plus $8 per employee per month, excluding add-on features like state tax registration, time tracking, and international contractor payments. Our Employer of Record (EOR) is $599 per employee per month.

Question 4

How do Justworks' benefits plans compare to Rippling?

Accepted Answer

A key difference between Justworks and Rippling is that Rippling charges extra for benefits administration and access to specific benefits. Justworks includes access to PEO-sponsored and open market health insurance plans, retirement plans, pre-tax benefits, and premium perks like Kindbody, One Medical, Health Advocate, and Talkspace at no added charge.

Question 5

What kind of customer support can I expect at Justworks vs. Rippling?

Accepted Answer

Justworks’ standout customer service is a key differentiator from Rippling. Rippling only offers support through chat and email for admins, while Justworks offers support for both admins and employees. Rippling’s support is also more limited for non-enterprise customers.

Question 6

How do Justworks' international services compare to Rippling’s?

Accepted Answer

Rippling requires prospects to request a quote for pricing on its international offerings, while Justworks offers clear pricing broken down on our website. Justworks’ EOR pricing starts at $599 per month per employee and International Contractor Payments is $39 per contractor per month.

Feature	Justworks	Rippling
Modern, Intuitive Software	Yes	Yes
Payroll	Yes	Yes
Integrated Health Insurance	Yes	Yes
Workforce Analytics & Reporting	Yes	Yes
HRIS Integrations Available	Yes	Yes
HR Consulting	Yes	Yes
In-House Global Employer of Record	Yes	Yes
Access to a dedicated HR consultant	Yes	No
Additional Benefits like Peloton, Kindbody, and Talkspace	Yes	No
24/7 Multi-Channel Customer Support	Yes	No
No annual contracts	Yes	No
ESAC Accredited	Yes	No
IRS CPEO Certified	Yes	No

Justworks vs. Rippling