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Justworks Pricing (March 2026)
Starting from $59/mo
Prices verified March 16, 2026
How much does Justworks cost?
Justworks starts at $59/mo with 3 plans available.
Free TierNo
Starting Price$59/mo
Number of Plans3
Billing Cyclemonthly
Pricing Modelsubscription
All Plans
Justworks Payroll + Benefits
$59/mo
Billed monthly
- Standalone payroll
- Benefits administration
- Multi-state payroll
- Employee self-service app
Most Popular
Justworks PEO (Full-Service)
$59/mo
Billed monthly
- Unlimited payroll runs
- ACA-compliant benefits
- HR compliance tools
- Dedicated HR support
Justworks Launch (Startup Plan)
$99/mo
Billed monthly
- Startup-focused features
- Onboarding support
- Performance management
- No minimum employee count
Feature Breakdown by Plan
| Feature | Justworks Payroll + Benefits | Justworks PEO (Full-Service) | Justworks Launch (Startup Plan) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standalone payroll | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Benefits administration | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Multi-state payroll | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Employee self-service app | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Unlimited payroll runs | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| ACA-compliant benefits | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| HR compliance tools | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Dedicated HR support | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Startup-focused features | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Onboarding support | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Performance management | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| No minimum employee count | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
Team Cost Calculator
Estimated monthly costs based on team size (price per user × team members):
| Team Size | Justworks Payroll + Benefits | Justworks PEO (Full-Service) | Justworks Launch (Startup Plan) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 users | $295/mo | $295/mo | $495/mo |
| 10 users | $590/mo | $590/mo | $990/mo |
| 25 users | $1,475/mo | $1,475/mo | $2,475/mo |
| 50 users | $2,950/mo | $2,950/mo | $4,950/mo |
Is Justworks Worth It?
4.6/5 from 2,200 reviews
There is no free tier, but most paid plans include a trial period.
Paid plans range from $59/mo (Justworks Payroll + Benefits) to $99/mo (Justworks Launch (Startup Plan)). Most users pick the Justworks PEO (Full-Service) plan.
Best for: Startups and small businesses (5-100 employees) scaling with benefits needs, Multi-state SMBs requiring compliant payroll across US states, Tech and service companies wanting hands-off HR management. Keep in mind: peo co-employment model may not suit businesses wanting full control.
Justworks Pros & Cons
Pros
- All-in-one PEO solution combining payroll, benefits, HR, and compliance
- Strong benefits access with Fortune 500-level health plans at competitive rates
- Excellent compliance expertise handling complex regulations
- User-friendly interface with 95% setup success rate
- Scalable for growth supporting 1-1,000+ employees
- Responsive 24/7 support with 75+ NPS score
- Cost savings on benefits with 10-20% lower premiums
Cons
- PEO co-employment model may not suit businesses wanting full control
- Pricing opacity with quote-based system and potential high total costs
- Limited customization for non-standard payroll needs
- Onboarding delays of 2-4 weeks for multi-state firms
- No standalone HRIS with advanced analytics compared to pure HR tools
Frequently Asked Questions
Justworks starts at $59/mo, billed monthly. There are 3 plans available.
No, Justworks does not currently offer a free plan, though most paid plans include a trial period.
The most affordable paid plan is Justworks Payroll + Benefits at $59/mo.
With a 4.6/5 rating from 2,200 reviews, Justworks is well-regarded. Best for: Startups and small businesses (5-100 employees) scaling with benefits needs, Multi-state SMBs requiring compliant payroll across US states, Tech and service companies wanting hands-off HR management.
Justworks bills monthly. The pricing model is subscription.
Justworks offers 3 plans: Justworks Payroll + Benefits, Justworks PEO (Full-Service), Justworks Launch (Startup Plan).