Rippling vs Justworks

Last updated: 2025-11-27

This comparison focuses on who each tool fits best, pricing structure (where available), and the practical differences that matter for SMB payroll decisions.

At a glance

	Rippling	Justworks
Segment	MID	PEO
Best for	Growing teams that want payroll integrated with broader HR workflows and scalable administration.	Teams that want a PEO relationship for benefits access and HR compliance support.
Pricing	Modular pricing; typically per-employee with add-ons (check vendor site).	Per-employee pricing; varies by services (check vendor site).
Key features	Payroll processing HR management Workflow automation Integrations Reporting	PEO services Payroll processing Benefits administration HR compliance support Onboarding

Which should you choose?

Choose Rippling if…

You fit: Growing teams that want payroll integrated with broader HR workflows and scalable administration.
You value its approach to payroll + HR tradeoffs.

Choose Justworks if…

You fit: Teams that want a PEO relationship for benefits access and HR compliance support.
You value its approach to payroll + HR tradeoffs.

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