Paylocity vs Justworks
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of Rippling vs Gusto vs Zenefits: 11 Best Benefits Administration Software Platforms 2026 and Rippling vs Gusto vs BambooHR: 11 Best HR Software for Small Business 2026. Last verified June 18, 2026.
The short answer
Justworks ranks higher on Top 11 (#4 vs #6) for HR teams managing employee health insurance, 401k, and benefits enrollment / Small business owners choosing HR software (Rippling vs Gusto vs BambooHR vs Zenefits). A modern, easy-to-use PEO that provides access to excellent large-group benefits.
At a glance
| Paylocity | Justworks | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #6 / Rippling vs Gusto vs Zenefits: 11 Best Benefits Administration Software Platforms 2026 | #4 / Rippling vs Gusto vs BambooHR: 11 Best HR Software for Small Business 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.2 | 8.5 |
| Best for | Best for Employee Engagement | Best PEO for benefits |
| Pricing | $$$ (Custom Quote) | $$$ ($59 to $99 PEPM) |
| HQ | Schaumburg, USA | New York, USA |
| Founded | 1997 | 2012 |
Justworks
A modern, easy-to-use PEO that provides access to excellent large-group benefits.
www.justworks.comSee full entry in Rippling vs Gusto vs BambooHR: 11 Best HR Software for Small Business 2026
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