IRS Certified PEOESAC Accredited
Small teams that want published pricing and a simple platform.
PEO Basic $79 and PEO Plus $124 per employee per month. Some sources still list Plus at $109, so confirm on justworks.com/pricing. · Minimum: 2 employees
Best PEOs for tech and startups
Fast hiring, remote teams and equity-heavy pay favor modern platforms and multi-state compliance.
PEOs that list this focus
Based on each provider's stated focus in public sources, not performance data. Last verified November 4, 2026.
Companies that want HR, IT and finance in one platform.
Quote only. · Minimum: 5 employees
Companies already using Deel for international hiring.
Reported at $125 per employee per month. Confirm with Deel. · Minimum: Not confirmed
IRS Certified PEO
Venture-backed tech startups that want advisory HR plus a People Platform.
Quote only. Vendr reports a median of about $30,000 per year across buyers (roughly $18,800 to $81,600), which is a total, not a per-employee rate. · Minimum: Not confirmed
Small and mid-sized businesses that want one cloud platform for payroll, benefits, HR and compliance.
Capterra lists a US$78 starting price without saying what it covers. Contact ScalePEO for details. · Minimum: Not confirmed
What to ask
Ask about multi-state payroll, integrations and how benefits scale as you grow.
Questions
Should a tech and startups business use a PEO?
Many do. A PEO can handle payroll, benefits, compliance and HR support in one place so you can focus on running the business. Request quotes to see pricing for your headcount.
What should tech and startups companies ask a PEO?
Ask about multi-state payroll, integrations and how benefits scale as you grow.