Justworks

justworks.com
HR & Payroll
Few Days

Payroll, HR, and Benefits for Modern Businesses

How to Replace Justworks

Overview

Justworks is an all-in-one HR platform that handles payroll, compliance, benefits, and workforce management for growing companies. It combines automated payroll processing with comprehensive HR tools and integrated benefits administration.

Features

40 features across 14 categories

Accessibility(1)

Mobile App

Mobile access to payroll, benefits, and HR information.

Also in: Justinmind, LeadIQ, Notion

Analytics(1)

Custom ReportsPremium

Customizable payroll and HR analytics and reporting.

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Benefits(5)

401(k) AdministrationPremium

401(k) plan setup, compliance, and investment management.

Benefits Administration

Health insurance, 401(k), and benefits enrollment and management.

Benefits Enrollment

Open enrollment management with decision support tools.

Health Insurance Marketplace

Integrated health insurance shopping and plan comparison.

Workers CompensationPremium

Workers compensation insurance management and claims tracking.

Also in: Namely, Wagmo, 1Password

Communication(1)

Team ChatPremium

Built-in team messaging and communication features.

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Compliance(5)

Audit ReportsPremium

Detailed audit trails and compliance audit reports.

Compliance AlertsAIPremium

Proactive alerts for compliance deadlines and regulatory changes.

Compliance LibraryPremium

Access to compliance resources and regulatory updates.

Multi-State Support

Support for multi-state payroll and compliance requirements.

Tax Compliance

Automatic tax filing and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Data Management(2)

Backup and Recovery

Automatic data backup with disaster recovery capabilities.

Data Export

Export payroll and HR data in multiple formats.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Employee Experience(1)

Self-Service Portal

Employee self-service for benefits, documents, and profile updates.

Finance(1)

Expense ReportingPremium

Employee expense submission, approval, and reimbursement processing.

Also in: Keap, NetSuite, Namely

HR Management(9)

Applicant TrackingPremium

Recruitment and job candidate tracking system.

Contractor ManagementPremium

1099 contractor onboarding, management, and payments.

Document Management

Secure storage and management of employee documents and records.

Employee Directory

Centralized employee information management and organizational structure.

Employee Handbook

Digital employee handbook distribution and acknowledgment tracking.

Leave Management

PTO tracking, leave requests, and absence management.

Offboarding Management

Automated offboarding process with exit interviews and asset recovery.

Onboarding Workflow

Streamlined new hire onboarding with task automation and document collection.

Performance ManagementAIPremium

Goal setting, performance reviews, and employee feedback tools.

Integration(1)

API AccessPremium

RESTful API for custom integrations and data access.

Payroll(7)

Automated Payroll

Automated payroll processing with tax compliance and direct deposit management.

Deduction Management

Pre-tax and post-tax deduction setup and calculation.

Direct Deposit Setup

Easy employee direct deposit account management and routing.

Garnishment Processing

Automated wage garnishment and child support order processing.

Payroll History

Complete historical payroll records and audit trails.

Paystub Management

Digital paystub delivery and access for all employees.

W-2 and 1099 Generation

Automatic generation and distribution of tax forms.

Security(3)

Data Encryption

End-to-end encryption for all payroll and employee data.

Role-Based Access

Granular role-based permissions and access controls.

SSO IntegrationPremium

Single sign-on support via SAML for enterprise security.

Support(2)

Benefits ConciergePremium

Human support team for benefits guidance and enrollment assistance.

Compliance ConsultationPremium

Expert HR and compliance consulting services for specific issues.

Time Management(1)

Time Tracking

Employee time and attendance tracking with approval workflows.

Pricing

Essentials

$29/mo
  • Payroll
  • tax compliance
  • employee directory

Plus

Popular
$99/mo
  • All Essentials plus benefits administration
  • time tracking
  • performance management

Pro

$199/mo
  • All Plus features plus contractors
  • 401(k)
  • custom reports
  • API access

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Justworks

Monthly$29/mo
Yearly$348/yr
5-Year Total$1.7k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~5 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyEasy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $108
SaaS
$348
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $324
SaaS
$1k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $540
SaaS
$1.7k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 40 features at easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Justworks alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 40 features.

Buy Justworks

Better Value
Monthly cost$290/mo
3-year total$10,440
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$36,000
Maintenance$540/mo
3-year total$55,440
Dev time~3 months

Buying Justworks saves ~$45,000 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 40 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

30 known integrations