Justworks
justworks.comBuild Difficulty: 4/5
A few focused days to build a solid replacement
Payroll, HR, and Benefits for Modern Businesses
How to Replace JustworksOverview
Features
40 features across 14 categories
Accessibility(1)
Mobile access to payroll, benefits, and HR information.
Analytics(1)
Customizable payroll and HR analytics and reporting.
Benefits(5)
401(k) plan setup, compliance, and investment management.
Health insurance, 401(k), and benefits enrollment and management.
Open enrollment management with decision support tools.
Integrated health insurance shopping and plan comparison.
Workers compensation insurance management and claims tracking.
Communication(1)
Built-in team messaging and communication features.
Compliance(5)
Detailed audit trails and compliance audit reports.
Proactive alerts for compliance deadlines and regulatory changes.
Access to compliance resources and regulatory updates.
Support for multi-state payroll and compliance requirements.
Automatic tax filing and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Data Management(2)
Automatic data backup with disaster recovery capabilities.
Export payroll and HR data in multiple formats.
Employee Experience(1)
Employee self-service for benefits, documents, and profile updates.
Finance(1)
Employee expense submission, approval, and reimbursement processing.
HR Management(9)
Recruitment and job candidate tracking system.
1099 contractor onboarding, management, and payments.
Secure storage and management of employee documents and records.
Centralized employee information management and organizational structure.
Digital employee handbook distribution and acknowledgment tracking.
PTO tracking, leave requests, and absence management.
Automated offboarding process with exit interviews and asset recovery.
Streamlined new hire onboarding with task automation and document collection.
Goal setting, performance reviews, and employee feedback tools.
Integration(1)
RESTful API for custom integrations and data access.
Payroll(7)
Automated payroll processing with tax compliance and direct deposit management.
Pre-tax and post-tax deduction setup and calculation.
Easy employee direct deposit account management and routing.
Automated wage garnishment and child support order processing.
Complete historical payroll records and audit trails.
Digital paystub delivery and access for all employees.
Automatic generation and distribution of tax forms.
Security(3)
End-to-end encryption for all payroll and employee data.
Granular role-based permissions and access controls.
Single sign-on support via SAML for enterprise security.
Support(2)
Human support team for benefits guidance and enrollment assistance.
Expert HR and compliance consulting services for specific issues.
Time Management(1)
Employee time and attendance tracking with approval workflows.
Pricing
Essentials
- ✓Payroll
- ✓tax compliance
- ✓employee directory
Plus
Popular- ✓All Essentials plus benefits administration
- ✓time tracking
- ✓performance management
Pro
- ✓All Plus features plus contractors
- ✓401(k)
- ✓custom reports
- ✓API access
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Total Cost Comparison
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.
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Better ValueBuild Your Own
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