Bamboo HR vs Justworks
A loved HR system of record against an all inclusive PEO. Bamboo HR centers your people data, hiring and performance, with payroll as an add on; Justworks bundles payroll, compliance and quality benefits into one flat per employee price through a co employment model. They often solve different problems. Here is how they compare.
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How they score
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Pricing, side by side
Base fee plus per employee, where listedPricing as of June 2026, per employee per month unless noted. Bamboo HR lists Core at $10, Pro at $17 and Elite at $25 per employee per month, with a flat rate from about $250 a month for 25 or fewer employees; payroll and benefits administration are paid add ons. Justworks lists Payroll at $8 per employee plus a $50 base, PEO Basic at $79 per employee, and PEO Plus at $109 per employee, with lower rates for 100 or more employees; Plus excludes the health premiums billed separately. Vendors change plans often · check the vendor for current pricing.