Justworks vs Personio
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of Rippling vs Gusto vs BambooHR: 11 Best HR Software for Small Business 2026 and Gusto vs Rippling vs BambooHR: 11 Best HRIS for Small Businesses 2026. Last verified June 7, 2026.
The short answer
Justworks ranks higher on Top 11 (#4 vs #9) for Small business owners choosing HR software (Rippling vs Gusto vs BambooHR vs Zenefits) / SMBs replacing spreadsheets with a real HRIS. A modern, easy-to-use PEO that provides access to excellent large-group benefits.
At a glance
| Justworks | Personio | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / Rippling vs Gusto vs BambooHR: 11 Best HR Software for Small Business 2026 | #9 / Gusto vs Rippling vs BambooHR: 11 Best HRIS for Small Businesses 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| Best for | Best PEO for benefits | The leading HRIS for European SMBs |
| Pricing | $$$ ($59 to $99 PEPM) | $$$ (Varies, quote required) |
| HQ | New York, USA | Munich, Germany |
| Founded | 2012 | 2015 |
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
Personio
A strong, compliance-focused HRIS built for the European market.
www.personio.comSee full entry in Gusto vs Rippling vs BambooHR: 11 Best HRIS for Small Businesses 2026
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