Justworks vs Zenefits

Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best HR Software for Small Business (2026) and The 11 Best Benefits Administration Software Platforms (2026). Last verified June 7, 2026.

The short answer

Zenefits ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #4) for Small business owners choosing HR software (Rippling vs Gusto vs BambooHR vs Zenefits) / HR teams managing employee health insurance, 401k, and benefits enrollment. A strong choice for companies prioritizing the broker relationship.

At a glance

JustworksZenefits
Top 11 rank#4 / The 11 Best HR Software for Small Business (2026)#3 / The 11 Best Benefits Administration Software Platforms (2026)
Score (out of 9.4)8.58.8
Best forBest PEO for benefitsBest for Broker Integration
Pricing$$$ ($59 to $99 PEPM)$$ ($10 to $27 PEPM)
HQNew York, USASan Francisco, USA
Founded20122013

Justworks

A modern, easy-to-use PEO that provides access to excellent large-group benefits.

www.justworks.com

See full entry in The 11 Best HR Software for Small Business (2026)

Zenefits

A strong choice for companies prioritizing the broker relationship.

www.zenefits.com

See full entry in The 11 Best Benefits Administration Software Platforms (2026)

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