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Transparent guides, deep comparisons, and decision tools for choosing a PEO.
Which Payroll and HR Software Companies Are PEOs? (15 Brands Checked)
Eight of 15 payroll and HR brands sell a PEO, and each of those eight also sells a product that isn't one. Here is which is which, the legal company behind each PEO, and who is on the IRS certified list.
Oct 29, 2026
Is Gusto a PEO? What Gusto Does and What a PEO Adds
Gusto's payroll product keeps you as the employer. Gusto PEO, a separate waitlist product in three states, would not. Here is who holds your taxes, health plan and workers' comp in each case.
Oct 22, 2026
Gusto vs Justworks: Payroll Software or a PEO?
Gusto's main product is payroll software, so you stay the employer. Justworks' main product is a PEO that shares the employer role with you. Here are the public facts on both, with no winner picked.
Oct 21, 2026
ASO vs HRO vs PEO: Complete Comparison Guide
ASOs, HROs, and PEOs all handle HR outsourcing, but they differ in employment structure, benefits access, risk-sharing, and cost. Here is how to choose the right model.
Jul 9, 2026
PEO vs In-House HR: Cost and Capability Comparison
Compare the real costs of a PEO vs in-house HR for small businesses. Includes salary data, per-employee math, and a framework for when each option makes sense.
Jul 8, 2026
PEO vs Staffing Agency: Understanding the Difference
PEO vs staffing agency explained: a PEO handles HR for your existing team while a staffing agency supplies temporary workers. Learn which model fits your business.
Jul 8, 2026
Co-Employment vs Employee Leasing: Legal Distinctions
Co-employment means sharing employer responsibilities with a PEO. Employee leasing means a third party supplies and employs the workers. The legal differences affect your taxes, liability, and control.
Jul 8, 2026
PEO vs HR Software: Outsourcing vs Self-Service
PEO vs HR software compared: outsourced HR partner vs DIY platform. Learn what each covers, what each costs, and which model fits your business.
Jul 7, 2026
PEO vs Payroll Company: When to Upgrade Your HR
A payroll company runs payroll only, while a PEO adds benefits, compliance, and HR support through co-employment. Learn when it pays to upgrade.
Jul 7, 2026
PEO vs HRO: Comparing HR Outsourcing Options
A PEO shares employer duties through co-employment, while an HRO handles HR tasks as a vendor without co-employing your staff. Here is how to choose.
Jul 7, 2026
PEO vs EOR: Which One a US Company Needs, and When It Needs Neither
A PEO co-employs a team you already legally employ, so you keep your own entity in each state while the PEO runs payroll, benefits and HR. An EOR becomes the sole legal employer of a worker, so you can hire in a state or country where you have no entity at all.
Jul 7, 2026
PEO vs HR Consultant: Which Do You Need?
An HR consultant advises on specific HR problems. A PEO runs your HR operations day to day. Here is how to decide which one your small business actually needs.
Jul 6, 2026
PEO vs ASO: Which HR Outsourcing Model is Right for You?
A PEO bundles HR, benefits, and compliance through co-employment, while an ASO handles only the specific tasks you assign.
Jul 3, 2026