# Firstbase Start, MSA vs Rocket Lawyer Comparison | | Firstbase Start | MSA | Rocket Lawyer | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.9 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 28 | 32 | 4 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (92.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (52.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (75.0% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Firstbase Start | MSA | Rocket Lawyer | |---|---|---|---| | **Quality of Work** | 9.8 (22 reviews) | 9.6 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Responsiveness** | 9.5 (21 reviews) | 9.3 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Expertise of Team** | 9.8 (22 reviews) | 9.7 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Execution Ability** | 9.8 (21 reviews) | 9.4 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Communication Skills** | 9.8 (21 reviews) | 9.7 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Professionalism** | 9.8 (22 reviews) | 9.7 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.9 (23 reviews) | 9.8 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | --- ## Pricing ### Firstbase Start #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### MSA #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Rocket Lawyer #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Staffing Services | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Firstbase Start** | N/A | N/A | | **MSA** | N/A | N/A | | **Rocket Lawyer** | N/A | N/A | #### Planning | Feature | Firstbase Start | MSA | Rocket Lawyer | |---|---|---|---| | **Needs Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Stayed within Budget** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Statement of Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Best Practices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Delivery | Feature | Firstbase Start | MSA | Rocket Lawyer | |---|---|---|---| | **Technical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Met Deadlines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Project Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scope Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Roll-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Business Services | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Firstbase Start** | N/A | N/A | | **MSA** | N/A | N/A | | **Rocket Lawyer** | N/A | N/A | #### Planning | Feature | Firstbase Start | MSA | Rocket Lawyer | |---|---|---|---| | **Needs Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Stayed within Budget** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Statement of Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Best Practices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Delivery | Feature | Firstbase Start | MSA | Rocket Lawyer | |---|---|---|---| | **Technical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Met Deadlines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Project Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scope Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Roll-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Security and Privacy Services | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Firstbase Start** | N/A | N/A | | **MSA** | N/A | N/A | | **Rocket Lawyer** | N/A | N/A | #### Planning | Feature | Firstbase Start | MSA | Rocket Lawyer | |---|---|---|---| | **Needs Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Stayed within Budget** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Statement of Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Best Practices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Delivery | Feature | Firstbase Start | MSA | Rocket Lawyer | |---|---|---|---| | **Technical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Met Deadlines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Project Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scope Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Roll-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Payroll Services | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Firstbase Start** | N/A | N/A | | **MSA** | N/A | N/A | | **Rocket Lawyer** | N/A | N/A | #### Core Features - Payroll Services | Feature | Firstbase Start | MSA | Rocket Lawyer | |---|---|---|---| | **Payroll Runs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Payroll Department** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Direct Deposit** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Advanced Features - Payroll Services | Feature | Firstbase Start | MSA | Rocket Lawyer | |---|---|---|---| | **Pay Taxes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Benefits** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Other Training** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Time Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Support - Payroll Services | Feature | Firstbase Start | MSA | Rocket Lawyer | |---|---|---|---| | **Experts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Live Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Global Hiring Services | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Firstbase Start** | N/A | N/A | | **MSA** | N/A | N/A | | **Rocket Lawyer** | N/A | N/A | #### Core - Global Hiring Services | Feature | Firstbase Start | MSA | Rocket Lawyer | |---|---|---|---| | **Payroll** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Risk** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Onboarding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Advanced - Global Hiring Services | Feature | Firstbase Start | MSA | Rocket Lawyer | |---|---|---|---| | **HR Consulting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Relocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Benefits** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### B2B Services | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Firstbase Start** | N/A | N/A | | **MSA** | N/A | N/A | | **Rocket Lawyer** | N/A | N/A | #### Team Quality | Feature | Firstbase Start | MSA | Rocket Lawyer | |---|---|---|---| | **Change Management Skills** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Executive Presence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Vertical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Technology Partnerships** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Business Filing and Licensing Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-filing-and-licensing) **Unique to MSA (9):** [Payroll Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/payroll-services), [HR Consulting Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/hr-consulting), [Global Hiring Services Provider](https://www.g2.com/categories/global-hiring-services), [On-Demand Staffing Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/on-demand-staffing-services), [Accounting Firms ](https://www.g2.com/categories/accounting-firms), [Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-process-outsourcing-bpo-service), [Tax Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/tax-services), [IT Compliance Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/it-compliance-services), [Financial Consulting Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/financial-consulting) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Firstbase Start | MSA | Rocket Lawyer | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 92.9% | 52.6% | 75.0% | | **Mid-Market** | 7.1% | 42.1% | 25.0% | | **Enterprise** | 0% | 5.3% | 0% | ### By Industry #### Firstbase Start - **Computer Software:** 17.9% - **Information Technology and Services:** 17.9% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 7.1% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 7.1% - **Apparel & Fashion:** 3.6% - **Business Supplies and Equipment:** 3.6% - **Consumer Electronics:** 3.6% - **Design:** 3.6% - **Education Management:** 3.6% - **Financial Services:** 3.6% - **Other:** 28.6% #### MSA - **Manufacturing:** 6.3% - **Consulting:** 6.3% - **Textiles:** 6.3% - **Staffing and Recruiting:** 6.3% - **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 6.3% - **Accounting:** 3.1% - **Architecture & Planning:** 3.1% - **Biotechnology:** 3.1% - **Building Materials:** 3.1% - **Chemicals:** 3.1% - **Other:** 53.1% #### Rocket Lawyer - **Management Consulting:** 25.0% - **Machinery:** 25.0% - **Information Technology and Services:** 25.0% - **Food & Beverages:** 25.0% --- 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