Compare Justworks and Rise 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (64.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$8.00 1 Employee Per Month
No pricing available
Justworks
Star Rating
(1,124)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$8.00 1 Employee Per Month
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(77)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Justworks excels in user satisfaction, with a significantly higher overall score compared to Rise. Users appreciate its user-friendly interface and the seamless integration with existing systems, making it a preferred choice for small businesses.
- According to verified reviews, Justworks stands out for its quick implementation process. Users highlight the intuitive onboarding wizard that simplifies setup, while Rise users mention some challenges with setup and configuration, indicating a less streamlined experience.
- Users say that Justworks provides exceptional customer support, with many praising the quick response times to inquiries. In contrast, while Rise offers support articles and a contact team, some users feel that the support experience could be improved.
- Reviewers mention that Justworks offers a comprehensive all-in-one HR platform, which includes features that save time and costs through automation. Users specifically appreciate the time-saving automation capabilities, whereas Rise, while also an all-in-one solution, is noted for its focus on personal and professional growth.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Justworks has a strong presence in the small business market, with a higher percentage of reviews from this segment compared to Rise. This suggests that Justworks is better tailored to the needs of small businesses, as reflected in user feedback about its ease of use.
- Users report that while both platforms have their strengths, Justworks generally receives higher ratings for features like payroll entry and benefits administration, indicating a more robust offering in these critical areas compared to Rise.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Justworks
Payroll
$8.00
1 Employee Per Month
$50/month + $8 Per Employee Per Month.
Pay your team on time, every time without all the hidden fees.
- Payroll for Salaried & Hourly Employees
- No-Fee Flexible Pay Cycles
- No-Fee Off-Cycle Payments
Rise
No pricing availableFree Trial
Justworks
Free Trial is available
Rise
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
1,042
8.3
65
Ease of Use
9.4
1,062
8.4
66
Ease of Setup
9.3
830
7.9
51
Ease of Admin
9.2
571
8.4
49
Quality of Support
9.2
956
8.8
66
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
568
8.6
49
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
1,035
8.0
64
Features by Category
Core HR
8.9
397
8.3
7
8.9
399
9.3
9
7.8
290
9.2
6
8.5
372
9.5
7
8.9
390
9.0
7
9.1
404
8.6
7
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
8.7
5
Platform
7.6
592
8.7
9
7.6
553
6.4
6
7.7
533
8.3
7
8.8
653
9.1
9
9.2
651
8.9
9
8.7
578
8.9
9
8.2
636
8.7
9
8.7
641
8.7
10
Employee Self Service
9.4
643
|
Verified
8.1
35
|
Verified
9.1
622
|
Verified
7.8
19
|
Verified
8.8
539
7.6
16
|
Verified
Administration
9.1
631
|
Verified
8.6
46
|
Verified
8.8
581
|
Verified
8.5
29
|
Verified
9.6
643
|
Verified
9.3
47
|
Verified
8.7
541
|
Verified
8.3
26
|
Verified
9.2
599
|
Verified
8.6
39
|
Verified
8.6
492
|
Verified
8.2
24
|
Verified
8.9
554
|
Verified
8.8
34
|
Verified
8.9
486
8.1
18
|
Verified
8.9
490
8.2
19
|
Verified
Taxes
9.1
612
|
Verified
8.7
44
|
Verified
9.1
583
|
Verified
8.5
42
|
Verified
9.1
459
8.8
40
|
Verified
Integration
8.2
469
|
Verified
7.1
18
|
Verified
8.2
455
|
Verified
8.1
18
|
Verified
8.4
488
|
Verified
7.7
18
|
Verified
8.4
474
|
Verified
8.8
14
|
Verified
Platform
8.7
572
|
Verified
8.2
39
|
Verified
9.0
581
|
Verified
8.6
37
|
Verified
9.3
583
|
Verified
8.5
40
|
Verified
9.1
545
|
Verified
8.5
38
|
Verified
Benefits Administration Platform Features
9.0
567
Not enough data
9.0
560
Not enough data
8.1
474
Not enough data
8.7
553
Not enough data
8.8
515
Not enough data
9.1
553
Not enough data
9.0
518
Not enough data
8.7
480
Not enough data
Benefits Administration Platform Features
9.0
567
Not enough data
9.0
560
Not enough data
8.1
474
Not enough data
8.7
553
Not enough data
8.8
515
Not enough data
9.1
553
Not enough data
9.0
518
Not enough data
9.0
431
Not enough data
8.7
480
Not enough data
8.1
422
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
387
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
7.6
592
8.7
9
7.6
553
6.4
6
7.7
533
8.3
7
8.8
653
9.1
9
9.2
651
8.9
9
8.7
578
8.9
9
8.2
636
8.7
9
8.7
641
8.7
10
Compliance
8.8
215
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
185
Not enough data
Platform
9.1
210
Not enough data
9.0
208
Not enough data
9.1
214
Not enough data
Support
8.7
204
Not enough data
8.7
207
Not enough data
8.3
191
Not enough data
8.6
195
Not enough data
8.9
209
Not enough data
9.1
223
Not enough data
9.0
212
Not enough data
Automation
Not enough data
9.0
5
Logistics
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Processing
7.6
17
Not enough data
8.9
17
Not enough data
8.5
18
Not enough data
8.1
16
Not enough data
Compliance
8.6
18
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
8.5
16
Not enough data
Integration
8.7
17
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
7.9
16
Not enough data
Reporting
8.4
16
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.5
45
Not enough data
9.1
49
Not enough data
8.7
45
Not enough data
Platform Performance
8.4
46
Not enough data
8.6
43
Not enough data
Platform Functionality
8.6
46
Not enough data
8.9
46
Not enough data
8.8
47
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
9.1
46
Not enough data
8.3
44
Not enough data
8.3
43
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
9.2
102
Not enough data
9.3
101
Not enough data
Platform Administration
8.0
93
Not enough data
9.0
102
Not enough data
8.4
101
Not enough data
Platform Payment Content
8.7
100
Not enough data
7.9
94
Not enough data
8.7
98
Not enough data
Compatability
7.4
90
Not enough data
7.7
94
Not enough data
7.2
89
Not enough data
Benefits
7.2
97
Not enough data
8.4
100
Not enough data
Core Functionality - Employer of Record (EOR)
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Capabilities - Employer of Record (EOR)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Intermediate GEP features
7.9
12
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
Other GEP Features
9.0
13
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
Time Tracking
9.1
244
8.1
7
8.4
213
9.2
6
8.4
210
9.7
5
Client Invoicing
7.6
169
9.7
6
8.5
173
9.7
6
7.8
165
10.0
5
Mobile Time Tracking
8.6
217
9.0
7
Administration
8.5
178
9.3
5
8.7
173
9.3
5
8.9
182
9.0
5
8.8
173
9.0
5
9.0
184
9.0
5
Platform
8.7
183
8.7
5
8.1
162
Not enough data
8.2
155
Not enough data
9.1
185
9.0
5
8.7
175
8.6
6
7.9
156
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Justworks and Rise are categorized as Time Tracking, Core HR, and Payroll
Unique Categories
Justworks is categorized as PEO Providers, Benefits Administration, Employer of Record (EOR), Contractor Payments, Contractor Management, Multi-Country Payroll, and Global Employment Platforms (GEP)
Rise is categorized as Time & Attendance and Employee Scheduling
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Justworks
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Rise
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
11.7%
Information Technology and Services
11.0%
Marketing and Advertising
7.0%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.3%
Financial Services
5.6%
Other
58.5%
Accounting
9.6%
Food & Beverages
8.2%
Computer Software
8.2%
Financial Services
5.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.5%
Other
63.0%
Discussions
Does Justworks have an app?
2 Comments
Official Response from Justworks
Yes, Justworks does have a mobile app! More information can be found here: https://help.justworks.com/hc/en-us/articles/6578817664539-Justworks-Mobile-App-Read more
What is Justworks used for?
1 Comment
Official Response from Justworks
Justworks is a multi-product platform for a small business' HR needs — automated payroll, benefits management, compliance, healthcare offerings, time...Read more
What are the features of payroll system?
1 Comment
Official Response from Justworks
Justworks Payroll-only product supports the following, and more:
— Payroll for Salaried & Hourly Employees
— Contractor Payments
— Flexible Pay...Read more
Rise has no discussions with answers
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