Justworks vs Deputy

Justworks

Justworks is a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) that gives small businesses access to Fortune 500-level benefits and simplified payroll. By co-employing your team, Justworks handles compliance, payroll taxes, and benefits administration. It is ideal for small businesses that want premium benefits without an in-house HR team.

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Deputy

Deputy is a workforce management platform focused on employee scheduling, time tracking, and labor compliance. It helps businesses with shift-based workforces build schedules, manage leave, and track hours worked. Deputy integrates with major payroll providers to streamline the pay run process.

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Pros

• ✓Access to high-quality health, dental, and vision benefits typically reserved for large companies
• ✓Simple flat-rate pricing with no hidden fees
• ✓Excellent customer support with fast response times
• ✓Handles all compliance and payroll tax filings

Cons

• ✗More expensive than software-only alternatives due to PEO model
• ✗Only available for US-based employees
• ✗Less flexible than standalone HR software for customization

Pros

• ✓Excellent scheduling tools with AI-powered shift recommendations
• ✓Strong labor compliance features for overtime and break rules
• ✓Good mobile app for employees to clock in, swap shifts, and request leave
• ✓Integrates with 30+ payroll providers

Cons

• ✗Limited core HR features beyond scheduling and time tracking
• ✗Not a full HRIS replacement
• ✗Reporting could be more customizable for complex workforce analytics

Best For

Small businesses wanting Fortune 500 benefits

Best For

Businesses with hourly workers needing scheduling and time tracking