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PEO advisory for technology and startups
Startups use PEOs to offer competitive benefits from the first hire and to hire remotely across states without registering everywhere.
Questions to ask any PEO
- Is there a minimum headcount?
- Can we leave month-to-month?
- Do you support international hires (EOR)?
- Which HR and payroll tools do you integrate with?
What matters in technology and startups
Benefits from day one
PEOs let a five-person startup offer plans that compete with larger employers. Sequoia One focuses on venture-backed companies.
Remote hiring across states
A PEO typically handles state registrations for its co-employees, which simplifies hiring in new states.
Published pricing and flexibility
Justworks publishes prices ($79 Basic) and runs month-to-month. Deel and Remote offer US PEO alongside global EOR.
PEOs that serve technology and startups
From our independent directory. Listed whether or not a PEO compensates advisors.
| PEO | Price | Pricing | Certification | Minimum | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justworks | $79–$124/employee/mo | Published | CPEOESAC | None | National |
| TriNet | ~$80–$150/employee/mo | Estimate | CPEOESAC | Not published | National |
| Insperity | ~$150–$210/employee/mo | Estimate | CPEOESAC | 5 employees | National, 90+ offices |
| Rippling PEO | ~$85/employee/mo | Estimate | CPEO: NoESAC: No | Not published | National |
| Sequoia One | Quote only | Quote only | CPEOESAC: Not confirmed | 5 employees | National |
| Deel PEO | $125/employee/mo | Published | CPEO: Check entityESAC: Not confirmed | Not published | National (US PEO) plus global EOR |
| Remote PEO | $99/employee/mo | Published | CPEO: Check entityESAC: Not confirmed | Not published | National (US PEO) plus global EOR |
Questions buyers ask
When does a startup outgrow a PEO?
Often between 100 and 300 employees, when an ASO or HR software with your own benefits can cost less.
Talk to an advisor about technology and startups
A 30-minute consultation to review your situation and whether a PEO, ASO or HR software fits.