# Justworks vs OrangeHRM

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Justworks

| Attribute | Justworks | OrangeHRM |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 56.6 (38% (low)) | 36 (48% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 0 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 0 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 1,152 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Justworks provides integrated payroll processing, HR administration, employee benefits management, and compliance support for small businesses. It includes payroll automation, benefits administration, tax filing, and support for both domestic and international hiring through PEO and EOR services. It is indexed under HRIS & Payroll Software.","source":"https://www.justworks.com/pricing","question":"What is Justworks?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Justworks is a paid product; published pricing starts at $8 per employee per month. It is sold across 4 plans (Payroll, PEO Basic, PEO Plus and Global EOR). There is no free tier. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.justworks.com/pricing","question":"How much does Justworks cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Justworks. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.justworks.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does Justworks support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Justworks, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.justworks.com/pricing","question":"Can Justworks be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 8 integrations for Justworks, including 15Five, Accurate, Brex, Carta, Checkr, Culture Amp, Discern and Duckbill. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.justworks.com/pricing","question":"What does Justworks integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Justworks. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Justworks not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.justworks.com/platform/features/compliance","question":"What security certifications does Justworks have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Justworks is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://www.justworks.com/pricing","question":"Where is Justworks available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"An HR platform that handles recruitment, employee data management, performance reviews, time and attendance tracking, leave administration, onboarding and offboarding, and career development planning. Available as cloud or on-premise deployment. It is indexed under HRIS & Payroll Software.","source":"https://www.orangehrm.com/en/pricing","question":"What is OrangeHRM?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"OrangeHRM is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the GPL-3.0 licence. Paid editions are also offered: Advanced, priced on request. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.orangehrm.com/en/pricing","question":"Is OrangeHRM free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to OrangeHRM. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.orangehrm.com/en/pricing","question":"What platforms does OrangeHRM support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. OrangeHRM can be deployed cloud / SaaS and on-premise, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://www.orangehrm.com/en/pricing","question":"Can OrangeHRM be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 4 integrations for OrangeHRM, including Slack, Google Chat, OneSpan and LDAP. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.orangehrm.com/en/pricing","question":"What does OrangeHRM integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for OrangeHRM. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as OrangeHRM not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.orangehrm.com/trust","question":"What security certifications does OrangeHRM have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Yes. OrangeHRM is published under the GPL-3.0 licence, a copyleft licence, so check its terms before embedding it in a closed-source product. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm","question":"Is OrangeHRM open source?","confidence":0.95}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A unified software platform that handles payroll processing, HR administration, employee benefits, and compliance requirements for small to mid-sized businesses, with optional employer of record services for global hiring. | A flexible HR platform that manages employee records, recruitment, onboarding, performance tracking, and leave administration. Offered as both free open-source software and premium subscription plans with advanced modules. |
| features.capabilities | `{"eor_peo":"both","sso_scim":false,"core_hris":true,"api_access":"none","mobile_app":true,"onboarding":true,"tax_filing":"full_service","benefits_admin":true,"gl_integration":true,"native_payroll":"multi_country","time_attendance":true,"payroll_countries":"US (multi-state); international via EOR","contractor_payments":true}` | `{"sso_scim":true,"core_hris":true,"api_access":"full","mobile_app":true,"onboarding":true,"benefits_admin":true,"native_payroll":"none","time_attendance":true}` |
| integrations.count | 30 | 2 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"15Five"},{"name":"Accurate"},{"name":"Brex"},{"name":"Carta"},{"name":"Checkr"},{"name":"Culture Amp"},{"name":"Discern"},{"name":"Duckbill"},{"name":"One Medical","category":"benefits"},{"name":"Kindbody","category":"benefits"},{"name":"Thatch","category":"benefits"}]` | `[{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Google Chat"},{"name":"OneSpan"},{"name":"LDAP"}]` |
| language.primary | - | PHP |
| license.spdx | - | GPL-3.0 |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Payroll","summary":"$8/employee/mo + $50 base fee/mo. 3-month free trial.","features":["Payroll for all employees","HR tools","Expert support","Access to Time Tracking","Digital Pay Stubs","W-2 & 1099 Filings","Employer Payroll Tax Filings","Multi-State Payroll","Contractor Payments","Online Employee Onboarding","PTO Management","Accounting Software Integrations","Mobile App for Employees","Custom Reporting","24/7 Help Center"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"employee","amount":8,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":50,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Self-service payroll and basic HR tools","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"PEO Basic","summary":"$79/employee/mo. Includes PEO coverage and HR consulting.","features":["Everything in Payroll","HR Consulting & Tools","24/7 Support","401(k)","State Unemployment Insurance Administration","Workers' Compensation Access","EPLI Coverage","COBRA Administration","ACA Filings","Free Standard HR Consulting","Regulatory Updates"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"employee","amount":79,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Full PEO service with HR consulting and compliance support","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"PEO Plus","summary":"$124/employee/mo. Full benefits administration and insurance options.","features":["Everything in PEO Basic","Medical, Dental, Vision Administration","HSA/FSA Accounts","Mental Health Benefits","Fertility Benefits","Health Insurance Reimbursements (ICHRA)","Supplemental Health Benefits","One Medical","Kindbody","Commuter Benefits","Fitness Memberships"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"employee","amount":124,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Complete HR and benefits solution with comprehensive insurance administration","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Global EOR","summary":"$599/employee/mo for international EOR.","features":["Hiring in 60+ countries","Global HR Support","Global Compliance Support","International Employer of Record services"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"employee","amount":599,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"International hiring and employment administration","contactSales":false}],"addOns":[{"name":"Justworks Time Tracking","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"employee","amount":8,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"International Contractors","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"contractor","amount":39,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Global EOR Add-On","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"employee","amount":599,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Justworks Payroll + Health Insurance","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"benefits-eligible employee","amount":8,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Dedicated HR Consulting","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"employee","amount":30,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"US-Based Contractors","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"contractor","amount":8,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Thatch ICHRA","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"enrolled employee","amount":25,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]}],"summary":"From $8/employee/mo (Payroll) or $79–124/employee/mo (PEO). 3-month free trial available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.justworks.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-03T22:57:33.241Z","freeTrialDays":90,"startingPrice":{"amount":50,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Starter","description":"Completely FREE & Open-source HR Software","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Advanced","description":"Experience OrangeHRM Advanced, commitment-free","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free open-source Starter version with 30-day free trial for Advanced tier","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.orangehrm.com/en/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-13T09:35:03.280Z","freeTrialDays":30}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | mid | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":50,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| release.cadence_days | - | 78 |
| release.history | - | `[{"url":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/v5.9","date":"2026-06-28T23:46:59Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.9"},{"url":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/v5.8.1","date":"2026-04-06T00:35:04Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.8.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/v5.8","date":"2025-11-21T06:30:09Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/v5.7","date":"2024-07-19T12:26:24Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/v5.6.1","date":"2024-03-27T10:46:10Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.6.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/v5.6","date":"2024-01-28T06:24:49Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/v5.5","date":"2023-07-07T16:09:18Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/v5.4","date":"2023-04-30T15:17:58Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/v5.3","date":"2022-12-28T15:16:32Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/v5.2","date":"2022-10-19T16:07:45Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/v5.1","date":"2022-07-25T09:50:44Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/v.5.0","date":"2022-05-01T08:18:53Z","type":"stable","version":"v.5.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/v4.10.1","date":"2022-03-25T05:44:06Z","type":"stable","version":"v4.10.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/v4.10","date":"2022-02-11T07:47:53Z","type":"stable","version":"v4.10"},{"url":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/v5.0-beta","date":"2021-11-25T07:42:11Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.0-beta"},{"url":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/v4.9","date":"2021-11-15T07:33:01Z","type":"stable","version":"v4.9"},{"url":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/v4.8","date":"2021-03-20T08:53:09Z","type":"stable","version":"v4.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/v4.7","date":"2021-01-04T08:46:30Z","type":"stable","version":"v4.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/4.6.0.1","date":"2020-12-18T08:44:07Z","type":"stable","version":"4.6.0.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/v4.6","date":"2020-11-09T05:56:33Z","type":"stable","version":"v4.6"}]` |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"IRS-Certified Professional Employer Organization","status":"active","auditor":"IRS"},{"name":"ESAC-Accredited","status":"active"}]` | - |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.scorecard | - | 3.4 |
| security.trust_center | https://www.justworks.com/platform/features/compliance | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | - | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Forangehrm%2Forangehrm&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (HRIS & Payroll Software)

| Capability | Justworks | OrangeHRM |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Core HRIS (system of record) | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Payroll** |  |  |
| Native payroll | Multi-country | None |
| Native-payroll countries | US (multi-state); international via EOR | - |
| Tax filing | Full service | - |
| **Employment** |  |  |
| EOR / PEO | Both | - |
| Contractor payments | ✓ | - |
| **People** |  |  |
| Benefits administration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Time & attendance | ✓ | ✓ |
| Onboarding | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Platform** |  |  |
| SSO / SCIM | ✗ | ✓ |
| GL / accounting posting | ✓ | - |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | None | Full |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-17T01:33:22.941Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*