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We don't sell PEO.
We help you find the right one.
The online marketplace for comparing vetted PEOs side by side on price, services, benefits and industry fit.
What brings you here?
Your PEO shortlist
Intelligent PEO Shopping
PEO A
Strong fit
Construction-friendly workers' comp, multi-state payroll
PEO B
Good fit
PEO C
Possible fit
Price
Services
Benefits
Industry fit
New proposal
PEO B sent a quote
Admin fee broken out line by line
Savings guarantee
$500 / employee / yr
or we'll tell you to stay where you are
Workers' comp
Lowest rate found
PEO A
Matched on
Industry
Headcount
States
Compare leading PEOs with confidence, including
The problem
Shopping for a PEO is time-consuming & easy to get wrong.
A PEO doesn't just run payroll. It takes over your benefits, workers' comp, HR and compliance, so the wrong choice reaches every employee and every paycheck. Yet every PEO wants its own call, its own census and its own proposal format. Fees get bundled so nothing lines up, and nobody is on your side of the table.
Payroll
Benefits
Workers' comp
HR
Compliance
Sales follow-up
“Just checking in on that census…”
Same questions, different rep, again.
Proposal PDF
Bundled rates
Admin, workers' comp and SUTA in one line.
Health insurance renewal
20% increase
For the second year in a row.
Renewal notice
Admin fee up again
No breakdown of what changed or why.
Workers' comp
Premium jumped
Mod increase, and nobody explained it.
Your inbox
Quotes that don't compare
Every proposal in a different format.
How it works
Your PEO journey, from first question to ongoing advocacy in a few clicks.
One intake, every proposal decoded, and a structured path from first question to signed contract, at your own pace.
01 Tell us about your business
02 Get matched
03 DFY quote data collection
04 Compare side by side
05 Engage with your chosen PEOs
06 Review contracts and onboard
07 Ongoing advocacy
1
Step 01
Tell us about your business
A short profile covering headcount, states, industry and the services you need
2
Step 02
Get matched
We score PEOs against your profile on industry, geography, company size and benefits, then shortlist the ones that genuinely fit.
PEO A
Full-service PEO · Construction specialist
Top match for you
Fit by category
Industry fit
Geography
Company size
Benefits options
Illustrative example
3
Step 03
DFY quote data collection
Authorize read-only access to your current PEO / HRIS provider reports and we'll gather the exact documents PEOs require to quote your business. Prefer to DIY? Use our step-by-step guide instead.
Read-only access. We can view the reports PEOs need to quote you. We can't change anything in your payroll or HR system.
Current PEO / HRIS
Read-only access to provider reports
Connected
Employee census
Collected
Payroll register
Collected
Workers' comp loss runs
Requested
Benefits summary & rates
Requested
Prefer DIY? Follow the step-by-step guide →
4
Step 04
Compare side by side
Every quote laid out in one format, services, fees and coverage line by line, so the real differences are obvious.
PEO A
Best match
PEO B
PEO C
Fit
Payroll & HR
Yes
Yes
Yes
Benefits
Yes
Add-on
Yes
Workers' comp
Yes
Yes
Add-on
Dedicated rep
Yes
Add-on
No
5
Step 05
Engage with your chosen PEOs directly
Talk to the PEOs you pick: discuss services and pricing and schedule demos, all in one place.
6
Step 06
Review contract terms, then onboard
Review contract terms before you sign, for added confidence. Then onboard and begin working with your newfound PEO.
7
Step 07
Ongoing advocacy
We'll check in on a quarterly basis to make sure your relationship with your new PEO is working well.
Q1 ✓
Q2 ✓
Q3 next
Q4
Your PEO Marketplace advocate
Quarterly check-in: how has service been? Anything you'd like us to raise with your PEO?
Your options
Three ways to buy PEO services.
Only one compares them all for you.
Going direct to a PEO
Traditional broker
PEO Marketplace
PEOs you compare
One by one
The few they work with
40+ vetted PEOs, side by side
Your time
Slowest
Faster
Fastest
Proposals
Their format
Each PEO's own format
Standardized format, decoded line by line
Quote paperwork
You gather it
You gather it
Done for you, or guided DIY if you prefer
Cost to your business
Free
Usually free
Free, paid by the PEO you choose
Contract review
On your own
Varies
Before you sign
After you sign
The PEO's service team
Varies
Quarterly advocacy check-ins
Everything in one place
Every tool you need
to choose a PEO.
Every PEO in the marketplace is profiled on 130+ data points, so you see the differences side by side from the start.
Cost category
PEO A
PEO B
PEO C
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Side-by-side cost report
Every proposal decoded into the same categories, with the lowest and highest cost flagged on each line. No more bundled invoices.
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AI PEO assistant
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Is a PEO worth it for 40 employees in two states?
Good question. When is your renewal, and what are you paying for benefits today?
Ask P.A.U.L. anytime
Get instant answers about PEO costs, workers' comp, benefits and switching providers, before you ever book a call.
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Run the numbers yourself, before you talk to anyone.
Already have a PEO?
Make sure you're not overpaying, switch cleanly, or plan an exit. On a full-service PEO today? You qualify for our $500 per employee savings guarantee.
Savings guarantee calculator
25 employees
$12,500
minimum savings per year, guaranteed
See if you qualifyBased on $500 per employee per year. For businesses on a full-service PEO today: payroll and HR plus health insurance and workers' comp.
Who we help
One PEO Marketplace.
Three ways in.
Find the right PEO that'll help you focus on growth & not admin
Tell us about your business once. Get matched with vetted PEOs, compare proposals side by side and move to a decision at your own pace. It's free.
Vetted PEOs
Real quotes
No cost to you
Results
Real employers.
Real savings.
Reviewed on
Case study · Construction
$243,128
saved in year one by a 243-employee construction firm
A standardized RFP across four construction-savvy PEOs, then a managed switch with no payroll disruption.
Case study · Nonprofit
$52,405
saved in year one by a 20-employee nonprofit
Quotes from multiple nonprofit-friendly PEOs within three days, lower admin fees and pay-as-you-go workers' comp.
★★★★★
“PEO Marketplace not only found us multiple options but also negotiated better rates than we could have on our own.”
Michael R. · Owner, 45-employee construction company
★★★★★
“Made finding the right PEO for our business easy and stress-free.”
Kelvin W. · CFO
★★★★★
“Now, we have affordable workers' comp and a streamlined payroll. Best decision we made!”
Sarah L. · 10-employee roofing contractor
★★★★★
“We found a PEO that not only addressed our compliance needs but also provided us with additional benefits that we didn't even know were possible.”
Janet D. · General Counsel
★★★★★
“It felt great knowing we weren't being pushed into anything.”
James T. · 102-employee franchise owner
★★★★★
“They handled everything from comparing providers to explaining contract details.”
Lisa M. · 243-employee staffing company
★★★★★
“Their team was professional and knowledgeable, and I couldn't be happier with the outcome.”
John S. · President, small business
Platform launch · December
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Shopping for a PEO or reviewing the one you have? The first 50 businesses to pre-register get free access to the beta launch of the marketplace.
Free beta access is limited to the first 50 businesses that pre-register.
FAQ
Questions owners ask
before they compare.
Is PEO Marketplace really free? How do you get paid?
Yes. We work like a recruiter: we earn a fee from the PEO you ultimately choose, never from your business. That means it's in our interest to find you the right PEO, not just any PEO, and there's no obligation to choose any PEO we show you.
Who qualifies for the $500 per employee savings guarantee?
The guarantee is for businesses already using a full-service PEO today, meaning your PEO handles payroll and HR plus your health insurance and workers' comp. If that's you, we guarantee savings of at least $500 per employee per year. If we can't find a PEO that gets you there, we'll tell you to stay where you are. Businesses new to PEOs, or using a PEO for only part of those services, don't qualify for the guarantee but can still compare PEOs with us for free.
How does the matching work?
You tell us about your company: headcount, industry, states, and your current benefits and costs. We shortlist vetted PEOs that fit, gather their proposals, and lay them out side by side on price, services, benefits and terms so you compare like for like.
Which PEOs do you work with?
We're vendor-neutral. Our network includes national PEOs such as ADP, Paychex, TriNet and BBSI alongside regional and industry-focused providers. Your matches are based on your business profile and needs.
Do I have to meet with every PEO?
No. We gather proposals from vetted PEOs that fit your business and lay them out side by side. You choose which PEOs you want to meet, and when.
How long does it take?
Telling us about your business takes a few minutes. Once we have your census and payroll details, proposals typically follow within days, and you set the pace for decisions and your start date.
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