Which is a better fit for a business that wants a PEO?

Justworks is the clearer fit for a business seeking a PEO: it publishes Basic and Plus PEO plans with payroll, HR support, and benefits options. Thera publishes US payroll and EOR offerings, but does not publish a PEO plan.

How much does US payroll cost with Justworks and Thera?

Justworks publishes a Payroll price of $8 per employee per month plus a $50 monthly base fee. Thera does not publish a US payroll price and asks businesses to request a custom quote.

How do Justworks and Thera compare for international hiring?

Both offer employer-of-record services for international employees. Justworks publishes country-specific availability and a price of $599 per employee per month. Thera says its EOR service covers 150+ countries and provides pricing by custom quote.

Can both platforms pay international contractors?

Yes. Justworks publishes international contractor payments in over 60 countries at $39 per paid contractor per month. Thera publishes contractor management in 150+ countries but does not publish its current price.

Which platform includes invoicing and bill pay?

Thera offers customer invoicing and bill pay alongside its payroll products. Justworks publishes vendor payments on its PEO plans; buyers seeking customer invoicing should confirm whether its offering meets their needs.

Do Justworks and Thera have mobile apps?

Justworks offers an iOS and Android employee app for tasks including viewing paystubs and requesting time off. Thera says users can access its platform through a mobile browser but that it does not currently offer a dedicated mobile app.

Do both platforms integrate with QuickBooks and Xero?

Justworks publishes QuickBooks and Xero integrations for its Payroll and PEO plans. Thera lists QuickBooks as an available integration and describes Xero as coming soon.

What support do Justworks and Thera publish?

Justworks publishes 24/7 support for its PEO plans. Thera publishes 24/7 support and a dedicated Slack channel. Buyers should confirm the support included with the specific plan or quote they choose.

Justworks vs Thera

Choose Justworks if you want published pricing for US payroll or a PEO with HR consulting and benefits administration; choose Thera if you want payroll alongside built-in bill pay, invoicing, and broader published international hiring coverage. Both offer US payroll, contractor management, and employer-of-record services, but Thera asks buyers to request a custom quote.

Last updated October 24, 2026.

At a glance

Justworks compared with Thera, one row per dimension
Dimension	Justworks	Thera
Primary offerings	Payroll, PEO, EOR, and contractors	Payroll, EOR, contractors, and finance
Business payments	Vendor payments on PEO plans	Bill pay and customer invoicing
US payroll price	$8 per employee/month plus $50/month	Not available
PEO plans	Basic $79; Plus $124 per employee/month	Not available
EOR price	$599 per employee/month	Not available
EOR coverage	Published country-by-country availability	150+ countries
International contractors	Over 60 countries	150+ countries
International contractor price	$39 per paid contractor/month	Not available
Mobile access	Employee app for iOS and Android	Mobile browser; no dedicated app
Named integrations	QuickBooks and Xero	QuickBooks; Xero coming soon
Support	24/7 support on PEO plans	24/7 support and dedicated Slack channel
Payroll-run limit	Not published	Unlimited payrolls

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Which should you choose?

Choose Justworks if

Businesses seeking a US PEO with HR consulting
Buyers who want published payroll and PEO plan prices
Teams that need an employee app for paystubs and time off

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Choose Thera if

Businesses seeking bill pay and customer invoicing alongside payroll
Teams hiring contractors or EOR employees across 150+ countries
Buyers who want a dedicated Slack support channel

See Thera — 25% CASHBACK

The verdict

The deciding factor is what you want alongside payroll. Justworks is the better fit when PEO services, HR consulting, and upfront plan prices matter most. Thera is the better fit when you want to manage business payments and customer invoices in the same platform as payroll, or need its published reach of 150+ countries for contractors and international employees. Compare quotes for your specific team before deciding on cost.