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Head-to-head · PEO Software

PHRBO PEO Software vs Stratum PEO

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score PHRBO PEO Software #2 in PEO Software 8.3/10 From $8 ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit PHRBO
Stratum PEO #4 in PEO Software 7.8/10 Paid ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Stratum PEO

PHRBO PEO Software leads on 0 checks, Stratum PEO on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePHRBO PEO Software · 8.3/10

PHRBO PEO Software scores higher on our rubric for peo software: 8.3 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

PHRBO PEO Software is the better fit for PEOs seeking broad features at $8 per worker. Stratum PEO is the better fit for large PEOs needing deep compliance operations.

  • PHRBO PEO Software fits best

    PEOs seeking broad features at $8 per worker

  • Stratum PEO fits best

    Large PEOs needing deep compliance operations

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Side by side

Feature PHRBO PEO Software 8.3/10 Visit ↗ Stratum PEO 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.3 7.8
Ranking #2 in PEO Software #4 in PEO Software
Best for PEOs seeking broad features at $8 per worker Large PEOs needing deep compliance operations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Self-hosted, Cloud
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Compliance 2FA, SSO/SAML SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 5 integrations 9 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features PHRBO PEO Software 6/6 · Stratum PEO 6/6
Client company portal ✓ ✓
Payroll and tax admin ✓ ✓
Benefits enrollment ✓ ✓
Compliance tools ✓ ✓
Employee self-service ✓ ✓
HR onboarding ✓ ✓
Our review
Pros
  • Multi-client payroll, benefits, invoicing, and billing in one platform
  • Client and worker portals support reports, timesheets, expenses, and self-service
  • Configurable policies, pay rates, taxes, workflows, and billing models
  • 50-state and D.C. payroll tax engine with local tax resolution
  • Benefits, leave, onboarding, compliance, workers’ compensation, and CRM modules
  • Self-hosted perpetual license with no per-employee or seat fees
Cons
  • No free plan is offered
  • Pricing above 500 workers is custom
  • Support is listed through email
  • Starting price of $150,000 raises the entry barrier
  • Current tax tables and compliance rules require an annual subscription
  • Broad module coverage may exceed the needs of narrowly focused operators
Our verdict

PHRBO PEO Software is a cloud-based operations platform for professional employer organizations and other workforce service providers. It brings together client and worker management, multi-client payroll, benefits administration,…

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Stratum PEO is a workforce-management platform for professional employer organizations, administrative services organizations, domestic EORs, staffing agencies, and CPA firms. Its scope spans payroll and tax processing, benefits…

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  1. PHRBO PEO SoftwarePEO Software 8.3From $8
  2. Stratum PEOPEO Software 7.8Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • PHRBO PEO Software — where it wins

    • Multi-client payroll, benefits, invoicing, and billing in one platform
    • Client and worker portals support reports, timesheets, expenses, and self-service
    • Configurable policies, pay rates, taxes, workflows, and billing models

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is offered
    • Pricing above 500 workers is custom
    • Support is listed through email

  • Stratum PEO — where it wins

    • 50-state and D.C. payroll tax engine with local tax resolution
    • Benefits, leave, onboarding, compliance, workers’ compensation, and CRM modules
    • Self-hosted perpetual license with no per-employee or seat fees

    Where it doesn't

    • Starting price of $150,000 raises the entry barrier
    • Current tax tables and compliance rules require an annual subscription
    • Broad module coverage may exceed the needs of narrowly focused operators
  • PHRBO PEO Software8.3/10 · From $8

    Broad PEO operations coverage with payroll, benefits, portals, and invoicing from $8 per worker.

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  • Stratum PEO7.8/10 · Paid

    Broad PEO operations coverage with self-hosted flexibility, but a high starting price.

    Visit Stratum PEOFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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