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Head-to-head · PEO Software

Stratum PEO vs PEOAdmin

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Stratum PEO #4 in PEO Software 7.8/10 Paid ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Stratum PEO
PEOAdmin #8 in PEO Software 6.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit int3

Stratum PEO leads on 6 checks, PEOAdmin on 0, and 1 is 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 scoreStratum PEO · 7.8/10
  • Most featuresStratum PEO · 6 of 6

Stratum PEO scores higher on our rubric for peo software: 7.8 against 6.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

Stratum PEO offers client company portal; PEOAdmin doesn't publish it. Stratum PEO offers payroll and tax admin; PEOAdmin doesn't publish it. Stratum PEO offers benefits enrollment; PEOAdmin doesn't publish it. Stratum PEO offers compliance tools; PEOAdmin doesn't publish it. Stratum PEO offers employee self-service; PEOAdmin doesn't publish it.

Stratum PEO is the better fit for large PEOs needing deep compliance operations. PEOAdmin is the better fit for PEO operations teams managing workflows.

  • Stratum PEO fits best

    Large PEOs needing deep compliance operations

  • PEOAdmin fits best

    PEO operations teams managing workflows

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Side by side

Feature Stratum PEO 7.8/10 Visit ↗ PEOAdmin 6.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.8 6.6
Ranking #4 in PEO Software #8 in PEO Software
Best for Large PEOs needing deep compliance operations PEO operations teams managing workflows
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — Not published
Free trial — —
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Stratum PEO 6/6 · PEOAdmin 0/6
Client company portal ✓ (best) Not published
Payroll and tax admin ✓ (best) Not published
Benefits enrollment ✓ (best) Not published
Compliance tools ✓ (best) Not published
Employee self-service ✓ (best) Not published
HR onboarding ✓ (best) Not published
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Organizes requests and documents with linked files and tasks
  • Routes work through queues with visible ownership, status, and follow-ups
  • Maintains repeatable closeout notes, exceptions, and work history
Cons
  • 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
  • Pricing requires a contact-sales conversation
  • Scope centers on administration workflows, not payroll or benefits administration
  • Does not present employee or client self-service portals
Our verdict

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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PEOAdmin is an operations tool for PEO administration teams that need structure around incoming requests, documents, recurring work, deadlines, handoffs, and exceptions. It is positioned for mid-market and enterprise operators, giving…

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  1. Stratum PEOPEO Software 7.8Paid
  2. PEOAdminPEO Software 6.6Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • PEOAdmin — where it wins

    • Organizes requests and documents with linked files and tasks
    • Routes work through queues with visible ownership, status, and follow-ups
    • Maintains repeatable closeout notes, exceptions, and work history

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a contact-sales conversation
    • Scope centers on administration workflows, not payroll or benefits administration
    • Does not present employee or client self-service portals

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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