Oasis (Paychex PEO)

National PEO backed by the Paychex payroll infrastructure

IRS CPEO CertifiedEst. 1996
VS
Insperity

Full-service PEO with dedicated HR support teams

IRS CPEO CertifiedEst. 1986
Our Pick: Insperity

Insperity has the edge in this comparison, particularly because of its dedicated HR team model and consistently high client satisfaction.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature
Oasis (Paychex PEO)
Insperity
IRS CPEO Certified
Yes
Yes
Parent Company
Paychex (acquired 2018)
Independent publicly traded company
Founded
1996 (Oasis)
1986
Service Model
HR advisors with Paychex technology
Dedicated HR team per client
Coverage
All 50 states
All 50 states
Best For
Paychex ecosystem users (10-1,000)
Mid-size businesses (10-5,000)
Payroll Technology
Paychex enterprise payroll
Proprietary Insperity platform
HR Support Model
HR advisors available
Dedicated team — high continuity
Benefits Access
National benefit options via Paychex
Fortune 500-level benefit plans
Client Satisfaction
Solid — mixed post-acquisition reviews
Consistently high satisfaction ratings

Oasis (Paychex PEO) Overview

Oasis (Paychex PEO)
Northbrook, IL · Est. 1996
CPEO ✓
Best For

Businesses already in the Paychex ecosystem or wanting enterprise payroll integration

Pricing

Custom quote — competitive pricing for mid-size businesses

Strengths
IRS CPEO certified
Backed by Paychex — second-largest payroll company in the US
Seamless integration with Paychex payroll products
Strong compliance tools and national coverage
Considerations
Less dedicated HR team model than Insperity
Paychex acquisition created some service transition complexity
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Insperity Overview

Insperity
Kingwood, TX · Est. 1986
CPEO ✓
Best For

Mid-size businesses seeking dedicated HR teams and high-touch service

Pricing

Custom quote — typically $150 to $200+ per employee per month

Strengths
Dedicated HR team assigned to each client account
IRS CPEO certified with 35+ years as an independent PEO
Strong compliance, risk management, and benefit access
Consistently high client satisfaction ratings
Considerations
Premium pricing — higher than many competitors
Minimum employee requirements may limit very small businesses
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Our Verdict

Our Pick: Insperity

Insperity has the edge in this comparison, particularly because of its dedicated HR team model and consistently high client satisfaction. Oasis (now Paychex PEO) is a strong choice for businesses already in the Paychex ecosystem who want seamless payroll integration. But for a business choosing a PEO without a pre-existing Paychex relationship, Insperity dedicated service model, independent status, and track record make it the stronger recommendation in 2026.

Choose Oasis (Paychex PEO) if...

Choose Oasis/Paychex PEO if you are already using Paychex payroll products and want to add PEO co-employment services within the same ecosystem.

Choose Insperity if...

Choose Insperity if you want a dedicated HR team, high-touch service, and the reliability of one of the most established independent PEOs in the country.

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