Sequoia One vs Extensis vs AspenHR —
Why AspenHR Is The Best PEO in 2025

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Superior Service for Our Clients

AspenHR was founded to meet a need in the PEO industry: delivering tailored, white-glove service. While Sequoia One and Extensis both serve important niches, their service models differ.

AspenHR provides a concierge-style experience for small and mid-sized businesses. Many larger PEOs and niche providers leave clients with standardized options or rigid platforms. AspenHR’s mission is to be a responsive partner with proactive support.

What Makes AspenHR Different?

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Payroll & Tax Processing

Our payroll and tax platform lets you easily and quickly process payroll. We remit payroll taxes and manage filings seamlessly, freeing you from the headaches of tax deadlines and reporting.

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Premium Employee Benefits

AspenHR offers Fortune 500‑level benefits, including medical, dental, vision, fertility benefits, concierge doctors, and tax‑advantaged FSAs/HSAs.

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Risk & Compliance Support

AspenHR provides proactive compliance and risk management — helping clients reduce liability and stay ahead of evolving regulations.

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Cloud HR Software

We deliver a 100% paperless HRIS that manages the entire employee lifecycle

Why Organizations Choose AspenHR Over Sequoia One and Extensis

Sequoia One is focused on VC-backed startups, offering compensation benchmarking and benefits support, but can be costly and less flexible outside tech.

Extensis specializes in creative operations and asset compliance, but it isn’t a full-service HR partner.

AspenHR delivers customized HR, payroll, compliance, and benefits with a white-glove approach tailored for a range of industries, including finance, fintech, and professional services.

“AspenHR delivers great service to me and every member of the team, which continues to validate their white-glove approach to the HR and benefits world!”

— CFO, PE Fund in the Bay Area

Choose a Trusted PEO Partner From Start to Finish

Choosing the right PEO is about more than outsourcing HR tasks — it’s about finding a partner who will guide your organization through growth and change.

Rest Assured: We've Got You Covered

Our 97% client retention rate and 24/7/10 satisfaction score say it all. Our clients stay with us for consistently excellent service and support.

Understand Your Costs

Unlike some PEOs that bundle services into rigid plans, AspenHR offers transparent pricing with balanced solutions. Clients know exactly what they’re paying for and can scale services to fit their needs.

Partner with Confidence: We’re Your Certified Ally

AspenHR is both IRS-certified and ESAC-accredited, offering compliance, financial stability, and a commitment to ethical business practices.

Sequoia One vs Extensis vs AspenHR — Side by Side

Feature/Service

Payroll & Taxes

Employee Benefits

Compliance & Risk

Customer Service

Best Fit For

Sequoia One

Payroll and tax support for VC-backed startups, focused on scaling.

Competitive benefits benchmarking for startups.

Compliance for VC-backed companies; less adaptable across industries.

Startup-focused support; high cost and less customization for non-tech.

VC-backed tech startups.

Extensis

Not a full HR/payroll platform; compliance-heavy focus.

Focus on creative asset risk, not employee wellbeing.

Strong asset compliance but limited HR risk management.

Serves creative compliance needs but not full HR.

Creative organizations needing compliance tools.

Simple, full-service payroll and tax processing with seamless filings.

Fortune 500-level benefits: medical, dental, vision, fertility, concierge doctors, FSAs/HSAs.

Proactive legal, HR, and employment compliance with full risk management support.

Concierge, white-glove support and dedicated account managers.

Growing SMBs and mid-market companies in finance, fintech, professional services, and beyond.

Your White-Glove PEO

AspenHR’s specialized PEO services combine premium benefits, proactive compliance, seamless technology, and a service-first culture. If your organization needs a responsive partner rather than a vendor, AspenHR may be the right fit.