FreshStaff vs. TempWorks: Published Pricing, One Unified Platform.
TempWorks doesn't publish detailed pricing, and its product is split across two platforms: Enterprise, a legacy Windows desktop application, and Beyond, a newer web platform still gaining feature parity with it. FreshStaff publishes its price on the homepage and runs as one modern web application, front to back.
TempWorks
- Custom quote required
- Enterprise (desktop) + Beyond (web) split
- Reported support & update fees
FreshStaff
- $149 base + $6/mo published
- One modern web app
- Support & updates included
In short
FreshStaff versus TempWorks: FreshStaff publishes its pricing, $149/month base plus $6/month per Active Placement, with unlimited free Internal Team Seats. TempWorks does not publish detailed pricing and requires a custom quote (a third-party pricing tracker reports a starting price around $125/month, unconfirmed by the vendor). TempWorks runs two separate platforms, Enterprise (a legacy Windows desktop application) and Beyond (a newer web platform still gaining feature parity with Enterprise), rather than one unified product. FreshStaff runs a single modern web application front to back, with native payroll and ACA tracking included.
Where Generic Staffing Software Breaks Down
Three angles where TempWorks' quote-gated, two-platform model and FreshStaff's published, unified model produce very different buying experiences and day-to-day workflows.
Pricing Transparency: Custom Quote vs. Published Rate
The Problem
TempWorks does not publish detailed pricing on its own site, so getting a real number requires a sales call and a custom quote. A third-party pricing tracker reports a starting price around $125/month, but that figure isn't confirmed by the vendor and doesn't reflect per-seat or per-module costs.
The FreshStaff Fix
FreshStaff's price is on the homepage: $149/month base plus $6/month per Active Placement, with unlimited free Internal Team Seats. The same published rate for every account, no sales call required to find out what you'd pay.
One Unified Platform vs. a Legacy/Web Split
The Problem
TempWorks runs two separate products: Enterprise, an older Windows desktop application (accessed over Remote Desktop Protocol), and Beyond, a newer web-based platform that is still gaining feature parity with Enterprise. Reports from users note that tasks don't reliably carry over between the two, making the move from one to the other an in-progress migration rather than a finished product.
The FreshStaff Fix
FreshStaff is a single modern web application from day one, ATS, CRM, payroll, and compliance in one interface, with nothing older running in parallel that you're waiting to be migrated off of.
No Surprise Fees vs. Reported Add-On Charges
The Problem
Public reviews describe TempWorks customers being charged for software updates tied to new state compliance laws, and a support fee for basic questions about the service.
The FreshStaff Fix
FreshStaff's flat base fee includes every feature and standard support, with no extra line items for asking a question or for compliance updates as regulations change.
Real-World Cost Comparison
Based on an agency with 8 internal recruiters running 40 active placements/month.
| FreshStaff | TempWorks Enterprise (Legacy) (est.) | TempWorks Beyond (Web) (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal team seats (8) | $0 — unlimited & free | Custom quote, per seat | Custom quote, per seat |
| Payroll / tax / ACA tracking | Included | Included (legacy desktop workflow) | Migrating from Enterprise, parity in progress |
| 40 Active Placements | 40 × $6 = $240/mo | Bundled into custom quote | Bundled into custom quote |
| Total (est.) | $149 + $240 = $389/mo | Custom quote — a third-party tracker reports a starting price around $125/mo, unconfirmed by the vendor | Custom quote — not publicly disclosed |
8 internal team seats included at $0 on FreshStaff, regardless of which TempWorks platform or quote you're comparing against.
Your Estimated Annual Savings
Not calculable without a TempWorks quote — every seat TempWorks bills per-user is a seat FreshStaff never charges for
Disclaimer: TempWorks Enterprise (Legacy) and TempWorks Beyond (Web) are trademarks of their respective owners. Comparison figures are estimates for informational purposes only and do not imply any official endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation with either party.
FreshStaff vs. TempWorks: Published Pricing, One Unified Platform. Questions
How much does TempWorks cost?
TempWorks does not publish detailed pricing and requires a custom quote. A third-party pricing tracker reports a starting price around $125/month, though that figure isn't confirmed by the vendor and full per-seat costs aren't publicly disclosed. FreshStaff publishes $149/month base plus $6/month per Active Placement, the same rate for every account.
What's the difference between TempWorks Enterprise and Beyond?
Enterprise is TempWorks' original platform, a Windows desktop application accessed over Remote Desktop Protocol. Beyond is its newer web-based platform, still gaining feature parity with Enterprise, with some functionality not yet available in Beyond and tasks that don't always carry over between the two. FreshStaff is a single modern web application from day one, nothing legacy running alongside it.
Does TempWorks charge extra fees I should know about?
Some public customer reviews describe additional charges tied to compliance and state-law updates, and a support fee for basic questions, contact TempWorks directly to confirm current terms. FreshStaff's base fee includes every feature and standard support with no line-item add-ons.
More questions? Visit the full FAQ page.