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What is TriNet?

For more than 30 years, TriNet has been a trusted leader delivering comprehensive HR solutions designed for small and midsize businesses. Its long tenure in the industry showcases deep expertise and a proven ability to help organizations streamline HR operations, reduce risk, and support stronger employee satisfaction.

TriNet addresses complex HR needs through a unified platform that brings payroll processing, benefits administration, risk mitigation, and compliance support into one place. By replacing the need for multiple vendors, the platform lowers administrative burden and frees business leaders to prioritize growth and other strategic goals.

TriNet’s services span industry‑specific HR expertise, access to premium employee benefits through national and regional carriers or the option to sponsor your own plans, and advanced proprietary technology. The platform offers an intuitive experience across payroll, benefits administration, time tracking, performance management, learning and development, and workforce analytics—providing real‑time insights and more streamlined processes through a comprehensive solution.

With a dedicated service model that pairs clients with assigned HR professionals and relationship managers, TriNet delivers personalized support complemented by access to specialized HR experts through multiple communication channels. This structure ensures timely, expert guidance rooted in best practices and tailored to each organization’s needs. TriNet also offers instructor‑led trainings and expert consultations to help clients develop HR processes in key areas such as performance management, hiring/onboarding, and compensation.

Pricing

Price Overview:
TriNet's pricing model is characterized by transparency and predictability. TriNet charges a flat fee per employee for administrative costs, with payroll taxes, benefits, and workers' compensation presented as separate invoice line items. This approach allows clients to clearly understand what they are paying for each service. Unlike some competitors who charge a percentage of payroll, TriNet's fees do not fluctuate with salary increases, bonuses, or supplemental income, which helps with cost predictability.

Key pricing features of TriNet include:

- Flat PEPM fee for admin costs.
- Payroll taxes are charged only up to wage base limits; employer pays FICA on net wages after deductions (e.g., Section 125), unlike competitors who charge on gross wages.
- Transparent invoicing with line-item details for all charges.
- TriNet clients retain Section 125 tax savings, whereas some competitors retain these savings as part of their fees.

Integrations

Offers API?:
Yes, TriNet provides an API

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Company Facts

Company Name:
TriNet
Date Founded:
1988
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
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Product Details

Deployment
SaaS
iPhone
iPad
Android
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Online Training
Webinars
Support
Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Nonprofit
Startup
Supported Languages
English

TriNet Categories and Features

Workforce Management Software

Budgeting & Forecasting
Contractor Management
Employee Lifecycle Management
Labor Projection
Performance Appraisal
Recruiting Management
Scheduling
Skills Tracking
Time & Attendance
Variable Workforce

Performance Management System

360 Degree Feedback
Compensation Management
Custom Rating Scales
Customizable Templates
Individual Development Plans
On-going Performance Tracking
Peer Appraisals
Review Cycle Tracking
Self Service Portal
Self-Appraisals
Skills Assessments
Weighted Performance Measures

Payroll Software

401(k) Tracking
Attendance Management
Benefits Management
Check Printing
Compensation Management
Deductions Management
Direct Deposit
Multi-Country
Multi-State
Reporting/Analytics
Self Service Portal
Tax Compliance
Vacation / Leave Tracking
W-2 and 1099 Preparation
Wage Garnishment

Human Resources Software

360 Degree Feedback
Applicant Tracking
Attendance Management
Benefits Management
Career Development Planning
Compensation Management
Compliance Management
Employee Database
Employee Lifecycle Management
Onboarding
Payroll Management
Performance Management
Recruiting Management
Self Service Portal
Succession Planning
Time & Attendance Management
Time Off Management
Timesheets
Training Management

Benefits Administration Software

COBRA Administration
Claims Management
Deduction Management
Disability Insurance Administration
Employee Benefits Administration
FMLA Administration
FSA Administration
Flexible Spending Accounts
For Brokers
For Employers
HIPAA Compliant
Health Insurance Administration
Life Insurance Administration
Online Benefits Enrollment
Premium Billing
Provider Management
Retiree Administration
Retirement Plan Management
  • Reviewer Name: Bryana Hammes B.
    Position: Senior Associate
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Efficient and participative Human Resource management tool

    Date: Apr 17 2021
    Summary

    It is an easy-to-use tool that significantly streamlines workflow and saves time for both human resources staff and employees in general, as it also encourages employee participation by allowing them to update their employment data and necessary documentation. TriNet has provided a useful way to manage payroll, timekeeping, benefits, hiring and more without hassle, in a single resource at your fingertips. TriNet is a practical, easy to implement and use portal to streamline tasks involved in human resource management. Highly recommended.

    Positive

    I love the simplicity, practicality and effectiveness of using TriNet to perform human resource management tasks. The TriNet interface is intuitive and easy to use for any type of user, and provides everything needed to quickly and efficiently manage our human resources department and the lifeline of each employee from hiring to termination.

    Negative

    Undoubtedly the response time from the customer service team, sometimes it is frustrating when you need quick or immediate answers or solutions.

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  • Reviewer Name: Leticia A.
    Position: Director, Operations, HR & Finance
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Zenefits does not know what Customer Service means

    Date: Apr 21 2021
    Summary

    Not worth the risk. You will need customer service at some point and will be regretting your decision. The system in general will do the minimum but the features are too basic, and the reporting is horrible. The integration with QuickBooks unusable for real mapping and labor/project expense tracking. Not a good format for data manipulation.

    Positive

    UX Interface and web page design, relatively low price, no issues with pages crashing or server system errors or outages.

    Negative

    Customer Service? [Crickets]

    I was very happy with Zenefits... until I needed something. If you're a small company looking to implement your new HR system, and your budget is tight so you can't afford a larger platform, Zenefits is NOT FOR YOU, I suggest you wait until you can pay for a more reliable partner.

    Everything will be fine until inevitably, an issue arises and you need customer support. Then, you'll pay the price for being a small business. We small businesses have small teams wearing many hats, and therefore we need great partners. Partners that are going to take us by the hand and respond promptly with solutions. Do not expect a fast response from customer service. Do not expect your response to be good once you receive it weeks or months later. All the contrary, they've just made it harder for you to contact customer service in the first place.

    I still have tickets open from last January or February and I've got 2 "responses", both saying that my tickets were assigned to a specialist and that they'll be contacting me. Never happened. Too bad I had just renewed for another year.

    Again, if you need help, look elsewhere.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: HR Director
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Best HRIS/Payroll System

    Date: Jun 03 2021
    Summary

    Overall, I would highly recommend the product. HR and Payroll are a breeze to administrate! Work out the kinks with Customer Service and it would check all the boxes!

    Positive

    This is by far the best HRIS system I have used. It is easy to navigate for both administrators and employees. It interfaces with our recruiting and accounting software. Reporting capabilities are amazing. Thank you for such a user friendly product!

    Negative

    Reaching Customer Service can be time consuming, but they are helpful once you can get to a live person.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Accounting Manager
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
    Would you Recommend to Others?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Handles Most Small Business HR, but Pricy

    Date: May 11 2021
    Summary

    Overall, I'd say that this product works well for most HR needs for a small business. I do wish they still had dedicated reps for our business though.

    Positive

    This product handles most HR needs. This is great for our company since we are lean and adding an entire role just for HR is a tough call.

    Negative

    The product is expensive and the customer service is very hit or miss.

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  • Reviewer Name: Ed R.
    Position: Operations Director
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Revolutionized HR for our School

    Date: Aug 25 2020
    Summary

    TriNet has really changed the way HR is done for our school. We are able to handle a professional level of HR services with very limited time on a day-to-day basis. It has really helped to automate the way we do benefits enrollment, employee time & attendance (which flows right into payroll), managing PTO, and the employee onboarding process is so easy to do for both the employee and employer.

    Positive

    The level of integration and ease of use on the user end makes this a great solution for any employee. Our employees given a stress-free experience starting from day one, with an intuitive onboarding process, and an easy to manage portal for their day-to-day HR needs.

    Negative

    If you're using TriNet as a payroll provider, the level of customization is somewhat limited. However, customer service has always been helpful to the needs of our business and new features are constantly coming out.

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  • Reviewer Name: Ziyad M.
    Position: Dentist (Owner)
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Great so far, been using it since 2016

    Updated: May 29 2020
    Summary

    Having been using one of the big giants for payroll in the past, we were a little nervous going with a newer small company that completely cloud based. I can tell that the last four years have been fine, and we haven't looked back.

    Positive

    Easy to use dashboard, all encompassing HR and payroll services. On top of that, very affordable, which is great for a small business like mine.

    Negative

    There was a recent update to the system that required some getting used to as far as the dashboard layout and how to get reports. But after that, it has been smooth sailing.

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  • Reviewer Name: Jared T.
    Position: CFO
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Zenefits is what we were looking for

    Date: May 29 2020
    Summary

    We bounced to multiple systems over the last few years and are happy to have landed with Zenefits finally.

    Positive

    Zenefits has a beautiful user interface, makes customization easy, and simplifies our new hire onboarding process.

    Negative

    Switching systems is always tough. Zenefits transition team made it easier though

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  • Reviewer Name: Alize L.
    Position: Community and Culture Manager
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    Zenefits is a great HRIS software

    Date: May 27 2020
    Summary

    Great! We depend on Zenefits daily to track time and attendance, vacation, compliance info, employee onboardings, and more! Their team has always been quick to help if I have any setbacks and they roll out updates to improve the user experience frequently.

    Positive

    The quick and helpful customer service is a standout with Zenefits. They are readily available and can be reached by chat or phone which is very helpful.

    Negative

    Sometimes the updates have a few bugs when they first roll out but eventually they get fixed.

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  • Reviewer Name: Eduardo L.
    Position: People Operations Assistant
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Zenefits and it's efficiency

    Date: May 28 2020
    Summary

    Easy, comfortable and reliable.

    It makes it super simple to add and employee, have their W4 info at hand and secure. It has changed we have transitioned from a huge 30-60 page binder per employee to an easy to read and easy to control platform it has been a game changer.

    Positive

    It makes it super simple to add and employee, have their W4 info at hand and secure. It has changed we have transitioned from a huge 30-60 page binder per employee to an easy to read and easy to control platform it has been a game changer.

    Negative

    I guess perhaps, wanting some integrations with other apps like Monday.com that we use quite often, and it's not a Con per se just something that I would like to see.

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  • Reviewer Name: Brooks B.
    Position: CEO
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Incredibly happy customer!

    Date: Aug 12 2020
    Summary

    Overall, Zenefits has been an incredible partner to us and we plan to be with them as far as the eye can see.

    Positive

    Ease of use, great customer service, they invest heavily in their core product AND roll out new features regularly. It suits a growing business and allows us to scale with the product.

    Negative

    Zenefits reporting could be a bit more intuitive and I would like to see them incorporate device management/onboarding like Rippling.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: SMM Manager
    Has used product for: Free Trial
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    Simple yet Powerful HR solution

    Date: Aug 26 2020
    Summary

    User friendly software. Highly intuitive features. Saves lots of time, resources and energy. Free trial is available. 24/7 customers service are available. Provides hassle free payments. Very much reliable and Secure software.

    Positive

    TriNet it is a HR service provider. Helps in growing business, increases productivity. Easily accessible features. Mobile and desktop both versions are available. Provides full HR services. Manage payroll. Easy to use and navigate. Build renowned and healthy culture in company.

    Negative

    Best software for small companies, no cons till now found.

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  • Reviewer Name: Steven J.
    Position: Director, Marketing
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    HR/Onboarding Simplified

    Date: Aug 12 2020
    Summary

    Overall, myself and our organization are thoroughly satisfied with the product and I would highly recommend growing organizations check it out!

    Positive

    We are utilizing the platform for onboarding paperwork, background checks, etc. mostly, but we also utilize the org chart feature which is extremely helpful for new and old staff to reference. The platform itself is extremely user-friendly. There are templates preloaded for different employee types so you have a really great starting point for onboarding new staff. The org chart helps simplify staffing and is a great resource for not only new hires, but existing staff as well. When onboarding a new hire, it takes care of all the necessary forms, background checks and alerts you when an employee has passed each step. I would highly recommend Zenefits for a busy company looking to simplify its hiring process. The training resources available on the system were in my day 1 todo and are very helpful.

    Negative

    I don't have many things to say against the platform. When I first started using it in in 2019, the mobile app was a bit difficult to use, especially when viewing documents as they would get cut off, but it would appear that the company has fixed this issue as I do not have this any longer.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Operations Manager
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    TriNet, best HR platform

    Date: Aug 28 2020
    Summary

    It provides an effortless platform to manage employees. It helps to ease payroll. With benefits, I can easily manage and check employee progress and job profiles. It's a great HR platform.

    Positive

    TriNet makes it very convenient to manage business employees.
    Excellent monthly performance review.
    TriNet makes it easy and fast to pay staffs.

    Negative

    I never encountered any problem with this platform.

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  • Reviewer Name: Billy S.
    Position: Controller
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    Wins all around

    Date: May 28 2020
    Summary

    We signed our contract with Zenefits in December 2017 and were up-and-running in time for the first payroll of 2018. The tool is fantastic. In addition to consolidating and digitizing multiple HR process the mobile nature and user-friendly format makes for a good experience by the end-user and the back office.

    Positive

    Ease of use, easy implementation, cost-savings, user-friendly interface, mobility, innovative approach to HRIS

    Negative

    Customer support could be better; there used to be a premium package but wait times have been long.

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  • Reviewer Name: BZ P.
    Position: Director of HR
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    Zenefits Fan Girl

    Date: May 30 2020
    Summary

    I think Zenefits is a great choice for small businesses because it is super easy to use. I used to joke that it was my personal assistant. I also love the clean design - and UI. They keep it simple and that saves time.

    Positive

    Hiring, onboarding, benefits management, payroll - all super easy to use. The mobile app is awesome for employees.

    Negative

    Would like more integration for international employees and contractors.

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  • Reviewer Name: Silver R.
    Position: Office Manager
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    Simple to use platform, highly recommend!

    Date: May 27 2020
    Summary

    Overall I highly recommend Zenefits for any business large or small, they are great! The resources provided on a variety of topics are super helpful to our small business.

    Positive

    Zenefits has been extremely helpful for our small Business. We recently switched to Zenefits from another provider and are super impressed with the platform. As a small business, we certainly benefit from having Zenefits as a platform that can do it all. Not only are we able to get everything done in the same place, but it's extremely simple and quick. Zenefits also has great online resources that help answer all my questions, which make it so that I rarely have to call their customer service. When I do call though, the representatives are super pleasant and quick to respond to any questions, which is great.

    Negative

    While we're pretty new to Zenefits, we have not discovered anything we dislike about the software. Everything from the customer service to the platform itself has exceeded our expectations!

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Marketing Director
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Simplified HR

    Date: May 15 2020
    Summary

    Zenefits was easy to use and the price was great for the startup I was at. Kept things organized and the employees paid on time. Definitely worth considering.

    Positive

    I used Zenefits at my last company which was a tiny startup. Our HR was a mess prior to signing up as we did not have a SaaS solution yet. We went with Zenefits and it made life as an employee a lot easier. I got paid on time, could request our vacation easily and had quick access to all essential paperwork. I was perfectly happy with Zenefits and thought it was a great solution.

    Negative

    I would occasionally run into a few bugs but nothing major. After I left the company I had a bit of trouble logging in to access some files but I was able to after some troubleshooting. This was around 1 year ago so they have likely updated since then.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Co-Owner
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Zenefits

    Date: Jun 19 2020
    Summary

    The platform itself is great, but the amount they are charging for it is questionable if you are getting enough return value because it is not that frequent that an employee will go in and make changes to taxes, direct deposit info, etc. Ultimately, for our organization we have developed our own internal HR management software after they decided to start charging monthly for their platform, but Zenefits may be a good choice if you don't have the ability/resources to do that.

    Positive

    This software allows you to easily organize employee onboarding and allows employees to self manage any changes that need to be made from an HR prospective such as taxes, direct deposit info, etc and it links in directly with QuickBooks so it can communicate all of this information easily without intervention.

    Negative

    Zenefits used to offer a free version of their software and if you wanted then you could use their employee health insurance options and background check options which of course they made money off of until one day that they decided that they were going to phase out the free program and hold businesses HR information hostage, they were wanting to charge $6 per employee account for something we had been getting for free which would have amounted to costing our company nearly $400 per month.

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  • Reviewer Name: Max I.
    Position: Senior Accountant - CPA
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    Ease of use - Extremely user friendly - Great Reports

    Date: Aug 31 2020
    Summary

    Every time when I reach out to customer service, the staff are very well trained and knowledgeable. Additionally, the fact that TriNet take care of submitting withholding taxes is just perfect. Once less thing to worry about.

    Positive

    We have used TriNet for a few years now. We switched from ADP, and we love it. The interface is super user friendly, dashboard gives you a good idea on where you are standing with your payroll, and even phone app is very simple to use. I really like the reporting tool as compared to other payroll admins.

    Negative

    Live phone customer service reps would be great. However, email support is pretty quick to respond. Every time when I reach out to customer service, the staff are very well trained and knowledgeable.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Operation manager
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    TriNet, human resources platform

    Date: Sep 01 2020
    Summary

    Human Resources tools are basic and essential for a business to manage employees. For this, I use the TriNet tool. It provides complete management from worktime to employee performance.

    Positive

    Great graphical representation of employee performance.
    Makes easy for payroll services.
    Easy to manage employees.
    Easy and detailed staff work profile and project details.

    Negative

    I never encountered any problem with this platform.

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