TriNet

Deployment

AndroidiPhone/iPadWeb-based

Best for

SmallMedium

Overview

About TriNet

TriNet provides small and medium size businesses (SMBs) with full-service HR solutions tailored by industry. To free SMBs from HR complexities, TriNet offers access to human capital expertise, benefits, risk mitigation and compliance, payroll and real-time technology. From Main Street to Wall Street, TriNet empowers SMBs to focus on what matters most—growing their business.

At a glance

Software information

Industries served, licensing and the support TriNet provides.

Licensing

  • Monthly Payment
  • Quote Based

Support

  • Phone
  • Email
  • Live Chat
  • Online (Ticket)

Training

  • Help Guides
  • Video Guides
  • Blogs
  • Webinars

Knowledge Base

  • Help Guides
  • Video Guides
  • Blogs
  • Webinars

Review analytics

What customers report

4.4
Based on 34 verified reviews

What users say

Review Analytics of TriNet

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4.434 Verified Reviews
Review Summary
Summarized from 34 verified reviews · Updated September 2026
TriNet is widely praised for ease of use, responsive customer service, and comprehensive payroll and HR features at competitive rates, particularly benefiting small businesses and nonprofits. Users consistently highlight the platform's intuitive interface, knowledgeable support teams, and robust benefits offerings that enable smaller companies to compete for talent. However, recurring complaints include rising costs for healthcare and service fees, inconsistent customer service experiences, slow website performance, and instances where the company was perceived as unsupportive during payment delays or staffing changes. Administrative functionality and implementation complexity receive mixed feedback.
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What reviewers mention most

Shikha Trivedi, Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Vrinda IncVerified Review
Posted on Apr 6, 2020

“Efficient payroll operations, responsive CSA”

Overall rating4.0

Overall smooth payroll operations. CSA are experienced and knowledge full. Healthcare packages offered though are increasing exorbitantly every year. Even Trinet service fees keep increasing considerably every year.

Meredith Turcotte, Political & Tax Staff at Atchley & Associates, LLPVerified Review
Posted on Apr 6, 2020

“Great option for non-profit payroll”

Overall rating5.0

I have referred several non-profit clients to Trinet and they have all been very happy with the service.

David White, Director at Utility Consulting GroupVerified Review
Posted on Apr 6, 2020

“TriNet”

Overall rating5.0

TriNet offers great products and services at a reasonable cost

Jennifer Phan, Senior HRIS Analyst at GympassVerified Review
Posted on Apr 3, 2020

“Intuitive for Users but Restrictive for Admin”

Overall rating3.0

I've been on both ends of the spectrum for Trinet as a user and as an admin. As a user I would say it's pretty straightforward and easy to use. They added a chat functionality in 2019 that I thought was very helpful. As an admin, I found the system to be too restrictive and sometimes confusing. Their leave of absence process was a nightmare: every time an employee was on a leave of absence and called Trinet with questions, each representative came back with a different answer. They also preferred phone calls over e-mail so there wasn't a way to track what information was being relayed or keep them accountable. Admins were also unable to view W-2's of the company which was a headache when employees had trouble retrieving theirs or a terminated employee reached out requesting it. They recently fixed their reporting tool in 2019 so I think that may be better now but at the time reporting was also a mess. Forget about making a custom report. Overall - I think Trinet is a good platform/PEO if you are a company that's starting out (a start up) but in my experience the last 2 companies I have worked at moved on from Trinet because of the cost, services and restrictions.

Capabilities

TriNet features

The full feature set, grouped by module.

HR Software

  • Applicant Tracking
  • Benefits Management
  • Employee Management
  • Onboarding
  • Fund Accounting
  • Performance Management
  • Recruiting Management
  • Self Service Portal
  • Time Management

Plans

TriNet pricing

Free Version
No
Payment Frequency
Monthly Payment, Quote Based

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