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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Paychex

    Score5.1 out of 10
    N/APaychex Flex, of Paychex' Online Payroll Services, is a cloud-based human resource management and payroll platform. Paychex offers core and specialized services, and scales to meet the needs of small businesses, SMBs, and large enterprises.

    $59

    per month/+$4 per employee

    TriNet

    Score4.5 out of 10
    N/ATriNet provides small and medium size businesses (SMBs) with full-service HR and payroll solutions tailored by industry. TriNet also offers specialized services through client access to HR representatives for advice and notifications on impactful regulatory changes.N/A
    Pricing
    PaychexTriNet
    Editions & Modules
    Paychex Go
    $59
    per month/+$4 per employee
    Paychex Flex Service
    Contact sales team
    Paychex Flex Enterprise
    Contact sales team
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    PaychexTriNet
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    PaychexTriNet
    Considered Both Products
    Paychex Inc.
    Chose Paychex
    Payroll entry is easier on Paychex Flex. It is easier to see each employee's earnings and deductions to review before submitting. TriNet has better customizable reporting with their Workforce Analytics tool. TriNet has a lot more offerings and better customer service, but it …
    Incentivized
    Chose Paychex
    This is a lot more user friendly than TriNet.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paychex
    Paychex flex was selected prior to my client contracting me. However, I have had the opportunity with other clients to evaluate, implement and administrate other payroll providers. Out of the products I've used, Paychex flex is most like Justworks. Paychex Flex is …
    Incentivized
    TriNet
    Chose TriNet
    TriNet outperforms ADP, Paycom, and paychex is support and compliance for sure. The only other system I've tried that has anything on TriNet's capabilites and interface is BambooHR... If I could mash the 2 systems together, I would!
    Incentivized
    Chose TriNet
    Ease of use and a better UX/UI.
    Incentivized
    Chose TriNet
    TriNet's support team is the best team I have ever worked with. SAP and ADP are good platforms. Paychex support is poor.
    Incentivized
    Chose TriNet
    I didn't select TriNet, it was at my organization when I got here. No one at TriNet gave my company information on how hard it is to move companies in the middle of the quarter. Even UKG did that. I think that every other system works better.
    Incentivized
    Chose TriNet
    Trinet was selected because they have a robust platform and many services that they provide. In addition, the first year discount provides piece of mind when changing providers.
    Incentivized
    Chose TriNet
    Better pricing negotiation through pooling of TriNet.
    Incentivized
    Chose TriNet
    It's been too long ago to be able to compare.
    Incentivized
    Chose TriNet
    They were not very good at responding to emails and connecting with us
    Incentivized
    Chose TriNet
    Paychex did not handle state tax, was not user friendly, and missed payroll more than once (they simply didn't process it for no reason).
    Incentivized
    Chose TriNet
    They were about the same. We went with TriNet because of a bad experience I had with Paychex. However, TriNet started off strong and then the service went downhill. Finally, as I wrote, the state setup/final tax filings not being done makes me say I will not go back to Trinet.
    Incentivized
    Chose TriNet
    We had to use five products to equal 1 TriNet. It's so nice to have all our HR needs covered by one company we trust.
    Incentivized
    Chose TriNet
    TriNet - its the best - combines the ease of use of Paychex/Paylocity, the intuit feel of Workday, and offers amazing benefits options!
    Incentivized
    Chose TriNet
    Out of all of the platforms, I still think that Gusto is the most user friendly for employers and employees. However, they did not provide the support that I get with TriNet. In just a year, I feel that TriNet is listening to it clients and have already made changes to improve …
    Incentivized
    Chose TriNet
    I found cheaper options but was confident in TriNet as a company. Your core business seemed like an "add-on" for others.

    Ardelle Stoute did a great sales job as did Hope Webber as our customer service interface.
    Incentivized
    Chose TriNet
    We felt a better rapport with the TriNet people and the portal and ease of use seem superior. Pricing was good too!
    Incentivized
    Chose TriNet
    TriNet has the best support and reporting available compared to ADP TotalSource.
    Incentivized
    Chose TriNet
    Cost and healthcare
    Incentivized
    Chose TriNet
    TriNet is site and payroll submission is more intuitive as well as their reporting system. Paychex seemed archaic. Required an app and was not web based. App difficult to use and get information out was only in PDF with no Excel option.
    Incentivized
    Chose TriNet
    Before we signed on with TriNet, we were using Paychex for payroll and a separate small business broker for benefits. We evaluated Paychex PEO. TriNet had higher administration fees, but the benefits savings more than made up for it. TriNet also allowed us to keep the carrier …
    Incentivized
    Chose TriNet
    We evaluated a few products for payroll and for benefits and at the time TriNet was the only one we found which offered a wide range of health care plans. We are considering evaluating other options again to see if there are cost savings or if down the line a product emerges …
    Incentivized
    Chose TriNet
    TriNet is a much stronger product with very good customer service. Ability to rely on information and payroll is essential to success. There are a lot of features in TriNet we are not utilizing but could choose from to support our business. These other products do not have …
    Incentivized
    Chose TriNet
    The TriNet offering was more comprehensive.
    Incentivized
    Chose TriNet
    Trinet provides a more holistic approach for foreign companies rather than just payroll which is what the other company I checked does. They walk you through all necessary steps in order to be fully compliant in a country which is not your native one
    Incentivized
    Chose TriNet
    With ADP and Paychex, at the time, it was a big sell and very little action. It has been a long time since we've used either of those companies, but we have been happy with the progression of our relationship with TriNet and don't intend on changing that any time soon.
    Incentivized
    Chose TriNet
    They're very similar but TriNet was an easier onboarding process.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    PaychexTriNet
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Paychex and TriNet
    Feature
    Paychex
    7.3
    257 Ratings
    TriNet
    2.8
    674 Ratings
    Employee demographic data7.2206 Ratings2.4472 Ratings
    Employment history9.4230 Ratings2.3508 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration9.0164 Ratings3.6478 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.8.6161 Ratings4.0565 Ratings
    Organizational charting1.01 Ratings1.7391 Ratings
    Organization and location management9.2146 Ratings1.7415 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)6.5137 Ratings3.7529 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Paychex and TriNet
    Feature
    Paychex
    9.3
    299 Ratings
    TriNet
    4.0
    731 Ratings
    Pay calculation9.7282 Ratings2.5705 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment8.4142 Ratings3.0227 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration9.0164 Ratings3.2716 Ratings
    Direct deposit files9.7281 Ratings4.9665 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management9.2200 Ratings3.7586 Ratings
    Reimbursement management9.6111 Ratings2.6361 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings8.05 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Paychex and TriNet
    Feature
    Paychex
    8.7
    151 Ratings
    TriNet
    1.8
    470 Ratings
    Approval workflow8.6107 Ratings2.4387 Ratings
    Balance details8.8143 Ratings1.6449 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment8.6117 Ratings1.5365 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Paychex and TriNet
    Feature
    Paychex
    8.7
    258 Ratings
    TriNet
    2.6
    714 Ratings
    View and generate pay and benefit information9.1236 Ratings3.8692 Ratings
    Update personal information8.3248 Ratings3.8706 Ratings
    View company policy documentation9.8114 Ratings2.4601 Ratings
    View job history7.4175 Ratings1.6527 Ratings
    Employee recognition00 Ratings1.2211 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Paychex and TriNet
    Feature
    Paychex
    7.5
    41 Ratings
    TriNet
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    Tracking of all physical assets7.541 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Paychex and TriNet
    Feature
    Paychex
    7.0
    169 Ratings
    TriNet
    2.9
    599 Ratings
    Report builder7.9139 Ratings3.6512 Ratings
    Pre-built reports8.0159 Ratings3.7566 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data5.086 Ratings1.5284 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Paychex and TriNet
    Feature
    Paychex
    6.9
    165 Ratings
    TriNet
    3.2
    588 Ratings
    New hire portal7.4158 Ratings3.6587 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools6.3101 Ratings2.7363 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Paychex and TriNet
    Feature
    Paychex
    7.9
    61 Ratings
    TriNet
    3.5
    111 Ratings
    Job Requisition Management7.733 Ratings1.283 Ratings
    Company Website Posting9.331 Ratings5.51 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media7.224 Ratings1.267 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting7.231 Ratings2.484 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention8.030 Ratings9.11 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking8.035 Ratings2.490 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts8.155 Ratings2.497 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Paychex and TriNet
    Feature
    Paychex
    -
    Ratings
    TriNet
    1.5
    98 Ratings
    Corporate goal setting00 Ratings1.285 Ratings
    Individual goal setting00 Ratings1.295 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings1.284 Ratings
    Performance tracking00 Ratings2.494 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Paychex and TriNet
    Feature
    Paychex
    -
    Ratings
    TriNet
    2.9
    174 Ratings
    Performance plans00 Ratings2.5151 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans00 Ratings2.4142 Ratings
    Review status tracking00 Ratings1.3138 Ratings
    Review reminders00 Ratings1.3147 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency00 Ratings7.23 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Paychex and TriNet
    Feature
    Paychex
    -
    Ratings
    TriNet
    3.9
    74 Ratings
    Candidate ranking00 Ratings8.21 Ratings
    Candidate search00 Ratings2.469 Ratings
    Candidate development00 Ratings1.264 Ratings
    User Ratings
    PaychexTriNet
    Likelihood to Recommend
    5.2
    (309 ratings)
    2.4
    (748 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.0
    (42 ratings)
    4.0
    (52 ratings)
    Usability
    8.2
    (251 ratings)
    3.0
    (643 ratings)
    Availability
    7.3
    (11 ratings)
    6.6
    (19 ratings)
    Performance
    7.3
    (11 ratings)
    6.8
    (19 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.1
    (256 ratings)
    2.6
    (729 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    4.5
    (1 ratings)
    8.7
    (6 ratings)
    Online Training
    8.3
    (4 ratings)
    8.7
    (8 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    6.5
    (12 ratings)
    7.5
    (28 ratings)
    Configurability
    7.4
    (8 ratings)
    7.6
    (11 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.2
    (3 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    7.8
    (7 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    9.1
    (11 ratings)
    8.4
    (18 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (5 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    8.9
    (31 ratings)
    7.7
    (15 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    9.2
    (32 ratings)
    7.9
    (15 ratings)