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TriNet

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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Page 2 - Reviews of TriNet

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Natalie R.  
Director, Human Resources  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Great option even for small businesses"

March 23, 2026

5.0

Since beginning with TriNet in September 2025, our experience has been great. They have been instrumental in helping our small business streamline its HR and administrative processes. The services provided, particularly the legal and insurance benefits, have proven invaluable and have positively transformed how we manage our workforce.

Pros

Exceptional HR and Legal Support: The most significant benefit for our small business has been the access to legal professionals for HR issues. This has saved us considerable money and provided peace of mind, allowing us to manage complex situations with confidence. Enhanced Employee Benefits: TriNet enabled us to offer a level of comprehensive insurance to our employees that we would not have been able to secure on our own, which has been a huge boost to our recruitment and retention efforts. The Payroll process has been a timesaver too!

Cons

The weakest aspect of the service for us is the job posting and applicant tracking portion. Specifically, the initial setup for managing the flow of incoming resumes proved to be overwhelming and not very intuitive for a new user. Improving the user experience and simplification of the resume management system for new hires would be a valuable enhancement.

Alternatives considered

[ADP TotalSource](https://www.capterra.com/p/113109/ADP-TotalSource/)

Reason for choosing TriNet

Right from the beginning it was just a feeling that we would be in great hands.

Switched from

[Justworks](https://www.capterra.com/p/223913/Justworks/)

We joke about it Just not working. It was inferior. I was impressed right from the start with our contact Dorian.

Review Source

Response from TriNet Group

March 31, 2026

Thank you, Natalie, for your sharing your experience with TriNet, and for allowing us to serve your HR needs. We are glad to hear that you are benefitting from our HR compliance and employee benefits offerings. We look forward to continuing to support your small business.

CF

Clarice F.  
Operations Manager  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Unparalleled Service Support Standards"

March 24, 2026

5.0

Inspiring, comforting, supportive, and superlative. From the initial pitch to win our business I was inspired by the attention to detail and the care the TriNet team put in to ensuring their customers had all the tools they need to be successful. They were the best value for the cost of their services, and allowed us to provide our team with better benefits and more perks than we could have with any other service. The way they approach security and data protection puts my mind at ease. And the TriNet team is always right there when I need them.

Pros

What I love the most about TriNet is their team. From our initial sales team, through our amazing Implementation Support, on to our Customer Service Relationship Manager, and Payroll Customer Success Consultant. Hands down some of the best service experience I have ever had, with any company. They go above and beyond and honestly see your success as their own. So they work endlessly to ensure they are providing the exact tools or service you need, the way you want to have it.

Cons

Their platform is so detailed and the onboarding tour was a touch rushed (I could have used several webinars or tech guided tours, to help me get more acquainted). I feel like I am always asking questions about where to go, or how to do something.

Alternatives considered

[Rippling](https://www.capterra.com/p/172127/Rippling/)[ADP Workforce Now](https://www.capterra.com/p/155895/WorkforceNow/)[Justworks](https://www.capterra.com/p/223913/Justworks/)

Reason for choosing TriNet

Better value, Amazing Staff, more comprehensive services that were right sized for our business.

Switched from

[Gusto](https://www.capterra.com/p/131882/Gusto/)

Their Benefits were so expensive, they had a terrible support team.

Review Source

Response from TriNet Group

March 31, 2026

Wow, Clarice, we really appreciate this feedback on your experience with TriNet, as it helps us to keep providing you with the HR support you need to grow your business. We are glad you are enjoying our full-service HR solution, and we agree that our entire customer support team is the best in the business! Thank you for being a TriNet customer and we look forward to continuing to serve you.

Amber W.  
VP of People Operations  
Non-Profit Organization Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "TriNet HCM"

February 13, 2026

4.0

Pros

I started using TriNet when they acquired Zenefits, so we were using a specific version (HCM) that I really loved. I enjoyed the simplicity of the product, I thought it was very user-friendly for both admins and employees, it was easy to set up, inexpensive, and made onboarding, payroll, and benefits a breeze.

Cons

TriNet stopped supporting the Zenefits product and some features started losing functionality (ie: no more integration with background check partner). They then required our account move to a new version and pricing structure. We used TriNet for nearly 6 years and if not for that change, we would have stayed with them indefinitely if it weren't for these changes.

Alternatives considered

[Paycom](https://www.capterra.com/p/130949/Paycom/)[ADP Workforce Now](https://www.capterra.com/p/155895/WorkforceNow/)[Paylocity](https://www.capterra.com/p/86714/WebPay/)

Reason for choosing TriNet

Cost and ease of use, prior experience with the Zenefits product

Switched from

[Paychex Flex](https://www.capterra.com/p/119841/Paychex-Flex/)

Saved money while creating a much better connected all-in-one system

Review Source

Response from TriNet Group

March 2, 2026

Thank you for your review and for allowing TriNet to serve your company’s HR needs.

Rajesh S.  
Owner  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Small startups to bigger vendors"

December 14, 2025

3.0

Trinet was a bigger company. They didn’t want to spend time and effort for smaller start ups. Mergers are generally messy for their customers.

Pros

Trinet was good for HR and Payroll. Working with their staff. It’s time management system was quite reliable.

Cons

Trinet acquired my old vendor Zenefits then jacked up the price by 3X. Merger of the two was painful.

Review Source

Response from TriNet Group

January 22, 2026

We have received your feedback and appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We are glad to hear our payroll, expert support and HR platform were able to support you during the transition to TriNet and wish you continued success!

DS

Daniel S.  
Loaner Specialist  
Medical Devices  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "The Complete Business Solution"

January 20, 2026

5.0

I found TriNet to be a clear and complete business tool that met all my needs. A complete and indispensable tool for my work environment.

Pros

I liked the ease of use of the TriNet interface. Navigating to all aspects of the workspace experience is straighforward and comprehensive. From timekeep to payroll, taxes to benefits, this product is a complete solution for my business.

Cons

I don't really have any complaints. Pretty much all my work-related, HR, tax reporting and payroll needs were easily found and actionable with minimal navigation in the software.

Switched from

[ADP Workforce Now](https://www.capterra.com/p/155895/WorkforceNow/)

Company was sold and new management made that change.

Review Source

Response from TriNet Group

January 22, 2026

Thank you, Daniel, for this incredible review, and for being a TriNet customer. We look forward to continuing to contribute to the growth and success of your business.

DM

Dena M.  
President  
Professional Training & Coaching  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "CX Failure "

March 28, 2026

1.0

Perhaps the worst customer experience possible. The disconnect between what sales offers / promises and reality is significant. If I were an executive at TriNet, I would be concerned about retention and brand reputation. I will not recommend TriNet to anyone.

Pros

The sales experience was the highlight. Once we were handed off from sales to implementation the experience has been extremely negative in all aspects.

Cons

Where to start - the overall experience has been awful. Inconsistent messages, representatives (we haven't had one consistent rep since joining), process and pricing inconsistencies. The overall customer experience the awful.

Alternatives considered

[Paychex Flex](https://www.capterra.com/p/119841/Paychex-Flex/)[Paylocity](https://www.capterra.com/p/86714/WebPay/)

Reason for choosing TriNet

Due to the promise for a stronger customer experience and lower pricing model.

Switched from

[Paychex Flex](https://www.capterra.com/p/119841/Paychex-Flex/)

stronger CX and lower pricing were promised

Review Source

Response from TriNet Group

March 31, 2026

Hi Dena, we have received your feedback and apologize for your experience. We have escalated your concerns and confirmed that a member of our team has reached out to you to address your concerns. Please let her know anything further you may need.

JJ

Jackie J.  
Finance and People Operations  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Hassle Free Payroll"

December 3, 2025

4.0

We work with an excellent Account Representative who makes collaborating with TriNet easy and efficient. Communication is prompt—typically within a few hours when we need assistance—which makes a significant difference in our overall experience.

Pros

TriNet removes the burden of staying compliant with state employment laws and regulations. They manage all employer-related filings across the states where we have employees, and payroll is calculated, processed, and reported accurately without requiring hands-on involvement from our team. This automation gives us confidence that everything is handled correctly and on time.

Cons

Accessing certain reports can be challenging. Some reports are not readily available within the system and must be requested directly, which is not always obvious unless you already know they exist.

Review Source

Response from TriNet Group

January 22, 2026

Thank you for taking the time to review your experience with TriNet, and for allowing us to serve you. We will share your insights with our HR platform team.

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Customer Marketing Manager  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "TriNet is the only employee payroll system you’ll need! "

December 16, 2025

5.0

TriNet is a holistic platform for all of our HR and payroll needs. It’s easy to use, secure, and overall reliable!

Pros

TriNet is an extremely reliable platform. My team and I utilize this for any information and processes related to payroll and HR mangament, as well as tax forms!

Cons

Nothing, TriNet has provided everything we need across the board to access our data related to payroll, tax information, and HR related data.

Review Source

Response from TriNet Group

January 22, 2026

Thank you for this great review, and for allowing us to serve your HR needs. We look forward to witnessing your continued success.

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Superintendent  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "TRINET SOLUTIONS"

January 8, 2026

4.0

It was great. iT was a huge help since we were so new. Trinet was very supportive and walked us through each element of HR. And helped decrease our risk and liability.

Pros

Trinet was really helpful for our organization. It helped us organize everything we needed as a new organization. It helped a lot that they were able to trouble shoot any issues which took a huge weight off of us. Since we already had so much to do.

Cons

We were a new organization so all the information was a bit overwhelming. It was confusing to understand how exactly Trinet worked & each segmented division.

Review Source

Response from TriNet Group

January 22, 2026

Thank you for sharing your experience with TriNet’s full-service HR solution. We are glad to hear we helped you manage your company’s risk and improve HR compliance. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you.

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Principal  
Staffing and Recruiting  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "TriNet Experience & Thoughts"

March 16, 2026

5.0

Pros

user friendly, pretty straight forward, high-quality, cost-effective benefits packages that rival large corporations, designed for small-to-medium-sized businesses

Cons

slow customer service, high costs, and a clunky, outdated technology platform, long wait times for support

Review Source

Response from TriNet Group

March 31, 2026

We appreciate you taking the time to review your experience with TriNet, and will share your feedback with our internal teams. We appreciate you being a TriNet customer and allowing us to serve your HR needs.

JY

Joseph Y.  
Program Manager  
International Affairs  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "No nonsense platform with room for improvement in the UI department"

March 4, 2026

5.0

It was our organization’s HR platform, and from an employee experience perspective, it delivered a seamless service that effectively met our HR needs.

Pros

It’s a no-nonsense platform that works exactly the way you expect it to. I don’t recall ever struggling to find what I needed.

Cons

It's not the most aesthetically pleasing platform. Like I said it's a reliable platform functionally but it doesn't have the most refined UI.

Review Source

Response from TriNet Group

March 19, 2026

Thank you for your thoughtful review of TriNet’s platform, and for being a valued TriNet customer!

WC

Winnie C.  
Office Manager  
Non-Profit Organization Management  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "A good payroll service"

March 26, 2025

3.0

Overall, my experience has been satisfactory.

Pros

The pricing was lower than that of others.

Cons

I do not like the fact that I can not adjust my employees' time off balances. Since we are a nonprofit, we have many different funding sources, and we go by dollar amounts, while Tri-Net does not. This makes doing payroll so confusing when there is overtime.

Switched from

[ADP Workforce Now](https://www.capterra.com/p/155895/WorkforceNow/)

The pricing from ADP to TriNet was a substantial savings.

Review Source

AA

Adam A.  
Sales Director  
Industrial Automation  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Better than ADP"

March 17, 2025

5.0

Overall it is the best system I’ve used in my 30+ years in business. Better than ADP.

Pros

It’s extremely easy to navigate the site. Each section has its own “dashboard”, ie. PTO requests, Pay, Benefits, etc. It’s a great all in one solution for businesses of all sizes.

Cons

Just a minor detail, but the graphics, ie the category icons are a bit dated.

Switched from

[ADP Workforce Now On the Go](https://www.capterra.com/p/231227/ADP-Workforce-Now-On-the-Go/)

Affordability mainly and we loved the functionalitys seen in the product demo.

Review Source

Ahmed Mohammed N.  
freelancer  
Program Development  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "A great companion — especially useful for employees and managers who need quick access to HR functions from their mobile device."

July 26, 2025

5.0

i think it is nice

Pros

i think it is so helpful and Clean and intuitive layout that makes navigation easy, even for first-time users

Cons

Sometimes the app feels a bit slow when loading documents and i Would love to see more customization

Review Source

RR

Rachel R.  
Sr Payroll Manager  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Sr. Payroll Manager"

January 6, 2025

1.0

Pros

nothing. customer service was aweful. nothing positive to say unfortunately

Cons

Customer service, reporting, system was not user friendly. Taxes were not being filed and paid on time or at all

Switched from

[Paychex Flex](https://www.capterra.com/p/119841/Paychex-Flex/)

change of internal processes. wasn't robust enough

Review Source

TC

Tess C.  
Director of Ops  
E-Learning  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Reliable and Consistent"

March 7, 2025

5.0

Positive experience, a hr tool that walks the line between the archaic beasts and the too trendy new apps.

Pros

Trinet is consistent, easy to navigate, and helps immensely with HR management in house.

Cons

Some features like time tracking are not ideal, forcing us to adapt a secondary tool to cover the needs. But overall, still cost effective compared to other tools.

Switched from

[ADP Workforce Now](https://www.capterra.com/p/155895/WorkforceNow/)

Cost effective, better features, and easier to navigate than the original tool we were using

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Office Manager  
Child Day Care Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Secure & Easy to use."

August 4, 2025

5.0

Trinet has good customer service. They have been able to help me when I call in with questions. Easy to use. Secure.

Pros

It's easy to use and allows me to go back in the history and pull reports of payroll. Trinet is the perfect most secure tool to use for payroll.

Cons

Trinet has been easy to use. Good customer service. Trinet is also very secure so I am never worried.

Review Source

LB

Lisa B.  
Client Services Manager  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "User Friendly"

May 21, 2025

4.0

Pros

I felt like TriNet was easy to navigate, very user friendly and I liked that everything was all in one place.

Cons

TriNet would never seem to recognize my device so it always thought I was logging in on a new device which would require me to receive a confirmation code in order to log in each time which was a little inconvienent.

Review Source

HS

Hussein S.  
Project Manager  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Comprehensive HR Services"

July 18, 2025

5.0

Pros

Payroll processing, tax filing, benefits administration, onboarding, and employee relations all in one platform.

Cons

TriNet can be expensive, especially for small businesses. Costs are typically per employee per month or a percentage of payroll, which adds up.

Review Source

James C.  
Director of Digital Advertising  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "good HR platform"

November 18, 2024

4.0

I used it for all of my HR needs at my previous company and it was pretty easy to use

Pros

it was an easy platform to manage my HR info

Cons

making changes would sometimes involve reaching out to internal HR team

Review Source

SS

Sahil S.  
Security Engineer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Trinet Review"

April 12, 2025

5.0

Pros

Its customer service was speedy and accurate. I loved that they always gave accurate information

Cons

The interface for accessing FSA benefits. It was not very user-friendly. I found it challenging to navigate and had to call Customer support. I felt a bit lag as well.

Review Source

EM

Emily M.  
HR Generalist  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Love TriNet!"

October 24, 2024

5.0

This is the first time I've used TriNet as a PEO in my career and it has been nothing but positive.

Pros

I enjoy the user friendly interface, resulting in positive experiences.

Cons

I have no cons about TriNet. It has been a positive experience for employees.

Review Source

RK

Richard K.  
Chief Operating Officer  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "White glove service"

October 30, 2024

4.0

Overall good experience over several years.

Pros

More of a white glove level of service targeted to smaller and medium sized organizations that do not dedicated internal HR resources

Cons

We had an issue relating to benefits management that led us to terminate our relationship with Trinet

Review Source

MM

Marcus M.  
CEO  
Real Estate  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Small business beware"

July 26, 2024

1.0

Awful. Poor training Poor communication Poor onboarding Bullying Bureaucracy

Pros

TriNet should be a good platform for streamlining payroll and healthcare. Unfortunately their service fails them continuously.

Cons

Bureaucracy and bullying. Complete failure to deliver R&D tax credits over a FOUR YEAR period. If you are a small business do not allow TriNet to claim your R&D tax credits as we have been trying to recover our from them for over 3 years. TriNet give no assistance or service in filing for these refunds and then blame you, the small business customer for missing details. They then withhold you refunds until ALL of their customers returns are approved by the IRS so you are actually penalised for being a TriNet subscriber. TriNet explain aware their service failures as policy and consistently fail in onboarding and support. They are actually very damaging to small businesses as they will terminate your contract for minor infractions with no notice and no ability to remedy. When they terminate your contract they withhold your employees payroll despite the fact that they have no credit risk.

Alternatives considered

[Trend Micro TippingPoint](https://www.capterra.com/p/238487/Trend-Micro-TippingPoint/)

Reason for choosing TriNet

Because of previous relationships in a much larger business.

Review Source

TS

Tracy S.  
Insurance agent  
Insurance  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "TriNet Review"

October 15, 2025

5.0

Pros

I like how organized the software is and how easy it is to navigate through. I would highly recommend this software.

Cons

I do not any have dislikes or have a least like on this software. It’s very affordable and easy to use.

Review Source

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