Compare BambooHR and TriNet 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (59.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
No pricing available
BambooHR
Star Rating
(4,099)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansTriNet
Star Rating
(797)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about TriNetSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that BambooHR excels in user experience, with many praising its intuitive interface and mobile app. Users appreciate how easy it is to navigate and organize tasks, making it a preferred choice for managing work time and time-off requests.
- Users say that TriNet offers a straightforward experience for clocking in and managing pay, highlighting its simple navigation. However, while the initial setup is noted as easy, some users feel it lacks the depth of features found in BambooHR.
- Reviewers mention that BambooHR's implementation process is notably quick and user-friendly, with many users expressing satisfaction with the intuitive onboarding wizard that simplifies the setup. This contrasts with TriNet, where users also find the setup easy but report fewer advanced features.
- According to verified reviews, BambooHR stands out in the area of support, receiving higher ratings for quality of assistance. Users have noted that the support team is responsive and helpful, enhancing their overall experience compared to TriNet, which has received mixed feedback in this area.
- G2 reviewers highlight that BambooHR's reporting and dashboard capabilities are superior, allowing users to easily track performance and metrics. In contrast, while TriNet offers basic reporting features, users feel it doesn't provide the same level of insight or customization.
- Users report that BambooHR's time-off management features, including calendar syncing with Outlook, are particularly well-received, making it easier to manage employee absences. TriNet's time-off request feature is also appreciated, but users feel it lacks the same level of integration and functionality.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BambooHR
Core
Contact Us
Per Month
Foundational HR automation and insights to move your business forward.
- HR Data
- HR Reporting
- Time-Off Tracking
TriNet
No pricing availableFree Trial
BambooHR
Free Trial is available
TriNet
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
2,790
8.4
670
Ease of Use
9.2
2,912
8.2
678
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,806
7.9
425
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,606
8.2
458
Quality of Support
8.8
2,316
7.9
625
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,582
8.2
458
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
2,698
7.3
663
Features by Category
Core HR
8.8
1518
8.0
260
8.7
1632
7.8
268
5.5
757
6.5
166
7.4
1160
7.7
225
7.8
1188
8.4
273
7.4
1058
8.6
322
Generative AI
6.2
519
6.3
62
Platform
7.8
1473
6.7
226
7.3
1179
6.6
164
7.3
1156
6.6
157
8.7
1518
8.1
292
8.5
1431
8.2
283
8.4
1391
7.9
227
8.3
1457
7.6
292
8.5
1494
8.1
292
Expense Reports
Not enough data
8.1
127
Not enough data
7.4
90
Not enough data
7.3
90
Not enough data
8.1
113
Not enough data
8.6
113
Not enough data
8.1
52
Not enough data
6.6
20
Agentic AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Travel Management
Not enough data
7.9
38
Not enough data
7.7
38
Not enough data
8.0
39
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Mobile
Not enough data
8.4
100
Not enough data
8.1
78
Not enough data
7.7
40
Platform
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.9
19
Administration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Administration
Not enough data
7.4
111
Not enough data
7.3
110
Not enough data
7.7
108
Not enough data
7.8
110
Not enough data
8.1
131
Platform
Not enough data
7.4
137
Not enough data
6.4
94
Not enough data
7.0
84
Not enough data
7.9
137
Not enough data
7.8
114
Not enough data
6.4
82
Employee Self Service
8.9
457
8.6
413
|
Verified
7.9
407
8.3
399
|
Verified
8.2
427
8.2
308
|
Verified
Administration
8.6
436
8.7
386
|
Verified
8.9
476
7.9
326
|
Verified
9.0
426
9.3
409
|
Verified
7.0
339
7.6
237
|
Verified
8.5
398
8.8
363
|
Verified
8.1
356
8.0
221
|
Verified
8.6
421
8.5
299
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.5
311
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.7
329
|
Verified
Taxes
8.2
395
8.6
356
|
Verified
8.1
386
8.6
329
|
Verified
8.2
377
8.7
318
|
Verified
Integration
7.6
350
7.1
191
|
Verified
8.0
389
7.2
191
|
Verified
7.0
327
7.2
184
|
Verified
8.2
371
7.6
217
|
Verified
Platform
8.6
416
7.9
383
|
Verified
8.8
413
8.3
379
|
Verified
8.9
418
8.5
379
|
Verified
8.6
393
8.4
361
|
Verified
Compliance
Not enough data
8.1
161
Not enough data
7.3
105
Not enough data
7.8
121
Platform
Not enough data
7.9
166
Not enough data
7.7
151
Not enough data
8.3
172
Support
Not enough data
7.8
154
Not enough data
7.7
160
Not enough data
7.5
146
Not enough data
7.9
147
Not enough data
7.7
147
Not enough data
7.8
184
Not enough data
7.9
173
Basics
7.8
342
Not enough data
8.7
389
Not enough data
8.5
383
Not enough data
Content
8.2
370
Not enough data
7.7
343
Not enough data
7.9
348
Not enough data
Logistics
7.6
321
Not enough data
8.7
407
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.7
514
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1473
6.7
226
7.3
1179
6.6
164
7.3
1156
6.6
157
8.7
1518
8.1
292
8.5
1431
8.2
283
8.4
1391
7.9
227
8.3
1457
7.6
292
8.5
1494
8.1
292
Basics
8.6
406
Not enough data
7.8
336
Not enough data
8.6
380
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
367
Not enough data
8.6
395
Not enough data
Content
8.4
379
Not enough data
8.4
387
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.3
493
Not enough data
7.6
942
Not enough data
8.7
539
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1473
6.7
226
7.3
1179
6.6
164
7.3
1156
6.6
157
8.7
1518
8.1
292
8.5
1431
8.2
283
8.4
1391
7.9
227
8.3
1457
7.6
292
8.5
1494
8.1
292
Performance reviews
8.0
564
|
Verified
7.9
30
|
Verified
8.0
586
|
Verified
7.9
31
|
Verified
8.4
600
|
Verified
7.7
29
|
Verified
Goals
8.1
628
|
Verified
7.5
30
|
Verified
7.4
530
|
Verified
6.9
28
|
Verified
Feedback
8.2
581
7.8
31
|
Verified
8.2
575
7.4
31
6.7
428
7.3
28
6.7
467
7.1
29
Data
8.3
609
|
Verified
7.7
34
|
Verified
8.4
599
|
Verified
7.5
33
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Performance Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Sourcing
7.8
736
Not enough data
7.8
732
Not enough data
8.0
43
Not enough data
8.9
53
Not enough data
8.1
44
Not enough data
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
8.3
784
Not enough data
8.7
48
Not enough data
9.1
55
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.3
43
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
43
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1473
6.7
226
7.3
1179
6.6
164
7.3
1156
6.6
157
8.7
1518
8.1
292
8.5
1431
8.2
283
8.4
1391
7.9
227
8.3
1457
7.6
292
8.5
1494
8.1
292
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Onboarding
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Content
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
1195
Not enough data
8.9
1259
Not enough data
6.2
668
Not enough data
8.4
1093
Not enough data
8.3
1078
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
1250
Not enough data
8.5
1117
Not enough data
7.1
771
Not enough data
8.7
1191
Not enough data
8.8
1240
Not enough data
Platform Data
7.2
774
Not enough data
8.2
1012
Not enough data
8.3
924
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1473
6.7
226
7.3
1179
6.6
164
7.3
1156
6.6
157
8.7
1518
8.1
292
8.5
1431
8.2
283
8.4
1391
7.9
227
8.3
1457
7.6
292
8.5
1494
8.1
292
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
942
Not enough data
8.8
1246
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Intermediate GEP features
Not enough data
6.4
6
Not enough data
6.4
6
Other GEP Features
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
6.4
6
Not enough data
5.8
6
Time Tracking
Not enough data
7.9
116
Not enough data
7.3
94
Not enough data
7.3
76
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
7.8
104
Administration
Not enough data
7.4
111
Not enough data
7.3
110
Not enough data
7.7
108
Not enough data
7.8
110
Not enough data
8.1
131
Platform
Not enough data
7.4
137
Not enough data
6.4
94
Not enough data
7.0
84
Not enough data
7.9
137
Not enough data
7.8
114
Not enough data
6.4
82
Platform
7.8
1473
6.7
226
7.3
1179
6.6
164
7.3
1156
6.6
157
8.7
1518
8.1
292
8.5
1431
8.2
283
8.4
1391
7.9
227
8.3
1457
7.6
292
8.5
1494
8.1
292
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.1
538
Not enough data
6.1
421
Not enough data
8.2
715
Not enough data
9.0
900
Not enough data
7.4
477
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
640
Not enough data
8.8
781
Not enough data
6.4
408
Not enough data
7.7
526
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BambooHR and TriNet are categorized as Core HR, Performance Management, and Payroll
Unique Categories
BambooHR is categorized as Candidate Relationship Management, Job Description Management, Onboarding, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Workforce Management, and HCM Software
TriNet is categorized as PEO Providers, Time Tracking, Global Employment Platforms (GEP), and Expense Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BambooHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
TriNet
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
12.0%
Information Technology and Services
11.3%
Construction
5.6%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.4%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
Other
61.5%
Information Technology and Services
11.8%
Computer Software
11.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.2%
Financial Services
5.8%
Marketing and Advertising
4.0%
Other
60.5%
Discussions
Does anyone else use the Original Hire Date and Hire Date field to show FT and PT hire dates?
3 Comments
EM
I would love to do that for a current client project but can’t even find where the original hire date option is or how to add it on the advantage package Read more
What's the scoop on the 7-day free trial?
2 Comments
TI
The system worked for us on the trial but they couldn't deliver during implementation.Read more
Am I locked into a contract when working with BambooHR?
2 Comments
TI
No contracts only month to monthRead more
Process of finalizing a payroll.
4 Comments
CS
Before submitting a payroll. I recommend you print the grid as entered... and ensure you have the totals saved. We do this via excel. The next step is...Read more
Why is working with a Professional Employer Organization beneficial?
3 Comments
CS
For a smaller company they offer better health care solutions and pricing. However, I believe their lack of knowledge of payroll rules and their antiquated...Read more
What customer support does TriNet have to offer?
3 Comments
CS
TriNet discontinued their client representative program in 2020 or early 2021.
TriNet offers phone support (expect long wait times to reach a live...Read more
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