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At a Glance
BambooHR
BambooHR
Star Rating
(2,830)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.5% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Free Trial is available
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TriNet
TriNet
Star Rating
(752)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about TriNet
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  • Users report that BambooHR excels in ease of use with a score of 9.2, making it highly intuitive for HR teams. In contrast, TriNet's ease of use score is 8.2, which some users find less user-friendly, particularly when navigating through its various features.
  • Reviewers mention that BambooHR's quality of support is rated at 8.8, with many praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. TriNet, with a score of 8.0, has received mixed feedback regarding support, with some users expressing frustration over response times.
  • G2 users highlight BambooHR's strong performance in organization management, scoring 8.7, which allows for effective tracking of employee data and performance metrics. TriNet, scoring 8.0, offers similar features but lacks some of the customization options that BambooHR provides.
  • Users on G2 report that BambooHR's time, attendance, and PTO management features are robust, scoring 8.6, which includes easy tracking and reporting capabilities. TriNet's score of 7.8 indicates that while it offers these features, they may not be as comprehensive or user-friendly as those in BambooHR.
  • Reviewers mention that BambooHR's mobile functionality is rated at 8.2, allowing users to manage HR tasks on the go effectively. TriNet matches this score but lacks some of the seamless integration features that BambooHR users appreciate.
  • Users say that BambooHR's reporting capabilities, with a score of 8.3, provide detailed insights and customizable reports that are essential for data-driven decision-making. TriNet's reporting score of 7.6 suggests that while it offers basic reporting, it may not meet the needs of users looking for in-depth analytics.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BambooHR
Elite
Contact Us
Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plans
TriNet
No pricing available
Free Trial
BambooHR
Free Trial is available
TriNet
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
2,329
8.4
650
Ease of Use
9.2
2,437
8.2
656
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,493
8.0
407
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,494
8.3
448
Quality of Support
8.8
2,008
8.0
605
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,473
8.3
448
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
2,254
7.2
644
Features by Category
Core HR
8.7
1426
8.0
259
8.6
1416
7.8
258
5.5
749
6.5
164
7.4
1148
7.7
223
7.8
1168
8.4
266
7.3
1005
8.6
312
Generative AI
6.2
517
6.4
61
Platform
7.8
1466
6.7
225
7.3
1174
6.6
163
7.3
1155
6.6
156
8.7
1509
8.2
287
8.5
1422
8.1
280
8.4
1384
7.9
226
8.3
1449
7.6
290
8.5
1486
8.1
290
Not enough data
7.7
245
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
417
8.6
412
|
Verified
7.9
392
8.3
399
|
Verified
8.2
410
8.2
308
|
Verified
Administration
8.6
411
8.7
383
|
Verified
8.8
433
7.8
324
|
Verified
9.0
407
9.3
407
|
Verified
6.9
333
7.6
237
|
Verified
8.4
388
8.8
363
|
Verified
8.1
350
8.0
221
|
Verified
8.6
408
8.5
299
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.5
309
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.7
328
|
Verified
Taxes
8.2
389
8.6
355
|
Verified
8.1
380
8.6
328
|
Verified
8.2
372
8.7
318
|
Verified
Integration
7.6
339
7.1
191
|
Verified
8.0
379
7.2
191
|
Verified
7.0
322
7.2
184
|
Verified
8.2
361
7.6
217
|
Verified
Platform
8.6
405
7.9
383
|
Verified
8.8
404
8.3
379
|
Verified
8.9
400
8.5
379
|
Verified
8.6
388
8.4
361
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
187
Compliance
Not enough data
8.2
160
Not enough data
7.4
104
Not enough data
7.8
120
Platform
Not enough data
8.0
162
Not enough data
7.7
149
Not enough data
8.3
167
Support
Not enough data
7.8
153
Not enough data
7.8
159
Not enough data
7.5
144
Not enough data
7.9
146
Not enough data
7.7
146
Not enough data
7.8
181
Not enough data
7.9
171
Job Description ManagementHide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
8.3
1,808
Not enough data
Basics
7.8
338
Not enough data
8.7
380
Not enough data
8.5
380
Not enough data
Content
8.2
368
Not enough data
7.7
343
Not enough data
7.9
349
Not enough data
Logistics
7.6
318
Not enough data
8.7
403
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.7
513
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1466
6.7
225
7.3
1174
6.6
163
7.3
1155
6.6
156
8.7
1509
8.2
287
8.5
1422
8.1
280
8.4
1384
7.9
226
8.3
1449
7.6
290
8.5
1486
8.1
290
Candidate Relationship ManagementHide 19 FeaturesShow 19 Features
8.4
1,840
Not enough data
Basics
8.6
403
Not enough data
7.9
334
Not enough data
8.6
373
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
365
Not enough data
8.6
391
Not enough data
Content
8.4
375
Not enough data
8.5
385
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.3
491
Not enough data
7.6
936
Not enough data
8.7
536
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1466
6.7
225
7.3
1174
6.6
163
7.3
1155
6.6
156
8.7
1509
8.2
287
8.5
1422
8.1
280
8.4
1384
7.9
226
8.3
1449
7.6
290
8.5
1486
8.1
290
Performance ManagementHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
7.6
695
7.5
39
Performance reviews
8.0
552
|
Verified
7.9
30
|
Verified
8.0
577
|
Verified
7.9
31
|
Verified
8.3
582
|
Verified
7.7
29
|
Verified
Goals
8.1
597
|
Verified
7.5
30
|
Verified
7.4
528
|
Verified
6.9
28
|
Verified
Feedback
8.2
574
7.8
31
|
Verified
8.2
570
7.4
31
6.7
421
7.3
28
6.6
464
7.1
29
Data
8.3
596
|
Verified
7.7
34
|
Verified
8.4
594
|
Verified
7.5
33
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Performance Management
6.4
38
Not enough data
6.8
37
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Talent Acquisition SuitesHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)Hide 26 FeaturesShow 26 Features
7.6
1,774
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
6.3
44
Not enough data
6.0
44
Not enough data
6.1
44
Not enough data
Sourcing
7.8
731
Not enough data
7.8
730
Not enough data
7.9
41
Not enough data
8.8
47
Not enough data
8.1
42
Not enough data
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
8.3
780
Not enough data
8.6
43
Not enough data
9.0
45
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.2
41
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
41
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1466
6.7
225
7.3
1174
6.6
163
7.3
1155
6.6
156
8.7
1509
8.2
287
8.5
1422
8.1
280
8.4
1384
7.9
226
8.3
1449
7.6
290
8.5
1486
8.1
290
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
6.0
35
Not enough data
5.9
35
Not enough data
5.8
36
Not enough data
7.8
1,884
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Onboarding
6.1
52
Not enough data
6.2
53
Not enough data
6.4
53
Not enough data
6.6
53
Not enough data
6.8
55
Not enough data
Platform Content
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
1179
Not enough data
8.8
1233
Not enough data
6.2
667
Not enough data
8.4
1082
Not enough data
8.3
1075
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
1234
Not enough data
8.5
1112
Not enough data
7.1
761
Not enough data
8.7
1178
Not enough data
8.8
1226
Not enough data
Platform Data
7.2
773
Not enough data
8.2
1004
Not enough data
8.3
920
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1466
6.7
225
7.3
1174
6.6
163
7.3
1155
6.6
156
8.7
1509
8.2
287
8.5
1422
8.1
280
8.4
1384
7.9
226
8.3
1449
7.6
290
8.5
1486
8.1
290
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
936
Not enough data
8.8
1200
Not enough data
Accounting & FinanceHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Global Employment Platforms (GEP)Hide 5 FeaturesShow 5 Features
Not enough data
6.4
6
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
Not enough data
7.5
171
Time Tracking
Not enough data
7.8
115
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
7.9
1,848
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1466
6.7
225
7.3
1174
6.6
163
7.3
1155
6.6
156
8.7
1509
8.2
287
8.5
1422
8.1
280
8.4
1384
7.9
226
8.3
1449
7.6
290
8.5
1486
8.1
290
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.1
534
Not enough data
6.1
411
Not enough data
8.2
681
Not enough data
8.9
796
Not enough data
7.4
466
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
633
Not enough data
8.8
744
Not enough data
6.4
405
Not enough data
7.6
508
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BambooHR
BambooHR
TriNet
TriNet
BambooHR and TriNet are categorized as Core HR, Performance Management, and Payroll
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BambooHR
BambooHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
30.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
65.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.4%
TriNet
TriNet
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
59.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
39.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
1.1%
Reviewers' Industry
BambooHR
BambooHR
Information Technology and Services
11.5%
Computer Software
11.5%
Construction
5.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.8%
Hospital & Health Care
4.4%
Other
61.1%
TriNet
TriNet
Information Technology and Services
12.0%
Computer Software
11.9%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.0%
Financial Services
5.9%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
Other
60.2%
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Discussions
BambooHR
BambooHR Discussions
Does anyone else use the Original Hire Date and Hire Date field to show FT and PT hire dates?
3 Comments
Ester M.
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
TriNet
TriNet Discussions
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