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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (59.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$22.50 Per Month
No pricing available
QuickBooks Payroll
Star Rating
(485)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$22.50 Per Month
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Star Rating
(781)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.9% 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 TriNet excels in user experience, particularly highlighting its intuitive interface for clocking in and managing pay. Users appreciate the ease of navigation and the quick setup process, making it a favorable choice for those who prioritize simplicity.
- Users say QuickBooks Payroll shines in integration capabilities, especially with QuickBooks Online (QBO). This seamless connection is noted as a significant advantage, allowing for efficient management of payroll alongside accounting tasks, although some find it less efficient compared to dedicated payroll systems.
- According to verified reviews, TriNet's support quality is a strong point, with users mentioning the helpfulness of the customer service team. However, some users feel that QuickBooks Payroll offers a more robust support experience, particularly for small businesses navigating payroll complexities.
- Reviewers mention that QuickBooks Payroll has a slight edge in ease of setup and administration, with many users finding the onboarding process straightforward. This is particularly beneficial for small businesses looking to implement payroll solutions quickly without extensive training.
- G2 reviewers highlight that TriNet's time-off request feature is user-friendly and visually appealing, enhancing the overall employee experience. This feature, along with its mobile accessibility, makes it a convenient option for users who value flexibility in managing their time and attendance.
- Users report that while both platforms have their strengths, QuickBooks Payroll tends to receive higher ratings for overall satisfaction, particularly in areas like compliance and reporting. This makes it a compelling choice for businesses that require detailed oversight and regulatory adherence in their payroll processes.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
QuickBooks Payroll
Core
$22.50
Per Month
Cover the basics—easily pay your team and have your payroll taxes done for you.
- Payroll features Full-service payroll Includes automated taxes and forms Auto Payroll 1099 E-File & Pay Expert product support Next-day direct deposit
TriNet
No pricing availableFree Trial
QuickBooks Payroll
No trial information availableTriNet
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
395
8.4
665
Ease of Use
9.1
402
8.2
672
Ease of Setup
8.5
262
7.9
420
Ease of Admin
8.8
260
8.2
457
Quality of Support
8.9
375
8.0
621
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
268
8.2
457
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
389
7.3
661
Features by Category
Core HR
8.8
199
8.0
260
8.6
190
7.8
266
7.2
107
6.5
165
8.0
137
7.7
225
8.6
158
8.4
273
8.8
189
8.6
320
Generative AI
6.8
36
6.3
62
Platform
8.2
204
6.7
226
7.5
143
6.6
164
7.5
127
6.6
157
8.7
220
8.1
291
8.6
208
8.1
282
8.4
182
7.9
227
8.1
203
7.6
292
8.6
215
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
8.0
36
|
Verified
8.6
413
|
Verified
7.4
26
|
Verified
8.3
399
|
Verified
7.2
27
|
Verified
8.2
308
|
Verified
Administration
8.8
38
|
Verified
8.7
385
|
Verified
7.7
36
|
Verified
7.9
325
|
Verified
8.6
35
|
Verified
9.3
408
|
Verified
8.1
31
|
Verified
7.6
237
|
Verified
8.4
33
|
Verified
8.8
363
|
Verified
7.8
29
|
Verified
8.0
221
|
Verified
8.3
26
|
Verified
8.5
299
|
Verified
8.5
33
|
Verified
8.5
310
|
Verified
8.4
29
|
Verified
8.7
329
|
Verified
Taxes
8.6
35
|
Verified
8.6
356
|
Verified
7.7
33
|
Verified
8.6
329
|
Verified
8.1
28
|
Verified
8.7
318
|
Verified
Integration
7.5
22
|
Verified
7.1
191
|
Verified
7.6
28
|
Verified
7.2
191
|
Verified
8.6
33
|
Verified
7.2
184
|
Verified
8.3
24
|
Verified
7.6
217
|
Verified
Platform
8.0
36
|
Verified
7.9
383
|
Verified
8.4
35
|
Verified
8.3
379
|
Verified
8.1
38
|
Verified
8.5
379
|
Verified
7.4
32
|
Verified
8.4
361
|
Verified
Benefits Administration Platform Features
9.0
200
Not enough data
9.2
191
Not enough data
8.5
151
Not enough data
9.0
193
Not enough data
8.6
140
Not enough data
9.3
200
Not enough data
8.9
151
Not enough data
8.7
155
Not enough data
Benefits Administration Platform Features
9.0
200
Not enough data
9.2
191
Not enough data
8.5
151
Not enough data
9.0
193
Not enough data
8.6
140
Not enough data
9.3
200
Not enough data
8.9
151
Not enough data
9.2
169
Not enough data
8.7
155
Not enough data
8.4
116
Not enough data
7.6
45
Not enough data
8.1
56
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.9
33
Not enough data
6.8
32
Not enough data
7.0
32
Not enough data
Platform
8.2
204
6.7
226
7.5
143
6.6
164
7.5
127
6.6
157
8.7
220
8.1
291
8.6
208
8.1
282
8.4
182
7.9
227
8.1
203
7.6
292
8.6
215
8.1
292
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
65
Not enough data
8.5
80
Not enough data
8.6
80
Not enough data
7.7
57
Not enough data
Data
8.2
90
Not enough data
8.0
87
Not enough data
8.1
82
Not enough data
Logistics
7.9
66
Not enough data
8.7
83
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Offboarding
5.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance reviews
Not enough data
7.9
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
31
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
29
|
Verified
Goals
Not enough data
7.5
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
28
|
Verified
Feedback
Not enough data
7.8
31
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
31
Not enough data
7.3
28
Not enough data
7.1
29
Data
Not enough data
7.7
34
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
33
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Performance Management
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 - Onboarding
8.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.2
132
Not enough data
8.8
147
Not enough data
9.1
151
Not enough data
7.5
96
Not enough data
8.6
125
Not enough data
8.3
119
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
139
Not enough data
7.8
96
Not enough data
7.7
99
Not enough data
8.7
139
Not enough data
8.9
142
Not enough data
Platform Data
8.3
18
Not enough data
8.5
118
Not enough data
8.8
114
Not enough data
Platform
8.2
204
6.7
226
7.5
143
6.6
164
7.5
127
6.6
157
8.7
220
8.1
291
8.6
208
8.1
282
8.4
182
7.9
227
8.1
203
7.6
292
8.6
215
8.1
292
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.0
77
Not enough data
9.0
140
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Documentation - I-9 Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Categories
Categories
Unique Categories
QuickBooks Payroll is categorized as Offboarding, Onboarding, Benefits Administration, and I-9 Compliance
TriNet is categorized as Global Employment Platforms (GEP), PEO Providers, Time Tracking, Performance Management, and Expense Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
QuickBooks Payroll
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
6.6%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.4%
Hospital & Health Care
6.2%
Insurance
5.7%
Mental Health Care
4.5%
Other
70.7%
Computer Software
11.9%
Information Technology and Services
11.7%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.1%
Financial Services
5.9%
Marketing and Advertising
4.0%
Other
60.4%
Discussions
Does GoCo support both salaried employees and 1099 contractors?
2 Comments
TC
Yes, GoCo does support both salaried and 1099 contractors through the onboarding process. I think of it as your new HR personnel record keeper. Read more
Did you ever use GoCo as a repository for your documents?
2 Comments
RD
Yes, Employers that keep records of immunization status, support orders, and other important documents.Read more
What makes GoCo different from other HR platforms?
2 Comments
LO
The big stand-out for GoCo is service! Each company gets a dedicated CSM (client service manager) along with a multitude of other team members that work...Read 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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