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Compare OnPay and TriNet 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (97.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (59.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $49.00
No pricing available
OnPay
Star Rating
(406)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (97.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $49.00
Free Trial is available
Learn more about OnPayTriNet
Star Rating
(778)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about TriNetOnPay vs TriNet
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found OnPay easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with OnPay overall.
- Reviewers felt that OnPay meets the needs of their business better than TriNet.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that OnPay is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of OnPay over TriNet.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
OnPay
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Starting at $49.00
Our monthly, transparent pricing starts at just $49 plus $6 per person each month — the best value among premium payroll providers. No hidden fees. Price includes:
- Unlimited monthly pay runs
- Tax filings and payments (including W-2s)
- A full set of HR tools
TriNet
No pricing availableFree Trial
OnPay
Free Trial is available
TriNet
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.7
330
8.4
664
Ease of Use
9.6
336
8.2
671
Ease of Setup
9.4
271
7.9
419
Ease of Admin
9.6
239
8.2
457
Quality of Support
9.5
326
8.0
620
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.7
241
8.2
457
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
317
7.3
660
Features by Category
Core HR
8.9
22
8.0
260
8.5
18
7.8
265
7.3
14
6.5
165
9.1
20
7.7
225
9.4
20
8.4
273
9.2
14
8.6
320
Generative AI
6.3
5
6.3
62
Platform
8.9
66
6.7
226
8.9
49
6.6
164
Feature Not Available
6.6
157
9.5
70
8.1
291
9.8
79
8.1
282
9.4
59
7.9
227
9.6
74
7.6
292
9.7
83
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
9.6
263
|
Verified
8.6
412
|
Verified
8.8
156
|
Verified
8.3
399
|
Verified
8.7
177
|
Verified
8.2
308
|
Verified
Administration
9.7
275
|
Verified
8.7
385
|
Verified
8.9
176
|
Verified
7.8
324
|
Verified
9.7
259
|
Verified
9.3
407
|
Verified
8.8
162
|
Verified
7.6
237
|
Verified
9.5
207
|
Verified
8.8
363
|
Verified
8.8
139
|
Verified
8.0
221
|
Verified
9.2
169
|
Verified
8.5
299
|
Verified
9.6
198
|
Verified
8.5
309
|
Verified
9.5
184
|
Verified
8.7
328
|
Verified
Taxes
9.7
268
|
Verified
8.6
355
|
Verified
9.6
253
|
Verified
8.6
328
|
Verified
9.7
251
|
Verified
8.7
318
|
Verified
Integration
8.5
132
|
Verified
7.1
191
|
Verified
7.8
112
|
Verified
7.2
191
|
Verified
8.6
150
|
Verified
7.2
184
|
Verified
8.1
118
|
Verified
7.6
217
|
Verified
Platform
9.4
250
|
Verified
7.9
383
|
Verified
9.5
238
|
Verified
8.3
379
|
Verified
9.8
253
|
Verified
8.5
379
|
Verified
9.6
230
|
Verified
8.4
361
|
Verified
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.9
25
Not enough data
8.9
21
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
9.3
25
Not enough data
9.3
28
Not enough data
9.1
31
Not enough data
9.4
24
Not enough data
9.1
20
Not enough data
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.9
25
Not enough data
8.9
21
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
9.3
25
Not enough data
9.3
28
Not enough data
9.1
31
Not enough data
9.4
24
Not enough data
9.0
19
Not enough data
9.1
20
Not enough data
8.5
19
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.3
8
Not enough data
6.3
8
Not enough data
6.3
8
Not enough data
Platform
8.9
66
6.7
226
8.9
49
6.6
164
Feature Not Available
6.6
157
9.5
70
8.1
291
9.8
79
8.1
282
9.4
59
7.9
227
9.6
74
7.6
292
9.7
83
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
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
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
7.8
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
Categories
Categories
Unique Categories
OnPay is categorized as Benefits Administration
TriNet is categorized as Global Employment Platforms (GEP), PEO Providers, Time Tracking, Performance Management, and Expense Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
OnPay
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
Accounting
7.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.8%
Retail
4.3%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
4.3%
Financial Services
4.3%
Other
73.0%
Information Technology and Services
11.7%
Computer Software
11.7%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.1%
Financial Services
5.9%
Marketing and Advertising
4.0%
Other
60.5%
Discussions
OnPay has no discussions with answers
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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