TriNet HR Platform vs. Zoho People

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
TriNet HR Platform
Score 7.0 out of 10
N/A
Zenefits is a free, cloud-based core-HR platform. It primarily services small to mid-sized businesses and provides time management and benefits administration capabilities.
$10
per month
Zoho People
Score 8.9 out of 10
N/A
Zoho People is an efficient Human Resources Management System that automates daily tasks. It also offers Performance Management and Learning Management resources.
$1.25
per month
Pricing
TriNet HR PlatformZoho People
Editions & Modules
Essentials
$10
per month per employee
Growth
$20
per month per employee
Zen
$33
per month per employee
Essential HR
$1.50 ($1.25)
monthly (annually)
Professional
$2.50 ($2.00)
monthly (annually)
Premium
$3.50 ($3.00)
monthly (annually)
Enterprise
$5.00 ($4.50)
monthly (annually)
People Plus
$10.00 ($9.00)
monthly (annually)
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
TriNet HR PlatformZoho People
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
More Pricing Information
Community Pulse
TriNet HR PlatformZoho People
Considered Both Products
TriNet HR Platform

No answer on this topic

Zoho People
Chose Zoho People
We only use Zoho People because it is part of our Zoho One suite. We originally used Zenefits, which was great for hiring/onboarding, and we currently use Employee Navigator to manage benefits and PTO, which is much easier to use than Zoho People. As of now, Zoho People is very …
Top Pros
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Features
TriNet HR PlatformZoho People
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
TriNet HR Platform
2.2
132 Ratings
113% below category average
Zoho People
9.8
8 Ratings
22% above category average
Employee demographic data2.4108 Ratings9.88 Ratings
Employment history2.3103 Ratings00 Ratings
Job profiles and administration2.4102 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.2.4107 Ratings00 Ratings
Organizational charting1.8117 Ratings00 Ratings
Organization and location management1.7119 Ratings00 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)2.2105 Ratings00 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
TriNet HR Platform
2.1
117 Ratings
117% below category average
Zoho People
-
Ratings
Pay calculation2.2100 Ratings00 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors1.550 Ratings00 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment2.263 Ratings00 Ratings
Benefit plan administration2.4105 Ratings00 Ratings
Direct deposit files2.1101 Ratings00 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management1.993 Ratings00 Ratings
Reimbursement management2.265 Ratings00 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
TriNet HR Platform
1.7
115 Ratings
131% below category average
Zoho People
9.8
8 Ratings
19% above category average
Approval workflow1.9113 Ratings9.88 Ratings
Balance details1.6111 Ratings00 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment1.692 Ratings00 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
TriNet HR Platform
1.8
131 Ratings
128% below category average
Zoho People
9.1
8 Ratings
11% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information2.0125 Ratings00 Ratings
Update personal information2.2131 Ratings8.48 Ratings
View company policy documentation1.4118 Ratings9.87 Ratings
Employee recognition1.363 Ratings00 Ratings
View job history2.1101 Ratings00 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
TriNet HR Platform
1.1
22 Ratings
150% below category average
Zoho People
-
Ratings
Tracking of all physical assets1.122 Ratings00 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
TriNet HR Platform
1.4
104 Ratings
138% below category average
Zoho People
-
Ratings
Report builder1.4100 Ratings00 Ratings
Pre-built reports1.4102 Ratings00 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data1.364 Ratings00 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
TriNet HR Platform
4.6
111 Ratings
54% below category average
Zoho People
8.8
8 Ratings
9% above category average
New hire portal5.0110 Ratings8.77 Ratings
Manager tracking tools4.290 Ratings8.97 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
TriNet HR Platform
8.3
41 Ratings
2% above category average
Zoho People
-
Ratings
Corporate goal setting8.337 Ratings00 Ratings
Individual goal setting8.340 Ratings00 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility8.335 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance tracking8.337 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
TriNet HR Platform
1.4
57 Ratings
140% below category average
Zoho People
8.3
8 Ratings
4% above category average
Performance plans1.254 Ratings8.38 Ratings
Performance improvement plans1.251 Ratings00 Ratings
Review status tracking2.052 Ratings00 Ratings
Review reminders1.352 Ratings00 Ratings
Multiple review frequency1.348 Ratings00 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
TriNet HR Platform
7.5
23 Ratings
6% below category average
Zoho People
-
Ratings
Create succession plans/pools7.520 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate ranking7.421 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate search7.523 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate development7.622 Ratings00 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
TriNet HR Platform
7.5
25 Ratings
4% below category average
Zoho People
7.4
7 Ratings
6% below category average
Job Requisition Management7.420 Ratings00 Ratings
Company Website Posting7.415 Ratings00 Ratings
Publish to Social Media7.414 Ratings00 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting7.516 Ratings00 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention7.418 Ratings00 Ratings
Applicant Tracking7.417 Ratings7.47 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts7.622 Ratings00 Ratings
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TriNet HR PlatformZoho People
Small Businesses
Patriot Software
Patriot Software
Score 9.1 out of 10
Patriot Software
Patriot Software
Score 9.1 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Paypro Workforce Management
Paypro Workforce Management
Score 9.6 out of 10
Paypro Workforce Management
Paypro Workforce Management
Score 9.6 out of 10
Enterprises
Infor Human Resources
Infor Human Resources
Score 7.2 out of 10
Infor Human Resources
Infor Human Resources
Score 7.2 out of 10
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User Ratings
TriNet HR PlatformZoho People
Likelihood to Recommend
1.6
(141 ratings)
8.7
(9 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.5
(11 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.9
(32 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Availability
9.1
(4 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
8.5
(4 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.8
(42 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
9.1
(4 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Configurability
8.8
(4 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
9.1
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
8.9
(4 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
8.9
(4 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
8.9
(4 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
TriNet HR PlatformZoho People
Likelihood to Recommend
TriNet
I think as a small business owner, this system gives peace of mind. When I'm onboarding an employee I can automatically integrate the process with Gmail and Quickbooks. I feel like they are always doing work in the background and I don't have to keep checking up on them or verifying the work that's been done
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Zoho
Zoho People is well suitable in both Remote & work location setups, It will reduce the time for senior management to track their attendance and other activities. It helps a lot in getting the info of their colleagues. Able to request for leave and get approval at the same place and the interesting thing is no need to note it down as it will automatically fall to the respective employee's attendance tracker. It is well useful in remote settings. This is the problem we faced and Zoho People is the solution for us.
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Pros
TriNet
  • Payroll services in all 50 states, including payroll tax filings
  • Integrations with tools like QuickBooks, Google Workspace, Slack, and Human Interest (401(k))
  • Simple yet powerful mobile app for employees to access information including paystubs, benefits, and time off requests
  • Streamlined admin portal for People Ops professionals
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Zoho
  • Zoho People is an exceptional software to improve the effectiveness of your team's communication.
  • Easy check-in for my team, Seamless Trackers for Leave, Time, Attendance, Performance.
  • Compensation and many others.
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Cons
TriNet
  • Support doesn't exist once you are a customer
  • Tax team has a 3-6 month response time
  • Poor Menu/Navigation structure
  • Fails to pay taxes on time, results in delinquency notices and fees
  • Glitchy UI, sometimes you need to wait a day or two for a section to work again
  • Feels like a perpetual beta product, nothing polished about it
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Zoho
  • Customer Support- Occasionally support response to questions can take a bit to get to the root issue, which can be frustrating from the technical side of running the system. However, the 24/7 availability is great.
  • Onboarding Features- Could use some improvements. Not as expansive as other Zoho People features.
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Likelihood to Renew
TriNet
We've already renewed after our first year with Zenefits due to the cost savings, ease of administration, reduction in overhead required to perform HR functions, and the employees happily embracing and liking the software. I've found employees generally hate anything new, but we've had no complaints about Zenefits outside the first few weeks of getting used to it.
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Zoho
No answers on this topic
Usability
TriNet
It's extremely user friendly and customer service is super helpful. The app needed help a while back but it has greatly improved. There were issues with files being cut off, and when I was onboarded, it actually cut my offer letter off hiding important information. Since then, it's been fixed so they are continually improving.
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Zoho
No answers on this topic
Reliability and Availability
TriNet
We have not experienced any application errors or unplanned outages in the two years I have been using this app. Sometimes there is a lag in the time keeping/ confirming your location, however, it quickly resolves itself within seconds and more often than not is an internet connection error
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Zoho
No answers on this topic
Performance
TriNet
This app always loads extremely quickly and in a reasonable time frame. Like I said, when we do experience lags from this app, it is more often than not an internet connection error
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Zoho
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
TriNet
Not good at all. Basically I typically feel like they can solve the issue at hand. However, they take forever and it never feels like they really care. It can be frustrating that the agent will never speak with you on the phone or just give you their direct contact info so that you can continue to follow up on the same issue. Once they "close" the issue - you have to go back to the main customer service email or line again, even though it may be related to something you've contacted them about in the past
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Zoho
No answers on this topic
In-Person Training
TriNet
Can't really say just because I would not know.
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Zoho
No answers on this topic
Online Training
TriNet
It went through successfully.
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Zoho
No answers on this topic
Implementation Rating
TriNet
Unfortunately I do not have any insights on the implementation of Zenefits as I was not employed with this company when Zenefits was introduced. Based on how effortless it is to use Zenefits, I wouldn't image there would be many issues with the implementation of Zenefits
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Zoho
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
TriNet
Zenefits has been a better tool for our purposes than Paychex Flex. While Zenefits is a fairly rigid tool without a lot of options for customization, Paychex has even fewer options for customization and their customer services is even more difficult to deal with
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Zoho
We only use Zoho People because it is part of our Zoho One suite. We originally used Zenefits, which was great for hiring/onboarding, and we currently use Employee Navigator to manage benefits and PTO, which is much easier to use than Zoho People. As of now, Zoho People is very buggy when it comes to managing PTO and there is currently no real benefits management or onboarding process that's easy to use.
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Scalability
TriNet
It is very easy to use and does not require the end user to go to multiple sites to obtain many facets of HR/ Payroll information that the app offers
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Zoho
No answers on this topic
Return on Investment
TriNet
  • California Meal Break Violations cost a full hour of each employees pay rate. If an employee clocks in 1 minute early it costs us at least 10.50 (minimum wage Ca, 15.00 in Los Angeles) which adds up quickly. We had 37 meal break violations when we first rolled it out. They need to add a feature that disallows them to clock in ahead of 30 minutes, or add a feature that shows them how long they've been on break.
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Zoho
  • For us, the time/attendance tracking function of Zoho People has done a lot to increase accountability for scheduling and attendance. Since we are a volunteer staff, scheduling can be difficult, and this has made it so much easier to quantify and track everyone's weekly time commitments.
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ScreenShots

TriNet HR Platform Screenshots

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Zoho People Screenshots

Screenshot of Zoho People allows employees to manage their own records