Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
ADP Vantage (legacy)
Score 8.8 out of 10
Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
ADP Vantage combined HR, payroll, benefits, talent management and time & attendance. It is a legacy product.N/A
TriNet
Score 7.6 out of 10
N/A
TriNet provides small and medium size businesses (SMBs) with full-service HR and payroll solutions tailored by industry. TriNet also offers specialized services through client access to HR representatives for advice and notifications on impactful regulatory changes.N/A
Pricing
ADP Vantage (legacy)TriNet
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
ADP Vantage (legacy)TriNet
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesYes
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Features
ADP Vantage (legacy)TriNet
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
ADP Vantage (legacy)
9.2
62 Ratings
13% above category average
TriNet
7.1
724 Ratings
13% below category average
Employee demographic data9.256 Ratings7.5517 Ratings
Employment history9.059 Ratings6.8550 Ratings
Job profiles and administration9.355 Ratings7.3521 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.9.357 Ratings7.2612 Ratings
Organizational charting9.150 Ratings6.7430 Ratings
Organization and location management9.451 Ratings6.9459 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)9.344 Ratings7.6578 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
ADP Vantage (legacy)
9.4
61 Ratings
15% above category average
TriNet
7.9
780 Ratings
3% below category average
Pay calculation9.558 Ratings8.0755 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors9.239 Ratings8.05 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment9.317 Ratings7.6273 Ratings
Benefit plan administration9.246 Ratings8.0764 Ratings
Direct deposit files9.460 Ratings8.5712 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management9.645 Ratings8.0629 Ratings
Reimbursement management9.17 Ratings7.3391 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
ADP Vantage (legacy)
9.2
40 Ratings
12% above category average
TriNet
6.8
511 Ratings
18% below category average
Approval workflow9.339 Ratings7.0427 Ratings
Balance details9.110 Ratings6.6490 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment9.19 Ratings6.7400 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
ADP Vantage (legacy)
9.4
63 Ratings
14% above category average
TriNet
7.2
762 Ratings
13% below category average
View and generate pay and benefit information9.163 Ratings8.3739 Ratings
Update personal information9.158 Ratings7.9754 Ratings
View company policy documentation9.448 Ratings7.2647 Ratings
Employee recognition9.721 Ratings5.7234 Ratings
View job history9.547 Ratings7.0572 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
ADP Vantage (legacy)
9.9
14 Ratings
21% above category average
TriNet
1.0
1 Ratings
156% below category average
Tracking of all physical assets9.914 Ratings1.01 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
ADP Vantage (legacy)
8.7
61 Ratings
14% above category average
TriNet
6.7
644 Ratings
12% below category average
Report builder9.160 Ratings6.6557 Ratings
Pre-built reports7.759 Ratings7.2611 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data9.241 Ratings6.4316 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
ADP Vantage (legacy)
8.9
35 Ratings
11% above category average
TriNet
7.0
629 Ratings
13% below category average
New hire portal8.433 Ratings7.1627 Ratings
Manager tracking tools9.327 Ratings6.9394 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
ADP Vantage (legacy)
8.8
19 Ratings
9% above category average
TriNet
6.3
118 Ratings
24% below category average
Corporate goal setting8.915 Ratings6.2104 Ratings
Individual goal setting8.518 Ratings6.3114 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility8.515 Ratings6.4102 Ratings
Performance tracking9.417 Ratings6.5113 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
ADP Vantage (legacy)
8.7
23 Ratings
10% above category average
TriNet
6.4
200 Ratings
21% below category average
Performance plans7.822 Ratings6.4176 Ratings
Performance improvement plans8.619 Ratings6.3164 Ratings
Review status tracking8.619 Ratings6.4163 Ratings
Review reminders9.119 Ratings6.6172 Ratings
Multiple review frequency9.217 Ratings6.410 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
ADP Vantage (legacy)
9.4
13 Ratings
18% above category average
TriNet
7.0
95 Ratings
11% below category average
Create succession plans/pools9.711 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate ranking8.812 Ratings8.21 Ratings
Candidate search9.512 Ratings6.690 Ratings
Candidate development9.512 Ratings6.384 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
ADP Vantage (legacy)
9.3
25 Ratings
17% above category average
TriNet
7.0
135 Ratings
11% below category average
Job Requisition Management9.524 Ratings6.6104 Ratings
Company Website Posting9.524 Ratings5.51 Ratings
Publish to Social Media9.720 Ratings6.887 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting9.623 Ratings6.9106 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention9.620 Ratings9.11 Ratings
Applicant Tracking7.924 Ratings7.0113 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts9.625 Ratings6.9121 Ratings
User Ratings
ADP Vantage (legacy)TriNet
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(66 ratings)
7.3
(794 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
7.1
(19 ratings)
6.0
(58 ratings)
Usability
8.2
(17 ratings)
7.3
(691 ratings)
Availability
8.6
(7 ratings)
8.4
(22 ratings)
Performance
7.3
(8 ratings)
7.6
(21 ratings)
Support Rating
7.8
(24 ratings)
7.0
(775 ratings)
In-Person Training
9.0
(1 ratings)
9.4
(6 ratings)
Online Training
5.1
(8 ratings)
8.2
(10 ratings)
Implementation Rating
7.1
(13 ratings)
9.4
(30 ratings)
Configurability
6.1
(7 ratings)
5.2
(15 ratings)
Contract Terms and Pricing Model
-
(0 ratings)
4.9
(5 ratings)
Ease of integration
6.0
(7 ratings)
5.2
(11 ratings)
Product Scalability
7.7
(7 ratings)
7.8
(21 ratings)
Professional Services
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(6 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
7.4
(7 ratings)
7.2
(19 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
8.5
(6 ratings)
6.9
(19 ratings)
User Testimonials
ADP Vantage (legacy)TriNet
Likelihood to Recommend
Discontinued Products
[ADP Vantage HCM is] great for big organizations with complex processes and who need all the features/functionalities provided by the platform. May not be very suitable for smaller companies who aren't as elaborate in terms of their HR processes and the enterprise licensing costs can be slightly prohibitive. Great for companies looking for plug-and-play solutions which need minimal/no customization off the shelf.
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TriNet
I truly believe TriNet is the best PEO out there. Our specialist, [...], was top notch and always made me feel special. I appreciate all the features available, not just for my employees but for me, as an HR specialist. The benefits I am now able to offer is why we joined but all the features and ease of use is what will keep us clients moving forward. My only issue was feeling a bit rushed through training. I was told I would get written procedures but they were pretty antiquated.
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Pros
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  • User Security Granularity: I can fine-tune access exactly, rather than give someone too little or too much access.
  • Employee Data Security: All of our data is secure and encrypted by ADP. I do not have to manage security beyond keeping users from giving their username and password to someone. The rest is out of sight and out of mind, handled by ADP.
  • Out of the Box Functionality: While we did have to make configuration decisions in implementation, the functions and customizations we make inside of ADP all function from day one and are not affected by security updates, new versions, or patches. With other highly customized products, any update to the stock system poses a threat to functionality. ADP Vantage does exactly what we want it to do, the way we want it, and without being disabled by ongoing life-cycle management by ADP.
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TriNet
  • Customer support is great when working with Amy Hoffman. She's always very quick to respond and helpful. I'd say she's the thing that makes me want to stay with TriNet the most.
  • The webinars are very helpful. I utilize those frequently and our CFO has signed up for some as well.
  • The expense management system has been very helpful. There are a couple issues with it, but it's leaps better than what the company was doing before this system through TriNet.
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Cons
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  • [The] tax setup section needs more work, it is unclear sometimes if we need to set up tax in Smart Compliances or somewhere else, and then the rode to make that tax active and add it to the employee.
  • [The] payroll audit could be more clear and include more data from all adjustments, for example, if there is [a] salary rate change, there [are] not flags to check that in [the] audit section of the payroll.
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TriNet
  • The online interface for the annual benefits strategy is difficult to navigate and not intuitive.
  • Sometimes the payroll processing division provides explanations that are not very clear or accessible to non-HR professionals.
  • The cost of the service is at the higher end of the market offerings.
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Likelihood to Renew
Discontinued Products
Because we have only been using the system for 5 years, we will continue using this service until our business outgrows the support we need or is unable to meet our needs. we need a system that will integrate with our carriers and well as our general ledger system. We are currently looking for another GL system to fit our needs that will need to integrate with ADPVantage
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TriNet
e are currently seeing a massive shift in HR tech, with rapid strides being made in the integration of AI and Machine Learning models. These advancements allow for:Predictive analytics for workforce planning.Automated, intelligent chatbots for instant employee support.Smart data synthesis that provides actionable insights rather than just raw numbers.TriNet appears to be lagging in these areas, missing opportunities to leverage AI to reduce administrative overhead and improve data accuracy
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Usability
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It's a great product and the enhancements make it better all the time. I feel there are some areas that are severly lacking attention, such as Garnishments. This area of the product is not user friendly at all and ADP has not made an enhancement here since we went live 2012.
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TriNet
The platform is highly intuitive and user-friendly, making it easy to navigate for both admins and employees when handling everyday tasks like payroll processing, benefits enrollment, and HR reporting. The flexibility in HR and payroll features does not require a need for extensive training. The mobile app stands out as amazing, with a great interface that enables quick access to employee related items
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Reliability and Availability
Discontinued Products
The software just works. I can count on one hand the number of actual outages I have experienced in the last 10 years. We have had slowdowns, where response/processing time was slow, but those too are few and far between. The redundancies and backups they have in place at ADP mean my resources are available all the time. The only reason I say 9 of 10 is because there are times when an update or patch will cause an issue in another part of the system that usually isn't discovered prior to the patch/update's implementation. These have happened several times. The plus side is that these are almost always resolved immediately.
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TriNet
We had an issue with application errors - took TriNet 5 months to fix it, mean while we had someone manually tracking and keeping up with many requests and questions about the application error which affected time off. When we were all registering for Benefits during open enrollment there were lots of bugs that caused issues with registering for benefits or being able to see what benefits were available
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Performance
Discontinued Products
Pages do load pretty swiftly, and reports do not take too long. However, I have noticed that most reports become available sooner than some. Which if you are trying to process payroll, it may slow you down and tends to be time consuming when you're in a crunch
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TriNet
For the most part pages load quickly. Working for a software company we understand performance is everything, even a few seconds delay can feel like a lifetime, that being said, we ran into a few times where pages didn't load, information didn't load correctly, and an influx in users (like open enrollment) cause things to slow down
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Support Rating
Discontinued Products
The support for ADP Vantage HCM is mostly excellent. Sometimes it can be hard to reach an ADP representative that is knowledgeable in whatever area you are having difficulty but for the most part it is very good. For the weaknesses that ADP Vantage HCM has, they almost make up for it with their support teams. If by chance you reach someone who is unable to help, I suggest calling the main help line again and you will reach someone who not only helps with the issue but also walks you through the process and explains it to you.
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TriNet
The support overall is very good. There seems to be a good number of customer support staff and they are knowledgeable and pleasant to deal with and it almost all cases are able to resolve the question or issue very quickly. My only complaint would be having to wait in some cases as I'm based in the UK and the correct department may not be open 24 hours.
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In-Person Training
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My instructor as amazing and very knowledgeable. My instructor kept my attention and made sure that I understood each module before he moved on. No matter how many times I asked a question for clarification, he answered them. I've taken other instructor led training's before, I have to say that ADP made it easy
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TriNet
it's been awhile, but I recall them being helpful. I got through a lot of it and when I needed help, they can walk me through it over the phone. It's also pretty user friendly in general at a platform. I don't really know what else to type, but they came and helped me in person and also when there was something new, they came and talked to me. They have not done that since with the new model that I hate
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Online Training
Discontinued Products
A lot of set ups vary from company to company so parts of our training we found it difficult to relate it to our processes. They have TONS of training modules available and a streamlined process for what you should complete and when. Would have been helpful to have onsite training for how much one pays for the system.
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TriNet
Since this was already implemented. I have another employee briefly train me. Then Trinet rep gave me some training as needed for things that came up. For one payroll preview report I figured it could be done, but I had asked the rep to be sure. One important training was when there was an employee leaving the company.
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Implementation Rating
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It was a great implementation, ADP went above and beyond to ensure it was successful. ADP hosted modeling sessions that included the subject matter experts from all areas. It was helpful that the implementation was all inclusive as we received indepth detail of how each area affects another.
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TriNet
not applicable as I implementation was done 5 years ago and have no recollection of the details of the process. Above it says to skip question if not involved in the process but it will not allow me to skip it as it states explanation requitred thus making this process extremely frustrating.
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Alternatives Considered
Discontinued Products
ADP Vantage was chosen because ADP is best in class for payroll service. They excel in garnishments; they excel in taxes; they excel in payroll delivery; they excel in customer service; they excel in actual payments; Vantage was their latest and greatest payroll processing platform.
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TriNet
I liked Rippling's software better than TriNet. However, the pricing on employee benefits was through the roof, and they don't offer many selections/options. If it was a software only decision, I would go with Rippling (the 2.0 version of Zenefits which TriNet offers). However, the software isn't a major need, compared to smooth payroll and benefits that I get from TriNet (and great service). I'm happy at TriNet long term as long as the health insurance rates aren't exhorbinant.
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Contract Terms and Pricing Model
Discontinued Products
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TriNet
I was not part of the process
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Scalability
Discontinued Products
ADP Vantage is able to scale to our needs. As your organization's payroll and time and attendance needs grow, ADP has optional modules (scheduler, HR, ect.) that can be purchased. The basic reporting and metrics are nice add-ons.
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TriNet
We are a small company, do we use it across departments and sites? Yes, we are all remote working, so there are as many sites as there are people. We also have our entire staff using TriNet, so every department from Accounting, Admin, HR, Development, QA, and Management are all using this. Can't say for sure how great the scalability is as we are only about 30 employees
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Professional Services
Discontinued Products
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TriNet
Not sure it was used or not as the implementation was completed before I started working for the company
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Return on Investment
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  • Positive - saving the admins time by allowing EE's to access their own information.
  • Positive - Managers being able to use Vantage easily to manage their employees.
  • Negative - would probably be when the system gives you errors randomly that are not true errors. Once you refresh the page or log out and back in then the error does not come up. Not sure if this has to do with connection as well.
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TriNet
  • Stay within HR Compliance - when the new laws about Salary change came into effect I received an email on impacted employees and how to address.
  • More involvement in employee benefits. With greater benefit selection more employees were able to find plans that suited their needs.
  • The TimeClock took a little time to get used to. It is still a little frustrating at times for hourly employees to be able to track how many hours they actually have for the week/pay-period. The off the clock meals count towards "hours" and employees have to subtract that out to be able to see what they need for the rest of the week.
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ScreenShots

ADP Vantage (legacy) Screenshots

Screenshot of Pay group SelectionScreenshot of Screenshot of Myself Dashboard:
Self-service views empower your people to take charge of their employee experience.Screenshot of Admin Custom Content:
Deep but simple configuration, easily yet precisely tailored to current or future needs.Screenshot of ADP Mobile App: Highly rated on the App Store
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