Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Criterion HCM
Score 5.8 out of 10
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TriNet
Score 7.1 out of 10
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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
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Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
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Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
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Top Pros
Top Cons
Features
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Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Criterion HCM
5.3
1 Ratings
39% below category average
TriNet
7.0
623 Ratings
11% below category average
Employee demographic data5.01 Ratings7.0422 Ratings
Employment history5.01 Ratings7.0462 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.6.01 Ratings7.2520 Ratings
Job profiles and administration00 Ratings6.7432 Ratings
Organizational charting00 Ratings6.5354 Ratings
Organization and location management00 Ratings6.9372 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings7.7483 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Criterion HCM
5.0
1 Ratings
46% below category average
TriNet
8.1
680 Ratings
1% above category average
Pay calculation5.01 Ratings8.2654 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment5.01 Ratings8.1179 Ratings
Benefit plan administration5.01 Ratings7.9665 Ratings
Direct deposit files5.01 Ratings8.8617 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management5.01 Ratings8.1539 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings8.05 Ratings
Reimbursement management00 Ratings7.4330 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Criterion HCM
4.0
1 Ratings
67% below category average
TriNet
7.0
428 Ratings
14% below category average
Approval workflow4.01 Ratings6.9346 Ratings
Balance details4.01 Ratings7.1408 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings7.0328 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Criterion HCM
4.0
1 Ratings
68% below category average
TriNet
8.1
663 Ratings
0% below category average
View and generate pay and benefit information4.01 Ratings9.1641 Ratings
Update personal information4.01 Ratings8.3655 Ratings
View company policy documentation00 Ratings8.5551 Ratings
Employee recognition00 Ratings5.8186 Ratings
View job history00 Ratings8.7480 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Criterion HCM
1.0
1 Ratings
156% below category average
TriNet
8.0
543 Ratings
0% below category average
New hire portal1.01 Ratings8.3542 Ratings
Manager tracking tools00 Ratings7.7328 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Criterion HCM
-
Ratings
TriNet
1.0
1 Ratings
154% below category average
Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Criterion HCM
-
Ratings
TriNet
7.4
548 Ratings
3% below category average
Report builder00 Ratings7.2464 Ratings
Pre-built reports00 Ratings7.5517 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings7.5252 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Criterion HCM
-
Ratings
TriNet
6.5
81 Ratings
22% below category average
Corporate goal setting00 Ratings6.572 Ratings
Individual goal setting00 Ratings6.380 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings6.670 Ratings
Performance tracking00 Ratings6.578 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Criterion HCM
-
Ratings
TriNet
7.3
150 Ratings
8% below category average
Performance plans00 Ratings7.0128 Ratings
Performance improvement plans00 Ratings7.2125 Ratings
Review status tracking00 Ratings7.1120 Ratings
Review reminders00 Ratings8.0128 Ratings
Multiple review frequency00 Ratings7.23 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Criterion HCM
-
Ratings
TriNet
7.2
60 Ratings
9% below category average
Candidate ranking00 Ratings8.21 Ratings
Candidate search00 Ratings7.057 Ratings
Candidate development00 Ratings6.553 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Criterion HCM
-
Ratings
TriNet
6.5
93 Ratings
18% below category average
Job Requisition Management00 Ratings6.571 Ratings
Company Website Posting00 Ratings5.51 Ratings
Publish to Social Media00 Ratings5.057 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings6.371 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings9.11 Ratings
Applicant Tracking00 Ratings6.675 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings6.683 Ratings
Best Alternatives
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Small Businesses
Patriot Software
Patriot Software
Score 9.0 out of 10
Patriot Software
Patriot Software
Score 9.0 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Paypro Workforce Management
Paypro Workforce Management
Score 9.5 out of 10
Paypro Workforce Management
Paypro Workforce Management
Score 9.5 out of 10
Enterprises
Infor Human Resources
Infor Human Resources
Score 7.3 out of 10
Infor Human Resources
Infor Human Resources
Score 7.3 out of 10
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User Ratings
Criterion HCMTriNet
Likelihood to Recommend
1.0
(1 ratings)
7.2
(696 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
1.0
(1 ratings)
9.2
(45 ratings)
Usability
1.0
(1 ratings)
7.4
(591 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
8.4
(10 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
7.9
(10 ratings)
Support Rating
1.0
(1 ratings)
7.2
(677 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(5 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(5 ratings)
Implementation Rating
1.0
(1 ratings)
3.4
(25 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
8.5
(9 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(6 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
8.4
(10 ratings)
Professional Services
-
(0 ratings)
5.0
(1 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(10 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
7.9
(10 ratings)
User Testimonials
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Likelihood to Recommend
Criterion
We have not been happy with the functionality or reporting reports with this software. Numerous issues with employees not being able to clock in and out of the system. Employees' time sheets disappearing. Quarterly reports not matching to totals on batch payroll reports. Does not have the capability to electronically submit w-2's to state reporting agencies.
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TriNet
The level of benefits and cost is very attractive for smaller companies, who normally would not be able to offer "big company benefits" if they had to manage each of these benefits directly with a broker or other. Has been a very position employee acquisition and retention feature for our small company of 50 employees. TriNet is not for you if you prefer to customize all of your employee benefits programs and other offerings. TriNet is one approach, and either you can make it work, or it may not be for you.
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Pros
Criterion
  • changes in pay rates
  • rehiring employees
  • payroll calculations
  • assisting with PTO accruals
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TriNet
  • state final pay compliance - we have employees in every state and it is nice to be able to rely on the fact that we are always compliant when people leave
  • Leave administration - I love not having to manage employees leaves
  • VOE - I love that we could give away VOE's. Simply scan and send to TriNet
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Cons
Criterion
  • payroll reports
  • state filing of W-2s
  • support
  • implementation
  • employees access to W-2
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TriNet
  • System can be challenging to navigate for employees with multiple nav options on left and upper areas or subjects are not easily related to what is in their mind; multiple handbooks and similar
  • Customer service has improved in the last year but there is still room for improvement. Some tickets/cases simply take way too long with little communication while open. Best improvement is putting more power in the hands of the front line.
  • Managing unusual circumstances with payroll
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Likelihood to Renew
Criterion
We are changing to another payroll/HR vendor.
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TriNet
This is one stop shopping perse. They provide tools for Benefits and 401k. There reports are easy to read and the support given from Trinet support is awesome. Having everything in one place is best then having multiple places for things. Why change if things are working well? All the information is all there when needed.
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Usability
Criterion
too many instances of errors, unable to access program/time sheets
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TriNet
Compared to other PEOs we have used, the TriNet platform is both powerful and user friendly. Both the employee and admin views are extremely easy to navigate and, with the exception of time off tracking, we only hear positive feedback from employees. Overall, it is a solid and versatile platform.
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Reliability and Availability
Criterion
No answers on this topic
TriNet
They used to be really good at this when I had a dedicated person. Now that it's a general customer service account, it's really gone downhill and I don't get responses at all sometimes
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Performance
Criterion
No answers on this topic
TriNet
Pages load at a speed that isn't too fast or too slow. I never have to wait long, but it's not instantaneous
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Support Rating
Criterion
Support is very slow to correct issues. I have actually reported an issue then 2-3 hours later received screen shots where they were able to do what we could not as though we were doing something different that usual. They are quick to say it is user error. Took too long to correct payroll reports and reports still do not reconcile. Very difficult to complete quarterly and annual reporting.
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TriNet
We don't need to use the Customer Service features often, but when we do, the team is quick to respond and very knowledgeable about our needs. Once again, making our time in the system minimal allows us to focus on growing our business.
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In-Person Training
Criterion
No answers on this topic
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
Criterion
No answers on this topic
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
Criterion
Had to continually repeat our information. Kept getting us confused with another client.
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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
Criterion
When reviewing the various software before selecting Criterion HCM, it appeared to be the best choice and value. During implementation (which took nine months with us having to do most of the work) we realized we were not given accurate information regarding the software
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TriNet
TriNet worked with our smaller employee headcount and offered coverage for both the US and Canada. And we switched from Insperity because of the cost savings which were significant. I liked Insperity but TriNet has been an excellent firm to work with as well.
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Contract Terms and Pricing Model
Criterion
No answers on this topic
TriNet
I was not part of the process
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Scalability
Criterion
No answers on this topic
TriNet
Cause it can be used as mentioned for sites and departments. Or even if employees work out of state and not at the HQ the the employer. Trinet makes is easy to do for payroll in other states as well.
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Professional Services
Criterion
No answers on this topic
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
Criterion
  • does not impact our ROI
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TriNet
  • I mainly used the ATS and I had to do a lot of extra work than other ATS's I have used in the past.
  • When hiring a candidate, transferring the information from the ATS to the HRIS is nil, there is a lot you have to manually put in, which can be very frustrating.
  • I like the way how I can upload a candidates resume seamlessly.
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