Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Dayforce Powerpay
Score 9.2 out of 10
N/A
Dayforce Powerpay allows small businesses to pay and manage employees. It is used to simplify and automate payroll processes with automatic payroll calculations and remittances to the CRA and RQ, and streamlines payroll with connected time and attendance tracking to help ensure people are paid accurately.N/A
TriNet
Score 7.9 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
Dayforce PowerpayTriNet
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Dayforce PowerpayTriNet
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
Dayforce PowerpayTriNet
Features
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Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce Powerpay
8.9
15 Ratings
7% above category average
TriNet
8.0
792 Ratings
2% below category average
Pay calculation9.115 Ratings8.3768 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors9.24 Ratings8.05 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment8.79 Ratings7.2283 Ratings
Benefit plan administration8.75 Ratings8.5777 Ratings
Direct deposit files9.013 Ratings8.4724 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management8.812 Ratings8.2640 Ratings
Reimbursement management8.97 Ratings7.5397 Ratings
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce Powerpay
-
Ratings
TriNet
7.3
735 Ratings
12% below category average
Employee demographic data00 Ratings7.5527 Ratings
Employment history00 Ratings7.3558 Ratings
Job profiles and administration00 Ratings7.5527 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings7.0620 Ratings
Organizational charting00 Ratings6.9441 Ratings
Organization and location management00 Ratings7.0469 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings7.7586 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce Powerpay
-
Ratings
TriNet
7.0
522 Ratings
16% below category average
Approval workflow00 Ratings7.8439 Ratings
Balance details00 Ratings6.6499 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings6.6409 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce Powerpay
-
Ratings
TriNet
7.5
774 Ratings
9% below category average
View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings8.7753 Ratings
Update personal information00 Ratings8.5768 Ratings
View company policy documentation00 Ratings7.3658 Ratings
Employee recognition00 Ratings5.6239 Ratings
View job history00 Ratings7.5580 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce Powerpay
-
Ratings
TriNet
1.0
1 Ratings
156% below category average
Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce Powerpay
-
Ratings
TriNet
6.5
651 Ratings
15% below category average
Report builder00 Ratings6.2563 Ratings
Pre-built reports00 Ratings6.9619 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings6.4320 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce Powerpay
-
Ratings
TriNet
7.1
636 Ratings
12% below category average
New hire portal00 Ratings7.1635 Ratings
Manager tracking tools00 Ratings7.1401 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce Powerpay
-
Ratings
TriNet
6.1
124 Ratings
28% below category average
Corporate goal setting00 Ratings5.9108 Ratings
Individual goal setting00 Ratings6.1120 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings6.0106 Ratings
Performance tracking00 Ratings6.3120 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce Powerpay
-
Ratings
TriNet
6.7
208 Ratings
18% below category average
Performance plans00 Ratings6.7184 Ratings
Performance improvement plans00 Ratings6.3171 Ratings
Review status tracking00 Ratings6.4168 Ratings
Review reminders00 Ratings7.1179 Ratings
Multiple review frequency00 Ratings6.814 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce Powerpay
-
Ratings
TriNet
7.0
99 Ratings
12% below category average
Candidate ranking00 Ratings8.21 Ratings
Candidate search00 Ratings6.893 Ratings
Candidate development00 Ratings5.988 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce Powerpay
-
Ratings
TriNet
7.1
141 Ratings
11% below category average
Job Requisition Management00 Ratings6.7110 Ratings
Company Website Posting00 Ratings5.51 Ratings
Publish to Social Media00 Ratings7.492 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings6.8112 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings9.11 Ratings
Applicant Tracking00 Ratings6.8119 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings7.2129 Ratings
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User Ratings
Dayforce PowerpayTriNet
Likelihood to Recommend
8.9
(15 ratings)
7.7
(808 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.1
(1 ratings)
5.7
(59 ratings)
Usability
8.6
(10 ratings)
7.7
(705 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
8.5
(23 ratings)
Performance
9.1
(1 ratings)
7.7
(22 ratings)
Support Rating
9.0
(4 ratings)
6.8
(786 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.4
(6 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
8.1
(10 ratings)
Implementation Rating
9.1
(1 ratings)
9.6
(31 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
5.2
(16 ratings)
Contract Terms and Pricing Model
9.1
(1 ratings)
5.6
(6 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
5.2
(12 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
7.7
(22 ratings)
Professional Services
9.1
(1 ratings)
9.0
(7 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
9.1
(1 ratings)
7.1
(20 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
9.1
(1 ratings)
6.8
(20 ratings)
User Testimonials
Dayforce PowerpayTriNet
Likelihood to Recommend
Dayforce
We are a small business - and even though we are small and don't make near use of all of the options in the program, I love it because all my remitting is done for me, all the calculating, all the vacation pay, holiday pay, overtime, everything is kept track of really well and I don't have to worry about missing information if I was to do this myself. I also love the direct deposit options and my employees love it and the paystubs and the ability to put messages on their paystubs! I honestly can't think of a scenario where Dayforce Powerpay wouldn't be suitable!! I wouldn't change companies, even if it saved me money as I love all the functions, the information and the ease of ROE and T4's.
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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
Dayforce
  • Ceridian Powerpay simplifies the payroll process, very little manual work involved during each payroll run.
  • Ceridian Powerpay is mostly an intuitive interface with easy to understand workflows to allow for multiple users to be able to use the system if required.
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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
Dayforce
  • Adjustment - Reversal sometimes gives an error
  • Emergency Contact Comments field - would be nice if it would accept more characters in this field
  • A warning that 'no ROE will be created' popup when EI or other related fields are marked Exempt
  • Rate history on an employee's page would be nice
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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
Dayforce
Powerpay exceeds my expectations: it's easy to use and does not 'eat' my time by wondering what the end result will be. I can see what each employee's pay statement will look like before I submit the payroll for processing. Monthly processing fees are not exorbitant and the service from support it top notch, quick and awesome when you need it! What's not to like? It's a terrific company to have on your side!
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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
Dayforce
Dayforce is easy to use and intuitive. When things are less familiar, the chat support is speedy and friendly, so I never have to worry or struggle to figure something out. Once support shows me how to do something, it is easy to remember and not need help next time.
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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
Dayforce
I have never experienced application errors or unplanned outages. I do know that I could phone Dayforce Powerpay and give them hours and other deductions and they would do the payroll and I could either have them deliver the completed payroll by courier (there are small extra charges for this) or I could download the completed payroll on pay day. I have also been able to complete payroll our payroll at home instead of at the office. Dayforce is very accessible by phone or online.
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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
Dayforce
Pages online load in seconds. Click and it's instantly there! I have never had pages not loading properly or taking time to load. Payroll reports also downloads quickly. We do not interface Dayforce Powerpay with anything else
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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
Dayforce
Regardless the issue, the Customer Support team is offering outstanding services! When I am calling, the wait time is reasonable, and the team members will ensure you receive the right support in a timely manner, with politeness and kindness. If you reach out the team that it's a guarantee that your issue will be solved!
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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
Dayforce
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
Dayforce
I have used Powerpay before (at a previous employer) but a few years had elapsed. I had a quick online training session (less that 30 minutes) to recover basic knowledge and I was away. I still from time to time have to do something that i am not quite sure of and pick up the phone! Every one that works at Ceridian - now Dayforce - have been able to answer my question and tell me where to go in the program, click on what and do what I need to do. The support is out-of-this-world good!
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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
Dayforce
I initiated the implementation. I answered all the questions I was asked, prepared the documentation and sent it off and it was done! Quickly, efficiently and done well!
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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
Dayforce
Being able to remit payroll directly to CRA reduces the number of steps in payroll processing. It also means that there is no way for us to forget a remittance. This is important to us because it's all-in-one software. I did like that QB would have the entry directly there so that I don't need to record it.
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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
Dayforce
Pretty standard contract terms. Unit pricing is about 30% less than the previous provider - service is about 150% better with Dayforce Powerpay that with the previous provider! We are billed twice per month as we do payroll twice per month.
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TriNet
Very reasonable vs other competitors - worked out a good deal.
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Scalability
Dayforce
We have a small staff of less than 20 employees. We moved our payroll from a previous provided because of terrible and expensive service. Dayforce is much, much easier to use and costs about 30% less than the previous provider. Dayforce Powerpay also seem to have people that speaks clearly and are efficient in everything they do so that less time is wasted by phone calls that has you on hold for 3 hours!
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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
Dayforce
They are all professional, knowledgeable, very pleasant to interact with and extremely helpful. They consistently take customer services to a higher level. Great people to deal with!
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TriNet
Incredible professional resources are available.
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Return on Investment
Dayforce
  • The return on investment has been substantial for our company. Having a payroll system that calculates everything for you, processes important documents, and only takes minimal time and effort allows us to focus more time on running the business and generating revenue.
  • Instead of having a user spend half a day (or potentially a full day) processing payroll, it only takes a couple hours (obviously depending on how many employees need to be processed).
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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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