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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Expensify

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AExpensify automates the entire spend management process. Scan receipts, track mileage, submit and approve expenses, manage corporate cards, reimburse employees, pay bills, send invoices, and book travel. Built for individuals and companies of all sizes, anywhere in the world.

    $5

    per month per user

    TriNet HR Plus

    Score4.2 out of 10
    N/AHR Plus (formerly Zenefits) is TriNet’s administrative services organization (ASO) solution, combining expert support and administration with a technology platform for HR, payroll, and benefits.

    $10

    per month

    Pricing
    ExpensifyTriNet HR Plus
    Editions & Modules
    Collect
    $5
    per month per user
    Control
    $9
    per month per user
    No answers on this topic
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ExpensifyTriNet HR Plus
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
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    Community Pulse
    ExpensifyTriNet HR Plus
    Considered Both Products
    Expensify
    No answer on this topic
    TriNet
    Chose TriNet HR Plus
    They are very similar, although Zenefits is more user friendly.
    Incentivized
    Chose TriNet HR Plus
    Zenefits hads a range of integrations to other programs and services that we already used that made it easy to build into our day to day. Customer service has improved in the two years we've been a customer and their focus on improving employee experience won me over from other …
    Incentivized
    Chose TriNet HR Plus
    pretty good and can serve as the whole hr hub, but pricey
    Incentivized
    Chose TriNet HR Plus
    Kronos and Zenefits are very different--it's almost hard to compare them because Kronos is designed for a much larger corporation. But honestly, Kronos really lied to us during the sales phase, as most of their system is hard-coded and cannot be changed based on a business. …
    Incentivized
    Chose TriNet HR Plus
    Much less robust with fewer fields, such as effective dating and ability to create complex reports. Much lower cost. More value by handling the administration of benefits, COBRA and ACA filing.
    Incentivized
    Chose TriNet HR Plus
    Namely blows Zenefits out of the water!!!! Seriously, I've used both. Unlike Zenefits where I only touch it once a quarter, I tend to go into Namely every day to see birthdays, work anniversaries, paystub reports, etc.

    The iOS app for Namely is also leaps and bounds better than …
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    98%
    Would buy again
    224 Answers
    89%
    Would buy again
    89 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
    183 Answers
    89%
    Delivers good value for the price
    83 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
    222 Answers
    91%
    Happy with the feature set
    91 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    97%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    121 Answers
    84%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    64 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    98%
    Implementation went as expected
    123 Answers
    90%
    Implementation went as expected
    69 Answers
    Features
    ExpensifyTriNet HR Plus
    Expense Management
    Comparison of Expense Management features of Expensify and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    Expensify
    9.6
    170 Ratings
    15% above category average
    TriNet HR Plus
    -
    Ratings
    Employee Expense Reporting9.8170 Ratings00 Ratings
    Corporate Card Reconciliation9.474 Ratings00 Ratings
    Payment Management
    Comparison of Payment Management features of Expensify and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    Expensify
    9.4
    158 Ratings
    16% above category average
    TriNet HR Plus
    -
    Ratings
    Customizable Approval Policies9.4109 Ratings00 Ratings
    Financial Document Management9.4114 Ratings00 Ratings
    Payment Status Tracking9.8130 Ratings00 Ratings
    Payment Audit Trail9.8101 Ratings00 Ratings
    Duplicate Bill Detection9.3130 Ratings00 Ratings
    Advanced OCR9.0108 Ratings00 Ratings
    Electronic Funds Transfer9.491 Ratings00 Ratings
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Expensify and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    Expensify
    -
    Ratings
    TriNet HR Plus
    6.6
    136 Ratings
    22% below category average
    Employee demographic data00 Ratings6.5112 Ratings
    Employment history00 Ratings7.5106 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration00 Ratings6.0106 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings6.0111 Ratings
    Organizational charting00 Ratings5.5120 Ratings
    Organization and location management00 Ratings7.0123 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings7.5109 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Expensify and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    Expensify
    -
    Ratings
    TriNet HR Plus
    7.2
    121 Ratings
    13% below category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings8.0104 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings6.052 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings7.066 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings7.5109 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings7.5104 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings7.597 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings7.068 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Expensify and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    Expensify
    -
    Ratings
    TriNet HR Plus
    6.5
    119 Ratings
    24% below category average
    Approval workflow00 Ratings6.5117 Ratings
    Balance details00 Ratings6.0115 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings7.095 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Expensify and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    Expensify
    -
    Ratings
    TriNet HR Plus
    6.9
    135 Ratings
    18% below category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings7.5129 Ratings
    Update personal information00 Ratings8.0135 Ratings
    View company policy documentation00 Ratings7.0122 Ratings
    Employee recognition00 Ratings4.566 Ratings
    View job history00 Ratings7.5104 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Expensify and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    Expensify
    -
    Ratings
    TriNet HR Plus
    7.0
    23 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings7.023 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Expensify and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    Expensify
    -
    Ratings
    TriNet HR Plus
    6.4
    108 Ratings
    17% below category average
    Report builder00 Ratings6.0104 Ratings
    Pre-built reports00 Ratings7.5106 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings5.567 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Expensify and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    Expensify
    -
    Ratings
    TriNet HR Plus
    6.5
    115 Ratings
    21% below category average
    New hire portal00 Ratings7.5114 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools00 Ratings5.594 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Expensify and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    Expensify
    -
    Ratings
    TriNet HR Plus
    3.0
    44 Ratings
    92% below category average
    Corporate goal setting00 Ratings3.240 Ratings
    Individual goal setting00 Ratings3.243 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings2.338 Ratings
    Performance tracking00 Ratings3.240 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Expensify and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    Expensify
    -
    Ratings
    TriNet HR Plus
    6.5
    61 Ratings
    21% below category average
    Performance plans00 Ratings6.558 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans00 Ratings6.054 Ratings
    Review status tracking00 Ratings6.056 Ratings
    Review reminders00 Ratings7.056 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency00 Ratings7.052 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Expensify and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    Expensify
    -
    Ratings
    TriNet HR Plus
    4.2
    25 Ratings
    61% below category average
    Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings2.021 Ratings
    Candidate ranking00 Ratings5.723 Ratings
    Candidate search00 Ratings4.625 Ratings
    Candidate development00 Ratings4.624 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Expensify and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    Expensify
    -
    Ratings
    TriNet HR Plus
    5.8
    29 Ratings
    31% below category average
    Job Requisition Management00 Ratings5.122 Ratings
    Company Website Posting00 Ratings6.118 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media00 Ratings5.116 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings5.118 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings6.521 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking00 Ratings7.020 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings5.526 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    ExpensifyTriNet HR Plus
    Small Businesses
    Brex
    Score9 out of 10
    UZIO
    Score9.4 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    BILL Spend & Expense
    Score8.9 out of 10
    Zoho People
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Emburse Expense Enterprise (formerly Chrome River)
    Score8.3 out of 10
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    ExpensifyTriNet HR Plus
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.6
    (264 ratings)
    6.6
    (145 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (14 ratings)
    8.5
    (11 ratings)
    Usability
    9.6
    (165 ratings)
    6.5
    (36 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.5
    (4 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.5
    (44 ratings)
    8.8
    (42 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    9.5
    (2 ratings)
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.8
    (4 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.9
    (4 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.9
    (4 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.9
    (4 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ExpensifyTriNet HR Plus
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Expensify
    I think it's really good for small businesses. At least in the way we use it. It's very good for keeping an eye on employee spending in nearly real time. I'm not sure how it works for larger companies when there is a larger number of people to keep track of.
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    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
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Expensify
    • Easy to access online portal whether using a mobile device or desktop app
    • Receipts can be uploaded in a breeze and automatically categorized
    • Expense Reports are submitted monthly on autopilot
    • Expenses for gas is calculated on the app by entering the starting/ending destinations.
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    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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    Cons
    Expensify
    • I wish that I could sync accounts on the back end kind of like with banking software, so that Expensify would automatically port over receipts for recurring expenses as soon as they're available
    • It would be nice to one-click submit an expense all the way through instead of having to attach it to a report
    • Wackier profile icons? :) Not a big deal. This software is pretty much amazing as it is now, and typically the urge to update and modify very good software leads to poor outcomes!
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    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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    Likelihood to Renew
    Expensify
    We like using the tool and we receive positive feedback from employees and management who use the tool. It saves time and helps us concentrate on the value adding activities so we are very likely to keep using Expensify in the future
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    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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    Usability
    Expensify
    My rating of 8 out of 10 for Expensify's overall usability reflects its strong performance in empowering individual users and streamlining core expense processes, while acknowledging that there are specific areas, particularly on the administrative or enterprise side, where the user experience could be further refined. Exceptional End-User Experience (for basic tasks).Automation & Time-Saving Features.Clear Workflow for Approvers. Why it's not a perfect 10 (areas for improvement that dock points): Limited corporate bank to choose from, limited multi-currency to pay to ( for instance, as a foreign corporatio,n i cannot pay with my US account to Israeli employees, or pay to our UK employees)
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    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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    Reliability and Availability
    Expensify
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Performance
    Expensify
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Support Rating
    Expensify
    Our rep has been amazing. He has built custom reports for us that have been very time consuming and difficult. Our reps are also currently looking into new submission solutions for us that we are excited about. They came up with this and recommended it on their own without me complaining about an issue. They are about our success and are very excited about the product they offer.
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    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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    In-Person Training
    Expensify
    No answers on this topic
    TriNet
    Can't really say just because I would not know.
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    Online Training
    Expensify
    No answers on this topic
    TriNet
    It went through successfully.
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    Implementation Rating
    Expensify
    The implementation process went rather smoothly, linking it to the bank and cards was handled easily. without too many unnecessary steps. Getting the accounts setup did take some time, but that would be true with any organization. All in all things went smoothly and I was very pleased with the setup and implementation process
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    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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    Alternatives Considered
    Expensify
    It is definitely 10 times better than using an Excel spreadsheet. We are talking a digitized with AI type capabilities to do the work for you. It’s honestly a lifesaver. This beats manual calculations and data entry any day. Scanning 100 receipts and saving them to pdf files not only takes space on your storage but it is an extra unnecessary step
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    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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    Scalability
    Expensify
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Return on Investment
    Expensify
    • We went from paying credit card fees with no approval process to a no fees and complex approval processes.
    • I personally save time in not having to develop a spend report I just have my admin assistent fill in the details of the auto generated report and it is done. Went from an hour long process to 5- 10 minutes max to prepare a high quality audit ready report.
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    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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    ScreenShots

    Expensify Screenshots

    Screenshot of the dashboard used to manage expenses, book travel, reimburse employees, and create expense reports.Screenshot of corporate cards. The Expensify Card offers cash back on every US purchase.

    TriNet HR Plus Screenshots

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