Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
GoCo
Score 8.3 out of 10
N/A
GoCo is an HR platform designed for small and mid-sized businesses to simplify HR tasks and enhance productivity. GoCo empowers HR teams to streamline workflows and focus on building happier, more efficient teams.N/A
TriNet
Score 7.7 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
GoCoTriNet
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
No answers on this topic
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
GoCoTriNet
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsWe are an all-in-one solution, without being one-size fits all. Improve your entire employee lifecycle with our comprehensive platform options. Whether you are upgrading from paper-based processes or looking for a more modern solution with better support — we have the package you need.
More Pricing Information
Community Pulse
GoCoTriNet
Considered Both Products
GoCo
Chose GoCo
we chose goco over paychex for benefits administration because it is broker agnostic. Paychex requires you to use their broker.
Chose GoCo
GoCo was my first choice during the selection process. It was the most user friendly. It has the cleaned appearance. The staff was easy to communicate with. And as a small non-profit, the pricing was good.
Chose GoCo
We really wanted an HRIS that also did benefits open enrollment. GoCo was able to provide both of those in one system. And, the open enrollment process is pretty slick for employees.
Chose GoCo
We switched from Zenefits to GoCo when Zenefits was going through all of their internal turmoil. Initially we had a dedicated rep with Zenefits. Then they took that away and we had a team assigned to a pool of accounts. Then that went away and all we could do was send an email …
TriNet
Chose TriNet
Justworks was a front runner but literally couldn't run payroll the way we needed at all. There was no way to make it work.
Rippling didn't have the certifications we wanted and found that their 'we don't nickel and dime you' promise as all-inclusive as they promised.
ADP is …
Chose TriNet
TriNet stands out far from the crowd. The Trinet team is pleasant to work with and understands our organization's needs. Their sales team was reasonable and worked with our PEO broker to ensure the arrangement was beneficial for everyone. Unlike some other popular payroll …
Chose TriNet
GreenShades had several issues with the benefit platform! We continued to find issues with the benefit deductions and enrollments with the providers for 9 months after open enrollment. Much of my time was spent auditing and fixing the errors.
Chose TriNet
TriNet is more streamlined than Workday
Chose TriNet
TriNet is quite similar, but not as user-friendly. The support is much better in my experience, though.
Chose TriNet
Easier implementation and processing with other vendors, but HR compliance is strong at TriNet.
Chose TriNet
Rippling is more of a tech company than HR. They didn’t provide a specific point of contact but a generic email address for customer success/support. Overall, the platform looked better than TriNet, but we were not sold on the EPLI they offered. We didn’t hear good things from …
Chose TriNet
I researched all 3 but TriNet clearly had the most to offer. Justworks focuses on small businesses like us and they were a close second but ultimately, I felt that TriNet gave us the biggest bang for our buck. Plus, our specialist is local to our headquarters which just made me …
Chose TriNet
TriNet does a great job at payroll, compliance, caring for the employees, resources for benefits, even free services offered to help and assist if needed. Very clean UI, and user-friendly and intuitive. Great for back office compliance. The customer service is vastly better …
Chose TriNet
I used ADP in the company I worked for before, but I was not responsible for nearly as much as I am with my current job. I never got too in-depth with ADP, but I already know that TriNet far exceeds what we had with ADP.
Chose TriNet
In short, cost. The per-person admin fee and benefit costs were less expensive, with overall services provided being commensurate.
Chose TriNet
Leaving TriNet due to high fees and poor tax team support
Chose TriNet
My company has been using TriNet for over a decade. The decision was made before I joined; however, it was a good business decision for us at the time due to the size of our company.
Chose TriNet
Not listed in the database is CoAdvantage, another excellent competitor that is under the radar. In any case, all three offer dramatically higher quality product, better benefits negotiation and stronger customer support. In my opinion, they are clearly going after clients who …
Chose TriNet
Because of TriNet's ability to work with Hawaii and K-1, they've stood out. However, our search for other PEO's or doing an ASO partnership haven't stopped due to the cost of medical coverage.
Chose TriNet
Smaller business feel, a lot more attentive fees seem comparable
Chose TriNet
When we first started with TriNet, it was a long process to get a report setup with all the information we needed on it. This report is what I use to complete my own report to corporate office. I was able to get all the information on one report but I was not able to have it …
Chose TriNet
In my opinion, TriNet is old and slow compared to some of the others.
Chose TriNet
We use ClearCompany for performance management and as our ATS. At the time, we were looking to add an ATS, TriNet's system was just not as flexible and was not as advanced as ClearCompany's system. Same with performance management. We are able to do a lot more with a lot more …
Chose TriNet
We use Justworks quite a bit, but the difference is the designated support specialist. They only offer a general # to call into or a chat box. Also, they don't offer an audit prior to payroll processing, which I find helpful to keep accuracy and detect any errors. The JW …
Chose TriNet
Comparable on most things. But the education and the Wing is great and a huge additive to TriNet.
Features
GoCoTriNet
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
GoCo
7.1
Ratings
13% below category average
TriNet
7.2
Ratings
12% below category average
Employee demographic data7.40 Ratings7.50 Ratings
Employment history7.90 Ratings7.00 Ratings
Job profiles and administration8.20 Ratings7.60 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.20 Ratings7.30 Ratings
Organizational charting7.40 Ratings6.70 Ratings
Organization and location management6.60 Ratings6.90 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)4.90 Ratings7.80 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
GoCo
6.0
Ratings
30% below category average
TriNet
8.0
Ratings
1% below category average
Pay calculation6.60 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors5.50 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment6.30 Ratings7.80 Ratings
Benefit plan administration7.20 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Direct deposit files7.40 Ratings8.60 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management6.10 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Reimbursement management2.70 Ratings7.30 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
GoCo
6.4
Ratings
24% below category average
TriNet
6.9
Ratings
17% below category average
Approval workflow7.30 Ratings7.30 Ratings
Balance details6.80 Ratings6.70 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment5.00 Ratings6.70 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
GoCo
7.7
Ratings
6% below category average
TriNet
7.4
Ratings
10% below category average
View and generate pay and benefit information8.10 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Update personal information8.20 Ratings8.10 Ratings
View company policy documentation8.20 Ratings7.20 Ratings
Employee recognition6.50 Ratings6.00 Ratings
View job history7.70 Ratings7.10 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
GoCo
7.0
Ratings
14% below category average
TriNet
1.0
Ratings
156% below category average
Tracking of all physical assets7.00 Ratings1.00 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
GoCo
5.7
Ratings
27% below category average
TriNet
6.7
Ratings
11% below category average
Report builder6.50 Ratings6.40 Ratings
Pre-built reports6.70 Ratings7.10 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data4.00 Ratings6.50 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
GoCo
7.7
Ratings
3% below category average
TriNet
7.2
Ratings
10% below category average
New hire portal8.00 Ratings7.30 Ratings
Manager tracking tools7.30 Ratings7.00 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
GoCo
3.8
Ratings
72% below category average
TriNet
6.4
Ratings
23% below category average
Corporate goal setting3.60 Ratings6.30 Ratings
Individual goal setting1.80 Ratings6.40 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility3.60 Ratings6.40 Ratings
Performance tracking5.90 Ratings6.60 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
GoCo
5.0
Ratings
45% below category average
TriNet
6.6
Ratings
18% below category average
Performance plans5.50 Ratings6.60 Ratings
Performance improvement plans4.50 Ratings6.40 Ratings
Review status tracking5.50 Ratings6.40 Ratings
Review reminders4.50 Ratings6.70 Ratings
Multiple review frequency00 Ratings6.90 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
GoCo
4.5
Ratings
54% below category average
TriNet
7.3
Ratings
7% below category average
Job Requisition Management4.50 Ratings7.20 Ratings
Company Website Posting4.50 Ratings5.50 Ratings
Publish to Social Media4.50 Ratings7.40 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting4.50 Ratings7.40 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Applicant Tracking00 Ratings7.40 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings7.40 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
GoCo
-
Ratings
TriNet
7.3
Ratings
7% below category average
Candidate ranking00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Candidate search00 Ratings6.90 Ratings
Candidate development00 Ratings6.70 Ratings
Best Alternatives
GoCoTriNet
Small Businesses
Dayforce Powerpay
Dayforce Powerpay
Score 9.2 out of 10
Dayforce Powerpay
Dayforce Powerpay
Score 9.2 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Paypro Workforce Management
Paypro Workforce Management
Score 9.1 out of 10
Paypro Workforce Management
Paypro Workforce Management
Score 9.1 out of 10
Enterprises
PeopleStrong
PeopleStrong
Score 10.0 out of 10
PeopleStrong
PeopleStrong
Score 10.0 out of 10
All AlternativesView all alternativesView all alternatives
User Ratings
GoCoTriNet
Likelihood to Recommend
7.8
(0 ratings)
7.4
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
5.9
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.0
(0 ratings)
7.5
(0 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
8.5
(0 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
7.7
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.0
(0 ratings)
7.1
(0 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.4
(0 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
8.1
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.5
(0 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
5.2
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
5.2
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
7.7
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
7.2
(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
6.9
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
GoCoTriNet
Likelihood to Recommend
GoCo is a complete package that meets our needs for hiring onboarding and payroll processing. The platform is well suited for both hourly and salaried employees and allows for many options based on work schedules and PTO accrual. It is an intuitive platform and has increased our efficiency with payroll processing and benefits selection.
Read full review
TriNet is extremely knowledgeable and able to meet a wide variety of needs, such as handling K-1 employees and employees in Hawaii. It's challenging in the sense that pulling reports can result in blocks/barriers based on the number of employees one has.
Read full review
Pros
  • Benefits enrollment! We've received compliments on how easy it is to enroll each year in benefits.
  • New hire onboarding. All information is sent to new hires and they can seamlessly enter their information and read and sign all documents and agreements.
  • For the most part, the reports are easy to configure and use.
Read full review
  • Extensive variety of benefit program plan designs and partners. Something for everyone.
  • One stop shopping for all health and wellness benefits.
  • Continue to add new offerings, such as access to Salary.com at a discount and access to Carta at a discount to manage employee stock programs.
  • On top of compliance by state.
Read full review
Cons
  • Handling exceptions for staff PTO requests for employees in their 90 day probationary period
  • Ease of managing different hourly work week exceptions
Read full review
  • Time Clock More User Friendly
  • On Staff Admin ability to assist employees is slightly less than I'd like. I don't like being told to have the employee contact for platform issues. I'd like to advocate more for my employees.
  • Expense Reimbursement better integrated with the payroll functionality.
Read full review
Likelihood to Renew
No answers on this topic
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
Read full review
Usability
I really like GoCo. There are a few things I wish could be improved and have talked with our rep about them. They are very receptive to ideas and have made changes based on some of my suggestions.
Read full review
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
Read full review
Reliability and Availability
No answers on this topic
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
Read full review
Performance
No answers on this topic
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
Read full review
Support Rating
GoCo has done a great job of being responsive to us in working through issues in the system.
Read full review
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.
Read full review
In-Person Training
No answers on this topic
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
Read full review
Online Training
No answers on this topic
it was good, but now I haven't done much and since they changed their model, it's a lot harder to deal with. We're talking online training of the trinet platform and not the online training they provide, right? Their online training is ok, and is unfortunate that there is a totally separate model for training that costs extra when we would only watch one or two things. However, the mandatory sexual harassment training is actually pretty good, it was just a little clunky
Read full review
Implementation Rating
No answers on this topic
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.
Read full review
Alternatives Considered
We really wanted an HRIS that also did benefits open enrollment. GoCo was able to provide both of those in one system. And, the open enrollment process is pretty slick for employees.
Read full review
I researched all 3 but TriNet clearly had the most to offer. Justworks focuses on small businesses like us and they were a close second but ultimately, I felt that TriNet gave us the biggest bang for our buck. Plus, our specialist is local to our headquarters which just made me feel better
Read full review
Scalability
No answers on this topic
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
Read full review
Return on Investment
  • Productivity has gone up in the HR/Payroll department. GoCo has helped us streamline our processes, what used to take us three days to complete manually, we can now do in one day, leaving time to focus elsewhere.
  • What used to take our campus administrators a day to approve time off requests (paper) it now only takes a click of a button and staff are notified immediately.
  • Staff Self-service is huge as they can look up their own information quickly at anytime of the day.
Read full review
  • TriNet has raised the level of professionalism for our organization by having a really good platform that provides employees and management with easy data entry and reporting infrastructure.
  • I am sure that the benefits that TriNet offers have helped us recruit and retain excellent staff.
  • TriNet has reduced the time and energy spent on onboarding new employees.
Read full review
ScreenShots