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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Paylocity

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/APaylocity provides 24/7 access to your online payroll and human resource data management. Paylocity offers highly customizable payroll functionality, as well as HR, benefits administration, and time and talent management programs.N/A

    TriNet HR Plus

    Score4.3 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
    PaylocityTriNet HR Plus
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    PaylocityTriNet HR Plus
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
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    Community Pulse
    PaylocityTriNet HR Plus
    Considered Both Products
    Paylocity
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity is very easy to navigate and has so many reports available to run. Everything is clearer and there is more visibility within the portal.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity is generally better than all these other systems
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    I like Paylocity more than ADP and Paycor - it is more similar to Zenefits but more focused on a mid-sized company. I think Paylocity could benefit from some of the design features that Zenefits offers. Paylocity is more intuitive to use than ADP in my opinion and is just …
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity was selected as our payroll vendor due to the tight-knit integration with our benefits admin tools and our HRIS/onboarding system. When compared to other ADPs, it is more modern and user-friendly. When compared to Dayforce and UKG it lags behind in power.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Paylocity is easily the worst one. It's clunky and the modules do not talk to each other well. It requires a lot of manual work, the user interface is horrible, and the system is glitchy.
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    While I loved Zenefits as a user, I have been told that it just was not what we needed as we became a bigger company. Paylocity has been much more reliable and contains all of the important information we need stored. The only thing I would say I miss about Zenefits was that it …
    Incentivized
    Chose Paylocity
    Of the HRIS systems I mentioned, Paylocity is the best.
    Incentivized
    TriNet
    Chose TriNet HR Plus
    I can only compare to paylocity - and Zeneifts has way more features and is way more user-friendly/straight forward. I've recevied better feedback form zenefits users than paylocity users as well. Much better customer service, and the benefit administration is the biggest pro.
    Incentivized
    Chose TriNet HR Plus
    pretty good and can serve as the whole hr hub, but pricey
    Incentivized
    Chose TriNet HR Plus
    Paylocity was much more customizable, but it was not as intuitive as Zenefits. It didn't integrate like we wanted and that is why we switched.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    87%
    Would buy again
    1522 Answers
    89%
    Would buy again
    89 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    93%
    Delivers good value for the price
    1415 Answers
    89%
    Delivers good value for the price
    83 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    91%
    Happy with the feature set
    1592 Answers
    91%
    Happy with the feature set
    91 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    77%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    930 Answers
    84%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    64 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    69%
    Implementation went as expected
    867 Answers
    90%
    Implementation went as expected
    69 Answers
    Features
    PaylocityTriNet HR Plus
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Paylocity and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    Paylocity
    8.0
    1649 Ratings
    2% below category average
    TriNet HR Plus
    6.6
    136 Ratings
    22% below category average
    Employee demographic data8.51585 Ratings6.5112 Ratings
    Employment history8.31537 Ratings7.5106 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration8.01429 Ratings6.0106 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.81443 Ratings6.0111 Ratings
    Organizational charting7.41328 Ratings5.5120 Ratings
    Organization and location management8.11300 Ratings7.0123 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)7.61125 Ratings7.5109 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Paylocity and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    Paylocity
    8.4
    1581 Ratings
    3% above category average
    TriNet HR Plus
    7.2
    121 Ratings
    13% below category average
    Pay calculation8.81561 Ratings8.0104 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors7.9788 Ratings6.052 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment8.81236 Ratings7.066 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration7.81084 Ratings7.5109 Ratings
    Direct deposit files9.11548 Ratings7.5104 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management8.51265 Ratings7.597 Ratings
    Reimbursement management8.0799 Ratings7.068 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Paylocity and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    Paylocity
    7.7
    1343 Ratings
    7% below category average
    TriNet HR Plus
    6.5
    119 Ratings
    24% below category average
    Approval workflow8.01206 Ratings6.5117 Ratings
    Balance details7.51300 Ratings6.0115 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment7.71050 Ratings7.095 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Paylocity and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    Paylocity
    8.4
    1588 Ratings
    2% above category average
    TriNet HR Plus
    6.9
    135 Ratings
    18% below category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information8.71560 Ratings7.5129 Ratings
    Update personal information8.71589 Ratings8.0135 Ratings
    View company policy documentation8.11308 Ratings7.0122 Ratings
    Employee recognition8.41187 Ratings4.566 Ratings
    View job history8.41401 Ratings7.5104 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Paylocity and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    Paylocity
    7.7
    512 Ratings
    4% below category average
    TriNet HR Plus
    7.0
    23 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets7.7514 Ratings7.023 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Paylocity and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    Paylocity
    7.4
    1476 Ratings
    3% below category average
    TriNet HR Plus
    6.4
    108 Ratings
    17% below category average
    Report builder7.41432 Ratings6.0104 Ratings
    Pre-built reports7.81450 Ratings7.5106 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data7.0962 Ratings5.567 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Paylocity and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    Paylocity
    8.3
    1386 Ratings
    3% above category average
    TriNet HR Plus
    6.5
    115 Ratings
    21% below category average
    New hire portal8.51389 Ratings7.5114 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools8.21142 Ratings5.594 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Paylocity and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    Paylocity
    7.7
    791 Ratings
    5% below category average
    TriNet HR Plus
    3.0
    44 Ratings
    92% below category average
    Corporate goal setting7.6637 Ratings3.240 Ratings
    Individual goal setting7.7736 Ratings3.243 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility7.6574 Ratings2.338 Ratings
    Performance tracking7.8738 Ratings3.240 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Paylocity and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    Paylocity
    7.6
    987 Ratings
    5% below category average
    TriNet HR Plus
    6.5
    61 Ratings
    21% below category average
    Performance plans7.6905 Ratings6.558 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans7.3789 Ratings6.054 Ratings
    Review status tracking7.7915 Ratings6.056 Ratings
    Review reminders7.8922 Ratings7.056 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency7.7785 Ratings7.052 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Paylocity and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    Paylocity
    7.4
    546 Ratings
    6% below category average
    TriNet HR Plus
    4.2
    25 Ratings
    61% below category average
    Create succession plans/pools7.3380 Ratings2.021 Ratings
    Candidate ranking7.4444 Ratings5.723 Ratings
    Candidate search7.7502 Ratings4.625 Ratings
    Candidate development7.4414 Ratings4.624 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Paylocity and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    Paylocity
    8.1
    943 Ratings
    2% above category average
    TriNet HR Plus
    5.8
    29 Ratings
    31% below category average
    Job Requisition Management8.4822 Ratings5.122 Ratings
    Company Website Posting8.3847 Ratings6.118 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media7.8667 Ratings5.116 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting8.1816 Ratings5.118 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention7.6712 Ratings6.421 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking8.5880 Ratings6.920 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts8.2881 Ratings5.526 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    PaylocityTriNet HR Plus
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (1752 ratings)
    6.6
    (145 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (195 ratings)
    8.5
    (11 ratings)
    Usability
    8.1
    (564 ratings)
    6.5
    (36 ratings)
    Availability
    8.8
    (49 ratings)
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    Performance
    8.8
    (47 ratings)
    8.5
    (4 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.0
    (178 ratings)
    8.8
    (42 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    7.8
    (9 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    8.3
    (41 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    6.6
    (109 ratings)
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    Configurability
    7.9
    (41 ratings)
    8.8
    (4 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    8.0
    (33 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    6.5
    (39 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    8.3
    (48 ratings)
    8.9
    (4 ratings)
    Professional Services
    7.8
    (25 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    7.5
    (45 ratings)
    8.9
    (4 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    7.9
    (43 ratings)
    8.9
    (4 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    PaylocityTriNet HR Plus
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Paylocity
    Consistent and ongoing issues with time and labor, payroll, benefits, and a lack of care and sense of urgency from the account manager and Paylocity staff in general when issues do arise. Every time an issue is fixed within the system, it seems that something else then begins to malfunction. 2026 specifically, there have been numerous issues with the time-off feature for both the employees and the HR Team.
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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
    Paylocity
    • When I need assistance, calling the help line is easy, and most of the time there isn't a long wait. Also, they can and do call back if necessary. I have had Zoom meetings to address issues that required more than just a phone call.
    • Tracking taxes and filing reports is truly important to us so that we file in a timely manner and avoid penalties and interest. We incurred many penalties when we were using QuickBooks.
    • Keeping track of employee documents such as I-9 forms along with visas, work authorizations, resident cards, driver's licenses, and certifications is easy and in one location.
    • With Paylocity, we can easily see who filled out applications. Previously, we used paper applications, which were more manual and involved looking through actual paperwork. This was hard to manage.
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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
    Paylocity
    • There's a lot of confusion of the Effective Date and Begin Check Date.
    • Better explanations of cross-company managers when not all companies use the same modules.
    • Better explanation of the Time and Labor piece and how we can better utilize live labor, forecasting, and overall scheduling.
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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
    Paylocity
    The system is easy to use. I love the knowledge base system offered, I can answer many of my questions by looking here first before calling in. If i do have to call in to the help desk, everyone seems to be super knowledgably about the Paylocity Product and if they are unable to assist, which rarely happens, they will escalate my call to the next level of assistance
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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
    Paylocity
    I would say that these 2 factors are the biggest contributors to the rating that I have given. The app is still buggy; I gave up on it after not being able to clock in 3 times. Also, the Firefox unavailability. I had to give up the Firefox browser in order for me to sign my contract and use Paylocity. If they are able to address those 2 issues then it should be a perfect 10.
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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
    Paylocity
    Over the last 3 years, we've only had one major service issue that rendered Airbase unusable for us for about 24 hours. That said, they navigated the SVB bank crisis very well and made sure funds were available during that time.
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    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
    Paylocity
    We had some minor hiccups throughout the year but they have all been fixable. Paylocity integrates well with our 401k provider, Principal, and our benefits, OneDigital. It makes it simple to house everything and have it all connected. It doesn't slow anything down to have Principal integrated. It makes it more efficient
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    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
    Paylocity
    I have contacted support on several occasions, mostly for assistance with voiding a check and running an off-cycle payroll. The account managers and support team were all very knowledgeable and helpful. They provided great insight and clarity in answering my questions and helping me navigate these processes. I learn something new and helpful each time I speak with them! On a separate note, we have reported technical issues regarding several Paylocity onboarding tasks since this past year. We have reached out several times regarding these issues, but are still waiting for a resolution. It seems sometimes that technical concerns are reported, with no proper solution or follow-up.
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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
    Paylocity
    I didn't have in-person training, but I'm sure it was just as great as any other training/assistance Paylocity provides. Paylocity customer service is always available. You never have to be on hold and their answers are always accurate and timely. Documents in the help section are helpful as well. My in-person training was conducted y one of our employees who was involved in the initial set-up and training of all employees. She was excellent.
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    TriNet
    Can't really say just because I would not know.
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    Online Training
    Paylocity
    It was virtually, click orange button in top right corner, click run report, hit submit. The training was minimal at best. I did not know what I was doing, so I just wrote down the steps, so when they steps failed I had no idea what to do, where I was in the process, What the terms mean or where to find them. When I had questions it was always the same answers, no understanding for WHAT I was doing when I hit the orange button.
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    TriNet
    It went through successfully.
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    Implementation Rating
    Paylocity
    Implementation was a bit bumpy and Paylocity team not always available for next steps and/or questions. I feel like Paylocity could have done a better job in their fact finding as far as what we were currently doing, our payroll policies and needs, etc. so that we would have run into less issues as we moved forward.
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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
    Paylocity
    We switched from QuickBooks because Paylocity offers more than just payroll. It combines payroll, time tracking, HR, benefits, and employee self-service in one system. This has helped us reduce manual work, improve reporting, and make payroll more efficient. Overall, Paylocity was a better fit for our company's growth and HR needs.
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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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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Paylocity
    Everyone wants a good deal of course. We thought we did ok and felt you still made your money also
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    TriNet
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    Scalability
    Paylocity
    We have gone from a medium sized company to a larger company with no issues whatsoever with Paylocity being able to keep up or do what we need it to do for the size of our needs. In fact, it does more than we even use at this juncture
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    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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    Professional Services
    Paylocity
    Some are knowledgable others not as much and sometimes instead of helping you fix the issue will just give you some directions and expect you to try to figure it out yourself. Also, when your Account Manager needs to escliate the issue to another group, it can take a long time for them to get to your issue and there's no commuication.
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    TriNet
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    Paylocity
    • The time savings alone is worth the cost. I went from having to spend 3 - 4 full business days on payroll to about 1.
    • Being able to look all employee data up in one place is a lifesaver and time saver - even outside of the office if I need to access information quickly it is all just a sign in away.
    • It has saved significant time and reduced confusion related to onboarding. Everyone is able to see what stage an employee is at, I do not need to worry about employees potentially working for us illegally thanks to eVerify, and I am always assured that all required documentation for regulatory purposes has been obtained prior to employment beginning.
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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

    Paylocity Screenshots

    Screenshot of a view of real-time employee data and performance metrics used to uncover and analyze trends. This creates an impactful understanding of the business, increase retention, understand labor costs, and plan for changes.Screenshot of where to automate manual processes with Paylocity's self-serve automation engine, Workflows. Users can implement routines for time-consuming manual tasks.Screenshot of where to manage and comply with employment law. Paylocity's HR Compliance solution helps users to stay on track and view important employee compliance items, from Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), healthcare, and compensation.Screenshot of how Paylocity Recruiting can automate hiring processes. amplify outreach, showcase a company's culture, and build stronger candidate connections to swiftly fill positions.Screenshot of recognition and rewards in Paylocity.

    TriNet HR Plus Screenshots

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