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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Sage HR

    Score9.2 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    Sage HR is HR software for small to medium businesses. The vendor states Sage HR is designed to be easy to use, and automates every step of the human resource process. Sage HR is designed with modular functionality to be customized for users' needs. According to the vendor, key differentiators include: 1. Easy to use 2. Modular functionality 2. Automates the end-to-end HR process 3. There's a mobile app (iOS & Android) 5. Feature…

    $5.50

    per month

    TriNet

    Score8 out of 10
    N/ATriNet 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
    Sage HRTriNet
    Editions & Modules
    Expenses Management
    $1.50
    per user, per month
    Performance Management
    $3.00
    per user, per month
    Shift Scheduling
    $3.00
    per user, per month
    Timesheets
    $3.00
    per user, per month
    Leave Management
    $5.50
    per user, per month
    Recruitment
    $200.00
    per user, per month
    No answers on this topic
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Sage HRTriNet
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsThe modular product. - No hidden fees - Cancel anytime - No credit card required—
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    Sage HRTriNet
    Considered Both Products
    Sage
    No answer on this topic
    TriNet
    Chose TriNet
    We are using them both at the same time, for different purposes. CakeHR mainly for HR purposes and Trinet for payroll purposes.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    90%
    Would buy again
    9 Answers
    83%
    Would buy again
    214 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    90%
    Delivers good value for the price
    9 Answers
    86%
    Delivers good value for the price
    182 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    90%
    Happy with the feature set
    9 Answers
    88%
    Happy with the feature set
    229 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    89%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    8 Answers
    78%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    128 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    90%
    Implementation went as expected
    9 Answers
    88%
    Implementation went as expected
    142 Answers
    Features
    Sage HRTriNet
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Sage HR and TriNet
    Feature
    Sage HR
    6.9
    12 Ratings
    17% below category average
    TriNet
    7.7
    741 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Employee demographic data9.011 Ratings7.9533 Ratings
    Employment history8.111 Ratings7.7564 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration7.99 Ratings7.8533 Ratings
    Organizational charting3.811 Ratings7.2446 Ratings
    Organization and location management7.09 Ratings7.4472 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)5.54 Ratings8.1591 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings7.7624 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Sage HR and TriNet
    Feature
    Sage HR
    7.5
    2 Ratings
    9% below category average
    TriNet
    8.3
    797 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Support for external payroll vendors7.01 Ratings8.05 Ratings
    Reimbursement management8.02 Ratings7.8399 Ratings
    Pay calculation00 Ratings8.6773 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings7.8288 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings8.6782 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings8.7729 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings8.4643 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Sage HR and TriNet
    Feature
    Sage HR
    6.7
    12 Ratings
    21% below category average
    TriNet
    7.6
    527 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Approval workflow3.812 Ratings8.2444 Ratings
    Balance details8.212 Ratings7.3503 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment8.19 Ratings7.2412 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Sage HR and TriNet
    Feature
    Sage HR
    6.2
    11 Ratings
    28% below category average
    TriNet
    8.0
    779 Ratings
    3% below category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information8.03 Ratings8.7758 Ratings
    Update personal information8.211 Ratings8.7773 Ratings
    View company policy documentation3.79 Ratings8.0663 Ratings
    Employee recognition2.99 Ratings6.4241 Ratings
    View job history8.08 Ratings8.2584 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Sage HR and TriNet
    Feature
    Sage HR
    4.8
    6 Ratings
    50% below category average
    TriNet
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    156% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets4.86 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Sage HR and TriNet
    Feature
    Sage HR
    5.7
    11 Ratings
    28% below category average
    TriNet
    7.3
    656 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Report builder7.110 Ratings7.2568 Ratings
    Pre-built reports7.910 Ratings7.7624 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data2.33 Ratings7.0322 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Sage HR and TriNet
    Feature
    Sage HR
    7.7
    9 Ratings
    5% below category average
    TriNet
    7.8
    640 Ratings
    3% below category average
    New hire portal7.39 Ratings7.9639 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools8.18 Ratings7.7403 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Sage HR and TriNet
    Feature
    Sage HR
    6.0
    8 Ratings
    29% below category average
    TriNet
    6.5
    125 Ratings
    21% below category average
    Corporate goal setting6.87 Ratings6.4109 Ratings
    Individual goal setting3.28 Ratings6.5121 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility7.08 Ratings6.5107 Ratings
    Performance tracking7.08 Ratings6.7121 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Sage HR and TriNet
    Feature
    Sage HR
    5.1
    8 Ratings
    43% below category average
    TriNet
    6.9
    209 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Performance plans6.08 Ratings6.7185 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans2.27 Ratings6.7172 Ratings
    Review status tracking6.08 Ratings6.8169 Ratings
    Review reminders8.08 Ratings7.2180 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency3.28 Ratings7.215 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Sage HR and TriNet
    Feature
    Sage HR
    2.7
    4 Ratings
    97% below category average
    TriNet
    7.3
    99 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Create succession plans/pools2.24 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate ranking2.22 Ratings8.21 Ratings
    Candidate search4.12 Ratings7.393 Ratings
    Candidate development2.24 Ratings6.488 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Sage HR and TriNet
    Feature
    Sage HR
    2.9
    3 Ratings
    93% below category average
    TriNet
    7.0
    142 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Job Requisition Management1.33 Ratings6.8111 Ratings
    Company Website Posting2.02 Ratings5.51 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media2.01 Ratings6.893 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting2.02 Ratings6.8113 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention2.02 Ratings9.11 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking7.02 Ratings7.0120 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts4.02 Ratings7.3130 Ratings
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    Sage HRTriNet
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    Score9.3 out of 10
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    Score9.3 out of 10
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    Zoho People
    Score8.6 out of 10
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    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Sage HRTriNet
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.9
    (13 ratings)
    7.9
    (815 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (60 ratings)
    Usability
    8.2
    (3 ratings)
    8.0
    (711 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.3
    (23 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.9
    (22 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.1
    (5 ratings)
    7.6
    (792 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.4
    (6 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.7
    (11 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.3
    (32 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.2
    (16 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.0
    (6 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.4
    (12 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (22 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.5
    (7 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.9
    (20 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.9
    (20 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Sage HRTriNet
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Sage
    Keeping an accurate time off calendar, with specific buckets, is extremely important. It has helped my company grow without having to manage things in Excel. Also, implementing an annual review process by using CakeHR has been very clean and transparent with my employees. This also allows me to see year over year. In years past, we used Word or a Jotform which made it challenging to pull up years past.
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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
    Sage
    • Employee self service - the apps and desktops GUIs are very intuitive.
    • Leave management - this manages itself through the app and system, saves lots of admin.
    • Customization - you can tailor the system more and more to suit your specific needs.
    • Updates and Customer Service - the CakeHR team gave dedicated a lot of time to bring out weekly updates and systems improvements which shows they are dedicated to making this a great product - the fact that they were bought by Se recently is also testament to their ongoing mission.
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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
    Sage
    • Some features available in other HR products have not been available in Cake in the past (Performance, ATS), however, these are being rolled out now.
    • The user experience for the Admin interface is not completely intuitive.
    • Overall look and feel could be updated one day.
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Sage
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Sage
    payroll process is good Sage HR - web version gives good demographic data uploading to Super portal is good uploading to ATO portal is good giving various reports to Managers is good
    Incentivized
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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
    Sage
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Sage
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Sage
    Customer support is amazing. There are times I post a question and I don't get back to support. They will always follow-up with an email to make sure our questions are answered. I even had a call with Julianna who was wonderful and very personable. You definitely get a level us service that exceeds most companies. Keep up the good work CakeHR.
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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
    Sage
    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
    Sage
    No answers on this topic
    TriNet
    I just completed a virtual training titled: The New Face of ADA: Neurodiversity and Invisible Disabilities at Work. The training was well prepared, provided documents to share with managers, and in fact, I will assign all team leads in our company the training. The training was also interactive with questions posed by the trainers. We also had the ability to ask questions in the Q&A portal. Way to go TriNet!
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    Implementation Rating
    Sage
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Sage
    Bamboo is more versatile for large enterprises where as Sage HR is better for smaller/mid-size businesses. Both systems have very similar features and functionality. Sage HR has great tools for companies with multiple locations which has benefitted us in tracking employees' time, resources, and performance. Both have similar customer service and it really comes down to what features you are wanting to focus on as a business.
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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
    Sage
    No answers on this topic
    TriNet
    Very reasonable vs other competitors - worked out a good deal.
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    Scalability
    Sage
    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
    Sage
    No answers on this topic
    TriNet
    Incredible professional resources are available.
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    Return on Investment
    Sage
    • Saved me lots of admin time with employee self service.
    • I can run this system by myself for over 100 employees so no need to hire extra staff to manage.
    • Easy performance management allows the business to review and appraise employees and make everything more efficient (cost and time).
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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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