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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    Workmate

    Score8 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    Workmate provides businesses an automated workforce management solution, with an integrated network of blue-collar workers on a data-driven hiring platform. Workmate aims to provide businesses with visibility into their entire workforce through automating hiring, onboarding, scheduling, attendance, and performance reporting processes in one seamless system, while leveraging a qualified network of 50,000+ pre-vetted workers to support recruitment needs. Using real-time performance data, Workmate…N/A
    Pricing
    TriNetWorkmate
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    TriNetWorkmate
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    TriNetWorkmate
    Considered Both Products
    TriNet
    No answer on this topic
    Workmate
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    83%
    Would buy again
    213 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    86%
    Delivers good value for the price
    181 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Happy with the feature set
    88%
    Happy with the feature set
    228 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    77%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    127 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    88%
    Implementation went as expected
    141 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    TriNetWorkmate
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of TriNet and Workmate
    Feature
    TriNet
    7.7
    740 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Workmate
    -
    Ratings
    Employee demographic data7.9532 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employment history7.7563 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration7.8532 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.7624 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organizational charting7.2446 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organization and location management7.4472 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)8.1590 Ratings00 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of TriNet and Workmate
    Feature
    TriNet
    8.3
    796 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Workmate
    -
    Ratings
    Pay calculation8.6772 Ratings00 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors8.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment7.8287 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration8.5781 Ratings00 Ratings
    Direct deposit files8.7728 Ratings00 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management8.4643 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reimbursement management7.8399 Ratings00 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of TriNet and Workmate
    Feature
    TriNet
    7.6
    526 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Workmate
    -
    Ratings
    Approval workflow8.2443 Ratings00 Ratings
    Balance details7.3502 Ratings00 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment7.2411 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of TriNet and Workmate
    Feature
    TriNet
    8.0
    778 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Workmate
    -
    Ratings
    View and generate pay and benefit information8.7757 Ratings00 Ratings
    Update personal information8.7772 Ratings00 Ratings
    View company policy documentation8.0662 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employee recognition6.4241 Ratings00 Ratings
    View job history8.1583 Ratings00 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of TriNet and Workmate
    Feature
    TriNet
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    156% below category average
    Workmate
    -
    Ratings
    Tracking of all physical assets1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of TriNet and Workmate
    Feature
    TriNet
    7.3
    655 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Workmate
    -
    Ratings
    Report builder7.2567 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pre-built reports7.7623 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data7.0322 Ratings00 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of TriNet and Workmate
    Feature
    TriNet
    7.8
    639 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Workmate
    -
    Ratings
    New hire portal7.9638 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools7.7403 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of TriNet and Workmate
    Feature
    TriNet
    6.5
    125 Ratings
    21% below category average
    Workmate
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    Ratings
    Corporate goal setting6.4109 Ratings00 Ratings
    Individual goal setting6.5121 Ratings00 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility6.5107 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance tracking6.7121 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of TriNet and Workmate
    Feature
    TriNet
    6.9
    209 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Workmate
    -
    Ratings
    Performance plans6.7185 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans6.7172 Ratings00 Ratings
    Review status tracking6.8169 Ratings00 Ratings
    Review reminders7.2180 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency7.215 Ratings00 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of TriNet and Workmate
    Feature
    TriNet
    7.3
    99 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Workmate
    -
    Ratings
    Candidate ranking8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate search7.393 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate development6.488 Ratings00 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of TriNet and Workmate
    Feature
    TriNet
    7.0
    142 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Workmate
    -
    Ratings
    Job Requisition Management6.8111 Ratings00 Ratings
    Company Website Posting5.51 Ratings00 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media6.893 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting6.8113 Ratings00 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking7.0120 Ratings00 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts7.3130 Ratings00 Ratings
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    TriNetWorkmate
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    UZIO
    Score9.3 out of 10
    Deputy
    Score8.4 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Zoho People
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Harri
    Score6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
    Enterprise eTIME, by ADP (discontinued)
    Score10 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    TriNetWorkmate
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.9
    (814 ratings)
    8.3
    (3 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    7.3
    (60 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (710 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Availability
    8.3
    (23 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    7.9
    (22 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.6
    (791 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    9.4
    (6 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    8.7
    (11 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    9.3
    (32 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Configurability
    6.2
    (16 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    6.0
    (6 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    6.4
    (12 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    8.0
    (22 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Professional Services
    8.5
    (7 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    7.9
    (20 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    7.9
    (20 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    TriNetWorkmate
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    Workmate
    As a supervisor this software is a big help for us to be able to make a proper tracking of our task force, without interfering or being over the shoulder, the variety of options available is great, while I had no full control of the software by company regulations I was able to use it in specific for the managing of the shifts and performance of our teams.
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    Pros
    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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    Workmate
    • The employee time tracking function has allowed us to minimize and even avoid payroll errors.
    • We also find the tracking of vacations and absences great, so we can easily find replacements for those jobs.
    • Payroll management is very good, it helped us to keep control of finances and to have everything in order with the administrative department.
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    Cons
    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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    Workmate
    • Customer Support team.
    • Schedule Management.
    • UI modelling.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    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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    Workmate
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    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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    Workmate
    No answers on this topic
    Reliability and Availability
    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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    Workmate
    No answers on this topic
    Performance
    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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    Workmate
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    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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    Workmate
    No answers on this topic
    In-Person Training
    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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    Workmate
    No answers on this topic
    Online Training
    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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    Workmate
    The training came from one of our associates it was not directly from a Workmate employee, however, it was good enough to let us understand it, and the person who gave us the training was open to ask questions even after the training ended, however as it was really easy to use, we only contacted him for small details.
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    Implementation Rating
    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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    Workmate
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    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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    Workmate
    It was not my decision to use it, it was the software available for that current campaign in the company, being honest while both of them are excellent to work with, the design in OnShift is more user friendly, most of my colleagues were in agreement with that, as for Workmate, it was really helpful but some times we were confused by the user interface, it wasn't very negative but it really gets on your nerves.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    TriNet
    Very reasonable vs other competitors - worked out a good deal.
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    Workmate
    No answers on this topic
    Scalability
    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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    Workmate
    No answers on this topic
    Professional Services
    TriNet
    Incredible professional resources are available.
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    Workmate
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    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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    Workmate
    • The learning curve is a bit slow at the beginning and we needed some time and several weeks to adapt to the system.
    • We have also had to use external technical support because we have had no response from Workmate technical support.
    • It has made it easier for us in the HR department, which means faster work in less time.
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    ScreenShots

    Workmate Screenshots

    Screenshot of Smart Scheduling - Shift ManagementScreenshot of Time & Attendance Tracking via QR Clock-InScreenshot of Fully integrated Supervisor & Worker mobile appsScreenshot of Real-time workforce analytics: track expenses, fulfillment and performance dataScreenshot of Access a network of 50,000+ pre-vetted workers, AI-matched to your needsScreenshot of Automated Workforce Management Platform