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Ashby vs TriNet

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Ashby

Software

All-in-one recruiting software

From
$400/month
Rated
-
T

TriNet

Software

Big company benefits and a team deeply involved in running your HR

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Ashby no native iOS or Android mobile app; only mobile web access with limited functionality; TriNet no fixed pricing is published; the site states pricing depends on company size and state and requires talking to a consultant for a quote, per trinet.com, August 2026

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ashby and TriNet actually diverge.

Attributes where Ashby and TriNet differ
AttributeAshbyTriNet
Starting price$400/monthOn request
Pricing modelUnknownquote
Founded2018Unknown

Identical on both: free tier (No), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Ashby

  • Applicant Tracking
  • CRM
  • Scheduling
  • Analytics
  • Sourcing
  • Offer Management
  • Reporting
  • LinkedIn

Only in TriNet

Nothing recorded that Ashby does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Ashby

  • End to end applicant tracking for startups through to enterprisenot TriNet
  • Sourcing and candidate relationship managementnot TriNet
  • Interview scheduling and coordinationnot TriNet
  • Recruiting analytics, including as a standalone module alongside an existing ATSnot TriNet
  • Structured hiring and consistent candidate assessmentnot TriNet

TriNet

No use cases recorded yet. See the TriNet review.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Ashby

  • No native iOS or Android mobile app; only mobile web access with limited functionality
  • Email lookup quotas and limited bulk actions for high-volume sourcing workflows
  • Advanced workflow branching and custom fields system are less flexible than competitors

TriNet

  • No fixed pricing is published; the site states pricing depends on company size and state and requires talking to a consultant for a quote, per trinet.com, August 2026

Pricing, plan by plan

Ashby

$400/month
  • Foundations$400/month
    • Core ATS
    • Scheduling
    • Basic reporting

TriNet

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the TriNet review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Ashby if

  • You need applicant tracking.
  • You also want crm.

Choose TriNet if

Nothing in the data separates TriNet from Ashby on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Questions people ask

Is Ashby or TriNet better?
Neither clearly leads. Ashby starts at $400/month and TriNet at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ashby or TriNet?
Ashby starts at $400/month and TriNet at On request.
Does Ashby or TriNet run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Ashby best used for?
Ashby is most often used for end to end applicant tracking for startups through to enterprise, sourcing and candidate relationship management, interview scheduling and coordination, recruiting analytics, including as a standalone module alongside an existing ats. Of those, end to end applicant tracking for startups through to enterprise and sourcing and candidate relationship management are not what TriNet is typically brought in for.
What can Ashby do that TriNet cannot?
Ashby covers Applicant Tracking, CRM, Scheduling, Analytics.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Ashby: What integrations does Ashby support?

Ashby integrates with Slack for recruiting notifications, Zapier for automation with 9,000+ apps, and has an open API for custom workflows. It also supports 250+ marketplace integrations.

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Ashby: Does Ashby have a mobile app?

Ashby does not have native iOS or Android apps. The platform is cloud-based accessible via mobile web, but mobile functionality is limited compared to desktop.

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Ashby: What is the minimum price for Ashby?

The Foundations plan starts at $400 per month for companies up to 100 employees. Plus and Enterprise plans are custom quoted based on company size.

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Ashby: Can Ashby create and update jobs across multiple job boards?

Yes, Ashby integrates with job boards and allows you to manage candidate pipeline, scheduling, and analytics in one platform.

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