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MRPeasy vs Zenefits

MRPeasy logo

MRPeasy

Software

Affordable cloud MRP for small manufacturers

From
Free
Rated
-
Zenefits logo

Zenefits

Software

All-in-one HR platform for growing companies

From
$8/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only MRPeasy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: MRPeasy per-user pricing model becomes expensive as team size grows, unlike unlimited-user competitors; Zenefits product discontinued by parent company TriNet
  • They diverge on capability: MRPeasy covers Production planning, Zenefits covers HR Administration.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MRPeasy and Zenefits actually diverge.

Attributes where MRPeasy and Zenefits differ
AttributeMRPeasyZenefits
Starting priceFree$8/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
Founded20142013

Identical on both: 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 MRPeasy

  • Production planning
  • Inventory management
  • Purchasing
  • CRM
  • Quality control
  • Shopify
  • WooCommerce
  • BigCommerce

Only in Zenefits

  • HR Administration
  • Benefits Management
  • Payroll
  • Time and Scheduling
  • Compliance
  • Performance Management
  • Slack
  • Google Workspace

Both cover

  • QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

MRPeasy

  • Small manufacturingnot Zenefits
  • Job shop productionnot Zenefits
  • Assembly operationsnot Zenefits

Zenefits

No use cases recorded yet. See the Zenefits review.

Where each one falls short

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

MRPeasy

  • Per-user pricing model becomes expensive as team size grows, unlike unlimited-user competitors
  • Complex calculations and unintuitive logic in some features requiring user training and clarification
  • Per-user pricing for API access limited to highest tier ($149/month)
  • Struggles to meet complex workflow needs for advanced planning and scheduling

Zenefits

  • Product discontinued by parent company TriNet
  • Remaining customers forced to migrate to more expensive TriNet products

Pricing, plan by plan

MRPeasy

Free
  • Starter$49/month
    • BOM management
    • Lot traceability
    • Production planning
  • Professional$69/month

Zenefits

$8/month
  • Essentials$8/month
    • HR Administration
    • Time Off Tracking
    • Scheduling
  • Growth$16/month
    • All Essentials features
    • Compensation Management
    • Performance Management

Which should you pick?

Choose MRPeasy if

  • You need production planning.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want inventory management.

Choose Zenefits if

  • You need hr administration.
  • You also want benefits management.

Questions people ask

Is MRPeasy or Zenefits better?
Neither clearly leads. MRPeasy starts at Free and Zenefits at $8/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MRPeasy or Zenefits?
MRPeasy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for MRPeasy and $8/month for Zenefits.
Does MRPeasy or Zenefits run on more platforms?
MRPeasy runs on Web, iOS, Android. Zenefits runs on Web.
Can I use MRPeasy for free?
Yes. MRPeasy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Zenefits starts at $8/month.
What is MRPeasy best used for?
MRPeasy is most often used for small manufacturing, job shop production, assembly operations. Of those, small manufacturing and job shop production are not what Zenefits is typically brought in for.
What can MRPeasy do that Zenefits cannot?
MRPeasy covers Production planning, Inventory management, Purchasing, CRM. Zenefits covers HR Administration, Benefits Management, Payroll, Time and Scheduling. Both handle QuickBooks, Xero, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

MRPeasy: What is MRPeasy's pricing model?

MRPeasy offers 4 pricing tiers: Starter at $49/user/month, Professional at $69/user/month, Enterprise at $99/user/month, and Unlimited at $149/user/month. Pricing is per-user, so costs scale with team size.

Source
Zenefits: Is Zenefits still available as a standalone product?

No. Zenefits was discontinued as a standalone product after TriNet's acquisition in 2022. Existing customers are being migrated to TriNet HR Plus (ASO) or TriNet PEO at higher costs.

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MRPeasy: Does MRPeasy offer a free trial?

Yes, MRPeasy provides a 30-day free trial with no contracts or hidden fees, allowing users to test all features before committing to a paid plan.

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Zenefits: What were Zenefits' main features before discontinuation?

Zenefits provided HR, benefits management, payroll as optional add-on, time and attendance tracking, and compliance tools for small to mid-sized businesses with 10-200 employees.

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MRPeasy: What integrations does MRPeasy support?

MRPeasy integrates with 16 third-party tools including Shopify, Xero, QuickBooks Online, Google Drive, OneDrive, Zapier, Magento, WooCommerce, and others for accounting, ecommerce, and storage.

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MRPeasy: Does MRPeasy have mobile app support?

Yes, MRPeasy offers mobile apps for iOS and Android with shop-floor capabilities for real-time job tracking and production order rescheduling. Changes made offline sync automatically when reconnected.

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