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Multiplier vs Zenefits

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Multiplier

HR

Employ anyone, anywhere

From
$40/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zenefits logo

Zenefits

Payroll

All-in-one HR platform for growing companies

From
$8/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Multiplier covers Global Employment, Zenefits covers HR Administration.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Multiplier and Zenefits actually diverge.

Attributes where Multiplier and Zenefits differ
AttributeMultiplierZenefits
Starting price$40/month$8/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
CategoryHRPayroll
Founded20202013

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Multiplier

  • Global Employment
  • Benefits
  • Contractor Management
  • Multi-currency Payments
  • BambooHR
  • Workday
  • Greenhouse
  • Lever

Only in Zenefits

  • HR Administration
  • Benefits Management
  • Time and Scheduling
  • Performance Management
  • Google Workspace
  • Microsoft 365
  • Xero

Both cover

  • Payroll
  • Compliance
  • QuickBooks
  • Slack
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

Where each one falls short

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

Multiplier

Nothing recorded yet. See the Multiplier review.

Zenefits

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Multiplier

$40/month
  • Contractor$40/month
    • Contractor Management
    • Payments
    • Compliance
  • Employer of Record$400/month
    • Global Employment
    • Payroll
    • Benefits

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 Multiplier if

  • You need global employment.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want benefits.
Multiplier review

Choose Zenefits if

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

Questions people ask

Is Multiplier or Zenefits better?
Neither clearly leads. Multiplier starts at $40/month and Zenefits at $8/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Multiplier or Zenefits?
Multiplier starts at $40/month and Zenefits at $8/month.
Does Multiplier or Zenefits run on more platforms?
Multiplier runs on Web, Ios, Android. Zenefits runs on Web.
What can Multiplier do that Zenefits cannot?
Multiplier covers Global Employment, Benefits, Contractor Management, Multi-currency Payments. Zenefits covers HR Administration, Benefits Management, Time and Scheduling, Performance Management. Both handle Payroll, Compliance, QuickBooks, Slack.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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.

Source
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.

Source
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