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Nmbrs vs TriNet

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Nmbrs

Payroll

Dutch and Swedish payroll and HR sold largely through accountants, owned by Visma since 2017

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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TriNet

Payroll

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

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Nmbrs coverage is the Netherlands and Sweden only, so any international group will run Nmbrs alongside other payroll systems and reconcile them manually.; TriNet pricing is fully customized with no published rates
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Nmbrs and TriNet actually diverge.

Attributes where Nmbrs and TriNet differ
AttributeNmbrsTriNet
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (quote), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Payroll).

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 Nmbrs

  • Dutch payroll engine
  • Swedish payroll
  • Collective agreement handling
  • Employee self service
  • HR records
  • Accountant workspace
  • Open API
  • Journal export

Only in TriNet

Nothing recorded that Nmbrs does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Nmbrs

  • A Dutch company that wants payroll calculated and filed in-country rather than routed through an international aggregatornot TriNet
  • An accountancy firm running payroll for dozens of client companies from one workspacenot TriNet
  • A Dutch subsidiary of an international group that needs correct CAO and pension fund handlingnot TriNet
  • An HR or time tracking vendor that needs a documented API to push hours and changes into Dutch payrollnot TriNet

TriNet

  • HR and payroll services for mid-sized companiesnot Nmbrs
  • Talent managementnot Nmbrs
  • Benefits administrationnot Nmbrs

Where each one falls short

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

Nmbrs

  • Coverage is the Netherlands and Sweden only, so any international group will run Nmbrs alongside other payroll systems and reconcile them manually.
  • Most customers buy through an accountancy or payroll bureau, which means the price, the service level and the escalation path are set by an intermediary rather than by Visma.
  • English documentation and support lag behind the Dutch material, which slows down international finance teams trying to understand what a declaration actually contains.
  • The HR modules are basic next to a dedicated HRIS, so companies typically pair Nmbrs with another system and maintain an integration between them.
  • Ownership by Visma places it inside a large portfolio with overlapping payroll products, and buyers should ask where Nmbrs sits in that portfolio before committing to a long contract.

TriNet

  • Pricing is fully customized with no published rates
  • Assessment required before pricing is provided
  • No self-serve pricing options

Pricing, plan by plan

Nmbrs

On request
  • Nmbrs$undefined/year
    • Priced per employee per month, commonly resold by accountancy firms
    • Payroll and HR modules licensed separately
    • Direct pricing differs from partner pricing

TriNet

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the TriNet review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Nmbrs if

  • You need dutch payroll engine.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want swedish payroll.
Nmbrs review

Choose TriNet if

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

TriNet review

Questions people ask

Is Nmbrs or TriNet better?
Neither clearly leads. Nmbrs starts at On request and TriNet at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Nmbrs or TriNet?
Nmbrs starts at On request and TriNet at On request.
Does Nmbrs or TriNet run on more platforms?
Nmbrs runs on Web, iOS, Android. TriNet runs on Web.
What is Nmbrs best used for?
Nmbrs is most often used for a dutch company that wants payroll calculated and filed in-country rather than routed through an international aggregator, an accountancy firm running payroll for dozens of client companies from one workspace, a dutch subsidiary of an international group that needs correct cao and pension fund handling, an hr or time tracking vendor that needs a documented api to push hours and changes into dutch payroll. Of those, a dutch company that wants payroll calculated and filed in-country rather than routed through an international aggregator and an accountancy firm running payroll for dozens of client companies from one workspace are not what TriNet is typically brought in for.
What can Nmbrs do that TriNet cannot?
Nmbrs covers Dutch payroll engine, Swedish payroll, Collective agreement handling, Employee self service.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Nmbrs: Does Nmbrs actually file Dutch payroll taxes?

Yes. It calculates wage tax and submits the loonaangifte to the Belastingdienst, along with pension fund and sector scheme declarations. It is not an aggregator passing data to a bureau.

TriNet: How does TriNet determine its pricing?

TriNet states: 'Many factors go into our pricing structure, including the state of your business and the size of your company.' Pricing is customized per client based on business size, location, and specific needs.

Source
Nmbrs: Which countries does it cover?

The Netherlands and Sweden. Nowhere else.

TriNet: Can you get a TriNet quote without an assessment?

No. TriNet requires customers to complete an HR Solution Assessment or consult with a TriNet consultant before receiving a personalized quote. No pricing is available without this step.

Source
Nmbrs: Do I buy it direct or through an accountant?

Both are possible, but most Dutch customers come through an accountancy or payroll administration firm, and the price and support come from that firm.

Nmbrs: Who owns Nmbrs?

Visma, the Nordic business software group, acquired it in 2017.

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