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Paylocity vs TriNet

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Paylocity

Payroll

HR and payroll solutions to drive employee engagement

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TriNet logo

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: Paylocity the Internet Archive's capture of Paylocity's homepage on 3 January 2021 named a wide suite of modules, including Payroll, On Demand Payment, HR Edge, Recruiting, Performance Management, Compensation Management and a Learning Management System, all sold via 'Request a Demo' with no price figures published.; TriNet pricing is fully customized with no published rates
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Paylocity and TriNet actually diverge.

Attributes where Paylocity and TriNet differ
AttributePaylocityTriNet
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded1997Unknown

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 Paylocity

  • Payroll
  • HR Management
  • Benefits Administration
  • Time and Labor
  • Talent Management
  • Employee Engagement
  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams

Only in TriNet

Nothing recorded that Paylocity does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Paylocity

No use cases recorded yet. See the Paylocity review.

TriNet

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

Where each one falls short

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

Paylocity

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Paylocity's homepage on 3 January 2021 named a wide suite of modules, including Payroll, On Demand Payment, HR Edge, Recruiting, Performance Management, Compensation Management and a Learning Management System, all sold via 'Request a Demo' with no price figures published.

TriNet

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Paylocity

On request
  • Core Payroll$undefined/month
    • Payroll Processing
    • Tax Services
    • Direct Deposit
  • Complete HCM$undefined/month
    • All Core features
    • HR
    • Benefits

TriNet

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the TriNet review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Paylocity if

  • You need payroll.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want hr management.
Paylocity review

Choose TriNet if

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

TriNet review

Questions people ask

Is Paylocity or TriNet better?
Neither clearly leads. Paylocity 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, Paylocity or TriNet?
Paylocity starts at On request and TriNet at On request.
Does Paylocity or TriNet run on more platforms?
Paylocity runs on Web, Ios, Android. TriNet runs on Web.
What can Paylocity do that TriNet cannot?
Paylocity covers Payroll, HR Management, Benefits Administration, Time and Labor.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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
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.

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