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TickTick vs Zenefits

Zenefits
Payroll & Benefits
All-in-one HR platform for growing companies
- From
- $8/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only TickTick has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: TickTick recurring task options are limited compared to dedicated project management tools; Zenefits product discontinued by parent company TriNet
- They diverge on capability: TickTick covers Task management, Zenefits covers HR Administration.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which TickTick and Zenefits actually diverge.
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), founded (2013).
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 TickTick
- Task management
- Calendar integration
- Pomodoro timer
- Habit tracking
- Natural language input
- Collaboration
- Voice input
- Location reminders
Only in Zenefits
- HR Administration
- Benefits Management
- Payroll
- Time and Scheduling
- Compliance
- Performance Management
- Slack
- Google Workspace
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
TickTick
- Personal task managementnot Zenefits
- Team collaborationnot Zenefits
- Project planningnot Zenefits
- Habit trackingnot Zenefits
- Time managementnot 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.
TickTick
- Recurring task options are limited compared to dedicated project management tools
- Reporting and analytics are minimal, providing little productivity trend visibility
- Calendar sync can be slow and unreliable, sometimes causing sync issues across devices
- API capabilities are basic, limiting direct integrations beyond Zapier and IFTTT
- Habit tracking becomes less useful once routines are well-established
Zenefits
- Product discontinued by parent company TriNet
- Remaining customers forced to migrate to more expensive TriNet products
Pricing, plan by plan
TickTick
Free- FreeFree
- Up to 9 lists
- Up to 99 tasks per list
- Basic reminders
- Premium$35.99/year
- Up to 299 lists
- Up to 999 tasks per list
- Advanced collaboration for up to 30 members
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 TickTick if
- You need task management.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mac, iOS, iPad, Android, Apple Watch, Windows.
- You also want calendar integration.
Questions people ask
- Is TickTick or Zenefits better?
- Neither clearly leads. TickTick 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, TickTick or Zenefits?
- TickTick has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for TickTick and $8/month for Zenefits.
- Does TickTick or Zenefits run on more platforms?
- TickTick runs on Web, Mac, iOS, iPad, Android, Apple Watch, Windows. Zenefits runs on Web.
- Can I use TickTick for free?
- Yes. TickTick has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Zenefits starts at $8/month.
- What is TickTick best used for?
- TickTick is most often used for personal task management, team collaboration, project planning, habit tracking. Of those, personal task management and team collaboration are not what Zenefits is typically brought in for.
- What can TickTick do that Zenefits cannot?
- TickTick covers Task management, Calendar integration, Pomodoro timer, Habit tracking. Zenefits covers HR Administration, Benefits Management, Payroll, Time and Scheduling.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
TickTick: What is TickTick?
TickTick is a cross-platform task management and productivity app that combines to-do lists, calendar views, habit tracking, reminders, and a Pomodoro timer. It helps users organize personal and work tasks across 10+ platforms including Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android, and web.
SourceZenefits: 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.
SourceTickTick: What are TickTick's pricing options?
TickTick offers a permanent free plan and a premium plan at $35.99/year (listed price $49.99, currently discounted). The free plan includes up to 9 lists and basic features, while premium unlocks up to 299 lists, advanced collaboration for up to 30 members, and calendar subscriptions.
SourceZenefits: 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.
SourceTickTick: Does TickTick have team features?
TickTick does not offer a dedicated team or family plan. Each user needs their own premium subscription. Premium users can share lists with up to 30 members for collaboration.
SourceTickTick: What integrations does TickTick support?
TickTick supports integrations with 2,000+ apps through third-party platforms like Zapier, Make, n8n, and Integrately. It also supports calendar subscriptions with Google Calendar and Outlook, and has a basic OAuth API for developers.
SourceTickTick: Is TickTick available offline?
TickTick requires an internet connection for syncing across devices. Offline functionality depends on the platform, with some mobile apps offering limited offline access but requiring connectivity for full features.
SourceRelated pages
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