TriNet – PEO & HR Outsourcing Review & Pricing 2026
Our comprehensive TriNet review examines pricing, features, and user experience of this leading PEO and HR outsourcing provider. Discover how TriNet's bundled payroll, benefits, compliance, and HR services compare to Justworks, ADP TotalSource, and Rippling.
TriNet has been a PEO stalwart for over 35 years, and its core proposition remains compelling: outsource your HR, payroll, benefits, and compliance to experts while you focus on your business. Where TriNet differentiates is industry specialisation - their dedicated teams for technology, life sciences, financial services, and other verticals bring genuine domain expertise that generic PEOs lack. The benefits packages are enterprise-grade, giving small companies access to Fortune 500-level health insurance. However, TriNet's technology platform lags behind modern competitors like Justworks and Rippling. Pricing is higher than pure-software alternatives, and the PEO co-employment model isn't right for every company. For businesses between 10 and 250 employees wanting hands-off HR with industry-specific expertise, TriNet delivers real value.
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Pros & Cons
A balanced analysis of TriNet's strengths and limitations based on extensive testing and real user feedback.
- Industry-specific HR expertise with dedicated vertical teams
- Enterprise-grade benefits packages including Fortune 500-level health insurance
- Comprehensive compliance and risk management support
- Full HR outsourcing reduces administrative burden significantly
- Dedicated HR consultants who know your business
- Strong workers compensation and employment practices liability coverage
- Over 35 years of PEO experience and expertise
- Technology platform feels dated compared to modern HR software
- PEO pricing is significantly higher than software-only solutions
- Co-employment model can complicate certain business processes
- Less flexibility to customise HR processes to your exact needs
- Employee self-service portal has limited functionality
- Transitioning away from a PEO can be complex and time-consuming
What Customers Say
Authentic testimonials from verified TriNet customers across different industries and company sizes.
"TriNet's industry expertise in life sciences has been invaluable. They understood our equity compensation, R&D tax credits, and compliance needs from day one."
"The benefits we can offer through TriNet are the reason we can compete with Google for talent. Our 40-person company has health insurance that rivals any enterprise."
"Reliable PEO service but the platform needs a refresh. We switched to Justworks for a more modern experience and lower costs."
Pricing & Plans
Detailed breakdown of TriNet's tiered pricing structure. Choose the plan that fits your business needs.
TriNet Essentials
Core PEO with payroll and benefits
- Full-service payroll
- Benefits access (health, dental, vision)
- Workers compensation
- Compliance support
- Employee self-service portal
- Basic HR administration
- Tax filing and compliance
- Standard support
TriNet Growth
PEO plus talent management
- Everything in Essentials
- Performance management
- Learning management
- Employee engagement tools
- Advanced reporting
- Dedicated HR consultant
- Risk mitigation services
- Priority support
TriNet Zen
Premium PEO with full HR suite
- Everything in Growth
- Strategic HR guidance
- Executive-level benefits
- Advanced compliance tools
- Custom integrations
- Workforce analytics
- Succession planning support
- Premium dedicated support
Add-ons & Additional Modules
- Industry-specific HR expertise: Technology, financial services, life sciences, professional services
- TriNet Clarus R+D: R&D tax credit programme
- International contractor payments: Via TriNet partnerships
How TriNet Compares
Side-by-side comparison of TriNet against leading competitors in the PEO and HR outsourcing space.
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TriNet offers a comprehensive PEO and HR outsourcing platform perfect for businesses that want enterprise-grade benefits, compliance support, and industry-specific HR expertise in one bundled service.