QuickBooks Payroll vs TriNet: Which Payroll Software Is Better?

Both QuickBooks Payroll and TriNet are leading payroll software solutions, but which one is better for you and your business?

Below we compare QuickBooks Payroll and TriNet across nearly 50 different data points to help you make find the right one.

QuickBooks Payroll vs TriNet Reviews

	QuickBooks Payroll	TriNet
Trustpilot Rating	1.1	1.6
Number of Trustpilot Reviews	551	109
iPhone App Rating	4.6	4.8
Number of iPhone App Reviews	110400	28500
Android App Rating	4.1	2.7
Number of Android App Reviews	29900	1130

	QuickBooks Payroll	TriNet
Free Trial	Yes	n/a
Free Trial Length	1 month	n/a
Cheapest Plan Name	Payroll Core + Simple Start	n/a
Cheapest Plan Cost Per Month	$52.5	$n/a
Mid Priced Plan Name	Payroll Core + Essentials	n/a
Mid Priced Plan Cost Per Month	$52.5	$n/a
Top Plan Name	Payroll Premium + Plus	n/a
Top Plan Cost Per Month	$85	$n/a

Features	QuickBooks Payroll	TriNet
Target Business Size	Mid size business	Mid size business
Unlimited Payrolls	✘	✘
Automated Tax Filing & Payments	✔	✔
E-sign I-9 & W-4	✘	✘
Live Customer Support	✔	✘
Third-Party Integrations	✔	✘
Ability To Manage Employee Benefits	✔	✔
Employee Access To Platform	✔	✔
Direct Deposit	✔	✔
Expense Reimbursement	✔	✘
Time Off Accrual	✔	✔
Pre-Tax Deductions	✔	✔
Wage Garnishment	✔	✘
Background Checks	✘	✘
Check Printing	✔	✘
Check Delivery	✘	✔
API	✘	✘

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	QuickBooks Payroll	TriNet
Pros	User Friendly User Interface Saves Time Access Anywhere Meets Business Needs	User Friendly Customer Service User Interface Saves Time Comprehensive Solution
Cons	Room for Improvement Takes Time Customer Service Expensive Desktop Issues	Expensive Not User Friendly Slow Customer Service Technical Issues