Wagepoint vs TriNet: Which Payroll Software Is Better?

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

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

Wagepoint vs TriNet Reviews

	Wagepoint	TriNet
Trustpilot Rating	4.5	1.6
Number of Trustpilot Reviews	237	109
iPhone App Rating	0	4.8
Number of iPhone App Reviews	0	28500
Android App Rating	0	2.7
Number of Android App Reviews	0	1130

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Features	Wagepoint	TriNet
Target Business Size	Small 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	✘	✘

Pay employees and contractors.
Direct deposit.
Online portal where employees can access paystubs and T4s.
Year-end T4/T4As and reporting.
No additional charges for money movement or remittance filing.
Federal and provincial/territorial income tax.
Employment Insurance/Québec Parental Insurance Plan (EI/QPIP) (employer and employee).
Canada Pension Plan/Québec Pension Plan (CPP/QPP) (employer and employee).
Monthly and accelerated remittance schedules.
Streamlined Record of Employment (ROE) submissions.
Comprehensive preset income and deduction codes.
Custom incomes and deductions.
Statutory holiday pay.
Workers’ Compensation (WCB/WSIB).
Employer Health Tax/Health Services Fund (EHT/HSF).
Built-in tips and guides.
Email processing reminders.
World-class support.
Multiple paygroups based on frequency.
Off-cycle payrolls.
Cloud-based software that can be accessed from anywhere.
2048-bit encryption using TLS 1.3 or 1.2.
Industry- and bank-grade processes.
Wagepoint staff are continuously trained on best practices.
Two-factor authentication for payroll administrators.
Client may also enable or disable employee access.
Posting journal.
Payroll register.
Payroll tax summary.
Deposit summary.
Workers’ Compensation (WCB/WSIB).

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	Wagepoint	TriNet
Pros	User-friendly setup Customer service Affordability	User Friendly Customer Service User Interface Saves Time Comprehensive Solution
Cons	Limited accounting software integrations Poor PTO and time-tracking tools No HR tools or HCM-adjacent features No mobile payroll app	Expensive Not User Friendly Slow Customer Service Technical Issues