Namely vs TriNet
A detailed comparison of Namely and TriNet. See how they stack up on features, pricing, and user ratings.
At a Glance
| Namely | TriNet | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.9/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Starting Price | N/A | N/A |
| Free Trial | No | No |
| Free Plan | No | No |
| Features | 9 | 9 |
| Best For | Mid-Market | SMB |
Namely
HR platform for mid-sized companies providing HRIS, payroll, benefits administration, talent management, and time-and-attendance in a single system with managed services.
Rating
3.9/5
Best for
Mid-Market
Free trial
No
Free plan
No
TriNet
Full-service PEO providing HR, payroll, benefits, risk management, and compliance for SMBs, with industry-specific expertise.
Rating
4.0/5
Best for
SMB
Free trial
No
Free plan
No
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Namely | TriNet |
|---|---|---|
| Workflow Automation | ||
| Reporting Dashboard | ||
| EEO/OFCCP Compliance | ||
| GDPR Compliance | ||
| API Access | ||
| HRIS Integration | ||
| Slack Integration | ||
| Zapier Integration | ||
| Mobile App |
Pricing Comparison
Namely
Platform
Custom
TriNet
Custom
Custom
Integrations
Both tools integrate with
Azure AD
Microsoft 365
Okta
Outlook
Slack
Zapier
Only Namely
ADP
Gmail
Google Calendar
Google Workspace
Gusto
Microsoft Teams
OneLogin
Outlook Calendar
Only TriNet
Greenhouse
QuickBooks
Pros & Cons
Namely
Pros
- +Mid-market HRIS with payroll and benefits
- +Employee-friendly interface with social feed
- +Good compliance and reporting
- +Managed payroll and benefits services available
Cons
- -Pricing higher than alternatives for similar features
- -Platform can feel slow at times
- -Limited to US-based companies
- -Customer support quality inconsistent
TriNet
Pros
- +Full-service HR outsourcing — payroll, benefits, compliance, risk management
- +Industry-specific packages (tech, finance, life sciences)
- +Access to Fortune 500-level benefits for small companies
- +Dedicated HR representative for ongoing support
Cons
- -Expensive compared to DIY HR software ($80-150/employee/month)
- -Less control over HR processes — you are outsourcing to TriNet
- -Contract terms can be inflexible
- -User interface is functional but not modern
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Namely if:
- • Your company is Mid-Market size
- • Mid-market HRIS with payroll and benefits
Choose TriNet if:
- • Your company is SMB size
- • Higher user ratings matter to you (4.0 vs 3.9)
- • Full-service HR outsourcing — payroll, benefits, compliance, risk management
How we evaluate tools
Our ratings combine verified user reviews from G2 and Capterra with hands-on feature analysis. Pricing is checked against official sources. We may earn a commission through affiliate links, but this never influences our rankings or recommendations. Read our full methodology.