The short answer
TriNet charges a flat per-employee monthly fee, by quote, covering payroll tax administration, HR expertise, benefits and workers' comp administration and EPLI coverage. Rippling also quotes its PEO, which includes workers' comp, EPLI and PHR- and SHRM-certified experts.
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Rippling PEO wins 1TriNet wins 13 ties
| Dimension | Rippling PEO | TriNet |
|---|---|---|
| IntegrationsRippling states 650+ integrations; TriNet lists 12, including QuickBooks Online, NetSuite and Greenhouse. 650 | 650 native | 12 native |
| Fit and supportTriNet serves small and midsize businesses; Rippling PEO is built for small businesses. Small businesses, mid-market companies | Small businesses | Small businesses, mid-market companies |
| SecurityRippling states SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001 for its platform; TriNet holds SOC 2 Type II and states HIPAA compliance. Yes | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR | SOC 2 |
| PricingBoth price the PEO by quote: TriNet as a flat per-employee monthly fee, Rippling as a custom quote. Quote only | Quote only | Quote only |
| CapabilitiesBoth cover payroll, benefits administration, workers' comp and HR compliance. TriNet adds performance management and recruiting; Rippling adds IT and finance tools. Payroll, Benefits administration, Workers' compensation, HR compliance, HR experts (PHR/SHRM certified), Rippling HR, IT and finance platform | 9 of 10 core capabilities | 9 of 10 core capabilities |
| Attribute | Rippling PEO | TriNet |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Quote only | Per employee |
| Best for | Small businesses | Small businesses, mid-market companies |
| Mobile apps | iOS, Android | TriNet mobile app (pay stubs, time off) |
| Native integrations | 650 | 12 |
| Support channels | Chat, email, phone | Phone, Online, Advisory support (HR Plus), Dedicated support (HR Plus) |
| Founded | 2016 | 1988 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, US | Dublin, California |
| Ownership | Private | Publicly traded |
| Attribute | Rippling PEO | TriNet |
|---|---|---|
| Price transparency | Quote only | Quote only |
| Open API | ||
| SOC 2 Type II | ||
| Automatic tax filing |
Integrations. Rippling states 650+ integrations; TriNet lists 12, including QuickBooks Online, NetSuite and Greenhouse.
Fit and support. TriNet serves small and midsize businesses; Rippling PEO is built for small businesses.
Security. Rippling states SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001 for its platform; TriNet holds SOC 2 Type II and states HIPAA compliance.
Pricing. Both price the PEO by quote: TriNet as a flat per-employee monthly fee, Rippling as a custom quote.
Capabilities. Both cover payroll, benefits administration, workers' comp and HR compliance. TriNet adds performance management and recruiting; Rippling adds IT and finance tools.
Justworks has the highest LeadChange Score in PEO Services after excluding these two (6.4/10).
From $79/employee/mo (PEO Basic plan)
Neither publishes a PEO price. TriNet quotes a flat per-employee monthly fee; Rippling gives a custom quote. Benefit premiums and payroll taxes come on top of TriNet's fee, so compare full quotes for the same headcount.
Yes. TriNet HR III-B, Inc. has been on the IRS list of certified PEOs since July 1, 2018. Rippling PEO 1, Inc. is not on that list.
Yes. Rippling says its PEO keeps clients protected with EPLI and workers' comp coverage. TriNet lists EPLI coverage and claims management in its PEO fee.
Rippling PEO lets a company leave co-employment for Rippling HR Services or the core platform as it grows, keeping its data. TriNet serves small and midsize businesses and offers HR Plus, an ASO, as an alternative to its PEO.
Other PEOs, including Rippling PEO for small businesses that want HR, IT and payroll on one platform. TriNet differs by its IRS certification and its HR Plus ASO.
Both hold SOC 2 Type II: Rippling adds ISO 27001 for its platform, TriNet states HIPAA compliance.
Rippling PEO lists 650 integrations and TriNet lists 12.
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