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Rippling PEO vs TriNet

Rippling PEO5.1/10

TriNet6.9/10

Scored in PEO Services

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.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 17 sources, most recently checked
Best for
Small businesses already on Rippling, or planning to be, that want group benefits

Choose Rippling PEO if

  • You want HR, IT and payroll on one platform.
  • You may leave co-employment later without changing systems.
  • You want 650+ app integrations.
  • You want commuter, HSA and FSA plans in the PEO.
Best for
Small and mid-size businesses that want a full-service PEO

Choose TriNet if

  • You want an IRS-certified PEO.
  • You are a midsize business as well as a small one.
  • You want compliance support tailored to your industry; TriNet names healthcare, technology and finance among others.
  • You want an ASO option without co-employment (HR Plus).

LeadChange Score: editorial assessment based on public information.

Scorecard

Rippling PEO wins 0TriNet wins 13 ties

Rippling PEO vs TriNet by dimension
DimensionRippling PEOTriNet
Fit and supportTriNet serves small and midsize businesses; Rippling PEO is built for small businesses. Small businesses, mid-market companies1Small businessesSmall 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. Yes2SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPRSOC 2
PricingBoth price the PEO by quote: TriNet as a flat per-employee monthly fee, Rippling as a custom quote. Quote only3Quote onlyQuote 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 platform49 of 10 core capabilities9 of 10 core capabilities

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Key differences

Where Rippling PEO and TriNet differ (9)
AttributeRippling PEOTriNet
Pricing modelQuote only3Per employee5
Best forSmall businesses4Small businesses, mid-market companies1
Mobile appsiOS, Android6TriNet mobile app (pay stubs, time off)7
Native integrations650+8129
SOC 2 Type II210
Support channelsChat, email, phone11Phone, Online, Advisory support (HR Plus), Dedicated support (HR Plus)5
Founded20161219881
HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, US13Dublin, California14
OwnershipPrivate15Publicly traded1
Show 3 attributes where they are the same
Where they are the same (3)
AttributeRippling PEOTriNet
Price transparencyQuote only4Quote only5
API169
Automatic tax filing45

Analysis by dimension

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.

Neither one?

Justworks

Justworks has the highest LeadChange Score in PEO Services after excluding these two (9.7/10).

From $79/employee/mo (PEO Basic plan)17

Justworks review

Frequently asked questions

Is Rippling PEO cheaper than TriNet?

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.

Is TriNet a certified PEO?

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.

Does Rippling PEO include EPLI like TriNet?

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.

Which is better for a growing startup, Rippling PEO or TriNet?

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.

Who are TriNet's competitors?

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.

Which is more secure, Rippling or TriNet?

Both hold SOC 2 Type II: Rippling adds ISO 27001 for its platform, TriNet states HIPAA compliance.

Which has more integrations, Rippling PEO or TriNet?

Rippling PEO lists 650+ integrations; TriNet lists 12 integrations.

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Sources

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Quotes from the sources
  1. TriNet trinet.com/about-us“Power the success of small and medium-size businesses by supporting their growth and enabling their people.” “30+ in business, founded in 1988”
  2. Rippling rippling.com/trust/security“Rippling's SOC 2 Type 2 report covers the trust services categories of Security, Confidentiality, and Availability, and is audited annually.”
  3. Rippling rippling.com/pricing“Tell us what services you need, and we'll send you a custom quote.”
  4. Rippling Rippling PEO - Rippling“Rippling PEO services cover payroll processing, benefits administration, workers’ compensation, HR compliance support, and access to PHR and SHRM certified experts, all running on the same platform as your HR, IT and finance data.” “Rippling PEO gives small businesses access to affordable benefits and expert HR and compliance support—all built on the #1 rated HR software.”
  5. TriNet trinet.com/peo/pricing“PEPM stands for "Per Employee Per Month" and is the pricing method TriNet uses to determine your administrative cost.” “HR support for you and your employees—whether it’s benefits or payroll questions, assistance is available by phone or online.”
  6. Rippling (Apple App Store listing) apps.apple.com/us/app/rippling-hr-it-finance/id1231325957“Rippling makes it easy to access your benefits, request time off, submit expenses, view paystubs, share passwords, and more—all from your phone.”
  7. TriNet trinet.com/peo“Our platform also lets your employees view pay stubs and request time off conveniently from our mobile app.”
  8. Rippling rippling.com/products/it“650+ integrations with your favorite apps”
  9. TriNet trinet.com/customer-resource-center/technology/integration-center“TriNet integrates with many systems:” “For more complex needs, TriNet APIs give developers the freedom to build upon integration from the TriNet platform and other applications for easy data flow.”
  10. TriNet assets.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt9ccc5b591c9e2640/blt2147f424591a508f/657239817631d147b77ffb80/TriNet_Security_and_Privacy_White_Paper_2023.pdf“a SOC 2 Type 2 report for the TriNet platform. Current copies and corresponding bridge letters (issued each calendar quarter) are available upon request and are reserved for existing customers.”
  11. Rippling rippling.com/support-status“Time to First Response (TFR): how long it takes for a customer to receive a first response from our support team via live chat. ... The percentage of live chat conversations where the customer asks to convert the chat to a phone call. ... Time to First Response (TFR): how long it takes for a customer to receive a first response from our support team via email.”
  12. Rippling rippling.com/careers“The groundwork is laid for Rippling… 2016 Parker's basement is unfinished. So is Rippling's first product. But we have started to build.”
  13. Rippling rippling.com/company/press“Based in San Francisco, CA, Rippling has raised $1.8B from Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Sequoia,”
  14. TriNet trinet.com/locations“Headquarters One Park Place Suite 600 Dublin, CA 94568”
  15. Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rippling_(company)“Rippling is a privately owned international software company.”
  16. Rippling developer.rippling.com/llms.txt“Rippling’s current public API is the REST Platform API v2 on `https://rest.ripplingapis.com`. ... Authenticate customer and internal integrations with a Bearer API token. Authenticate App Shop partner apps with OAuth 2.0.”
  17. Justworks justworks.com/pricing“Justworks PEO pricing starts at $79 per month per employee for our Basic plan and $124 per month per employee for our Plus plan. Justworks Payroll customers pay $8 per month per employee plus a $50 base fee.”

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