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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    ADP SmartCompliance

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/AADP SmartCompliance is a tax and regulatory compliance platform for midsize or larger companies using an ERP or non-ADP platform for HR and HRMS services.N/A

    TriNet HR Plus

    Score6.4 out of 10
    N/AHR Plus (formerly Zenefits) is TriNet’s administrative services organization (ASO) solution, combining expert support and administration with a technology platform for HR, payroll, and benefits.

    $10

    per month

    Pricing
    ADP SmartComplianceTriNet HR Plus
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ADP SmartComplianceTriNet HR Plus
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeRequired$8 per employee per month
    Additional DetailsPricing varies based upon modules deployed and features enabled.—
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    ADP SmartComplianceTriNet HR Plus
    Considered Both Products
    ADP
    No answer on this topic
    TriNet
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    94%
    Would buy again
    77 Answers
    89%
    Would buy again
    88 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    95%
    Delivers good value for the price
    59 Answers
    89%
    Delivers good value for the price
    82 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    79 Answers
    91%
    Happy with the feature set
    90 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    94%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    31 Answers
    84%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    63 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    88%
    Implementation went as expected
    38 Answers
    89%
    Implementation went as expected
    68 Answers
    Features
    ADP SmartComplianceTriNet HR Plus
    Type of tax
    Comparison of Type of tax features of ADP SmartCompliance and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    ADP SmartCompliance
    8.7
    11 Ratings
    11% above category average
    TriNet HR Plus
    -
    Ratings
    Sales and Use Taxes8.25 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cross-border Taxes8.37 Ratings00 Ratings
    VAT / GST Taxes9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Energy and Fuel Taxes9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Tax Reporting & Compliance
    Comparison of Tax Reporting & Compliance features of ADP SmartCompliance and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    ADP SmartCompliance
    7.9
    52 Ratings
    1% above category average
    TriNet HR Plus
    -
    Ratings
    Geolocation for Tax Assessment7.213 Ratings00 Ratings
    3rd-Party Software Integrations7.431 Ratings00 Ratings
    Tax Data Reporting8.151 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compliance Administration Management8.742 Ratings00 Ratings
    Tax Exemption Processing7.620 Ratings00 Ratings
    Tax Document Management7.843 Ratings00 Ratings
    Complex Tax Scenario Management8.831 Ratings00 Ratings
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of ADP SmartCompliance and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    ADP SmartCompliance
    -
    Ratings
    TriNet HR Plus
    6.5
    135 Ratings
    19% below category average
    Employee demographic data00 Ratings6.5111 Ratings
    Employment history00 Ratings7.5106 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration00 Ratings6.0105 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings6.0110 Ratings
    Organizational charting00 Ratings5.5120 Ratings
    Organization and location management00 Ratings7.0122 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings7.5108 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of ADP SmartCompliance and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    ADP SmartCompliance
    -
    Ratings
    TriNet HR Plus
    7.2
    120 Ratings
    10% below category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings8.0103 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings6.052 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings7.066 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings7.5108 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings7.5104 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings7.596 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings7.068 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of ADP SmartCompliance and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    ADP SmartCompliance
    -
    Ratings
    TriNet HR Plus
    6.5
    118 Ratings
    21% below category average
    Approval workflow00 Ratings6.5116 Ratings
    Balance details00 Ratings6.0114 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings7.095 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of ADP SmartCompliance and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    ADP SmartCompliance
    -
    Ratings
    TriNet HR Plus
    6.9
    134 Ratings
    16% below category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings7.5128 Ratings
    Update personal information00 Ratings8.0134 Ratings
    View company policy documentation00 Ratings7.0121 Ratings
    Employee recognition00 Ratings4.565 Ratings
    View job history00 Ratings7.5104 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of ADP SmartCompliance and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    ADP SmartCompliance
    -
    Ratings
    TriNet HR Plus
    7.0
    23 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings7.023 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of ADP SmartCompliance and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    ADP SmartCompliance
    -
    Ratings
    TriNet HR Plus
    6.3
    107 Ratings
    17% below category average
    Report builder00 Ratings6.0103 Ratings
    Pre-built reports00 Ratings7.5105 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings5.566 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of ADP SmartCompliance and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    ADP SmartCompliance
    -
    Ratings
    TriNet HR Plus
    6.5
    114 Ratings
    19% below category average
    New hire portal00 Ratings7.5113 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools00 Ratings5.593 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of ADP SmartCompliance and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    ADP SmartCompliance
    -
    Ratings
    TriNet HR Plus
    2.8
    43 Ratings
    95% below category average
    Corporate goal setting00 Ratings3.039 Ratings
    Individual goal setting00 Ratings3.042 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings2.137 Ratings
    Performance tracking00 Ratings3.039 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of ADP SmartCompliance and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    ADP SmartCompliance
    -
    Ratings
    TriNet HR Plus
    6.5
    60 Ratings
    19% below category average
    Performance plans00 Ratings6.557 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans00 Ratings6.054 Ratings
    Review status tracking00 Ratings6.055 Ratings
    Review reminders00 Ratings7.055 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency00 Ratings7.051 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of ADP SmartCompliance and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    ADP SmartCompliance
    -
    Ratings
    TriNet HR Plus
    4.2
    25 Ratings
    60% below category average
    Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings2.021 Ratings
    Candidate ranking00 Ratings5.723 Ratings
    Candidate search00 Ratings4.725 Ratings
    Candidate development00 Ratings4.724 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of ADP SmartCompliance and TriNet HR Plus
    Feature
    ADP SmartCompliance
    -
    Ratings
    TriNet HR Plus
    4.9
    28 Ratings
    45% below category average
    Job Requisition Management00 Ratings5.222 Ratings
    Company Website Posting00 Ratings6.118 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media00 Ratings5.216 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings5.218 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings3.220 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking00 Ratings4.219 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings5.525 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    ADP SmartComplianceTriNet HR Plus
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.7
    (148 ratings)
    6.5
    (144 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.7
    (34 ratings)
    8.5
    (11 ratings)
    Usability
    7.1
    (43 ratings)
    6.5
    (35 ratings)
    Availability
    7.0
    (15 ratings)
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    Performance
    6.7
    (15 ratings)
    8.5
    (4 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.9
    (42 ratings)
    8.8
    (42 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    8.8
    (6 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    7.2
    (10 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    4.5
    (28 ratings)
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    Configurability
    6.6
    (13 ratings)
    8.8
    (4 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    6.7
    (12 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    7.0
    (14 ratings)
    8.9
    (4 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    8.5
    (11 ratings)
    8.9
    (4 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    8.7
    (10 ratings)
    8.9
    (4 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ADP SmartComplianceTriNet HR Plus
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ADP
    We love our account manager Joanne Renova who goes above and beyond to make sure that we are well prepared for quarter and year end. She is the reason we are enjoying our experience with ADP thus far. SmartCompliance itself is fairly easy to navigate and has a lot of resources/links available to help & further knowledge.
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    TriNet
    I think as a small business owner, this system gives peace of mind. When I'm onboarding an employee I can automatically integrate the process with Gmail and Quickbooks. I feel like they are always doing work in the background and I don't have to keep checking up on them or verifying the work that's been done
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    ADP
    • It helps us identify our employees who entered their account information incorrectly and get the payment reissued to them as quickly as possible.
    • It helps us quickly and securely issue payment to employees who terminate.
    • We efficiently get our garnishments processed to remain compliant.
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    TriNet
    • Payroll services in all 50 states, including payroll tax filings
    • Integrations with tools like QuickBooks, Google Workspace, Slack, and Human Interest (401(k))
    • Simple yet powerful mobile app for employees to access information including paystubs, benefits, and time off requests
    • Streamlined admin portal for People Ops professionals
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    Cons
    ADP
    • ADP should have their SC employees better trained to give consistent answers about how to handle certain tax issues relating to the states. I seem to get a different answer multiple times.
    • It's difficult to distinguish between which cases/letters goes through ADP Workforce Now Service Connect and which cases go through SmartCompliance. I have been told differently on many occasions and will find a case in both places.
    • While many of the agency notices of tax rate changes, etc. are a very quick process and ADP "resolves" the case, I find other notices get lost in the shuffle when it doesn't fit exactly into the rate change bucket or the past due bill that says "Just Pay It". Some letters aren't that straightforward.
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    TriNet
    • Support doesn't exist once you are a customer
    • Tax team has a 3-6 month response time
    • Poor Menu/Navigation structure
    • Fails to pay taxes on time, results in delinquency notices and fees
    • Glitchy UI, sometimes you need to wait a day or two for a section to work again
    • Feels like a perpetual beta product, nothing polished about it
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    Likelihood to Renew
    ADP
    There is no other option on the table for us at the moment to go with a different vendor. We also have had very little issues processing with ADP that would make us want to look for a new vendor.
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    TriNet
    We've already renewed after our first year with Zenefits due to the cost savings, ease of administration, reduction in overhead required to perform HR functions, and the employees happily embracing and liking the software. I've found employees generally hate anything new, but we've had no complaints about Zenefits outside the first few weeks of getting used to it.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    ADP
    For the most part, one can get in and learn how to navigate the system by just clicking on one of the suject areas. If you have a good clientrepresentative, they will inform you of new features/functionality and give you a quick demo. This is helpful for one to go back in and navigate to learn how it works and usefulness.
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    TriNet
    It's extremely user friendly and customer service is super helpful. The app needed help a while back but it has greatly improved. There were issues with files being cut off, and when I was onboarded, it actually cut my offer letter off hiding important information. Since then, it's been fixed so they are continually improving.
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    Reliability and Availability
    ADP
    Exceptional Services Received during our Build . The teams of ADP Professionals assisted on a daily basis with tight deadlines and testing, each day , each Qtr. and annual processes including setting up local and State agencies for the 50 State we are reporting since our Workday go live 4/1/23. The process was seamless.
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    TriNet
    We have not experienced any application errors or unplanned outages in the two years I have been using this app. Sometimes there is a lag in the time keeping/ confirming your location, however, it quickly resolves itself within seconds and more often than not is an internet connection error
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    Performance
    ADP
    If ADP is having issues, they communicate the problem within the solution once you log in. They also communicate that the issue will be fixed promptly. Reports run efficiently and in a reasonable amount of time. Also, the reports allow for various reporting types to be produced like a PDF or a Microsoft Excel file.
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    TriNet
    This app always loads extremely quickly and in a reasonable time frame. Like I said, when we do experience lags from this app, it is more often than not an internet connection error
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    ADP
    As mentioned in the last comment, everyone and everything has been great. However sometimes you get one person that I feel can bring a score down and the current dedicated tax representative I have I do not feel is very supportive.
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    TriNet
    Not good at all. Basically I typically feel like they can solve the issue at hand. However, they take forever and it never feels like they really care. It can be frustrating that the agent will never speak with you on the phone or just give you their direct contact info so that you can continue to follow up on the same issue. Once they "close" the issue - you have to go back to the main customer service email or line again, even though it may be related to something you've contacted them about in the past
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    In-Person Training
    ADP
    ADP also provide in person training which can fit into our schedule. The are flexible on timing. We always have a pack schedule and not able to attend training in person if not available. Not sure the in person training with recording that can share with us especially we can review it again and again
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    TriNet
    Can't really say just because I would not know.
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    Online Training
    ADP
    They have annual training for Smart Compliance, which is very helpful. We learn the most up to laws for various subject matters, like garnishments, payroll law, child support, state unemployment laws by states. We also earn credit toward certifications. The training is user friendly, and highly recommended. It can be done live or listened to at your own convenience.
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    TriNet
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    Implementation Rating
    ADP
    Exceptional Services Received during our Build . The teams of ADP Professionals assisted on a daily basis with tight deadlines and testing, each day , each Qtr. and annual processes including setting up local and State agencies for the 50 State we are reporting since our Workday go live 4/1/23. The process was seamless.
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    TriNet
    Unfortunately I do not have any insights on the implementation of Zenefits as I was not employed with this company when Zenefits was introduced. Based on how effortless it is to use Zenefits, I wouldn't image there would be many issues with the implementation of Zenefits
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    Alternatives Considered
    ADP
    ADP SmartCompliance was easily integrated with WFN and all of our employee data was in one place. We saw this as an advantage instead of having to log into multiple platforms, everything was quickly accessible to respond to a VOE or claim.
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    TriNet
    Zenefits has been a better tool for our purposes than Paychex Flex. While Zenefits is a fairly rigid tool without a lot of options for customization, Paychex has even fewer options for customization and their customer services is even more difficult to deal with
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    Scalability
    ADP
    ADP has the ability to scale across departments. This was found to be true when we rolled out the wage payment solution. ADP users are able to view their pay stubs on their phones and/or computers. This wage payment portal offers W2 storage and paystub storage for access at any time by an employee.
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    TriNet
    It is very easy to use and does not require the end user to go to multiple sites to obtain many facets of HR/ Payroll information that the app offers
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    Return on Investment
    ADP
    • The customer service phone service for the ADP Wisely service is very bad. No understanding or a language barrier is a very difficult service to deal with. Also working with them to correct a situation was impossible. It is basically non existent.
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    TriNet
    • California Meal Break Violations cost a full hour of each employees pay rate. If an employee clocks in 1 minute early it costs us at least 10.50 (minimum wage Ca, 15.00 in Los Angeles) which adds up quickly. We had 37 meal break violations when we first rolled it out. They need to add a feature that disallows them to clock in ahead of 30 minutes, or add a feature that shows them how long they've been on break.
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