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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    ELMO Software

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AELMO Software (ASX:ELO) is a cloud-based solution that helps thousands of organisations across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom to manage their people, process and pay. ELMO solutions span the entire employee lifecycle from ‘hire to retire’. They can be used together or stand-alone, and are configurable according to an organisation’s unique processes and workflows.N/A

    TriNet

    Score4.5 out of 10
    N/ATriNet provides small and medium size businesses (SMBs) with full-service HR and payroll solutions tailored by industry. TriNet also offers specialized services through client access to HR representatives for advice and notifications on impactful regulatory changes.N/A
    Pricing
    ELMO SoftwareTriNet
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    No answers on this topic
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ELMO SoftwareTriNet
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    ELMO SoftwareTriNet
    Considered Both Products
    ELMO Software
    No answer on this topic
    TriNet
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    15 Answers
    83%
    Would buy again
    166 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    5 Answers
    84%
    Delivers good value for the price
    143 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    93%
    Happy with the feature set
    14 Answers
    87%
    Happy with the feature set
    175 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    86%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    6 Answers
    77%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    102 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    88%
    Implementation went as expected
    7 Answers
    90%
    Implementation went as expected
    118 Answers
    Features
    ELMO SoftwareTriNet
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of ELMO Software and TriNet
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    7.9
    11 Ratings
    1% above category average
    TriNet
    2.8
    674 Ratings
    95% below category average
    Employee demographic data8.09 Ratings2.4472 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration7.78 Ratings3.6478 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.27 Ratings4.0565 Ratings
    Organizational charting8.38 Ratings1.7391 Ratings
    Organization and location management7.88 Ratings1.7415 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)8.65 Ratings3.7529 Ratings
    Employment history00 Ratings2.4508 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of ELMO Software and TriNet
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    8.1
    5 Ratings
    2% above category average
    TriNet
    4.0
    731 Ratings
    66% below category average
    Pay calculation8.25 Ratings2.5705 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors8.14 Ratings8.05 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration8.03 Ratings3.2716 Ratings
    Direct deposit files8.03 Ratings4.9665 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management8.23 Ratings3.8586 Ratings
    Reimbursement management7.83 Ratings2.6361 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings3.0227 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of ELMO Software and TriNet
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    8.5
    3 Ratings
    6% above category average
    TriNet
    1.8
    470 Ratings
    127% below category average
    Approval workflow8.53 Ratings2.4387 Ratings
    Balance details8.53 Ratings1.6449 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings1.6365 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of ELMO Software and TriNet
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    7.9
    10 Ratings
    2% below category average
    TriNet
    2.6
    714 Ratings
    102% below category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information8.05 Ratings3.8692 Ratings
    Update personal information8.010 Ratings3.8706 Ratings
    View company policy documentation8.26 Ratings2.4601 Ratings
    Employee recognition7.66 Ratings1.2211 Ratings
    View job history00 Ratings1.6527 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of ELMO Software and TriNet
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    7.7
    6 Ratings
    3% above category average
    TriNet
    3.0
    599 Ratings
    86% below category average
    Report builder7.56 Ratings3.7512 Ratings
    Pre-built reports7.76 Ratings3.7566 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data7.84 Ratings1.5284 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of ELMO Software and TriNet
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    7.8
    7 Ratings
    1% below category average
    TriNet
    3.2
    588 Ratings
    85% below category average
    New hire portal8.26 Ratings3.7587 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools7.44 Ratings2.7363 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of ELMO Software and TriNet
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    7.8
    8 Ratings
    1% below category average
    TriNet
    1.5
    98 Ratings
    136% below category average
    Individual goal setting8.28 Ratings1.295 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility8.08 Ratings1.284 Ratings
    Performance tracking7.38 Ratings2.494 Ratings
    Corporate goal setting00 Ratings1.285 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of ELMO Software and TriNet
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    7.6
    10 Ratings
    3% below category average
    TriNet
    2.9
    174 Ratings
    92% below category average
    Performance plans7.710 Ratings2.5151 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans7.710 Ratings2.4142 Ratings
    Review status tracking6.78 Ratings1.3138 Ratings
    Review reminders7.79 Ratings1.3147 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency8.29 Ratings7.23 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of ELMO Software and TriNet
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    7.4
    7 Ratings
    5% below category average
    TriNet
    3.9
    74 Ratings
    67% below category average
    Create succession plans/pools7.96 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate ranking7.66 Ratings8.21 Ratings
    Candidate search6.45 Ratings2.469 Ratings
    Candidate development7.96 Ratings1.264 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of ELMO Software and TriNet
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    7.5
    5 Ratings
    3% below category average
    TriNet
    3.5
    111 Ratings
    75% below category average
    Job Requisition Management7.84 Ratings1.283 Ratings
    Company Website Posting7.74 Ratings5.51 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media7.32 Ratings1.267 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting6.82 Ratings2.484 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention7.82 Ratings9.11 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking7.53 Ratings2.490 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts7.94 Ratings2.497 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of ELMO Software and TriNet
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    -
    Ratings
    TriNet
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    156% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    ELMO SoftwareTriNet
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    Zoho People
    Score8.4 out of 10
    Zoho People
    Score8.4 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Zoho People
    Score8.4 out of 10
    Zoho People
    Score8.4 out of 10
    Enterprises
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    ELMO SoftwareTriNet
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.1
    (15 ratings)
    2.4
    (748 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    4.0
    (52 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (15 ratings)
    3.0
    (643 ratings)
    Availability
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    6.6
    (19 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.8
    (19 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.6
    (8 ratings)
    2.7
    (729 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.7
    (6 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.7
    (8 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.5
    (28 ratings)
    Configurability
    4.5
    (1 ratings)
    7.6
    (11 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.2
    (3 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.8
    (7 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    8.4
    (18 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (5 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    7.7
    (15 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    7.9
    (15 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ELMO SoftwareTriNet
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ELMO Software
    The performance review process is clear and easy to complete, for both employee and manager. I have experienced this in both roles, with my own staff, and undergoing my own review with my manager. I haven't experienced scenarios where it is less appropriate, I think our HR department customised the software well to our needs.
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    TriNet
    TriNet is a great option as a PEO and EOR and is able to provide excellent benefit options, especially for smaller businesses that would not be able to get the same plans by themselves. It makes management of our US and Canadian workforce very straightforward and provides customer service if any questions are raised by the employee or employer.
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    Pros
    ELMO Software
    • Has extensive courses library (theory and video library).
    • Very responsive, resourceful and efficient support team.
    • Stuff survey - great range of available templates.
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    TriNet
    • Extensive variety of benefit program plan designs and partners. Something for everyone.
    • One stop shopping for all health and wellness benefits.
    • Continue to add new offerings, such as access to Salary.com at a discount and access to Carta at a discount to manage employee stock programs.
    • On top of compliance by state.
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    Cons
    ELMO Software
    • Help seems unavailable.
    • A guide or how-to would be extremely appreciated - I haven't found any, at least for user level.
    • User interface could follow a more standard/familiar approach.
    • Some panes should be collapsible (e.g. the right "Work Flow" area, which gives very little help).
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    TriNet
    • Time Clock More User Friendly
    • On Staff Admin ability to assist employees is slightly less than I'd like. I don't like being told to have the employee contact for platform issues. I'd like to advocate more for my employees.
    • Expense Reimbursement better integrated with the payroll functionality.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    ELMO Software
    No answers on this topic
    TriNet
    This is one stop shopping perse. They provide tools for Benefits and 401k. There reports are easy to read and the support given from Trinet support is awesome. Having everything in one place is best then having multiple places for things. Why change if things are working well? All the information is all there when needed.
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    Usability
    ELMO Software
    Once I learned the specific way of doing things, the software became very logical and ergonomic. It is easy to use and is an excellent resource for many of the specific tasks required for my role, especially in relation to staff onboarding and management. It is also excellent as a resource for my own personal HR information.
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    TriNet
    Being only 8 months into using the product there are still some things I need to learn, but I am sure as we start to use the product to it's full potential the usability score will go up. The expense interface is a little clunky to what we have used in the past, but the employees are happier that they can have their expenses direct deposited instead of getting an expense check.
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    Reliability and Availability
    ELMO Software
    No answers on this topic
    TriNet
    We had an issue with application errors - took TriNet 5 months to fix it, mean while we had someone manually tracking and keeping up with many requests and questions about the application error which affected time off. When we were all registering for Benefits during open enrollment there were lots of bugs that caused issues with registering for benefits or being able to see what benefits were available
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    Performance
    ELMO Software
    No answers on this topic
    TriNet
    For the most part pages load quickly. Working for a software company we understand performance is everything, even a few seconds delay can feel like a lifetime, that being said, we ran into a few times where pages didn't load, information didn't load correctly, and an influx in users (like open enrollment) cause things to slow down
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    Support Rating
    ELMO Software
    I am not sure whether you are asking how the learning & development team rates ELMO Software or how ELMO supports our team when issues arise with the software? It is not my decision to purchase the software nor am I involved with the maintenance of the software.
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    TriNet
    again tough to say. Our account manager - 10 most others - 6 Benefits - 5 HR support - 2 (the joke in my team is "why ask, he's just going to say "do this and then check with your legal dept.") If we have to do our own research why do we need you. Like I said, great for smaller companies that don't have an HR team. There is almost an attitude of "we are TriNet, this is how we do it, deal with it. You're in our platform now". Every client may have different needs and TriNet needs to be able to adapt to them. The new role of strong HR teams is business partners - TriNet struggles with this and seems to be stuck in old "tell you what to do", plan the Christmas party and buy cake once a month for birthdays. Its timer to move forward!
    Incentivized
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    In-Person Training
    ELMO Software
    No answers on this topic
    TriNet
    it's been awhile, but I recall them being helpful. I got through a lot of it and when I needed help, they can walk me through it over the phone. It's also pretty user friendly in general at a platform. I don't really know what else to type, but they came and helped me in person and also when there was something new, they came and talked to me. They have not done that since with the new model that I hate
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    Online Training
    ELMO Software
    No answers on this topic
    TriNet
    Since this was already implemented. I have another employee briefly train me. Then Trinet rep gave me some training as needed for things that came up. For one payroll preview report I figured it could be done, but I had asked the rep to be sure. One important training was when there was an employee leaving the company.
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    Implementation Rating
    ELMO Software
    I was not involved
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    TriNet
    not applicable as I implementation was done 5 years ago and have no recollection of the details of the process. Above it says to skip question if not involved in the process but it will not allow me to skip it as it states explanation requitred thus making this process extremely frustrating.
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    Alternatives Considered
    ELMO Software
    Aspen is more straightforward in creating a course of personal development recognized by our industry, but your ELMO Software is generally easier to use. As the workforce in our company is very often built by the majority of people with basic academic background education, IE they often have only just completed year 10... it is very important your element of making it easy to understand, using simple words and clear explained multiple choices in the final quiz
    Incentivized
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    TriNet
    I liked Rippling's software better than TriNet. However, the pricing on employee benefits was through the roof, and they don't offer many selections/options. If it was a software only decision, I would go with Rippling (the 2.0 version of Zenefits which TriNet offers). However, the software isn't a major need, compared to smooth payroll and benefits that I get from TriNet (and great service). I'm happy at TriNet long term as long as the health insurance rates aren't exhorbinant.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    ELMO Software
    No answers on this topic
    TriNet
    I was not part of the process
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    Scalability
    ELMO Software
    No answers on this topic
    TriNet
    We are a small company, do we use it across departments and sites? Yes, we are all remote working, so there are as many sites as there are people. We also have our entire staff using TriNet, so every department from Accounting, Admin, HR, Development, QA, and Management are all using this. Can't say for sure how great the scalability is as we are only about 30 employees
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    Professional Services
    ELMO Software
    Did not use
    Incentivized
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    TriNet
    Not sure it was used or not as the implementation was completed before I started working for the company
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    Return on Investment
    ELMO Software
    • It has been helpful
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    TriNet
    • We have saved money on benefits and been able to broaden benefit options
    • It has improved our expense tracking processes
    • It has made tracking time off so much easier for both employees and management
    • It has kept us in compliance
    • It has made employee reimbursement much easier
    Incentivized
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