HR & Payroll Software
TriNet Zenefits
Published per-employee HR and benefits pricing, with a 5-employee minimum on every plan.
Small businessMedium businessNorth America
Last reviewed Jul 16, 2026 · Pricing verified Jul 16, 2026
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DEV-TOP · horizontalOur take
Best for small US businesses (5+ employees) wanting bundled HR and benefits-broker services from an established, TriNet-backed platform — the 5-employee minimum makes it a poor fit for very small teams.
Choose this if...
- Small US businesses with 5+ employees wanting bundled HR and benefits broker services
- Companies wanting a lower-cost Zenefits-style alternative to a full PEO
Look elsewhere if...
- You have fewer than 5 employees — you'll pay the 5-employee minimum regardless
- You're outside the US
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Pricing
Verified Jul 16, 2026 against TriNet Zenefits's own pricing page.
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Key limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essentials | 8 USD/mo | 96 USD/yr | $8/employee/mo billed annually ($10/employee/mo month-to-month); minimum 5 employees |
| Growth | 16 USD/mo | 192 USD/yr | $16/employee/mo billed annually ($20/employee/mo month-to-month) |
| Zen | 27 USD/mo | 324 USD/yr | $27/employee/mo billed annually ($33/employee/mo month-to-month); includes payroll |
Free tier reality
There's no permanent free plan. No free tier. Payroll is a $6/employee/mo add-on on Essentials/Growth (included in Zen). All plans and add-ons bill a 5-employee minimum regardless of actual headcount.
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DEV-MID · rectanglePros
- Published per-employee pricing, both annual and monthly rates listed
- Backed by TriNet's broader HR/PEO expertise
- Payroll bundled into the top Zen tier
Cons
- 5-employee minimum billing regardless of actual headcount
- Payroll costs extra unless you're on the top Zen tier
- US-only
Key features
- Core HR and employee records
- Benefits administration and broker services
- Payroll (add-on, or included on Zen)
- Time and attendance
- Compliance support
Integrations
- VERIFY
Platforms
- web
- ios
- android
Regional fit
US-only. All plans and add-ons require a minimum of 5 employees — smaller headcounts are billed as if they had 5.
- North America
Best for
Alternatives
Gusto
Pick this instead if: US small businesses running payroll in one or a few states
BambooHR
Pick this instead if: Small-to-midsize businesses wanting a single system of record for HR
Deel
Pick this instead if: Companies hiring contractors or employees across multiple countries
Remote
Pick this instead if: Companies hiring internationally that already have (or plan to set up) local entities and just need payroll run
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TriNet Zenefits FAQ
Questions about this tool
Is TriNet Zenefits free?
No — TriNet Zenefits doesn't have a permanent free plan. No free tier. Payroll is a $6/employee/mo add-on on Essentials/Growth (included in Zen). All plans and add-ons bill a 5-employee minimum regardless of actual headcount.
How much does TriNet Zenefits cost?
From 8 USD/mo. We verify pricing directly against TriNet Zenefits's own pricing page — see the pricing table above for the full breakdown of plans, and check the verified date before making a decision, since software pricing changes often.
Who is TriNet Zenefits best for?
Small US businesses with 5+ employees wanting bundled HR and benefits broker services Companies wanting a lower-cost Zenefits-style alternative to a full PEO
Who should avoid TriNet Zenefits?
You have fewer than 5 employees — you'll pay the 5-employee minimum regardless You're outside the US
Does TriNet Zenefits work well outside the US?
US-only. All plans and add-ons require a minimum of 5 employees — smaller headcounts are billed as if they had 5.
What are the best alternatives to TriNet Zenefits?
Worth comparing: Gusto, BambooHR, Deel, Remote. See the Alternatives section above for why you might pick one of these instead.