# Remote vs TriNet

**Leader by Vioscale score:** Remote

| Attribute | Remote | TriNet |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 59.1 (74% (medium)) | 31.6 (17% (low)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | An integrated system that manages international hiring, payroll, benefits, and compliance across multiple countries using owned infrastructure and in-house teams rather than external partner networks. | TriNet provides Professional Employer Organization (PEO) and HR outsourcing services, including payroll processing, benefits administration, compliance, and onboarding through an integrated platform with expert support. |
| features.capabilities | `{"eor_peo":"eor","core_hris":true,"api_access":"full","onboarding":true,"benefits_admin":true,"native_payroll":"multi_country","contractor_payments":true}` | `{"eor_peo":"peo","sso_scim":true,"core_hris":true,"mobile_app":true,"onboarding":true,"tax_filing":"full_service","benefits_admin":true,"gl_integration":false,"native_payroll":"single_country","time_attendance":true,"payroll_countries":"US and international (specific countries unspecified)","contractor_payments":true}` |
| integrations.count | 4 | 4 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Workday"},{"name":"HiBob"},{"name":"BambooHR"},{"name":"Personio"}]` | `[{"name":"Salesforce"},{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"G Suite"},{"name":"DISA"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Employer of Record","summary":"$699/employee/mo","features":["Hire without opening a local entity in 90+ countries","Onboarding with a dedicated specialist","Local payroll paid on time, every time","Compliance protections built-in","Competitive, flexible and localized benefits","Dedicated in-house experts for local support","Includes HR Essentials as standard"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"employee","amount":699,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Hire without opening a local entity in 90+ countries","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Payroll","summary":"$29/employee/mo","features":["Powerful, transparent international payroll","Simple self-service platform","Personalized support from dedicated specialists","Adhere to local payroll regulations in every country","Integrated benefits management","Includes HR Core as standard"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"employee","amount":29,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Global payroll for organizations with existing legal entities","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Contractor Management","summary":"$29/contractor/mo","features":["Only pay for contractors you actively work with","Work with international contractors","Create, edit, and sign tailored, localized contracts","Approve contractor invoices with one click or auto-pay","Transparent payments with complete visibility","Includes HR Core as standard"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"contractor","amount":29,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Manage independent contractors across multiple countries","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Contractor Management Plus","summary":"$99/contractor/mo","features":["Robust indemnity protection and compliance with local laws","Coverage up to $100,000 per contractor for penalties","Create, edit, and sign tailored, compliant contracts","Transparent payments with zero hidden fees","Includes HR Core as standard"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"contractor","amount":99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Contractor management with robust compliance and indemnity protection","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Contractor of Record","summary":"From $325/contractor/mo","features":["Direct contractor engagement and payment by Remote","Uncapped indemnity ensuring comprehensive protection for your business","Transparent payments with full visibility"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"contractor","amount":325,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Contractor engagement and payment with uncapped indemnity protection","contactSales":false}],"summary":"From $29-699/employee/mo; $29-325/contractor/mo. No upfront deposits. Multiple currencies supported. Transparent pricing guarantee.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://remote.com/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-04T08:34:05.894Z","startingPrice":{"amount":29,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` | `{"type":"quote","addOns":[{"name":"Payroll Pro"},{"name":"People Pro"}],"summary":"Per-employee-per-month (PEPM) pricing; requires quote","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.trinet.com/hr-plus/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-21T13:22:32.613Z","billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | no |
| pricing.model | commercial | quote |
| pricing.price_level | mid | unknown |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| reliability.status_page | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |

## Capabilities (HRIS & Payroll Software)

| Capability | Remote | TriNet |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Core HRIS (system of record) | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Payroll** |  |  |
| Native payroll | Multi-country | Single-country |
| Native-payroll countries | - | US and international (specific countries unspecified) |
| Tax filing | - | Full service |
| **Employment** |  |  |
| EOR / PEO | EOR | PEO |
| Contractor payments | ✓ | ✓ |
| **People** |  |  |
| Benefits administration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Time & attendance | - | ✓ |
| Onboarding | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Platform** |  |  |
| SSO / SCIM | - | ✓ |
| GL / accounting posting | - | ✗ |
| Mobile app | - | ✓ |
| API access | Full | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T14:25:02.289Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*