Zenefits (now TriNet) vs Greenhouse

Zenefits (now TriNet)

Zenefits was a cloud-based HR platform for small and mid-size businesses. In 2022, Zenefits was acquired by TriNet, one of the largest PEO providers in the US. The Zenefits platform has been integrated into TriNet's product suite. Businesses previously using Zenefits are now served under the TriNet brand.

Greenhouse

Greenhouse is a leading applicant tracking system built for structured, data-driven hiring. It helps companies design consistent interview processes, reduce bias, and make better hiring decisions. Greenhouse is the ATS of choice for mid to large companies with high-volume or technical hiring needs.

Pros

• ✓Strong benefits administration with a wide carrier network
• ✓Easy employee self-service for benefits enrollment and changes
• ✓Affordable base pricing for small teams
• ✓Good compliance tools for ACA and other regulations

Cons

• ✗Payroll processing costs extra as an add-on
• ✗Customer support quality has been inconsistent historically
• ✗Less suitable for companies that need advanced HR or payroll features

Pros

• ✓Best-in-class structured hiring tools with scorecards and interview kits
• ✓Extensive integration ecosystem with 300+ HR and productivity tools
• ✓Powerful reporting and hiring analytics
• ✓Strong DEI tools to reduce bias in hiring

Cons

• ✗Expensive for small companies with limited hiring volume
• ✗Complex to set up and requires dedicated admin resources
• ✗No built-in HRIS — requires integration with a separate HR system

Zenefits (now TriNet) Features

• ✓Benefits administration
• ✓payroll
• ✓time tracking
• ✓compliance
• ✓onboarding

Greenhouse Features

• ✓Job postings
• ✓candidate tracking
• ✓interview scheduling
• ✓reporting
• ✓integrations

Best For

Small businesses focused on benefits administration

Best For

Mid to large companies with high-volume hiring