Every company needs a tailored HR solution to streamline its operations. Whether handling basic HR functions like payroll management or more complex tasks like performance tracking, Zenefits presents itself as an ideal solution. With its feature-rich interface and flexible pricing options, the platform suits almost every business size.  

But choosing a platform isn’t just about finding the cheapest option; it’s about selecting a plan that delivers value aligned with its pricing. Today, we’ll take you through Zenefits' pricing structure, helping you understand the available plans and features and how they can best support your business's HR needs.

What Is Zenefits?

Zenefits, also known as TriNet Zenefits or the TriNet HR Platform, is a cloud-based software as a service (SaaS) solution designed to streamline HR processes for small to large teams. This all-in-one HR platform features an intuitive and scalable interface and efficiently manages payroll, benefits administration, employee engagement, compliance, and time tracking.

Due to its ease of use and efficient management of complex HR tasks, Zenefits helps owners focus more on business growth rather than being bogged down by administrative responsibilities.

How Much Does Zenefits Cost?

The vendor offers three basic plans with a per employee, per month pricing model. TriNet Zenefits’ cost changes according to the plan you opt for. These plans include:

  • Essential
  • Growth
  • Zen

Each pricing plan enables businesses to tailor their HR solutions to evolve with their company's growth through automation, adaptation, and add-on customization. Let’s examine these three pricing models in detail.

Disclaimer: The pricing information below is subject to change.

Zenefits Essential Plan

Zenefits’ Essential Plan offers a basic yet comprehensive solution for performing core HR functions:

  • Price: The plan costs $8/employee/month (billed annually) or $10/employee/month (billed monthly)
  • Features: Automated onboarding, employee management, time off tracking, scheduling, analytics dashboard, mobile app, HR library, and many more
  • What’s not included: It does not cover more complex HR tasks like goal management, custom compensation benchmark options, and customizable review form templates. However, there are options for add-ons such as career page optimization, candidate texting, and data import for a more tailored solution
  • Best suited for: This plan caters to the needs of small business owners and companies with basic HR needs. Starting at $8 or $10 per employee per month, it ensures essential HR functionalities are accessible to smaller teams with no significant financial burden. As businesses grow, they can easily transition to higher-tier plans or add features without having to switch platforms

Zenefits Growth Plan

Zenefits’ Growth Plan is designed for businesses looking to scale their HR operations with more advanced features:

  • Price: Starts at $16/employee/month (billed annually) or $20/employee/month (billed monthly)
  • Features: Includes everything in the Essential plan, plus one-on-one meeting tool, full suite of performance review tool, and customizable review form templates
  • What's not included: This package does not include customizable survey templates, anonymous feedback options, or task manager. Though add-ons such as HR advisory desk, Zoom integration, and advanced reporting for personalized solutions
  • Best suited for: This plan is designed to facilitate mid-sized companies looking to optimize their workflows. With its comprehensive suite of features, tools, and customizations, it enables growing companies to manage employee performance and enhance their HR capabilities

Zenefits Zen Plan (Advanced)

Zenefits’ Zen Plan is its most advanced option that offers an all-inclusive HR solution for larger businesses that need comprehensive, enterprise-level HR capabilities:

  • Price: Starts at $27/employee/month (billed annually) or $33/employee/month (billed monthly)
  • Features: Includes everything in the Growth plan, plus real-time company feed for announcements, filter results by employee demographics, task manager and more
  • What's not included: Features like career page optimization, advanced reporting, all access support, and data import does not come with the original plan, but are available as add-ons
  • Best suited for: This plan offers a full-service, scalable solution to larger enterprises with complex HR needs. Detailed reporting, tailored consultation, and analytics enable them to track employee turnover, turnaround, and performance management. Additionally, integrations with existing systems allow them to maintain their operational workflows while enhancing HR functionalities

Get in touch with us for a detailed Zenefits price quote.

Add-Ons And Customization

Along with the aforementioned pricing plans, TriNet Zenefits offers a range of add-ons that further help businesses tailor their HR solution. Here are a few of the addons with their prices:

Payroll Processing

This feature, which costs $6 per employee per month, integrates payroll data and automatically calculates deductions, withholdings, benefits allocations, and more. It comes free with a purchase of Zen package.

Benefits Administration

This add-on helps businesses simplify benefits administration and enrollment. Although it costs $5 per employee per month, this feature is included at no cost with certain terms and conditions.

Recruiting By Jazz HR

Starting at $35 per month, this will help you simplify the hiring and onboarding process for better employee retention through industry-leading applicant tracking software.

HR Advisory Desk

This additional feature grants access to expert guidance on HR and payroll processing challenges, and it costs $8 per employee per month.

Disclaimer: Prices are subject to change

How To Choose A Zenefits Pricing Plan For Your Business

When finalizing which TriNet Zenefits pricing plan will be right for you, consider these key factors:

  • Employee count and company size: Choose a plan that matches your company size, employee numbers, and operational scale
  • Specific HR requirements: Assess the HR needs of your company and select a pricing plan that offers the functionalities you need. For example, payroll management is an essential feature for smaller teams, while performance management is more suitable for bigger teams with more complex HR operations
  • Budget and customization: Set your budget and consider including any add-ons with a pricing plan, as this may offer a more tailored solution to tackle your HR challenges

In the end, select a TriNet HR Platform pricing plan that best suits your company size, HR requirements, and financial flexibility. Contact our support team for more detailed and personalized recommendations.