REAL vs TNET Comparison

The RealReal is the largest pure-play luxury resale platform in the US, generating $1.8 billion in 2024 gross merchandise volume and addressing a niche (personal luxury resale) that had previously been serviced by inefficient upscale boutiques and local pawn shops. The company generates revenue via consignment and first-party sales on its online marketplace, and through a small volume of direct sales. With a hands-on approach that actively sources inventory and authenticates every item on its platform, The RealReal is able to justify much higher take rates than peers, working out to roughly 36% of net merchandise value in 2024, which excludes returns, cancellations, and first-party sales.

Trinet Group Inc provides human resources solutions for small and medium-sized businesses through technology-enabled services. Its offerings include human capital expertise, employee benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans, payroll and payroll tax administration, risk mitigation, and compliance consulting. The company providesits services through professional employer organization (PEO) services delivered via a co-employment model, as well as administrative services organization (ASO) offerings. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the insurance-related billings and administrative fees collected from PEO clients.