BrightHR vs. Connecteam

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
BrightHR
Score 7.7 out of 10
N/A
British company BrightHR offers a human resources platform which helps replace paper documents with edocuments and contains features for managing employee scheduling and ROTA, sick leave and tardiness, vacation and holiday shift planning, as well as providing employment law legal advice.
$4.50
Connecteam
Score 8.5 out of 10
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
Connecteam is a solution that enables users to engage and manage non-desk employees with a mobile app. Connecteam's mobile-first platform aims to help improve communication, enhance daily processes and save time. Connecteam boasts users among over 12,000 companies, by more than 100,000 employees worldwide. A subscription starts at $29/month for up to 30 users, and is available via a 14-day trial.
$29
per month for the first 30 users
Pricing
BrightHRConnecteam
Editions & Modules
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Small Business
$0
Up to 10 users. Everything a small business needs.
Basic
$29
per month Fixed price for the first 30 users
Advanced
$49
per month Fixed price for the first 30 users
Expert
$99
per month Fixed price for the first 30 users
Enterprise
Custom
For 200 users and up. Please contact sales for a quote.
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
BrightHRConnecteam
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsPrices start at £4.50 (per employee/per month)Connecteam offers different pricing plans for users to choose from:   Basic > $29/month (billed annually) or $35/month (billed monthly); Advanced > $49/month (billed annually) or $59/month (billed monthly); Expert > $99/month (billed annually) or $119/month (billed monthly).   All plans support up to 200 users. For more than 200 users there is an Enterprise plan with custom pricing to be quoted by a sales representative.
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Community Pulse
BrightHRConnecteam
Top Pros

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Top Cons

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Features
BrightHRConnecteam
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
BrightHR
7.0
1 Ratings
12% below category average
Connecteam
-
Ratings
Employment history8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
Job profiles and administration7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.5.51 Ratings00 Ratings
Organization and location management7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
BrightHR
7.0
1 Ratings
14% below category average
Connecteam
-
Ratings
Pay calculation7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
BrightHR
8.8
12 Ratings
8% above category average
Connecteam
-
Ratings
Approval workflow8.712 Ratings00 Ratings
Balance details8.711 Ratings00 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
BrightHR
8.5
13 Ratings
4% above category average
Connecteam
-
Ratings
View and generate pay and benefit information8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Update personal information8.713 Ratings00 Ratings
View company policy documentation8.713 Ratings00 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
BrightHR
9.0
1 Ratings
17% above category average
Connecteam
-
Ratings
Pre-built reports9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
BrightHR
8.0
1 Ratings
0% above category average
Connecteam
-
Ratings
Review reminders8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
BrightHR
7.0
1 Ratings
11% below category average
Connecteam
-
Ratings
Notifications and Alerts7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
BrightHRConnecteam
Likelihood to Recommend
8.5
(15 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
BrightHRConnecteam
Likelihood to Recommend
BrightHR
For a new part of our business, we have input staff details on Bright HR. There have been times when calls have been made to the helpline for guidance. It does not take long to get to know the staff you are speaking to. In relation to the query addressed with a team member today the service was excellent. Matthew has a great depth of knowledge of the system and works through the shift and annual leave calculations at the click of a finger. Thank you Mathew for your support, you are a star!
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Connecteam
I have actually recommended this platform 3 times to fellow contractors and one farmer within the last month. It is easy to set up and intuitive for employees. Our team begged us to keep in after our initial trial and requested we never return to paper time cards. Once you approve time cards it is so easy to run your payroll report and do payroll
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Pros
BrightHR
  • When a query has been dealt with via the helpline an email confirming the outcome is often issued which is great for reference at any time.
  • The system is easy to use and the screens are clutter free.
  • The support service offered is easy to access and the staff are friendly and helpful.
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Connecteam
  • Daily team productivity with time clock feature
  • Easy of running weekly payroll reports
  • Employees to manage and own their time before being approved for payroll
  • Easy to add absences and PTO
  • Free until you need more than 10 users
  • It is great that you can tell where your employees are logging in from ie the office, home or in the field
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Cons
BrightHR
  • Direct-dial telephone numbers rather than going through the Peninsula helpline numbers.
  • Setting up annual leave profiles often needs the assistance of a Bright HR representative when staff works quirky shifts. Providing examples of how to set the system up in user guides may help to set the system upright the first time.
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Connecteam
  • Adding the ability for employee to be able to set up their own reminders would be beneficial for those that seem to forget to clock in or out
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Likelihood to Renew
BrightHR
No answers on this topic
Connecteam
Our team like the product and uses it so there is no reason to change. It works, it is easy, saves us time and headaches
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Usability
BrightHR
No answers on this topic
Connecteam
My team is not tech savvy and they were able to implement immediately without issues. Even new team members after a brief education on what app to download they get it
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Implementation Rating
BrightHR
No answers on this topic
Connecteam
It's easy don't stress just do it
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Alternatives Considered
BrightHR
I chose BrightHR as it offered a one-stop platform for HR management for which we have dedicated UK and ROI HR specialists who not only give HR advice but also write policies and handbooks, etc. They are a one-stop-shop, which was very important as when I signed the contract I did not have an HR person in my team and they were essentially my back office. Also, by signing up, I got access to Bright Safe too; which is great as again it's a one-stop-shop for Health and Safety in the workplace. So I can roll out toolbox talks, training, and accident management.
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Connecteam
We looked at Homebase and talked to a few organizations that were using it but after reviewing the features and easy of implementation Connecteam won
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Return on Investment
BrightHR
  • Saved admin time in filing and then searching for documents.
  • Saved admin time in chasing for managers' approvals for holiday requests.
  • Saved admin time in chasing managers/employees to update their profiles.
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Connecteam
  • Before Connecteam I hated "Payroll Mondays" because it took a few hours to do everyone's time and upload it for the accountant. Now it takes maybe 15 mintues to do the entire process. I feel like it is more accurate and definitely less time-consuming - saving me money in the long run.
  • Connecteam has also allowed for quick glance time management to reduce overtime. Having accurate info allowing us to redeploy team members as needed and get other off the clock sooner. Or if we are having OT it is not a surprise - we can plan for it
  • Our accountant has love the reporting and has even recommended it to other small business because it provides all the info needed.
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ScreenShots

BrightHR Screenshots

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Connecteam Screenshots

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