Advanced Cloud HR vs. Iris HR Software

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Advanced Cloud HR
Score 9.4 out of 10
N/A
OpenHR from UK company Advanced is a complete human resource management system (HRMS). Integration with OpenPeople, the vendor's payroll processing system, presents a complete automated HR solution.N/A
Iris HR Software
Score 6.9 out of 10
N/A
Iris HR Software (formerly Octopus HR, acquired by Iris Software Group April 2016) is an HR suite.
$1.50
Per User Per Month
Pricing
Advanced Cloud HRIris HR Software
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$1.50
Per User Per Month
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Advanced Cloud HRIris HR Software
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Features
Advanced Cloud HRIris HR Software
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Advanced Cloud HR
8.6
1 Ratings
9% above category average
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
1% above category average
Employee demographic data8.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Employment history10.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Job profiles and administration10.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.8.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Organizational charting7.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Organization and location management7.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)10.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Advanced Cloud HR
10.0
1 Ratings
21% above category average
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
2% below category average
Approval workflow10.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Balance details10.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment10.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Advanced Cloud HR
8.6
1 Ratings
6% above category average
Iris HR Software
8.3
1 Ratings
2% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information6.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Update personal information10.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
View company policy documentation7.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Employee recognition10.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
View job history10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Advanced Cloud HR
6.7
1 Ratings
12% below category average
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
5% above category average
Report builder10.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Pre-built reports6.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data4.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Advanced Cloud HR
4.5
1 Ratings
56% below category average
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
1% below category average
New hire portal4.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Manager tracking tools5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Advanced Cloud HR
8.3
1 Ratings
2% above category average
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
1% below category average
Corporate goal setting8.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Individual goal setting8.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance tracking9.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Advanced Cloud HR
7.8
1 Ratings
2% below category average
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
0% above category average
Performance plans6.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Performance improvement plans8.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Review status tracking8.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Review reminders8.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Multiple review frequency9.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Advanced Cloud HR
8.3
1 Ratings
4% above category average
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
1% above category average
Create succession plans/pools7.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Candidate ranking6.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Candidate search10.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Candidate development10.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Advanced Cloud HR
6.6
1 Ratings
17% below category average
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
2% above category average
Job Requisition Management9.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Company Website Posting8.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Publish to Social Media4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Applicant Tracking6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts4.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Advanced Cloud HR
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Ratings
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
0% below category average
Benefit plan administration00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Reimbursement management00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
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User Ratings
Advanced Cloud HRIris HR Software
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(1 ratings)
7.0
(2 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Advanced Cloud HRIris HR Software
Likelihood to Recommend
Advanced
Advanced Cloud HR helps to solve problems with diversified magnitude and changing needs of an organization, the ones which are faced by the HR department obviously. This tool is a simple solution to most of the challenging HR tasks like leave application, Training tracking, Career progression, and many others. This makes it enough solution to cater to all the existing and futuristic HR problems.
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IRIS Software Group
Our staff is kept updated with more company policies and we are able to track their holiday and sick days much better. The help and support of their contact support are super good. They reply super fast and are very kind. Also, their sales department isn't pushy like other services they are very knowledgeable and kind.
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Pros
Advanced
  • Robust employee problems addressal.
  • Self accessible admin tasks.
  • Employee reporting is very easy.
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IRIS Software Group
  • It's simple. I really appreciate that the layout of Octopus HR isn't something I have to question. I know where to look for something because it's clearly labeled, that's more than I can say for a lot of other HR systems I've seen.
  • Support. If I ever have a question about setting something up, or if something goes wrong, they're always on top of it. For instance, I had no idea how to set up employee photos on our accounts. I tweeted them and they responded right away, I'm based in LA and they're a UK company, I was impressed that they were able to respond right away. They make sure their customers are taken care of.
  • Great self guide. If there's ever an ordinary question I need answered their "Octopus Guide" is very thorough and walks you through everything.
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Cons
Advanced
  • User interface and navigation.
  • Ready training material not available easily.
  • Could add employee feedback functionality.
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IRIS Software Group
  • It can take some effort to understand
  • Perhaps the price can go down a bit
  • Menu layout
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Likelihood to Renew
Advanced
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IRIS Software Group
Employees don't complain about it! If anything they've commented on how nice of a tool it is to have.
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Alternatives Considered
Advanced
This is a cloud-native application and it's very easy to implement and deploy across multiple platforms. This makes it a go-to tool for many organizations. However, the above-mentioned tools are no way less. They are the market leaders in the HRM department and are already established, players. But considering the price tag, they carry on license Advance Cloud HR is absolutely a no-brainer choice for organizations looking to get value for money.
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IRIS Software Group
I would say the pricing is good but it could be better. Also, the customer service is amazing they do such a great job and you can tell they know what they are doing. Visually it is very easy to use and looks very professional. It is a quick set up and they do their best to give you what you want and need.
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Return on Investment
Advanced
  • Excellent purchase considering the problems that the tool can address.
  • One stop solution to all the major HR activities.
  • It has the capability to enhance and adapt to changing Employee related data challenges.
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IRIS Software Group
  • Employee efficiency. There's never a question of who I request my time off with. The program sets up line managers who take in all the requests.
  • Less wasted time. Contact info and photo are very visible and easily accessed.
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