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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Auris

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/AAuris, formerly Heartland Payroll, is a solution designed to serve as a single point of contact, where customers have online access to their payroll data and employee information.N/A

    Proliant

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/AProliant provides a cloud-based human capital management solution designed to simplify payroll and HR processes, improves accuracy, and ensures industry compliance. Proliant is an all-in-one solution for workforce and talent management across the entire employment life cycle. Specializing in payroll, Proliant helps users pay people accurately, on time, and without risk from the IRS, supporting tax filings, contractor payments, and unlimited payroll runs. Proliant also streamlines…N/A

    Sage HRMS

    Score9.8 out of 10
    N/ASage HRMS is an HR management solution that integrates payroll, benefits, recruiting, employee self-service, and analytics capabilities.N/A
    Pricing
    AurisProliantSage HRMS
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    AurisProliantSage HRMS
    Free Trial
    NoNoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    AurisProliantSage HRMS
    Considered Multiple Products
    Acrisure
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    Proliant
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    Sage
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    56%
    Would buy again
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    79%
    Would buy again
    19 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    63%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    86%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    67%
    Happy with the feature set
    6 Answers
    88%
    Happy with the feature set
    21 Answers
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    56%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    5 Answers
    80%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    12 Answers
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    Implementation went as expected
    67%
    Implementation went as expected
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    81%
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    Features
    AurisProliantSage HRMS
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Auris and Proliant and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Auris
    5.6
    9 Ratings
    39% below category average
    Proliant
    9.0
    22 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Sage HRMS
    4.8
    7 Ratings
    52% below category average
    Pay calculation1.05 Ratings9.822 Ratings6.17 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors10.01 Ratings7.411 Ratings4.04 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment1.03 Ratings9.820 Ratings6.92 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration9.72 Ratings8.115 Ratings2.16 Ratings
    Direct deposit files1.17 Ratings9.921 Ratings8.07 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management9.35 Ratings9.720 Ratings3.06 Ratings
    Reimbursement management7.01 Ratings7.914 Ratings3.27 Ratings
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Auris and Proliant and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Auris
    -
    Ratings
    Proliant
    7.7
    23 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Sage HRMS
    5.5
    9 Ratings
    39% below category average
    Employee demographic data00 Ratings9.721 Ratings8.08 Ratings
    Employment history00 Ratings8.822 Ratings8.09 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration00 Ratings6.620 Ratings1.39 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings8.822 Ratings7.99 Ratings
    Organizational charting00 Ratings5.916 Ratings6.04 Ratings
    Organization and location management00 Ratings7.117 Ratings6.06 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings7.217 Ratings1.27 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Auris and Proliant and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Auris
    -
    Ratings
    Proliant
    6.6
    21 Ratings
    22% below category average
    Sage HRMS
    1.2
    7 Ratings
    149% below category average
    Approval workflow00 Ratings4.419 Ratings1.26 Ratings
    Balance details00 Ratings7.920 Ratings1.27 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings7.516 Ratings1.06 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Auris and Proliant and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Auris
    -
    Ratings
    Proliant
    8.7
    22 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Sage HRMS
    3.9
    8 Ratings
    72% below category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings9.822 Ratings4.18 Ratings
    Update personal information00 Ratings9.822 Ratings4.27 Ratings
    View company policy documentation00 Ratings8.317 Ratings1.16 Ratings
    Employee recognition00 Ratings7.513 Ratings6.04 Ratings
    View job history00 Ratings7.915 Ratings4.05 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Auris and Proliant and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Auris
    -
    Ratings
    Proliant
    7.4
    12 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Sage HRMS
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings7.412 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Auris and Proliant and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Auris
    -
    Ratings
    Proliant
    9.0
    22 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Sage HRMS
    3.7
    8 Ratings
    69% below category average
    Report builder00 Ratings9.721 Ratings2.07 Ratings
    Pre-built reports00 Ratings9.822 Ratings1.28 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings7.612 Ratings8.06 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Auris and Proliant and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Auris
    -
    Ratings
    Proliant
    8.6
    20 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Sage HRMS
    7.0
    4 Ratings
    14% below category average
    New hire portal00 Ratings7.719 Ratings7.04 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools00 Ratings9.618 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Auris and Proliant and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Auris
    -
    Ratings
    Proliant
    7.2
    10 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Sage HRMS
    7.3
    2 Ratings
    10% below category average
    Corporate goal setting00 Ratings7.09 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Individual goal setting00 Ratings7.010 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings7.19 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Performance tracking00 Ratings7.69 Ratings6.02 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Auris and Proliant and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Auris
    -
    Ratings
    Proliant
    8.2
    13 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Sage HRMS
    7.8
    5 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Performance plans00 Ratings8.113 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans00 Ratings8.412 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Review status tracking00 Ratings8.313 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Review reminders00 Ratings8.113 Ratings8.04 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency00 Ratings8.211 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Auris and Proliant and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Auris
    -
    Ratings
    Proliant
    7.2
    9 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Sage HRMS
    8.5
    1 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings7.59 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Candidate ranking00 Ratings7.09 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Candidate search00 Ratings7.09 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Candidate development00 Ratings7.59 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Auris and Proliant and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Auris
    -
    Ratings
    Proliant
    7.0
    14 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Sage HRMS
    7.6
    3 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Job Requisition Management00 Ratings6.612 Ratings5.02 Ratings
    Company Website Posting00 Ratings6.912 Ratings7.23 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media00 Ratings6.99 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings6.912 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings6.712 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking00 Ratings7.013 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings7.613 Ratings9.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    AurisProliantSage HRMS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    1.0
    (9 ratings)
    9.2
    (24 ratings)
    1.2
    (10 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
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    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.1
    (19 ratings)
    -
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    Support Rating
    1.0
    (4 ratings)
    -
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    Implementation Rating
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
    AurisProliantSage HRMS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Acrisure
    We changed payroll companies from Paycom to Heartland this year at the recommendation of our insurance agent who insisted they would integrate with the EASE system, which tracks employee benefits and deductions. However, 8 weeks into it, I regret my decision, since the setup hasn't been completed yet. The lack of responsiveness in some cases is astounding and often we have to ask 3, 4, and 5 times for something to be done. I hate to think what will happen after we are "handed off" from the payroll implementation team to the regular schmucks. We still are not able to track PTO and time off and we have been begging for the self-service feature to be turned on for employees so they can change addresses, bank account info, etc. Their training is NONEXISTENT and their manual is abysmal. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!!!!! I wish I could go back to Paycom!
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    Proliant
    Overall, I would generally recommend Proliant to a colleague as I think the system and structure has great bones and is generally very easy to use. However, if a colleague was needing a system with a robust reporting system or access to immediate support, I would be less likely to recommend the system.
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    Sage
    Sage HRMS is a software that fits in all organizations whether small or large and this makes it the most suitable HR solution as it will help you manage your workforce even if it may appear small. The software has analytics and reporting tools that are applicable in performance management where you will use them in assessing the productivity of your employees and plan on how to improve further as a workforce. It further helps in employee on-boarding, payroll management, and talent management
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    Pros
    Acrisure
    • White-glove customer support. All employees are in the United States and they must pay them well, because they don't seem to have turnover there.
    • Technology is awesome. We have Payroll, HR, T&A, ATS, and onboarding with them.
    • Their Tax Credit tech is amazing. I received more money in tax credits last year than payroll cost me. That's a net positive!
    • Compliance with their HR team is great, and they don't hit you over the head on the price for it.
    • Pricing is fantastic with a 3-year price lock. No BS discounting that jumps back up a year later.
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    Proliant
    • Some of the help for the training modules, [...] has been fantastic
    • [...] has also been really helpful
    • Adding a new employee to the system has been relatively easy and simple to do
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    Sage
    • Ability to see history (like job history) easily at a glance.
    • Ability to make changes easily.
    • Organizing info in the employee record.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Acrisure
    • Sometimes the system (geocode) will not allow me to process address changes by asking for help from our specialist.
    • Response for assistance is usually a lot slower when our dedicated specialist is not available.
    Incentivized
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    Proliant
    • Reporting is limited to data that is pulled by pay period--not by date worked, so if trying to determine how much an employee earned during a quarter--you have to calculate this manually
    • Employee records are limited to admin only viewing--so managers can not see payrates, upload documents to employee files or update expiration dates to licenses, etc
    • User guides in the knowledge base are out of date and don't cover the recent updates to the system--or outline processes that are no defunct
    • Limited integrations with other HR platforms are available. Ex--outside ATS, candidate assessment tools
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    Sage
    • We changed our chart of accounts. The system does not allow you to change the numbering format, so we had to start over with new databases.
    • The tax return portion of the software does not file local taxes. We would definitely like to see this functionality in the future.
    • The payroll piece does not handle complicated move up and move downs for union pay. This could definitely be improved upon.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Acrisure
    No answers on this topic
    Proliant
    No answers on this topic
    Sage
    I do not work with this software anymore, and I am not involved with the renewal of it. However, if I were, I would still suggest using it unless something better was introduced
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Acrisure
    No answers on this topic
    Proliant
    Proliant is pretty easy to maneuver and get used to. There are some things than can be tedious but nothing too difficult where you have to spend hours to get it to work. The payroll processing is pretty straightforward and that's the core reason why we use their software.
    Incentivized
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    Sage
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Acrisure
    I never have trouble reaching customer support. They always are able to assist with fixing any problems that arise. There honestly haven't been many issues at all. Only ones I've created :)
    Incentivized
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    Proliant
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    Sage
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    Implementation Rating
    Acrisure
    The Heartland team could care less about how difficult your experience is. In fact, I think they delight in seeing you struggle!
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    Proliant
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    Sage
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Acrisure
    I've considered moving payroll over to QuickBooks Online so that everything is in one place, but it would probably take too much work considering that our current system works really well. I think QuickBooks would confuse me, honestly. There are other systems that offer different user interfaces that are neat looking, but I haven't done too much research because Heartland Payroll offered me a really good deal for processing since we are a small company.
    Incentivized
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    Proliant
    Proliant is the only payroll software I have used, and I don't plan on changing that anytime soon. It gives me everything I need in simple, easy-to-use software. If I have questions they have quality customer service. I get calls weekly to change to other payroll services, and I don't consider changing because there is no need to change - I have everything I need here. Proliant does exactly the job I am looking for it to do.
    Incentivized
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    Sage
    Sage HRMS was very cost effective for a non-profit. It does all that we needed as a company and more. It also allows us to handle payroll ourselves instead of outsourcing [it].
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Acrisure
    • We have a net positive using Heartland. We actually bring more money in from their tax credits than the payroll service actually costs.
    • I used to have a part-time person handing our payroll/HR needs. Now this is done by me because it's so easy.
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    Proliant
    • i am not able to give this information because I don't believe our firm fully uses Proliant
    • I was just made aware of some of the benefits Proliant can offer through this survey
    • The only negative is that when the "pre-wire" requirement was activated this year, we were not told ahead of time and it caused a lot of confusion and delay when we tried to process the first partner payroll in January.
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    Sage
    • there can be a high ROI when processing payroll in house compared to outsourced. Not to mention the flexibility you gain.
    Incentivized
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