bCEdge vs. Iris HR Software

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
bCEdge
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
benefitexpress in Illinois offers bCEdge, the company's integrated HRIS, payroll, and benefits platform with integrated compliance and e-file technology.N/A
Iris HR Software
Score 6.7 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
bCEdgeIris HR Software
Editions & Modules
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Basic
$1.50
Per User Per Month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
bCEdgeIris HR Software
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Features
bCEdgeIris HR Software
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
bCEdge
8.6
1 Ratings
8% above category average
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
1% above category average
Employee demographic data9.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Employment history9.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Job profiles and administration8.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.8.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Organizational charting9.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Organization and location management9.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)8.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
bCEdge
8.4
1 Ratings
4% above category average
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
1% below category average
Pay calculation9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Benefit plan administration9.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Direct deposit files8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management8.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Reimbursement management9.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
bCEdge
8.7
1 Ratings
7% above category average
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
1% below category average
Approval workflow9.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Balance details9.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment8.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
bCEdge
8.4
1 Ratings
3% above category average
Iris HR Software
8.3
1 Ratings
2% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information9.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Update personal information8.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
View company policy documentation8.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Employee recognition9.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
View job history8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
bCEdge
8.0
1 Ratings
2% above category average
Iris HR Software
-
Ratings
Tracking of all physical assets8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
bCEdge
8.0
1 Ratings
5% above category average
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
5% above category average
Report builder8.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Pre-built reports8.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data8.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
bCEdge
8.0
1 Ratings
1% above category average
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
1% above category average
New hire portal8.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Manager tracking tools8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
bCEdge
8.5
1 Ratings
3% above category average
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
3% below category average
Corporate goal setting9.01 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
bCEdge
8.6
1 Ratings
7% above category average
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
0% above category average
Performance plans9.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Performance improvement plans9.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Review status tracking8.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Review reminders9.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Multiple review frequency8.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
bCEdge
8.5
1 Ratings
7% above category average
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
1% above category average
Create succession plans/pools8.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Candidate ranking9.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Candidate search8.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Candidate development9.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
bCEdge
8.6
1 Ratings
10% above category average
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
3% above category average
Job Requisition Management9.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Company Website Posting8.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Publish to Social Media9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Applicant Tracking9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts9.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
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User Ratings
bCEdgeIris HR Software
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(1 ratings)
7.0
(2 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
bCEdgeIris HR Software
Likelihood to Recommend
benefitexpress
Because It can also be used in bundles of different fields.
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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
benefitexpress
  • Its versatile software overcomes any issues between restricted abilities of cell phones
  • And significant distance from the remote cloud to the versatile clients, by sending portable applications on the cloud to the clients. In this software, there is no third party that increases its security and makes it secured software.
  • It can work efficiently in the time of overload as compared to other clouds.
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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
benefitexpress
  • It is a little bit expensive.
  • But there are no major disadvantages of this software .
  • Because it provides the latest technologies.
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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
benefitexpress
No answers on this topic
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
benefitexpress
It's an efficient application because this versatile software overcomes any issues between restricted abilities of cell phones and significant distance from the remote cloud to the versatile clients, by sending portable applications on the cloud to the clients.
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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
benefitexpress
  • Overall it is the best software regarding the user experience of using cellphones services. It also lessens the workload of the cellphone.
  • It is software that provides the best computing resources.
  • This software provides satisfaction against sensitive cellphone applications. It can also be used in bundles of different fields.
  • Other mobile services are failed to provide satisfaction in rush time but BCEdge software has overcome this issue and provides the best services with easy-to-use tools and options.
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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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