BizMerlin vs. ELMO Software

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
BizMerlin
Score 9.0 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
BizMerlin is an HR Management Solution targeted at small and medium-sized teams, allowing them to hire, onboard, manage, allocate and retain their team members. The application is cloud based and available via web browsers and native iOS and Android mobile apps. The vendor also offers 100+ integrations with JIRA, Salesforce, QuickBooks and others. According to the vendor, key capabilities…N/A
ELMO Software
Score 8.3 out of 10
N/A
ELMO Software (ASX:ELO) is a cloud-based solution that helps thousands of organisations across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom to manage their people, process and pay. ELMO solutions span the entire employee lifecycle from ‘hire to retire’. They can be used together or stand-alone, and are configurable according to an organisation’s unique processes and workflows.N/A
Pricing
BizMerlinELMO Software
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
BizMerlinELMO Software
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Features
BizMerlinELMO Software
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
BizMerlin
9.0
3 Ratings
14% above category average
ELMO Software
7.9
11 Ratings
1% above category average
Employee demographic data9.03 Ratings8.09 Ratings
Employment history9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Job profiles and administration9.03 Ratings7.88 Ratings
Organizational charting9.03 Ratings8.38 Ratings
Organization and location management9.03 Ratings7.88 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings7.17 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings8.65 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
BizMerlin
9.0
2 Ratings
11% above category average
ELMO Software
8.0
5 Ratings
0% below category average
Support for external payroll vendors9.02 Ratings8.04 Ratings
Benefit plan administration9.02 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Pay calculation00 Ratings8.15 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings8.23 Ratings
Reimbursement management00 Ratings7.73 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
BizMerlin
9.0
3 Ratings
11% above category average
ELMO Software
8.5
3 Ratings
5% above category average
Balance details9.03 Ratings8.53 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Approval workflow00 Ratings8.53 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
BizMerlin
9.0
3 Ratings
10% above category average
ELMO Software
8.0
10 Ratings
1% below category average
View and generate pay and benefit information9.03 Ratings8.05 Ratings
Update personal information9.03 Ratings8.010 Ratings
View company policy documentation9.03 Ratings8.26 Ratings
Employee recognition9.03 Ratings7.76 Ratings
View job history9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
BizMerlin
9.0
3 Ratings
17% above category average
ELMO Software
7.7
6 Ratings
1% above category average
Report builder9.03 Ratings7.56 Ratings
Pre-built reports9.03 Ratings7.76 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data9.02 Ratings7.84 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
BizMerlin
9.0
2 Ratings
12% above category average
ELMO Software
7.8
7 Ratings
3% below category average
New hire portal9.02 Ratings8.26 Ratings
Manager tracking tools9.02 Ratings7.44 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
BizMerlin
9.0
3 Ratings
10% above category average
ELMO Software
7.8
8 Ratings
4% below category average
Corporate goal setting9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Individual goal setting9.03 Ratings8.28 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility9.03 Ratings8.08 Ratings
Performance tracking9.03 Ratings7.38 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
BizMerlin
9.0
3 Ratings
13% above category average
ELMO Software
7.6
10 Ratings
4% below category average
Performance plans9.03 Ratings7.710 Ratings
Performance improvement plans9.03 Ratings7.710 Ratings
Review status tracking9.03 Ratings6.78 Ratings
Review reminders9.03 Ratings7.79 Ratings
Multiple review frequency9.02 Ratings8.29 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
BizMerlin
9.0
2 Ratings
13% above category average
ELMO Software
7.5
7 Ratings
5% below category average
Create succession plans/pools9.02 Ratings7.96 Ratings
Candidate ranking9.02 Ratings7.66 Ratings
Candidate development9.02 Ratings7.96 Ratings
Candidate search00 Ratings6.55 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
BizMerlin
9.0
3 Ratings
15% above category average
ELMO Software
7.5
5 Ratings
3% below category average
Job Requisition Management9.03 Ratings7.84 Ratings
Company Website Posting9.03 Ratings7.74 Ratings
Publish to Social Media9.03 Ratings7.32 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting9.03 Ratings6.82 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention9.02 Ratings7.82 Ratings
Applicant Tracking9.03 Ratings7.53 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts9.03 Ratings8.04 Ratings
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User Ratings
BizMerlinELMO Software
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(3 ratings)
8.1
(15 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(15 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
7.6
(8 ratings)
User Testimonials
BizMerlinELMO Software
Likelihood to Recommend
BizMerlin
We took the trial of 3 HR software before going with BizMerlinHR. We wanted to have a comprehensive HR solution to cover our Paperless employee records, employee onboarding, PTO, Timesheets and Employee Performance Management. We were not looking for an Applicant Tracking system and Retention management module, but when we saw the functionality and easy use we were completely sold to those modules as well. It was like add-on but the price of everything was more economical than the other software that we were reviewing
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ELMO Software
The performance review process is clear and easy to complete, for both employee and manager. I have experienced this in both roles, with my own staff, and undergoing my own review with my manager. I haven't experienced scenarios where it is less appropriate, I think our HR department customised the software well to our needs.
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Pros
BizMerlin
  • Multiple integrations including LinkedIn for Business, Okta, and QuickBooks Online Advanced.
  • Payroll management.
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ELMO Software
  • Has extensive courses library (theory and video library).
  • Very responsive, resourceful and efficient support team.
  • Stuff survey - great range of available templates.
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Cons
BizMerlin
  • Wall of fame or the feedback given to the users cannot be controlled. The users cannot choose or control who can view their wall of fame.
  • The dashboard is customizable at organization and geography level but cannot be customized at the individual level.
  • The filter on archived goals does not work properly using text search.
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ELMO Software
  • Help seems unavailable.
  • A guide or how-to would be extremely appreciated - I haven't found any, at least for user level.
  • User interface could follow a more standard/familiar approach.
  • Some panes should be collapsible (e.g. the right "Work Flow" area, which gives very little help).
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Usability
BizMerlin
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ELMO Software
Once I learned the specific way of doing things, the software became very logical and ergonomic. It is easy to use and is an excellent resource for many of the specific tasks required for my role, especially in relation to staff onboarding and management. It is also excellent as a resource for my own personal HR information.
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Support Rating
BizMerlin
No answers on this topic
ELMO Software
I am not sure whether you are asking how the learning & development team rates ELMO Software or how ELMO supports our team when issues arise with the software? It is not my decision to purchase the software nor am I involved with the maintenance of the software.
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Alternatives Considered
BizMerlin
We took the trial of 3 HR software before going with BizMerlinHR. We wanted to have a comprehensive HR solution to cover our Paperless employee records, employee onboarding, PTO, Timesheets and Employee Performance Management. We were not looking for an Applicant Tracking system and Retention management module, but when we saw the functionality and easy use we were completely sold to those modules as well. It was like add-on but the price of everything was more economical than the other software that we were reviewing. Also, they really mean when they say "No setup fees" - because they helped us move all of our legacy data into the new system at no extra charge and helped us integrate with QuickBooks online. They definitely provide the best value of money when comparing the same set of features.
We have been using BizMerlinHR since 2018, and both our HR managers and users are very happy.
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ELMO Software
Aspen is more straightforward in creating a course of personal development recognized by our industry, but your ELMO Software is generally easier to use. As the workforce in our company is very often built by the majority of people with basic academic background education, IE they often have only just completed year 10... it is very important your element of making it easy to understand, using simple words and clear explained multiple choices in the final quiz
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Return on Investment
BizMerlin
  • In terms of costs, it is a very accessible platform, it is flexible and very easy to process the payroll, we also synchronize it directly with Linkedin for job announcements.
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ELMO Software
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ScreenShots

BizMerlin Screenshots

Screenshot of Centralized People databaseScreenshot of FeedbackScreenshot of Publish positions openlyScreenshot of Skill MatrixScreenshot of Resource ForecastingScreenshot of Project Team