BizMerlin vs. Meta4 PeopleNet

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
Meta4 PeopleNet
Score 7.0 out of 10
N/A
Meta4 PeopleNet is an all-in-one integrated HR Solution providing Core HR with personnel administration, total talent management, compensation management with payroll, as well as workforce management (time and attendance, analytics). Meta4 is a Cegid company (acquired late 2019).N/A
Pricing
BizMerlinMeta4 PeopleNet
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
BizMerlinMeta4 PeopleNet
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Features
BizMerlinMeta4 PeopleNet
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
BizMerlin
9.0
3 Ratings
14% above category average
Meta4 PeopleNet
7.0
2 Ratings
11% below category average
Employee demographic data9.03 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Employment history9.03 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Job profiles and administration9.03 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Organizational charting9.03 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Organization and location management9.03 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
BizMerlin
9.0
2 Ratings
11% above category average
Meta4 PeopleNet
6.2
1 Ratings
26% below category average
Support for external payroll vendors9.02 Ratings5.01 Ratings
Benefit plan administration9.02 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Pay calculation00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Reimbursement management00 Ratings6.01 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
Meta4 PeopleNet
6.3
1 Ratings
25% below category average
Balance details9.03 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment9.03 Ratings5.01 Ratings
Approval workflow00 Ratings7.01 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
Meta4 PeopleNet
7.2
2 Ratings
12% below category average
View and generate pay and benefit information9.03 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Update personal information9.03 Ratings8.02 Ratings
View company policy documentation9.03 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Employee recognition9.03 Ratings5.01 Ratings
View job history9.03 Ratings8.02 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
BizMerlin
9.0
3 Ratings
17% above category average
Meta4 PeopleNet
7.0
2 Ratings
8% below category average
Report builder9.03 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Pre-built reports9.03 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data9.02 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
BizMerlin
9.0
2 Ratings
12% above category average
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
1 Ratings
12% above category average
New hire portal9.02 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Manager tracking tools9.02 Ratings9.01 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
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
2 Ratings
10% above category average
Corporate goal setting9.03 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Individual goal setting9.03 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility9.03 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Performance tracking9.03 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
BizMerlin
9.0
3 Ratings
13% above category average
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
2 Ratings
13% above category average
Performance plans9.03 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Performance improvement plans9.03 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Review status tracking9.03 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Review reminders9.03 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Multiple review frequency9.02 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
BizMerlin
9.0
2 Ratings
13% above category average
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
1 Ratings
13% above category average
Create succession plans/pools9.02 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Candidate ranking9.02 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Candidate development9.02 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Candidate search00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
BizMerlin
9.0
3 Ratings
15% above category average
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
2 Ratings
15% above category average
Job Requisition Management9.03 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Company Website Posting9.03 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Publish to Social Media9.03 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting9.03 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention9.02 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Applicant Tracking9.03 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts9.03 Ratings9.02 Ratings
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User Ratings
BizMerlinMeta4 PeopleNet
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(3 ratings)
9.0
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
BizMerlinMeta4 PeopleNet
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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Cegid
Meta4 PeopleNet Core HR is a very powerful HR tool with abundant features that could fulfill pretty much all the HR needs of a small to medium sized organization. It might be an overkill for very small businesses with less than 20 employees as its really geared towards larger organizations. It offers powerful tools to performance reviews as well as employee HR management tasks. One interesting feature is the ability for employees to perform self administrative tasks through the software which allows some automation of tasks. On the other hand, the program can be so feature rich that require an advanced user with data analytic skills to fully utility. Companies that use the software will need to have at least one manager procure training before utilizing its full range of features.
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Pros
BizMerlin
  • Multiple integrations including LinkedIn for Business, Okta, and QuickBooks Online Advanced.
  • Payroll management.
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Cegid
  • Clean and easy navigation: it is very user-friendly and compared to other solutions I have utilized, there is a clear difference on how information is displayed and also ease of navigation and speed of response of the platform.
  • All modules are really integrated and it is so much power when there is a correlation between say the data displayed in Talent Management and the info seen on the C&B module for example from a performance and compensation perspective, visualizing info and being able to analyze it easier for decision making.
  • Customizable, in our case, we use the solution and enjoy the multiple benefits and efficiencies due to how data is organized and presented and the same time we have the advantage that the user interface is all customized to our own corporate brand/look and feel, color palette and graphical line.
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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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Cegid
  • Meta4 PeopleNet Core HR can be a bit overwhelming for light users with limited experience.
  • The performance review features are extensive and require a highly skilled manager that work with data analytics
  • The program is not quite as strong in its recruitment features as other software offerings.
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Support Rating
BizMerlin
No answers on this topic
Cegid
It is excellent support so far, during implementation and also while live, the only reason why I am giving a 9 is because in some cases we could have had a quicker response or solution, but so far this doesn't look like an issue at all, and the vendor has been making sure we have what we need.
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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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Cegid
Meta4 PeopleNet Core HR really shines as a flexible product capable of evolving with an organization's changing needs. Its robust features, cloud based architecture, and performance analysis help push the product ahead of some of its competitors. While not perfect, the software offers in-depth performance review functions and data analysis tools that show performance trends. With its self administrative tools, employees can help manage their own information, reducing workload for HR managers
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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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Cegid
  • We now have a tool which is a single solution and connects our employee information for 5 countries and 30K + employees, a single source, talk about efficiency.
  • This is a big step in Digital Transformation, reducing times to complete several processes and also the use of paper forms.
  • Definitely, savings related to the number of solutions software wise that is now integrated and scalable with meta4 PeopleNet Talent Management.
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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