BrightHR vs. ELMO Software

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
BrightHR
Score 7.8 out of 10
N/A
British company BrightHR offers a human resources platform which helps replace paper documents with edocuments and contains features for managing employee scheduling and ROTA, sick leave and tardiness, vacation and holiday shift planning, as well as providing employment law legal advice.
$4.50
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
BrightHRELMO Software
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
BrightHRELMO Software
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsPrices start at £4.50 (per employee/per month)
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Features
BrightHRELMO Software
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
BrightHR
7.0
1 Ratings
11% below category average
ELMO Software
7.9
11 Ratings
1% above category average
Employment history8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
Job profiles and administration7.31 Ratings7.88 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.5.51 Ratings7.17 Ratings
Organization and location management7.31 Ratings7.88 Ratings
Employee demographic data00 Ratings8.09 Ratings
Organizational charting00 Ratings8.38 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings8.65 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
BrightHR
7.0
1 Ratings
14% below category average
ELMO Software
8.0
5 Ratings
0% below category average
Pay calculation7.01 Ratings8.15 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors7.01 Ratings8.04 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management7.01 Ratings8.23 Ratings
Benefit plan administration00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Reimbursement management00 Ratings7.73 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
BrightHR
8.8
12 Ratings
9% above category average
ELMO Software
8.5
3 Ratings
5% above category average
Approval workflow8.712 Ratings8.53 Ratings
Balance details8.711 Ratings8.53 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
BrightHR
8.5
13 Ratings
5% above category average
ELMO Software
8.0
10 Ratings
1% below category average
View and generate pay and benefit information8.01 Ratings8.05 Ratings
Update personal information8.713 Ratings8.010 Ratings
View company policy documentation8.713 Ratings8.26 Ratings
Employee recognition00 Ratings7.76 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
BrightHR
9.0
1 Ratings
17% above category average
ELMO Software
7.7
6 Ratings
1% above category average
Pre-built reports9.01 Ratings7.76 Ratings
Report builder00 Ratings7.56 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings7.84 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
BrightHR
8.0
1 Ratings
1% above category average
ELMO Software
7.6
10 Ratings
4% below category average
Review reminders8.01 Ratings7.79 Ratings
Performance plans00 Ratings7.710 Ratings
Performance improvement plans00 Ratings7.710 Ratings
Review status tracking00 Ratings6.78 Ratings
Multiple review frequency00 Ratings8.29 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
BrightHR
7.0
1 Ratings
10% below category average
ELMO Software
7.5
5 Ratings
3% below category average
Notifications and Alerts7.01 Ratings8.04 Ratings
Job Requisition Management00 Ratings7.84 Ratings
Company Website Posting00 Ratings7.74 Ratings
Publish to Social Media00 Ratings7.32 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings6.82 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings7.82 Ratings
Applicant Tracking00 Ratings7.53 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
BrightHR
-
Ratings
ELMO Software
7.8
7 Ratings
3% below category average
New hire portal00 Ratings8.26 Ratings
Manager tracking tools00 Ratings7.44 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
BrightHR
-
Ratings
ELMO Software
7.8
8 Ratings
4% below category average
Individual goal setting00 Ratings8.28 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings8.08 Ratings
Performance tracking00 Ratings7.38 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
BrightHR
-
Ratings
ELMO Software
7.5
7 Ratings
5% below category average
Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings7.96 Ratings
Candidate ranking00 Ratings7.66 Ratings
Candidate search00 Ratings6.55 Ratings
Candidate development00 Ratings7.96 Ratings
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User Ratings
BrightHRELMO Software
Likelihood to Recommend
8.5
(15 ratings)
8.1
(15 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(15 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
7.6
(8 ratings)
User Testimonials
BrightHRELMO Software
Likelihood to Recommend
BrightHR
For a new part of our business, we have input staff details on Bright HR. There have been times when calls have been made to the helpline for guidance. It does not take long to get to know the staff you are speaking to. In relation to the query addressed with a team member today the service was excellent. Matthew has a great depth of knowledge of the system and works through the shift and annual leave calculations at the click of a finger. Thank you Mathew for your support, you are a star!
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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
BrightHR
  • When a query has been dealt with via the helpline an email confirming the outcome is often issued which is great for reference at any time.
  • The system is easy to use and the screens are clutter free.
  • The support service offered is easy to access and the staff are friendly and helpful.
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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
BrightHR
  • Direct-dial telephone numbers rather than going through the Peninsula helpline numbers.
  • Setting up annual leave profiles often needs the assistance of a Bright HR representative when staff works quirky shifts. Providing examples of how to set the system up in user guides may help to set the system upright the first time.
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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
BrightHR
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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
BrightHR
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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
BrightHR
I chose BrightHR as it offered a one-stop platform for HR management for which we have dedicated UK and ROI HR specialists who not only give HR advice but also write policies and handbooks, etc. They are a one-stop-shop, which was very important as when I signed the contract I did not have an HR person in my team and they were essentially my back office. Also, by signing up, I got access to Bright Safe too; which is great as again it's a one-stop-shop for Health and Safety in the workplace. So I can roll out toolbox talks, training, and accident management.
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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
BrightHR
  • Saved admin time in filing and then searching for documents.
  • Saved admin time in chasing for managers' approvals for holiday requests.
  • Saved admin time in chasing managers/employees to update their profiles.
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ELMO Software
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