BrightHR vs. Access PeopleHR

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
Access PeopleHR
Score 5.7 out of 10
N/A
With users among 7,000+ companies, Access PeopleHR is a cloud-based HR and payroll software designed for small and medium-sized businesses. Its features enable SMBs to manage their workforce and automate more of their HR processes.
$3
per month per user
Pricing
BrightHRAccess PeopleHR
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
BrightHRAccess PeopleHR
Free Trial
NoYes
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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BrightHRAccess PeopleHR
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BrightHR

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Access PeopleHR
Chose Access PeopleHR
Prior to initially taking out our PeopleHR contract i reviewed many HR systems and PeopleHR seemed the best option as it seemed to have the most functionality for the best price. However that was many years ago now and since being a customer of PeopleHR and now going with Timeta…
Top Pros
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Features
BrightHRAccess PeopleHR
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
BrightHR
7.0
1 Ratings
12% below category average
Access PeopleHR
6.8
7 Ratings
14% below category average
Employment history8.21 Ratings6.37 Ratings
Job profiles and administration7.31 Ratings7.36 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.5.51 Ratings9.55 Ratings
Organization and location management7.31 Ratings5.57 Ratings
Employee demographic data00 Ratings6.36 Ratings
Organizational charting00 Ratings5.06 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
BrightHR
7.0
1 Ratings
14% below category average
Access PeopleHR
6.0
5 Ratings
29% below category average
Pay calculation7.01 Ratings5.35 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors7.01 Ratings4.35 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management7.01 Ratings6.75 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Benefit plan administration00 Ratings4.35 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Reimbursement management00 Ratings5.34 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
BrightHR
8.8
12 Ratings
8% above category average
Access PeopleHR
6.6
7 Ratings
20% below category average
Approval workflow8.712 Ratings6.87 Ratings
Balance details8.711 Ratings6.57 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment9.02 Ratings6.56 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
BrightHR
8.5
13 Ratings
4% above category average
Access PeopleHR
6.3
7 Ratings
25% below category average
View and generate pay and benefit information8.01 Ratings6.07 Ratings
Update personal information8.713 Ratings6.87 Ratings
View company policy documentation8.713 Ratings6.57 Ratings
Employee recognition00 Ratings6.05 Ratings
View job history00 Ratings6.37 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
BrightHR
9.0
1 Ratings
17% above category average
Access PeopleHR
5.5
7 Ratings
32% below category average
Pre-built reports9.01 Ratings4.87 Ratings
Report builder00 Ratings6.57 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings5.35 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
BrightHR
8.0
1 Ratings
0% above category average
Access PeopleHR
7.5
6 Ratings
6% below category average
Review reminders8.01 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Performance plans00 Ratings9.05 Ratings
Performance improvement plans00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
Review status tracking00 Ratings5.75 Ratings
Multiple review frequency00 Ratings5.74 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
BrightHR
7.0
1 Ratings
11% below category average
Access PeopleHR
6.3
6 Ratings
21% below category average
Notifications and Alerts7.01 Ratings5.36 Ratings
Job Requisition Management00 Ratings6.76 Ratings
Company Website Posting00 Ratings4.05 Ratings
Publish to Social Media00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings4.05 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
Applicant Tracking00 Ratings6.05 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
BrightHR
-
Ratings
Access PeopleHR
6.7
4 Ratings
15% below category average
Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings6.74 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
BrightHR
-
Ratings
Access PeopleHR
7.8
6 Ratings
3% below category average
New hire portal00 Ratings6.76 Ratings
Manager tracking tools00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
BrightHR
-
Ratings
Access PeopleHR
7.3
5 Ratings
11% below category average
Corporate goal setting00 Ratings6.05 Ratings
Individual goal setting00 Ratings6.05 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Performance tracking00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
BrightHR
-
Ratings
Access PeopleHR
8.0
1 Ratings
1% above category average
Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Candidate ranking00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Candidate search00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Candidate development00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
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Score 9.5 out of 10
Enterprises
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User Ratings
BrightHRAccess PeopleHR
Likelihood to Recommend
8.5
(15 ratings)
4.5
(7 ratings)
User Testimonials
BrightHRAccess PeopleHR
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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The Access Group
It's simple to use even for non-technical employees, making it very simple to install even for a workforce that hasn't grown up in the digital age, and for that People HR is the best option to fit in. I haven't got in any situation yet where I see People HR as less appropriate except Applications Tracking Systems as I have never worked on that module much.
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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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The Access Group
  • Complex reporting is made easy through the reporting capabilities of the system. We have been using reports for the past year and absolutely trust the accuracy of the data produced. The reports are generated easily through the system and can be exported into an editable Excel spreadsheet which is great.
  • The self-service of data is great for freeing up HR time. Employees can update their personal information themselves quickly and easily.
  • The App is a great feature of People HR. A large proportion of our employees work in our warehouse and as such don't have their own computer at work. The app allows those employees easy access to the system on the go.
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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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The Access Group
  • The UI could do with being more Up to date, i find it easy to use but is quite cartoon like.
  • More Details for skills is required, I have some certifications but the system does not recognise the Brand
  • Emails that are sent out could use an overhaul as they don't stand out as much as i think they should
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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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The Access Group
Prior to initially taking out our PeopleHR contract i reviewed many HR systems and PeopleHR seemed the best option as it seemed to have the most functionality for the best price. However that was many years ago now and since being a customer of PeopleHR and now going with Timetastic, i wouldn't recommend PeopleHR. The costs have increased substantially but there hasn't been any significant improvements in the software that we've seen/utilised. There's also a lot of system issues that seem to occur frequently. Not to mention the service has taken a total nosedive since PeopleHR were taken over by Access. Whilst Timetastic is a much more basic system and really just a holiday planner, the cost is cheaper than anything I've seen on the market. For the more HRIS functionality, we've opted to utilise our O365 and create a Sharepoint HR Management Site which is much more cost effecitve us and we can avoid having to deal with Access which is a huge plus
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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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The Access Group
  • PeopleHR has reduced the amount of holiday queries coming through to the HR Team. This has saved us around 2 hours per week.
  • PeopleHR has increased visibility to line managers of their team and indirect reports for holiday / time management.
  • The ATS has enabled us to automate responses/templates to all candidates applying for roles, send updates, reject, invite to interview etc. in a much quicker time frame. This has reduced hours of work writing emails per week.
  • PeopleHR has given more responsibility and ownership to our managers to do their roles.
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ScreenShots

BrightHR Screenshots

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Access PeopleHR Screenshots

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