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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    CharlieHR

    Score9.9 out of 10
    N/ACharlie, or CharlieHR from the company in London, offers a cloud-based software product designed to enable small companies to automate many of the administrative headaches that they experience as they scale. Charlie also includes onboarding and offboarding features, and its higher tier plan includes HR Advice from a personal advisor from Charlie to handle dismissals, grievances, or redundancies, or other difficult HR challenges.

    $6

    per month

    Iris HR Software

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/AIris HR Software (formerly Octopus HR, acquired by Iris Software Group April 2016) is an HR suite.

    $1.50

    per month per user

    Pricing
    CharlieHRIris HR Software
    Editions & Modules
    CharlieHR
    £4
    per employee, per month
    CharlieHR + HR Advice
    From £179 (+ £4)
    per month (per employee)
    Standard
    $1.50
    per month per user
    Plus
    $2
    per month per user
    Pro
    $3.50
    per month per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    CharlieHRIris HR Software
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Prices are in British Pounds.
    More Pricing Information
    Features
    CharlieHRIris HR Software
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of CharlieHR and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    CharlieHR
    7.3
    1 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Iris HR Software
    8.6
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Employee demographic data8.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Organizational charting7.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Organization and location management7.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Employment history00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of CharlieHR and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    CharlieHR
    6.0
    1 Ratings
    31% below category average
    Iris HR Software
    7.6
    2 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Support for external payroll vendors4.01 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Direct deposit files7.01 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Reimbursement management7.01 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Pay calculation00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of CharlieHR and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    CharlieHR
    7.7
    1 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Iris HR Software
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Approval workflow8.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Balance details8.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment7.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of CharlieHR and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    CharlieHR
    7.5
    1 Ratings
    10% below category average
    Iris HR Software
    8.2
    2 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Update personal information9.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    View company policy documentation6.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Employee recognition00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    View job history00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of CharlieHR and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    CharlieHR
    7.5
    1 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Iris HR Software
    8.5
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    New hire portal7.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools8.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of CharlieHR and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    CharlieHR
    -
    Ratings
    Iris HR Software
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of CharlieHR and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    CharlieHR
    -
    Ratings
    Iris HR Software
    7.3
    2 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Report builder00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Pre-built reports00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings6.02 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of CharlieHR and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    CharlieHR
    -
    Ratings
    Iris HR Software
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Corporate goal setting00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Individual goal setting00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Performance tracking00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of CharlieHR and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    CharlieHR
    -
    Ratings
    Iris HR Software
    8.4
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Performance plans00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Review status tracking00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Review reminders00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of CharlieHR and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    CharlieHR
    -
    Ratings
    Iris HR Software
    8.0
    2 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Candidate ranking00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Candidate search00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Candidate development00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of CharlieHR and Iris HR Software
    Feature
    CharlieHR
    -
    Ratings
    Iris HR Software
    7.8
    2 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Job Requisition Management00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Company Website Posting00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
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    CharlieHRIris HR Software
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    UZIO
    Score9.4 out of 10
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    Score9.4 out of 10
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    Zoho People
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Zoho People
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
    PeopleStrong
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    User Ratings
    CharlieHRIris HR Software
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (3 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    CharlieHRIris HR Software
    Likelihood to Recommend
    CharlieHR
    As a part-time employee, it would be better if I was able to book leave on an hourly basis. Also, to be able to set up two leave types, paid and unpaid, and accrue lieu time.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    CharlieHR
    • Ensures personal requests are not lost in email
    • Makes managing leave days easier
    • Provides a standard UI for all
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    CharlieHR
    • Better ability to manage leave for part time / pro rata employees
    • Links to other HR apps such as free agent
    • Management of unpaid leave allowance as well as paid.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    IRIS Software Group
    • initial scope/setup support (outside of template)
    • Contacting support can be difficult
    • case sensitive username for end users (email addresses have to match exactly)
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Likelihood to Renew
    CharlieHR
    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.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Usability
    CharlieHR
    No answers on this topic
    IRIS Software Group
    Iris HR Software is a stable and fairly intuitive product which has had a positive impact on our organisation. We have had some support issues but generally feel we've had a positive experience and our personnel and finance teams have benefitted from this process structure. Whilst contacting the correct Iris HR Software support channel has been our biggest issue once we have established contact our tickets have been raised and resolved promptly.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Alternatives Considered
    CharlieHR
    Both the above work in different ways and provide different services to CharlieHR, although if we could use a single app for all, that would be better.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    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.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Return on Investment
    CharlieHR
    • Easier to track leave taken and left
    • Still need greater flexibility for leave types
    • Need to be able to book leave by the hour
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    IRIS Software Group
    • Our staff is super happy with the service
    • Huge improvement
    • Looks quite professional
    Incentivized
    Read full review
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