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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    ClayHR

    Score10 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    ClayHR (formerly 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 include: Centralized database of people:…N/A

    Sage HRMS

    Score9.8 out of 10
    N/ASage HRMS is an HR management solution that integrates payroll, benefits, recruiting, employee self-service, and analytics capabilities.N/A
    Pricing
    ClayHRSage HRMS
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ClayHRSage HRMS
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details
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    Features
    ClayHRSage HRMS
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of ClayHR and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Sage HRMS
    5.5
    9 Ratings
    39% below category average
    Employee demographic data9.03 Ratings8.08 Ratings
    Employment history9.03 Ratings8.09 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration9.03 Ratings1.39 Ratings
    Organizational charting9.03 Ratings6.04 Ratings
    Organization and location management9.03 Ratings6.06 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings7.99 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings1.27 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of ClayHR and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Sage HRMS
    4.8
    7 Ratings
    52% below category average
    Support for external payroll vendors9.02 Ratings4.04 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration9.02 Ratings2.16 Ratings
    Pay calculation00 Ratings6.17 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings6.92 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings8.07 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings3.06 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings3.27 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of ClayHR and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Sage HRMS
    1.2
    7 Ratings
    149% below category average
    Balance details9.03 Ratings1.27 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment9.03 Ratings1.06 Ratings
    Approval workflow00 Ratings1.26 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of ClayHR and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Sage HRMS
    3.9
    8 Ratings
    72% below category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information9.03 Ratings4.18 Ratings
    Update personal information9.03 Ratings4.27 Ratings
    View company policy documentation9.03 Ratings1.16 Ratings
    Employee recognition9.03 Ratings6.04 Ratings
    View job history9.03 Ratings4.05 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of ClayHR and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Sage HRMS
    3.7
    8 Ratings
    69% below category average
    Report builder9.03 Ratings2.07 Ratings
    Pre-built reports9.03 Ratings1.28 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data9.02 Ratings8.06 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of ClayHR and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Sage HRMS
    7.0
    4 Ratings
    14% below category average
    New hire portal9.02 Ratings7.04 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools9.02 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of ClayHR and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Sage HRMS
    7.3
    2 Ratings
    11% below category average
    Corporate goal setting9.03 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Individual goal setting9.03 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility9.03 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Performance tracking9.03 Ratings6.02 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of ClayHR and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Sage HRMS
    7.8
    5 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Performance plans9.03 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans9.03 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Review status tracking9.03 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Review reminders9.03 Ratings8.04 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency9.02 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of ClayHR and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Sage HRMS
    8.5
    1 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Create succession plans/pools9.02 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Candidate ranking9.02 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Candidate development9.02 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Candidate search00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of ClayHR and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Sage HRMS
    7.6
    3 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Job Requisition Management9.03 Ratings5.02 Ratings
    Company Website Posting9.03 Ratings7.23 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media9.03 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting9.03 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention9.02 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking9.03 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts9.03 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of ClayHR and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    ClayHR
    -
    Ratings
    Sage HRMS
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
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    ClayHRSage HRMS
    Small Businesses
    UZIO
    Score9.4 out of 10
    UZIO
    Score9.4 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Zoho People
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Zoho People
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    ClayHRSage HRMS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    1.2
    (10 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ClayHRSage HRMS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ClayHR
    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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    Sage
    Sage HRMS is a software that fits in all organizations whether small or large and this makes it the most suitable HR solution as it will help you manage your workforce even if it may appear small. The software has analytics and reporting tools that are applicable in performance management where you will use them in assessing the productivity of your employees and plan on how to improve further as a workforce. It further helps in employee on-boarding, payroll management, and talent management
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    Pros
    ClayHR
    • Multiple integrations including LinkedIn for Business, Okta, and QuickBooks Online Advanced.
    • Payroll management.
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    Sage
    • Ability to see history (like job history) easily at a glance.
    • Ability to make changes easily.
    • Organizing info in the employee record.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    ClayHR
    • 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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    Sage
    • We changed our chart of accounts. The system does not allow you to change the numbering format, so we had to start over with new databases.
    • The tax return portion of the software does not file local taxes. We would definitely like to see this functionality in the future.
    • The payroll piece does not handle complicated move up and move downs for union pay. This could definitely be improved upon.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    ClayHR
    No answers on this topic
    Sage
    I do not work with this software anymore, and I am not involved with the renewal of it. However, if I were, I would still suggest using it unless something better was introduced
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    ClayHR
    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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    Sage
    Sage HRMS was very cost effective for a non-profit. It does all that we needed as a company and more. It also allows us to handle payroll ourselves instead of outsourcing [it].
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    ClayHR
    • 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.
    Incentivized
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    Sage
    • there can be a high ROI when processing payroll in house compared to outsourced. Not to mention the flexibility you gain.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    ClayHR Screenshots

    Screenshot of the centralized People databaseScreenshot of feedbackScreenshot of where to publish positions openlyScreenshot of the Skill MatrixScreenshot of resource forecastingScreenshot of the project team interface