TrustRadius: an HG Insights company

Save this comparison

Save this comparison

Add Product

Recommended Comparisons

    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    ClearCo

    Score7.9 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    ClearCompany offers an applicant tracking system with core features, including batch or mass communication, job board posting, centralized internal communications, and background checking features. It also provides onboarding automation and performance management.N/A

    Access PeopleHR

    Score5.9 out of 10
    N/AWith 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
    ClearCoAccess PeopleHR
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Starter
    £3
    per month
    Core
    £5.50
    per month
    Pro
    £8
    per month
    Elite
    £9.50
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ClearCoAccess PeopleHR
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsClearCo (formerly known as ClearCompany) software uses a subscription-based pricing model, typically structured per user per month. The software offers tiered plans that vary depending on the modules selected, such as candidate attraction for CRM features, recruiting experience for applicant tracking, onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, learning management, and compensation management. Pricing may differ based on organization size and specific requirements, with custom quotes provided for larger enterprises and additional features.—
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    ClearCoAccess PeopleHR
    Considered Both Products
    ClearCo
    No answer on this topic
    The Access Group
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    89%
    Would buy again
    16 Answers
    40%
    Would buy again
    2 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    94%
    Delivers good value for the price
    16 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Happy with the feature set
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    17 Answers
    40%
    Happy with the feature set
    2 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    79%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    11 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    93%
    Implementation went as expected
    13 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    ClearCoAccess PeopleHR
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of ClearCo and Access PeopleHR
    Feature
    ClearCo
    9.3
    16 Ratings
    25% above category average
    Access PeopleHR
    7.7
    6 Ratings
    4% below category average
    New hire portal10.014 Ratings6.36 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools10.016 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Compliance tracking and reporting8.012 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of ClearCo and Access PeopleHR
    Feature
    ClearCo
    9.8
    9 Ratings
    29% above category average
    Access PeopleHR
    7.0
    5 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Corporate goal setting10.07 Ratings5.65 Ratings
    Subordinate goal setting10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Individual goal setting10.06 Ratings5.65 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility10.08 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Performance tracking9.26 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of ClearCo and Access PeopleHR
    Feature
    ClearCo
    9.6
    10 Ratings
    33% above category average
    Access PeopleHR
    7.3
    6 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Performance plans9.25 Ratings9.05 Ratings
    Plan weighting9.85 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manager note taking10.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans9.84 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Review status tracking9.86 Ratings5.25 Ratings
    Rater nomination workflow9.84 Ratings00 Ratings
    Review reminders9.07 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Workflow restrictions9.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency9.84 Ratings5.24 Ratings
    Reporting9.87 Ratings00 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of ClearCo and Access PeopleHR
    Feature
    ClearCo
    9.6
    11 Ratings
    34% above category average
    Access PeopleHR
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Create succession plans/pools9.02 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Candidate ranking9.611 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Candidate search10.09 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Candidate development10.06 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of ClearCo and Access PeopleHR
    Feature
    ClearCo
    9.3
    19 Ratings
    27% above category average
    Access PeopleHR
    6.0
    6 Ratings
    28% below category average
    Job Requisition Management10.019 Ratings6.26 Ratings
    Company Website Posting9.019 Ratings3.55 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media9.613 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting10.016 Ratings3.55 Ratings
    Customized Application Form9.019 Ratings00 Ratings
    Resume Management9.019 Ratings00 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention10.019 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Candidate Search10.019 Ratings00 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking10.019 Ratings5.55 Ratings
    Collaboration8.018 Ratings00 Ratings
    Task Creation and Delegation9.613 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email Templates10.019 Ratings00 Ratings
    User Permissions9.018 Ratings00 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts9.019 Ratings5.16 Ratings
    Reporting8.016 Ratings00 Ratings
    Learning Management
    Comparison of Learning Management features of ClearCo and Access PeopleHR
    Feature
    ClearCo
    8.1
    8 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Access PeopleHR
    -
    Ratings
    Course authoring7.75 Ratings00 Ratings
    Course catalog or library7.75 Ratings00 Ratings
    Player/Portal8.55 Ratings00 Ratings
    Learning content8.35 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile friendly7.58 Ratings00 Ratings
    Progress tracking & certifications8.54 Ratings00 Ratings
    Assignments7.54 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compliance management7.54 Ratings00 Ratings
    Learning administration9.14 Ratings00 Ratings
    Learning reporting & analytics8.34 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social learning7.34 Ratings00 Ratings
    Single Sign On (SSO) Enabled Learning9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of ClearCo and Access PeopleHR
    Feature
    ClearCo
    -
    Ratings
    Access PeopleHR
    6.6
    7 Ratings
    22% below category average
    Employee demographic data00 Ratings6.06 Ratings
    Employment history00 Ratings5.87 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration00 Ratings6.96 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings9.55 Ratings
    Organizational charting00 Ratings4.66 Ratings
    Organization and location management00 Ratings5.27 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of ClearCo and Access PeopleHR
    Feature
    ClearCo
    -
    Ratings
    Access PeopleHR
    5.7
    5 Ratings
    36% below category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings4.95 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings4.05 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings4.05 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings6.35 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings4.94 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of ClearCo and Access PeopleHR
    Feature
    ClearCo
    -
    Ratings
    Access PeopleHR
    6.1
    7 Ratings
    30% below category average
    Approval workflow00 Ratings6.27 Ratings
    Balance details00 Ratings6.07 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings6.06 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of ClearCo and Access PeopleHR
    Feature
    ClearCo
    -
    Ratings
    Access PeopleHR
    6.0
    7 Ratings
    32% below category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings5.77 Ratings
    Update personal information00 Ratings6.67 Ratings
    View company policy documentation00 Ratings6.47 Ratings
    Employee recognition00 Ratings5.55 Ratings
    View job history00 Ratings5.97 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of ClearCo and Access PeopleHR
    Feature
    ClearCo
    -
    Ratings
    Access PeopleHR
    7.3
    4 Ratings
    10% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings7.34 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of ClearCo and Access PeopleHR
    Feature
    ClearCo
    -
    Ratings
    Access PeopleHR
    5.3
    7 Ratings
    36% below category average
    Report builder00 Ratings6.37 Ratings
    Pre-built reports00 Ratings4.67 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings4.95 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    ClearCoAccess PeopleHR
    Small Businesses
    No answers on this topic
    UZIO
    Score9.3 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    SumTotal (legacy)
    Score7.9 out of 10
    Zoho People
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Cornerstone Galaxy
    Score8.1 out of 10
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
    All AlternativesView all alternativesView all alternatives
    User Ratings
    ClearCoAccess PeopleHR
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (22 ratings)
    4.6
    (7 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.9
    (11 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ClearCoAccess PeopleHR
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ClearCo
    If your company needs to move into becoming completely electronic, as well as the option of having it being remote if needed, this is the way to go. ClearCompany will hold your hand and help you every step of the way to becoming just that! It can be a difficult task to change so much but having their team to meet with you weekly until you have everything up and running was the best experience I could have asked for.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    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.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Pros
    ClearCo
    • Real-time updates shared across the software with remote users. It allows us to effectively manage and track candidates workflows and status within the onboarding process. This helps us effectively communicate and keep hooks in the candidate without having them fall through the cracks.
    • ClearCompany is able to customize and report to fit our company. We are in a particular industry where our time to fill, hiring costs and other metrics vary from time to time. In order to get an accurate report, ClearCompany has gone above and beyond to customize our reports and give us the data we need with a click of a button.
    • ClearCompany is always in constant communication and willing to assist. The feedback from the support team is almost instantaneous. I have the direct number to my customer care agent and her manager as well. It's nice to know they are there to help at a moment's notice. The support team has a great chat feature that allows me to send a message while i'm on the phone. They are quick to respond and always friendly.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    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.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Cons
    ClearCo
    • Reporting is a bit limited - most reports require significant cleanup and/or take a lot of work to make meaningful
    • Hiring Manager visibility is limited when it comes to notifications (scorecards completed, etc.) and feedback for candidates from other processes, meaning that the burden is put on TA to inform
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    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
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Usability
    ClearCo
    This software is very user friendly, not a lot of training is needed before you get the hang of it. It is also easy to setup and configure. The hiring managers also have reported that is is easy to navigate and screen candidates. You can also customize permissions to different users
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    The Access Group
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    ClearCo
    I had a great relationship with my first customer success manager. When I first started, she helped me navigate the system and was always available to answer any questions. They have provided great support throughout the last 2 years of me using the system. I attended a ClearCompany conference and they were incredible at providing support and showing how to best utilize the system,
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    The Access Group
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    ClearCo
    No comparison. It's apples to oranges when comparing. Clear Company is well-rounded and willing to collaborate to make it right for each company. Most other platforms make you adapt to the product they think is best without individual company needs in mind.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    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
    Read full review
    Return on Investment
    ClearCo
    • ClearCompany has some helpful options our company has utilized, but overall it has been very hard to get past some of the user interfaces that aren't functional or getting speedy responses when something isn't operational.
    • ClearCompany has custom reports that help us strategize our recruitment efforts, but we have had many instances where the reports do not pull data from the system which has lead to confusion or decisions being made with incomplete information.
    • ClearCompany has multiple avenues to contact them or get help, but they are not always effective because of the completion time frame varies.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    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.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    ScreenShots

    ClearCo Screenshots

    Screenshot of the personalized learning dashboard showing assigned courses, progress, notifications, and achievements — helping employees stay on track while giving leaders confidence that skills and compliance needs are being metScreenshot of AI-assisted course creation in action — generating structured training content from a simple promptScreenshot of an interview packet.Screenshot of a career site.Screenshot of an automated onboarding packet delivery with built-in scheduling and notificationsScreenshot of the dashboard to track individual goals, progress, and status in one place — driving accountability with clear goals and transparent progress

    Access PeopleHR Screenshots

    Screenshot of Access PeopleHR DashboardProduct screenshotProduct screenshotProduct screenshotProduct screenshotProduct screenshot