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Based on 5 reviews and ratings
2 Ratings
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Based on 2 reviews and ratings
Feature Set Ratings
- Core HR ranks higher in 3 feature sets: Leave and Attendance Management, HR Reporting, Onboarding
- HRdirect Smart Apps ranks higher in 2 feature sets: Human Resource Management, Employee Self Service
Human Resource Management
9.3
Core HR
93%
10.0
HRdirect Smart Apps
100%
Core HR ranks higher in 4/7 features
Core HR ranks higher in 4/7 features
Employee demographic data
9.0
90%
3 Ratings
10.0
100%
1 Rating
Employment history
10.0
100%
3 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Job profiles and administration
9.5
95%
3 Ratings
10.0
100%
1 Rating
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.
10.0
100%
3 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Organizational charting
9.0
90%
3 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Organization and location management
9.0
90%
3 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)
8.5
85%
3 Ratings
10.0
100%
1 Rating
Payroll Management
9.4
Core HR
94%
HRdirect Smart Apps
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
Core HR ranks higher in 7/7 features
Core HR ranks higher in 7/7 features
Pay calculation
10.0
100%
3 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors
9.0
90%
2 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment
10.0
100%
1 Rating
N/A
0 Ratings
Benefit plan administration
9.5
95%
3 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Direct deposit files
8.0
80%
3 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management
10.0
100%
3 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Reimbursement management
9.5
95%
3 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
8.8
Core HR
88%
1.0
HRdirect Smart Apps
10%
Core HR ranks higher in 3/3 features
Core HR ranks higher in 3/3 features
Approval workflow
9.0
90%
3 Ratings
1.0
10%
1 Rating
Balance details
7.5
75%
3 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment
10.0
100%
3 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Employee Self Service
9.2
Core HR
92%
10.0
HRdirect Smart Apps
100%
Core HR ranks higher in 3/5 features
Core HR ranks higher in 3/5 features
View and generate pay and benefit information
7.5
75%
2 Ratings
10.0
100%
1 Rating
Update personal information
10.0
100%
3 Ratings
10.0
100%
1 Rating
View company policy documentation
9.5
95%
2 Ratings
10.0
100%
1 Rating
Employee recognition
9.0
90%
3 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
View job history
10.0
100%
3 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Asset Management
9.0
Core HR
90%
HRdirect Smart Apps
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
Core HR ranks higher in 1/1 features
Core HR ranks higher in 1/1 features
Tracking of all physical assets
9.0
90%
2 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
HR Reporting
9.0
Core HR
90%
1.0
HRdirect Smart Apps
10%
Core HR ranks higher in 3/3 features
Core HR ranks higher in 3/3 features
Report builder
9.5
95%
3 Ratings
1.0
10%
1 Rating
Pre-built reports
9.0
90%
3 Ratings
1.0
10%
1 Rating
Ability to combine HR data with external data
8.5
85%
2 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Onboarding
9.3
Core HR
93%
1.0
HRdirect Smart Apps
10%
Core HR ranks higher in 2/2 features
Core HR ranks higher in 2/2 features
New hire portal
9.0
90%
3 Ratings
1.0
10%
1 Rating
Manager tracking tools
9.5
95%
3 Ratings
1.0
10%
1 Rating
Performance and Goals
9.4
Core HR
94%
HRdirect Smart Apps
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
Core HR ranks higher in 4/4 features
Core HR ranks higher in 4/4 features
Corporate goal setting
9.5
95%
2 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Individual goal setting
10.0
100%
2 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility
9.0
90%
2 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Performance tracking
9.0
90%
2 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Performance Management
8.7
Core HR
87%
HRdirect Smart Apps
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
Core HR ranks higher in 5/5 features
Core HR ranks higher in 5/5 features
Performance plans
7.5
75%
3 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Performance improvement plans
9.5
95%
3 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Review status tracking
9.5
95%
3 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Review reminders
9.0
90%
3 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Multiple review frequency
8.0
80%
2 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Succession Planning
8.5
Core HR
85%
HRdirect Smart Apps
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
Core HR ranks higher in 4/4 features
Core HR ranks higher in 4/4 features
Create succession plans/pools
8.5
85%
2 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Candidate ranking
8.5
85%
2 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Candidate search
7.5
75%
2 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Candidate development
9.5
95%
2 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
9.2
Core HR
92%
HRdirect Smart Apps
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
Core HR ranks higher in 7/7 features
Core HR ranks higher in 7/7 features
Job Requisition Management
9.0
90%
3 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Company Website Posting
10.0
100%
2 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Publish to Social Media
8.0
80%
2 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting
9.5
95%
2 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention
8.5
85%
2 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Applicant Tracking
9.5
95%
3 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts
10.0
100%
3 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Attribute Ratings
- HRdirect Smart Apps is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
Likelihood to Recommend
9.5
Core HR
95%
3 Ratings
10.0
HRdirect Smart Apps
100%
1 Rating
Likelihood to Renew
Core HR
N/A
0 Ratings
1.0
HRdirect Smart Apps
10%
1 Rating
Support Rating
Core HR
N/A
0 Ratings
1.0
HRdirect Smart Apps
10%
2 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
Core HR
Core HR is software that can so easily fit on any kind of HR management system. It has amazing features. In case of new recruitment applicant tracking, application management, approval process control, etc could easily solve with Core HR. It is very much suited for company records management. It is a complete database for current employees as well.
Senior Executive, HR & Administration
Biopharma LimitedPharmaceuticals, 501-1000 employees
HRdirect Smart Apps
UPDATE 3/20/2020: I initially gave HRDirect a "0" recommendation due to all the issues we had with the PTO Module. However, since purchasing the Harassment Training Module ($90), this product is the best value for the money and puts us in compliance with mandated requirements. It is easy to use and well-presented.At this point in time, with the issues and frustration level of all our employees, managers, and payroll department, it would be difficult for me to recommend this app as suitable in any scenario. However, should HRdirect fix the issues and get the app to perform as it was originally designed, it would be a great product for a small to medium company that has limited resources yet wants a good product for the money.In our experience, the new hire portal did not appear to be functioning properly; our new hires were not able to access the blank documents. They could see them but not open them (PDFs).
HR & Accounting Administrator
Poly Pharmaceuticals IncPharmaceuticals, 11-50 employees
Pros
Core HR
- Functioning is very easy and very much clear to the new users as well.
- Detailed payroll structure of your compensation.
- Salary slip is available for all the previous months as well.
- Claiming of different allowances like phone bill, internet bill, shift allowance etc are very simple.
- We can easily track the time and attendance.
Technical Associate
SEARS Holding IndiaInformation Technology & Services, 1001-5000 employees
HRdirect Smart Apps
- Initially, you were able to see all activity and drill down for details.
- It was easy-access for all our employees in the 7 states we operate in.
- It provided tracking for the managers.
- Payroll had access to all PTO requests.
HR & Accounting Administrator
Poly Pharmaceuticals IncPharmaceuticals, 11-50 employees
Cons
Core HR
- I would love the ability for reviews to be deleted.
HRIS Manager
ePlus inc.Information Technology and Services, 1001-5000 employees
HRdirect Smart Apps
- HRdirect performed an upgrade in 2019 and that's where things went awry.
- You could no longer drill down through the calendar to see the details - i.e. Doctor's appointment, illness, childcare issues, vacation, etc.
- Previous year PTO requests were not archived and you now had to scroll through hundreds of PTO requests to see the most current.
- Previous PTO requests were listed oldest to most current, resulting in much frustration trying to locate specific ones.
- The print option was not longer functional.
- The online help request form was no longer accessible.
HR & Accounting Administrator
Poly Pharmaceuticals IncPharmaceuticals, 11-50 employees
Pricing Details
Core HR
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
Required
Starting Price
—HRdirect Smart Apps
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
Yes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Likelihood to Renew
Core HR
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
HRdirect Smart Apps
HRdirect Smart Apps 1.0
Based on 1 answer
As previously described, there are too many unresolved issues.
HR & Accounting Administrator
Poly Pharmaceuticals IncPharmaceuticals, 11-50 employees
Support Rating
Core HR
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
HRdirect Smart Apps
HRdirect Smart Apps 1.0
Based on 2 answers
Due to the fact that we were patient for more than 6 months with no resolution in sight, we decided to end our relationship with HRdirect for PTO tracking.3/20/2020: We have purchased the Harassment Training Module. Excellent product with great value for the money.
HR & Accounting Administrator
Poly Pharmaceuticals IncPharmaceuticals, 11-50 employees
Alternatives Considered
Core HR
The previous software I used was so limited in various core HR functions. On the other hand Core HR meets up our almost every requirement. And the very most reason to switch into Core HR is it has a free trail version for the users. That gives you much flexibility to check everything out properly
Senior Executive, HR & Administration
Biopharma LimitedPharmaceuticals, 501-1000 employees
HRdirect Smart Apps
No answers on this topic
Return on Investment
Core HR
- We can see our all details here like salary statement.
- Payroll information(complete breakup of you compensation).
- Claim different allowances with this tool and track it as well.
- Track your time and attendance here.
- We can modify the shift plan here and change the WOs but it will go for approval to your manager.
- The process of changing the WOs, regularization is little difficult.
Technical Associate
SEARS Holding IndiaInformation Technology & Services, 1001-5000 employees
HRdirect Smart Apps
- Initially, HRdirect was proving to be an excellent tool, and we were getting a quick turnaround on small issues. However, the upgrade messed things up on our accessibility, with no resolution in sight.
- Harassment training module is excellent.
HR & Accounting Administrator
Poly Pharmaceuticals IncPharmaceuticals, 11-50 employees