Core HR vs. Meta4 PeopleNet

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Core HR
ScoreĀ 9.5Ā outĀ ofĀ 10
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Core HR provides users with the ability to access employee information anywhere via the cloud. Users can also track and analyze employee pay and performance across the entire workforce.N/A
Meta4 PeopleNet
ScoreĀ 7.0Ā outĀ ofĀ 10
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Meta4 PeopleNet is an all-in-one integrated HR Solution providing Core HR with personnel administration, total talent management, compensation management with payroll, as well as workforce management (time and attendance, analytics). Meta4 is a Cegid company (acquired late 2019).N/A
Pricing
Core HRMeta4 PeopleNet
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Core HRMeta4 PeopleNet
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredNo setup fee
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Features
Core HRMeta4 PeopleNet
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Core HR
9.3
3 Ratings
17% above category average
Meta4 PeopleNet
7.0
2 Ratings
11% below category average
Employee demographic data9.03 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Employment history10.03 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Job profiles and administration9.53 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.10.03 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Organizational charting9.03 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Organization and location management9.03 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)8.53 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Core HR
9.4
3 Ratings
16% above category average
Meta4 PeopleNet
6.2
1 Ratings
26% below category average
Pay calculation10.03 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors9.02 Ratings5.01 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Benefit plan administration9.53 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Direct deposit files7.93 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management10.03 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Reimbursement management9.53 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Core HR
8.9
3 Ratings
10% above category average
Meta4 PeopleNet
6.3
1 Ratings
25% below category average
Approval workflow9.03 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Balance details7.63 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment10.03 Ratings5.01 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Core HR
9.2
3 Ratings
13% above category average
Meta4 PeopleNet
7.2
2 Ratings
12% below category average
View and generate pay and benefit information7.62 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Update personal information10.03 Ratings8.02 Ratings
View company policy documentation9.52 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Employee recognition9.03 Ratings5.01 Ratings
View job history10.03 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Core HR
9.0
2 Ratings
15% above category average
Meta4 PeopleNet
-
Ratings
Tracking of all physical assets9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Core HR
9.0
3 Ratings
17% above category average
Meta4 PeopleNet
7.0
2 Ratings
8% below category average
Report builder9.53 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Pre-built reports9.03 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data8.42 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Core HR
9.3
3 Ratings
15% above category average
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
1 Ratings
12% above category average
New hire portal9.03 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Manager tracking tools9.53 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Core HR
9.4
2 Ratings
14% above category average
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
2 Ratings
10% above category average
Corporate goal setting9.52 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Individual goal setting10.02 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility9.02 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Performance tracking9.02 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Core HR
8.7
3 Ratings
9% above category average
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
2 Ratings
13% above category average
Performance plans7.53 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Performance improvement plans9.53 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Review status tracking9.53 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Review reminders9.03 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Multiple review frequency7.92 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Core HR
8.5
2 Ratings
8% above category average
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
1 Ratings
13% above category average
Create succession plans/pools8.42 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Candidate ranking8.52 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Candidate search7.52 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Candidate development9.52 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Core HR
9.2
3 Ratings
17% above category average
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
2 Ratings
15% above category average
Job Requisition Management9.03 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Company Website Posting10.02 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Publish to Social Media8.02 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting9.52 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention8.42 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Applicant Tracking9.53 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts10.03 Ratings9.02 Ratings
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User Ratings
Core HRMeta4 PeopleNet
Likelihood to Recommend
9.4
(3 ratings)
9.0
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Core HRMeta4 PeopleNet
Likelihood to Recommend
HR Cloud
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.
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Cegid
Meta4 PeopleNet Core HR is a very powerful HR tool with abundant features that could fulfill pretty much all the HR needs of a small to medium sized organization. It might be an overkill for very small businesses with less than 20 employees as its really geared towards larger organizations. It offers powerful tools to performance reviews as well as employee HR management tasks. One interesting feature is the ability for employees to perform self administrative tasks through the software which allows some automation of tasks. On the other hand, the program can be so feature rich that require an advanced user with data analytic skills to fully utility. Companies that use the software will need to have at least one manager procure training before utilizing its full range of features.
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Pros
HR Cloud
  • 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.
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Cegid
  • Clean and easy navigation: it is very user-friendly and compared to other solutions I have utilized, there is a clear difference on how information is displayed and also ease of navigation and speed of response of the platform.
  • All modules are really integrated and it is so much power when there is a correlation between say the data displayed in Talent Management and the info seen on the C&B module for example from a performance and compensation perspective, visualizing info and being able to analyze it easier for decision making.
  • Customizable, in our case, we use the solution and enjoy the multiple benefits and efficiencies due to how data is organized and presented and the same time we have the advantage that the user interface is all customized to our own corporate brand/look and feel, color palette and graphical line.
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Cons
HR Cloud
  • I would love the ability for reviews to be deleted.
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Cegid
  • Meta4 PeopleNet Core HR can be a bit overwhelming for light users with limited experience.
  • The performance review features are extensive and require a highly skilled manager that work with data analytics
  • The program is not quite as strong in its recruitment features as other software offerings.
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Support Rating
HR Cloud
No answers on this topic
Cegid
It is excellent support so far, during implementation and also while live, the only reason why I am giving a 9 is because in some cases we could have had a quicker response or solution, but so far this doesn't look like an issue at all, and the vendor has been making sure we have what we need.
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Alternatives Considered
HR Cloud
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
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Cegid
Meta4 PeopleNet Core HR really shines as a flexible product capable of evolving with an organization's changing needs. Its robust features, cloud based architecture, and performance analysis help push the product ahead of some of its competitors. While not perfect, the software offers in-depth performance review functions and data analysis tools that show performance trends. With its self administrative tools, employees can help manage their own information, reducing workload for HR managers
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Return on Investment
HR Cloud
  • 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.
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Cegid
  • We now have a tool which is a single solution and connects our employee information for 5 countries and 30K + employees, a single source, talk about efficiency.
  • This is a big step in Digital Transformation, reducing times to complete several processes and also the use of paper forms.
  • Definitely, savings related to the number of solutions software wise that is now integrated and scalable with meta4 PeopleNet Talent Management.
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