5 Ratings
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Based on 5 reviews and ratings
18 Ratings
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Based on 18 reviews and ratings
Feature Set Ratings
- Core HR ranks higher in 8 feature sets: Human Resource Management, Leave and Attendance Management, Employee Self Service, HR Reporting, Onboarding, Performance and Goals, Performance Management, Recruiting / ATS
- Sage HR ranks higher in 2 feature sets: Asset Management, Succession Planning
Human Resource Management
9.3
Core HR
93%
8.4
Sage HR
84%
Core HR ranks higher in 7/7 features
Core HR ranks higher in 7/7 features
Employee demographic data
9.0
90%
3 Ratings
8.3
83%
8 Ratings
Employment history
10.0
100%
3 Ratings
8.3
83%
8 Ratings
Job profiles and administration
9.5
95%
3 Ratings
9.1
91%
6 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.
10.0
100%
3 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Organizational charting
9.0
90%
3 Ratings
8.9
89%
7 Ratings
Organization and location management
9.0
90%
3 Ratings
8.4
84%
6 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)
8.5
85%
3 Ratings
7.6
76%
3 Ratings
Payroll Management
9.4
Core HR
94%
Sage HR
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%
7.2
Sage HR
72%
Core HR ranks higher in 2/3 features
Core HR ranks higher in 2/3 features
Approval workflow
9.0
90%
3 Ratings
7.0
70%
8 Ratings
Balance details
7.5
75%
3 Ratings
7.7
77%
8 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment
10.0
100%
3 Ratings
6.9
69%
5 Ratings
Employee Self Service
9.2
Core HR
92%
8.9
Sage HR
89%
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
9.0
90%
2 Ratings
Update personal information
10.0
100%
3 Ratings
9.0
90%
7 Ratings
View company policy documentation
9.5
95%
2 Ratings
8.4
84%
6 Ratings
Employee recognition
9.0
90%
3 Ratings
9.1
91%
5 Ratings
View job history
10.0
100%
3 Ratings
9.1
91%
5 Ratings
Asset Management
9.0
Core HR
90%
9.1
Sage HR
91%
Sage HR ranks higher in 1/1 features
Sage HR ranks higher in 1/1 features
Tracking of all physical assets
9.0
90%
2 Ratings
9.1
91%
4 Ratings
HR Reporting
9.0
Core HR
90%
6.4
Sage HR
64%
Core HR ranks higher in 3/3 features
Core HR ranks higher in 3/3 features
Report builder
9.5
95%
3 Ratings
6.6
66%
7 Ratings
Pre-built reports
9.0
90%
3 Ratings
6.5
65%
7 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data
8.5
85%
2 Ratings
6.0
60%
1 Rating
Onboarding
9.3
Core HR
93%
7.9
Sage HR
79%
Core HR ranks higher in 2/2 features
Core HR ranks higher in 2/2 features
New hire portal
9.0
90%
3 Ratings
7.9
79%
6 Ratings
Manager tracking tools
9.5
95%
3 Ratings
7.9
79%
5 Ratings
Performance and Goals
9.4
Core HR
94%
8.2
Sage HR
82%
Core HR ranks higher in 4/4 features
Core HR ranks higher in 4/4 features
Corporate goal setting
9.5
95%
2 Ratings
8.3
83%
5 Ratings
Individual goal setting
10.0
100%
2 Ratings
8.3
83%
5 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility
9.0
90%
2 Ratings
7.9
79%
5 Ratings
Performance tracking
9.0
90%
2 Ratings
8.3
83%
5 Ratings
Performance Management
8.7
Core HR
87%
8.3
Sage HR
83%
Core HR ranks higher in 3/5 features
Core HR ranks higher in 3/5 features
Performance plans
7.5
75%
3 Ratings
8.3
83%
5 Ratings
Performance improvement plans
9.5
95%
3 Ratings
8.3
83%
5 Ratings
Review status tracking
9.5
95%
3 Ratings
8.3
83%
5 Ratings
Review reminders
9.0
90%
3 Ratings
8.3
83%
5 Ratings
Multiple review frequency
8.0
80%
2 Ratings
8.3
83%
5 Ratings
Succession Planning
8.5
Core HR
85%
9.1
Sage HR
91%
Core HR ranks higher in 3/4 features
Core HR ranks higher in 3/4 features
Create succession plans/pools
8.5
85%
2 Ratings
9.1
91%
2 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
9.1
91%
2 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
9.2
Core HR
92%
6.5
Sage HR
65%
Core HR ranks higher in 7/7 features
Core HR ranks higher in 7/7 features
Job Requisition Management
9.0
90%
3 Ratings
7.0
70%
1 Rating
Company Website Posting
10.0
100%
2 Ratings
6.0
60%
1 Rating
Publish to Social Media
8.0
80%
2 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting
9.5
95%
2 Ratings
6.0
60%
1 Rating
Duplicate Candidate Prevention
8.5
85%
2 Ratings
6.0
60%
1 Rating
Applicant Tracking
9.5
95%
3 Ratings
8.0
80%
1 Rating
Notifications and Alerts
10.0
100%
3 Ratings
6.0
60%
1 Rating
Attribute Ratings
- Core HR is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
Likelihood to Recommend
9.5
Core HR
95%
3 Ratings
7.7
Sage HR
77%
9 Ratings
Usability
Core HR
N/A
0 Ratings
9.1
Sage HR
91%
1 Rating
Support Rating
Core HR
N/A
0 Ratings
9.1
Sage HR
91%
9 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
Sage HR
Keeping an accurate time off calendar, with specific buckets, is extremely important. It has helped my company grow without having to manage things in Excel. Also, implementing an annual review process by using CakeHR has been very clean and transparent with my employees. This also allows me to see year over year. In years past, we used Word or a Jotform which made it challenging to pull up years past.
Chief Operating Officer
Superior Integrated SolutionsComputer Software, 51-200 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
Sage HR
- Employee self service - the apps and desktops GUIs are very intuitive.
- Leave management - this manages itself through the app and system, saves lots of admin.
- Customization - you can tailor the system more and more to suit your specific needs.
- Updates and Customer Service - the CakeHR team gave dedicated a lot of time to bring out weekly updates and systems improvements which shows they are dedicated to making this a great product - the fact that they were bought by Se recently is also testament to their ongoing mission.
Senior People & Culture Manager
Atom International Technology LimitedInformation Technology & Services, 51-200 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
Sage HR
- Updating information in a central location that implements changes across whole system.
- Custom reporting and history
- Time off policies tracking and management

Verified User
Employee in Marketing
Construction Company, 51-200 employeesPricing Details
Core HR
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
Required
Starting Price
—Core HR Editions & Modules
—
Additional Pricing Details
—Sage HR
General
Free Trial
Yes
Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
Yes
Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
$1.5 per user, per month
Sage HR Editions & Modules
Edition
Leave Management | $5.501 |
---|---|
Performance Management | $3.001 |
Shift Scheduling | $3.001 |
Timesheets | $3.001 |
Expenses Management | $1.501 |
Recruitment | $200.001 |
- per user, per month
Additional Pricing Details
Product is module. No hidden fees Cancel anytime No credit card requiredUsability
Core HR
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Sage HR
Sage HR 9.1
Based on 1 answer
My staff "actually" likes it! I can tell because they are actively in the program almost daily!
CEO (Chief Executive Officer)
Ohio Transit Risk PoolInsurance, 1-10 employees
Support Rating
Core HR
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Sage HR
Sage HR 9.1
Based on 9 answers
Customer support is amazing. There are times I post a question and I don't get back to support. They will always follow-up with an email to make sure our questions are answered. I even had a call with Julianna who was wonderful and very personable. You definitely get a level us service that exceeds most companies. Keep up the good work CakeHR.
Chief Operating Officer
Superior Integrated SolutionsComputer Software, 51-200 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
Sage HR
For core HR functionality, this is the only product we use. For ATS, we have experimented with BreezyHR. We've learned that CakeHR is adding an ATS module soon though.
Technical Manager
Ubiquisoft TechnologiesComputer Software, 1-10 employees
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
Sage HR
- The system shows us all days off and overtime, so we can manage this and know everything is like agreed in the contract.
- A simple and affordable system with room to grow.
Operational Manager
MOBIAN.GlobalLeisure, Travel & Tourism, 11-50 employees