Core HR vs. Sage HR

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Core HR
Score 9.5 out of 10
N/A
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
Sage HR
Score 6.1 out of 10
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
Sage HR is HR software for small to medium businesses. The vendor states Sage HR is designed to be easy to use, and automates every step of the human resource process. Sage HR is designed with modular functionality to be customized for users' needs. According to the vendor, key differentiators include: 1. Easy to use 2. Modular functionality 2. Automates the end-to-end HR process 3. There's a mobile app (iOS & Android) 5. Feature…
$5.50
per month
Pricing
Core HRSage HR
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Expenses Management
$1.50
per user, per month
Performance Management
$3.00
per user, per month
Shift Scheduling
$3.00
per user, per month
Timesheets
$3.00
per user, per month
Leave Management
$5.50
per user, per month
Recruitment
$200.00
per user, per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Core HRSage HR
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredNo setup fee
Additional DetailsThe modular product. - No hidden fees - Cancel anytime - No credit card required
More Pricing Information
Features
Core HRSage HR
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
Sage HR
4.9
9 Ratings
46% below category average
Employee demographic data9.03 Ratings5.19 Ratings
Employment history10.03 Ratings5.19 Ratings
Job profiles and administration9.53 Ratings4.07 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Organizational charting9.03 Ratings3.08 Ratings
Organization and location management9.03 Ratings4.27 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)8.53 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Core HR
9.4
3 Ratings
16% above category average
Sage HR
-
Ratings
Pay calculation10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Benefit plan administration9.53 Ratings00 Ratings
Direct deposit files7.93 Ratings00 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Reimbursement management9.53 Ratings00 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
Sage HR
2.8
9 Ratings
97% below category average
Approval workflow9.03 Ratings6.09 Ratings
Balance details7.63 Ratings1.29 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment10.03 Ratings1.26 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
Sage HR
7.8
8 Ratings
4% below category average
View and generate pay and benefit information7.62 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Update personal information10.03 Ratings7.18 Ratings
View company policy documentation9.52 Ratings8.06 Ratings
Employee recognition9.03 Ratings8.06 Ratings
View job history10.03 Ratings7.06 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Core HR
9.0
2 Ratings
15% above category average
Sage HR
1.0
5 Ratings
154% below category average
Tracking of all physical assets9.02 Ratings1.05 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Core HR
9.0
3 Ratings
17% above category average
Sage HR
3.4
9 Ratings
76% below category average
Report builder9.53 Ratings2.28 Ratings
Pre-built reports9.03 Ratings2.28 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data8.42 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Core HR
9.3
3 Ratings
15% above category average
Sage HR
8.0
6 Ratings
0% below category average
New hire portal9.03 Ratings8.06 Ratings
Manager tracking tools9.53 Ratings8.05 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
Sage HR
3.7
6 Ratings
75% below category average
Corporate goal setting9.52 Ratings4.26 Ratings
Individual goal setting10.02 Ratings4.26 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility9.02 Ratings4.26 Ratings
Performance tracking9.02 Ratings2.26 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Core HR
8.7
3 Ratings
9% above category average
Sage HR
4.5
6 Ratings
55% below category average
Performance plans7.53 Ratings3.26 Ratings
Performance improvement plans9.53 Ratings8.05 Ratings
Review status tracking9.53 Ratings2.26 Ratings
Review reminders9.03 Ratings2.26 Ratings
Multiple review frequency7.92 Ratings7.06 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Core HR
8.5
2 Ratings
8% above category average
Sage HR
9.1
2 Ratings
14% above category average
Create succession plans/pools8.42 Ratings9.12 Ratings
Candidate ranking8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate search7.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate development9.52 Ratings9.12 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Core HR
9.2
3 Ratings
17% above category average
Sage HR
6.5
1 Ratings
18% below category average
Job Requisition Management9.03 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Company Website Posting10.02 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Publish to Social Media8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting9.52 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention8.42 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Applicant Tracking9.53 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts10.03 Ratings6.01 Ratings
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User Ratings
Core HRSage HR
Likelihood to Recommend
9.4
(3 ratings)
1.2
(10 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(5 ratings)
User Testimonials
Core HRSage HR
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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Sage
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.
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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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Sage
  • 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.
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Cons
HR Cloud
  • I would love the ability for reviews to be deleted.
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Sage
  • Updating information in a central location that implements changes across whole system.
  • Custom reporting and history
  • Time off policies tracking and management
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Usability
HR Cloud
No answers on this topic
Sage
My staff "actually" likes it! I can tell because they are actively in the program almost daily!
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Support Rating
HR Cloud
No answers on this topic
Sage
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.
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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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Sage
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.
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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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Sage
  • 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.
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