Criterion HCM vs. Darwinbox

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Criterion HCM
Score 8.6 out of 10
Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
Criterion provides human capital management (HCM) software for midmarket organizations in construction, financial services, nonprofits and higher education, empowering them to streamline their critical HR, payroll, talent engagement, and workforce management processes.N/A
Darwinbox
Score 8.7 out of 10
N/A
Darwinbox headquartered in Hyderabad offers an end-to-end HRMS software provide core HR functionality (e.g. employee data management), support for recruitment and onboarding, payroll management, time & attendance tracking, as well as comprehensive talent management and employee engagement features.N/A
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
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Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
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Features
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Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Criterion HCM
5.3
1 Ratings
42% below category average
Darwinbox
9.4
5 Ratings
15% above category average
Employee demographic data5.01 Ratings9.25 Ratings
Employment history5.01 Ratings9.34 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.6.01 Ratings9.45 Ratings
Job profiles and administration00 Ratings10.05 Ratings
Organizational charting00 Ratings9.74 Ratings
Organization and location management00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Criterion HCM
5.0
1 Ratings
48% below category average
Darwinbox
9.3
5 Ratings
13% above category average
Pay calculation5.01 Ratings9.85 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment5.01 Ratings9.03 Ratings
Benefit plan administration5.01 Ratings8.92 Ratings
Direct deposit files5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management5.01 Ratings9.85 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
Reimbursement management00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Criterion HCM
4.0
1 Ratings
69% below category average
Darwinbox
9.2
5 Ratings
12% above category average
Approval workflow4.01 Ratings9.05 Ratings
Balance details4.01 Ratings9.74 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings9.05 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Criterion HCM
4.0
1 Ratings
69% below category average
Darwinbox
8.9
5 Ratings
8% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information4.01 Ratings9.74 Ratings
Update personal information4.01 Ratings8.65 Ratings
View company policy documentation00 Ratings9.25 Ratings
Employee recognition00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
View job history00 Ratings7.24 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Criterion HCM
1.0
1 Ratings
156% below category average
Darwinbox
9.3
3 Ratings
15% above category average
New hire portal1.01 Ratings9.33 Ratings
Manager tracking tools00 Ratings9.33 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Criterion HCM
-
Ratings
Darwinbox
9.7
4 Ratings
20% above category average
Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings9.74 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Criterion HCM
-
Ratings
Darwinbox
8.2
3 Ratings
8% above category average
Report builder00 Ratings7.93 Ratings
Pre-built reports00 Ratings6.63 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Criterion HCM
-
Ratings
Darwinbox
9.0
4 Ratings
11% above category average
Corporate goal setting00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Individual goal setting00 Ratings10.04 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings7.63 Ratings
Performance tracking00 Ratings8.34 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Criterion HCM
-
Ratings
Darwinbox
9.4
4 Ratings
17% above category average
Performance plans00 Ratings10.04 Ratings
Performance improvement plans00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Review status tracking00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Review reminders00 Ratings7.23 Ratings
Multiple review frequency00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Criterion HCM
-
Ratings
Darwinbox
9.8
2 Ratings
23% above category average
Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Candidate ranking00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Candidate search00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Candidate development00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Criterion HCM
-
Ratings
Darwinbox
9.4
3 Ratings
20% above category average
Job Requisition Management00 Ratings9.33 Ratings
Company Website Posting00 Ratings9.33 Ratings
Publish to Social Media00 Ratings9.33 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Applicant Tracking00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
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User Ratings
Criterion HCMDarwinbox
Likelihood to Recommend
1.0
(1 ratings)
8.6
(5 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
1.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
1.0
(1 ratings)
8.0
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
1.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
1.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
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Likelihood to Recommend
Criterion HCM
We have not been happy with the functionality or reporting reports with this software. Numerous issues with employees not being able to clock in and out of the system. Employees' time sheets disappearing. Quarterly reports not matching to totals on batch payroll reports. Does not have the capability to electronically submit w-2's to state reporting agencies.
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Darwinbox
Darwinbox provides multiple functions and features related to Human resources and I Like the best where it maintains Attendance records and employees smartly. Darwinbox helps us to brings all the organization level activity on one platform which helps the management to take the crucial decisions. Sometimes it hangs and does not function properly due to an internet connectivity issue.
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Pros
Criterion HCM
  • changes in pay rates
  • rehiring employees
  • payroll calculations
  • assisting with PTO accruals
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Darwinbox
  • Maintaining Attendance from payroll with HR.
  • Employees self portal to ask for PTO or to check hours.
  • User Interface is user friendly for our employees.
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Cons
Criterion HCM
  • payroll reports
  • state filing of W-2s
  • support
  • implementation
  • employees access to W-2
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Darwinbox
  • The UI is very buggy at times
  • Some of the process flows need improvement such as being able to save the draft at the time of performance reviews
  • Better report generation
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Likelihood to Renew
Criterion HCM
We are changing to another payroll/HR vendor.
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Darwinbox
No answers on this topic
Usability
Criterion HCM
too many instances of errors, unable to access program/time sheets
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Darwinbox
It overall helps me with applying for holidays and shows how many holidays I have left, whether it's an earned leave or casual leave, and even tells what all are the upcoming holidays. It helps me to read the firm's documentation and helps in writing things for my appraisal cycle, It even tells the performance and the tasks in my queue.
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Support Rating
Criterion HCM
Support is very slow to correct issues. I have actually reported an issue then 2-3 hours later received screen shots where they were able to do what we could not as though we were doing something different that usual. They are quick to say it is user error. Took too long to correct payroll reports and reports still do not reconcile. Very difficult to complete quarterly and annual reporting.
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Darwinbox
No answers on this topic
Implementation Rating
Criterion HCM
Had to continually repeat our information. Kept getting us confused with another client.
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Darwinbox
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Alternatives Considered
Criterion HCM
When reviewing the various software before selecting Criterion HCM, it appeared to be the best choice and value. During implementation (which took nine months with us having to do most of the work) we realized we were not given accurate information regarding the software
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Darwinbox
Darwinbox helps to maintain all the things at one platform and easy to use too. It provide better usability compared with Moday.com. Darwinbox provides more functionality compared with monday.com. It is also user friendly as well. All the things we are getting one platform and on one place.
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Return on Investment
Criterion HCM
  • does not impact our ROI
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Darwinbox
  • The ability to view the organization structure and functional structure for the entire company.
  • One-stop solution for talent acquisition, payroll, leaves, reimbursements, attendance (time-sheet), holidays, etc. So I don't have to open a lot of different apps.
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