Criterion HCM vs. PrismHR

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Criterion HCM
Score 5.8 out of 10
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PrismHR
Score 9.7 out of 10
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PrismHR is a platform for PEO and ASO growth, boasting more users among HR service providers than any other software. The technology platform and expansive PrismHR Marketplace are specifically designed to help HR service providers compete in the market, operate efficiently, and reduce risk. PrismHR enables users to manage payroll, benefits, compliance, and HR for clients with a single technology partner. Today, PrismHR customers support more than 100,000 small businesses and…N/A
Pricing
Criterion HCMPrismHR
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Criterion HCMPrismHR
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
Criterion HCMPrismHR
Top Pros
Top Cons
Features
Criterion HCMPrismHR
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Criterion HCM
5.3
1 Ratings
39% below category average
PrismHR
8.6
4 Ratings
9% above category average
Employee demographic data5.01 Ratings8.64 Ratings
Employment history5.01 Ratings9.63 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.6.01 Ratings9.04 Ratings
Job profiles and administration00 Ratings8.74 Ratings
Organizational charting00 Ratings7.94 Ratings
Organization and location management00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings7.43 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Criterion HCM
5.0
1 Ratings
46% below category average
PrismHR
8.5
3 Ratings
6% above category average
Pay calculation5.01 Ratings9.83 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment5.01 Ratings6.13 Ratings
Benefit plan administration5.01 Ratings9.23 Ratings
Direct deposit files5.01 Ratings8.53 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management5.01 Ratings9.62 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings7.23 Ratings
Reimbursement management00 Ratings9.32 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Criterion HCM
4.0
1 Ratings
67% below category average
PrismHR
9.0
3 Ratings
11% above category average
Approval workflow4.01 Ratings9.53 Ratings
Balance details4.01 Ratings9.03 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings8.42 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Criterion HCM
4.0
1 Ratings
68% below category average
PrismHR
8.6
4 Ratings
6% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information4.01 Ratings9.24 Ratings
Update personal information4.01 Ratings9.64 Ratings
View company policy documentation00 Ratings8.24 Ratings
Employee recognition00 Ratings8.42 Ratings
View job history00 Ratings7.64 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Criterion HCM
1.0
1 Ratings
156% below category average
PrismHR
9.5
4 Ratings
17% above category average
New hire portal1.01 Ratings10.04 Ratings
Manager tracking tools00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Criterion HCM
-
Ratings
PrismHR
8.3
3 Ratings
7% above category average
Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings8.33 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Criterion HCM
-
Ratings
PrismHR
8.2
4 Ratings
8% above category average
Report builder00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
Pre-built reports00 Ratings7.94 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings7.72 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Criterion HCM
-
Ratings
PrismHR
9.0
2 Ratings
10% above category average
Corporate goal setting00 Ratings8.72 Ratings
Individual goal setting00 Ratings9.92 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings8.72 Ratings
Performance tracking00 Ratings8.92 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Criterion HCM
-
Ratings
PrismHR
9.0
3 Ratings
13% above category average
Performance plans00 Ratings8.62 Ratings
Performance improvement plans00 Ratings8.92 Ratings
Review status tracking00 Ratings9.92 Ratings
Review reminders00 Ratings8.83 Ratings
Multiple review frequency00 Ratings8.83 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Criterion HCM
-
Ratings
PrismHR
8.2
2 Ratings
4% above category average
Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings8.72 Ratings
Candidate ranking00 Ratings8.42 Ratings
Candidate search00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Candidate development00 Ratings8.72 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Criterion HCM
-
Ratings
PrismHR
8.3
4 Ratings
7% above category average
Job Requisition Management00 Ratings8.63 Ratings
Company Website Posting00 Ratings8.73 Ratings
Publish to Social Media00 Ratings8.13 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings7.72 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings8.63 Ratings
Applicant Tracking00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings8.44 Ratings
Best Alternatives
Criterion HCMPrismHR
Small Businesses
Patriot Software
Patriot Software
Score 9.0 out of 10
Patriot Software
Patriot Software
Score 9.0 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Paypro Workforce Management
Paypro Workforce Management
Score 9.5 out of 10
Paypro Workforce Management
Paypro Workforce Management
Score 9.5 out of 10
Enterprises
Infor Human Resources
Infor Human Resources
Score 7.3 out of 10
Infor Human Resources
Infor Human Resources
Score 7.3 out of 10
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User Ratings
Criterion HCMPrismHR
Likelihood to Recommend
1.0
(1 ratings)
8.8
(4 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
1.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
1.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
1.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
1.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Criterion HCMPrismHR
Likelihood to Recommend
Criterion
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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PrismHR
PrismHR is well suited for running payroll and generating reports, managing employees, and creating a database with employee pay and benefit information. This wouldn’t be a learning and development platform or performance management system. It’s also not a great tool for automating data per department or financial dashboard. Lastly, I do not think previously it had a strong enough cyber security which is why there was a data breach. Thankfully sensitive information wasn’t compromised though.
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Pros
Criterion
  • changes in pay rates
  • rehiring employees
  • payroll calculations
  • assisting with PTO accruals
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PrismHR
  • Reporting Structure
  • Applicant Tracking
  • User Friendly employee hiring
  • User friendly employee management
  • Billing and payroll for clients
  • The search bar can find anything with keywords very quickly
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Cons
Criterion
  • payroll reports
  • state filing of W-2s
  • support
  • implementation
  • employees access to W-2
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PrismHR
  • Claiming notifications are not on home page.
  • Sometimes claiming are little difficult for the new users
  • Regularization, shift change, week off change are little difficult.
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Likelihood to Renew
Criterion
We are changing to another payroll/HR vendor.
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PrismHR
No answers on this topic
Usability
Criterion
too many instances of errors, unable to access program/time sheets
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PrismHR
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
Criterion
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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PrismHR
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Implementation Rating
Criterion
Had to continually repeat our information. Kept getting us confused with another client.
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PrismHR
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Alternatives Considered
Criterion
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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PrismHR
We previously used TriNet, ADP Total source, ADP Resource. PrismHR is more basic in design for both the manager and user. But in the end, it does the same work all these other platforms perform, but at a lesser cost which is better for the company as it saves us money so we can pass along savings to our employees.
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Return on Investment
Criterion
  • does not impact our ROI
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PrismHR
  • Too soon to tell
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ScreenShots

PrismHR Screenshots

Screenshot of PrismHR - Employee Portal features a mobile responsive, configurable experience for worksite managers and employees. It can be customized with branding elements and dynamically display content based on different types of clients and users.