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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Darwinbox

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/ADarwinbox 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

    HRdirect Smart Apps

    Score7 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    HRdirect Smart Apps is an HR Management software solution from HRdirect, a a division of ComplyRight, Inc., dedicated to developing and delivering “Solutions for Smart Employers” since 1985. The vendor says HRdirect supports business managers at more than 500,000 locations with essential employee management and compliance tasks. HRdirect Smart Apps aims to help users work efficiently and affordably. The vendor's goal is to simplify complex processes and free employers from compliance…N/A
    Pricing
    DarwinboxHRdirect Smart Apps
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    DarwinboxHRdirect Smart Apps
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsNO PER EMPLOYEE PRICING, NO BUNDLED FEATURES. JUST $60 A YEAR PER APP. Simple Pricing, No Matter How You Slice It Only use the Smart Apps that best fit your unique needs and pay the same, low price for each one: just $60 a year. It's easy to add more at any time, too - either as your needs change or as our solutions expand.
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    Community Pulse
    DarwinboxHRdirect Smart Apps
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    Darwinbox
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    ComplyRight
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    5 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    5 Answers
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    DarwinboxHRdirect Smart Apps
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Darwinbox and HRdirect Smart Apps
    Feature
    Darwinbox
    9.4
    5 Ratings
    14% above category average
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Employee demographic data9.15 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Employment history9.14 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration10.05 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.9.55 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organizational charting9.94 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organization and location management9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Darwinbox and HRdirect Smart Apps
    Feature
    Darwinbox
    9.3
    5 Ratings
    13% above category average
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    -
    Ratings
    Pay calculation9.95 Ratings00 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration8.92 Ratings00 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management9.95 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reimbursement management9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Darwinbox and HRdirect Smart Apps
    Feature
    Darwinbox
    9.3
    5 Ratings
    12% above category average
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    157% below category average
    Approval workflow9.05 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Balance details9.94 Ratings00 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment9.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Darwinbox and HRdirect Smart Apps
    Feature
    Darwinbox
    8.8
    5 Ratings
    6% above category average
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    19% above category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information9.94 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Update personal information8.55 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    View company policy documentation9.15 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Employee recognition10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    View job history6.54 Ratings00 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Darwinbox and HRdirect Smart Apps
    Feature
    Darwinbox
    9.9
    4 Ratings
    21% above category average
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    -
    Ratings
    Tracking of all physical assets9.94 Ratings00 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Darwinbox and HRdirect Smart Apps
    Feature
    Darwinbox
    7.9
    3 Ratings
    4% above category average
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    153% below category average
    Report builder7.43 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Pre-built reports6.33 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Darwinbox and HRdirect Smart Apps
    Feature
    Darwinbox
    9.1
    3 Ratings
    12% above category average
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    156% below category average
    New hire portal9.13 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools9.13 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Darwinbox and HRdirect Smart Apps
    Feature
    Darwinbox
    8.9
    4 Ratings
    9% above category average
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    -
    Ratings
    Corporate goal setting10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Individual goal setting10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility7.33 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance tracking8.14 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Darwinbox and HRdirect Smart Apps
    Feature
    Darwinbox
    9.3
    4 Ratings
    15% above category average
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    -
    Ratings
    Performance plans10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Review status tracking10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Review reminders6.53 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Darwinbox and HRdirect Smart Apps
    Feature
    Darwinbox
    9.8
    2 Ratings
    22% above category average
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    -
    Ratings
    Create succession plans/pools10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate ranking10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate search10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate development9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Darwinbox and HRdirect Smart Apps
    Feature
    Darwinbox
    9.3
    3 Ratings
    16% above category average
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    -
    Ratings
    Job Requisition Management9.13 Ratings00 Ratings
    Company Website Posting9.13 Ratings00 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media9.13 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    DarwinboxHRdirect Smart Apps
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.5
    (5 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    DarwinboxHRdirect Smart Apps
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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.
    Incentivized
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    ComplyRight
    UPDATE 3/20/2020: I initially gave HRDirect a "0" recommendation due to all the issues we had with the PTO Module. However, since purchasing the Harassment Training Module ($90), this product is the best value for the money and puts us in compliance with mandated requirements. It is easy to use and well-presented. At this point in time, with the issues and frustration level of all our employees, managers, and payroll department, it would be difficult for me to recommend this app as suitable in any scenario. However, should HRdirect fix the issues and get the app to perform as it was originally designed, it would be a great product for a small to medium company that has limited resources yet wants a good product for the money. In our experience, the new hire portal did not appear to be functioning properly; our new hires were not able to access the blank documents. They could see them but not open them (PDFs).
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    Pros
    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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    ComplyRight
    • Initially, you were able to see all activity and drill down for details.
    • It was easy-access for all our employees in the 7 states we operate in.
    • It provided tracking for the managers.
    • Payroll had access to all PTO requests.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    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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    ComplyRight
    • HRdirect performed an upgrade in 2019 and that's where things went awry.
    • You could no longer drill down through the calendar to see the details - i.e. Doctor's appointment, illness, childcare issues, vacation, etc.
    • Previous year PTO requests were not archived and you now had to scroll through hundreds of PTO requests to see the most current.
    • Previous PTO requests were listed oldest to most current, resulting in much frustration trying to locate specific ones.
    • The print option was not longer functional.
    • The online help request form was no longer accessible.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Darwinbox
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    ComplyRight
    As previously described, there are too many unresolved issues.
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    Usability
    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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    ComplyRight
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Darwinbox
    No answers on this topic
    ComplyRight
    Due to the fact that we were patient for more than 6 months with no resolution in sight, we decided to end our relationship with HRdirect for PTO tracking. 3/20/2020: We have purchased the Harassment Training Module. Excellent product with great value for the money.
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    Alternatives Considered
    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.
    Incentivized
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    ComplyRight
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    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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    ComplyRight
    • Initially, HRdirect was proving to be an excellent tool, and we were getting a quick turnaround on small issues. However, the upgrade messed things up on our accessibility, with no resolution in sight.
    • Harassment training module is excellent.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

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    HRdirect Smart Apps Screenshots

    Screenshot of EMPLOYEE RECORDS
Smarter, Centralized Employee Management

 - Directory & Records
 - Employee Self-Service
 - Document StorageScreenshot of ATTENDANCE CALENDAR
Take Control of Employee Attendance

 - 12-Month Calendars
 - Absence Code Management
 - Absence NotesScreenshot of I-9 & W-4
Ease the Burden of Completing I-9 and W-4 Forms

 - Onboarding Workflow
 - Guided I-9 & W-4 Forms
 - History & Audit TrackingScreenshot of JOB APPLICATION
Smart Hiring Begins Before the Interview

 - Compliant Questions Library
 - Customizable Application
 - Online Application LinkScreenshot of PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE
Your Guide to an Effective Disciplinary Program

 - Employee Warning Notices
 - Discipline History
 - Action Plan DocumentationScreenshot of TIME OFF REQUEST
Let Employees Handle Time Off Requests for You

 - Employee Time Off Requests
 - Supervisor Approval Workflow
 - Attendance Calendar Sync