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Feature Set Ratings
Human Resource Management
7.1
Darwinbox
71%

Iris HR Software (formerly Octopus HR)
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
Darwinbox ranks higher in 6/6 features
Darwinbox ranks higher in 6/6 features
Employee demographic data
5.4
54%
3 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Employment history
6.7
67%
3 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Job profiles and administration
7.5
75%
3 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.
6.7
67%
3 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Organizational charting
8.2
82%
3 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Organization and location management
8.0
80%
3 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Payroll Management
7.7
Darwinbox
77%

Iris HR Software (formerly Octopus HR)
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
Darwinbox ranks higher in 6/6 features
Darwinbox ranks higher in 6/6 features
Pay calculation
7.3
73%
3 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors
7.7
77%
3 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment
7.6
76%
3 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Benefit plan administration
7.3
73%
3 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management
8.0
80%
3 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Reimbursement management
8.0
80%
3 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
8.5
Darwinbox
85%

Iris HR Software (formerly Octopus HR)
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
Darwinbox ranks higher in 3/3 features
Darwinbox ranks higher in 3/3 features
Approval workflow
8.3
83%
3 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Balance details
9.0
90%
3 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment
8.4
84%
3 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Employee Self Service
7.7
Darwinbox
77%

Iris HR Software (formerly Octopus HR)
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
Darwinbox ranks higher in 5/5 features
Darwinbox ranks higher in 5/5 features
View and generate pay and benefit information
8.1
81%
3 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Update personal information
8.2
82%
3 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
View company policy documentation
7.9
79%
3 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Employee recognition
7.0
70%
3 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
View job history
7.5
75%
3 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Asset Management
7.3
Darwinbox
73%

Iris HR Software (formerly Octopus HR)
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
Darwinbox ranks higher in 1/1 features
Darwinbox ranks higher in 1/1 features
Tracking of all physical assets
7.3
73%
3 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
HR Reporting
8.3
Darwinbox
83%

Iris HR Software (formerly Octopus HR)
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
Darwinbox ranks higher in 3/3 features
Darwinbox ranks higher in 3/3 features
Report builder
8.5
85%
2 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Pre-built reports
8.0
80%
2 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data
8.5
85%
2 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Onboarding
8.0
Darwinbox
80%

Iris HR Software (formerly Octopus HR)
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
Darwinbox ranks higher in 2/2 features
Darwinbox ranks higher in 2/2 features
New hire portal
9.0
90%
2 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Manager tracking tools
7.0
70%
2 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Performance and Goals
8.1
Darwinbox
81%

Iris HR Software (formerly Octopus HR)
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
Darwinbox ranks higher in 4/4 features
Darwinbox ranks higher in 4/4 features
Corporate goal setting
8.0
80%
2 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Individual goal setting
8.5
85%
2 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility
8.0
80%
2 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Performance tracking
8.0
80%
2 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Performance Management
7.4
Darwinbox
74%

Iris HR Software (formerly Octopus HR)
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
Darwinbox ranks higher in 5/5 features
Darwinbox ranks higher in 5/5 features
Performance plans
8.0
80%
2 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Performance improvement plans
7.5
75%
2 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Review status tracking
7.0
70%
2 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Review reminders
6.5
65%
2 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Multiple review frequency
8.0
80%
2 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Succession Planning
7.7
Darwinbox
77%

Iris HR Software (formerly Octopus HR)
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
Darwinbox ranks higher in 4/4 features
Darwinbox ranks higher in 4/4 features
Create succession plans/pools
7.5
75%
2 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Candidate ranking
8.0
80%
2 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Candidate search
7.5
75%
2 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Candidate development
8.0
80%
2 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
7.8
Darwinbox
78%

Iris HR Software (formerly Octopus HR)
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
Darwinbox ranks higher in 7/7 features
Darwinbox ranks higher in 7/7 features
Job Requisition Management
7.5
75%
2 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Company Website Posting
7.5
75%
2 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Publish to Social Media
8.5
85%
2 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting
7.0
70%
2 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention
7.0
70%
2 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Applicant Tracking
8.0
80%
2 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts
9.0
90%
2 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Attribute Ratings
- Iris HR Software (formerly Octopus HR) is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
Likelihood to Recommend
7.1
Darwinbox
71%
3 Ratings

8.0
Iris HR Software (formerly Octopus HR)
80%
1 Rating
Likelihood to Renew
Darwinbox
N/A
0 Ratings

8.0
Iris HR Software (formerly Octopus HR)
80%
1 Rating
Likelihood to Recommend
Darwinbox
Employees that come into work are needed to clock in to get paid for the amount of time they are working per day. They will log on to Darwinbox and clock in as soon as they can. Some will use the PTO they have available to use. HR will be able to make payroll in a timely manner for employees.
Financial Aid Advisor
The College Of Health Care ProfessionsFinancial Services, 11-50 employees
Iris HR Software (formerly Octopus HR)
I would definitely recommend Octopus HR if companies need every employee, not just one HR team, to use it. I think it's too much and would suggest something like Taleo for one team to use.Key questions would be: Do you need a simple platform? Are you using this just for your HR team or will everyone need access? Is the way employees request PTO at your company disorganized?

Verified User
Employee in Human Resources
Internet Company, 201-500 employeesPros
Darwinbox
- Employee Management - including personal details and other core HR and resourcing features e.g. time tracking, expense, payroll etc
- Workforce planning, recruitment, tracking the recruitment drives and interview statuses and updates for the potential hires at one place
- Integrated Rewards and Recognition, Performance management systems, and project and resourcing management
- Great analytics dashboard allowing the more holistic and drill down visualization as per the need
Senior Manager
AGC Networks (an Essar Group of Companies)Computer & Network Security, 5001-10,000 employees
Iris HR Software (formerly Octopus HR)
- It's simple. I really appreciate that the layout of Octopus HR isn't something I have to question. I know where to look for something because it's clearly labeled, that's more than I can say for a lot of other HR systems I've seen.
- Support. If I ever have a question about setting something up, or if something goes wrong, they're always on top of it. For instance, I had no idea how to set up employee photos on our accounts. I tweeted them and they responded right away, I'm based in LA and they're a UK company, I was impressed that they were able to respond right away. They make sure their customers are taken care of.
- Great self guide. If there's ever an ordinary question I need answered their "Octopus Guide" is very thorough and walks you through everything.

Verified User
Employee in Human Resources
Internet Company, 201-500 employeesCons
Darwinbox
- The app version is a bit lankier than the pc version.
- Interface customization would be great for individuals wanting to change style.
- No other real issue to improve, possibly lower the price but that's not too bad.
Financial Aid Advisor
The College Of Health Care ProfessionsFinancial Services, 11-50 employees
Iris HR Software (formerly Octopus HR)
- Adding employee photos. That's definitely something I think is hard to figure out on your own.
- An easier way for users to retrieve their passwords. Sometimes I notice even when employees put in all the correct information, the system doesn't recognize it.

Verified User
Employee in Human Resources
Internet Company, 201-500 employeesPricing Details
Darwinbox
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Darwinbox Editions & Modules
—
Additional Pricing Details
—Iris HR Software (formerly Octopus HR)
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
$1.5 Per User Per Month
Iris HR Software (formerly Octopus HR) Editions & Modules
Edition
Basic | $1.501 |
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- Per User Per Month
Additional Pricing Details
—Likelihood to Renew
Darwinbox
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Iris HR Software (formerly Octopus HR)
Iris HR Software (formerly Octopus HR) 8.0
Based on 1 answer
Employees don't complain about it! If anything they've commented on how nice of a tool it is to have.

Verified User
Employee in Human Resources
Internet Company, 201-500 employeesAlternatives Considered
Darwinbox
Darwinbox is up there with ADP in terms of quality for employers to use in such an open-level style. I personally would support the use of Darwinbox against the competition.
Financial Aid Advisor
The College Of Health Care ProfessionsFinancial Services, 11-50 employees
Iris HR Software (formerly Octopus HR)
Very different platforms. You get a lot of bang for your buck using Octopus HR. It's a much more modern and simple layout and that's something forward thinking companies definitely enjoy.

Verified User
Employee in Human Resources
Internet Company, 201-500 employeesReturn 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.

Verified User
Manager in Marketing
Computer Software Company, 1001-5000 employeesIris HR Software (formerly Octopus HR)
- Employee efficiency. There's never a question of who I request my time off with. The program sets up line managers who take in all the requests.
- Less wasted time. Contact info and photo are very visible and easily accessed.

Verified User
Employee in Human Resources
Internet Company, 201-500 employees