Darwinbox vs. Meta4 PeopleNet

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Darwinbox
Score 7.9 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
Meta4 PeopleNet
Score 7.0 out of 10
N/A
Meta4 PeopleNet is an all-in-one integrated HR Solution providing Core HR with personnel administration, total talent management, compensation management with payroll, as well as workforce management (time and attendance, analytics). Meta4 is a Cegid company (acquired late 2019).N/A
Pricing
DarwinboxMeta4 PeopleNet
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
DarwinboxMeta4 PeopleNet
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Features
DarwinboxMeta4 PeopleNet
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Darwinbox
7.0
2 Ratings
11% below category average
Meta4 PeopleNet
7.0
2 Ratings
11% below category average
Employee demographic data5.92 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Employment history6.92 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Job profiles and administration8.02 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.6.92 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Organizational charting7.02 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Organization and location management7.02 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Darwinbox
8.3
2 Ratings
3% above category average
Meta4 PeopleNet
6.2
1 Ratings
26% below category average
Pay calculation8.92 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors8.92 Ratings5.01 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Benefit plan administration8.92 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management8.02 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Reimbursement management7.02 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Darwinbox
9.0
2 Ratings
11% above category average
Meta4 PeopleNet
6.3
1 Ratings
25% below category average
Approval workflow9.02 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Balance details9.02 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment9.02 Ratings5.01 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Darwinbox
7.2
2 Ratings
12% below category average
Meta4 PeopleNet
7.2
2 Ratings
12% below category average
View and generate pay and benefit information8.02 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Update personal information7.02 Ratings8.02 Ratings
View company policy documentation7.02 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Employee recognition7.02 Ratings5.01 Ratings
View job history7.02 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Darwinbox
7.9
2 Ratings
2% above category average
Meta4 PeopleNet
-
Ratings
Tracking of all physical assets7.92 Ratings00 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Darwinbox
7.7
1 Ratings
1% above category average
Meta4 PeopleNet
7.0
2 Ratings
8% below category average
Report builder8.01 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Pre-built reports7.01 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data8.01 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Darwinbox
8.0
1 Ratings
0% below category average
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
1 Ratings
12% above category average
New hire portal8.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Manager tracking tools8.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Darwinbox
7.8
1 Ratings
4% below category average
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
2 Ratings
10% above category average
Corporate goal setting7.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Individual goal setting8.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility8.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Performance tracking8.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Darwinbox
7.4
1 Ratings
7% below category average
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
2 Ratings
13% above category average
Performance plans8.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Performance improvement plans8.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Review status tracking7.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Review reminders6.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Multiple review frequency8.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Darwinbox
7.3
1 Ratings
8% below category average
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
1 Ratings
13% above category average
Create succession plans/pools7.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Candidate ranking8.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Candidate search7.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Candidate development7.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Darwinbox
6.9
1 Ratings
12% below category average
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
2 Ratings
15% above category average
Job Requisition Management6.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Company Website Posting7.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Publish to Social Media7.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting6.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention6.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Applicant Tracking7.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts9.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
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User Ratings
DarwinboxMeta4 PeopleNet
Likelihood to Recommend
8.9
(2 ratings)
9.0
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
DarwinboxMeta4 PeopleNet
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.
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Cegid
Meta4 PeopleNet Core HR is a very powerful HR tool with abundant features that could fulfill pretty much all the HR needs of a small to medium sized organization. It might be an overkill for very small businesses with less than 20 employees as its really geared towards larger organizations. It offers powerful tools to performance reviews as well as employee HR management tasks. One interesting feature is the ability for employees to perform self administrative tasks through the software which allows some automation of tasks. On the other hand, the program can be so feature rich that require an advanced user with data analytic skills to fully utility. Companies that use the software will need to have at least one manager procure training before utilizing its full range of features.
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Pros
Darwinbox
  • Easy to use and navigate.
  • Simple and intuitive interface.
  • Covers all HR needs in one software.
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Cegid
  • Clean and easy navigation: it is very user-friendly and compared to other solutions I have utilized, there is a clear difference on how information is displayed and also ease of navigation and speed of response of the platform.
  • All modules are really integrated and it is so much power when there is a correlation between say the data displayed in Talent Management and the info seen on the C&B module for example from a performance and compensation perspective, visualizing info and being able to analyze it easier for decision making.
  • Customizable, in our case, we use the solution and enjoy the multiple benefits and efficiencies due to how data is organized and presented and the same time we have the advantage that the user interface is all customized to our own corporate brand/look and feel, color palette and graphical line.
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Cons
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.
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Cegid
  • Meta4 PeopleNet Core HR can be a bit overwhelming for light users with limited experience.
  • The performance review features are extensive and require a highly skilled manager that work with data analytics
  • The program is not quite as strong in its recruitment features as other software offerings.
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Support Rating
Darwinbox
No answers on this topic
Cegid
It is excellent support so far, during implementation and also while live, the only reason why I am giving a 9 is because in some cases we could have had a quicker response or solution, but so far this doesn't look like an issue at all, and the vendor has been making sure we have what we need.
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Alternatives 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.
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Cegid
Meta4 PeopleNet Core HR really shines as a flexible product capable of evolving with an organization's changing needs. Its robust features, cloud based architecture, and performance analysis help push the product ahead of some of its competitors. While not perfect, the software offers in-depth performance review functions and data analysis tools that show performance trends. With its self administrative tools, employees can help manage their own information, reducing workload for HR managers
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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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Cegid
  • We now have a tool which is a single solution and connects our employee information for 5 countries and 30K + employees, a single source, talk about efficiency.
  • This is a big step in Digital Transformation, reducing times to complete several processes and also the use of paper forms.
  • Definitely, savings related to the number of solutions software wise that is now integrated and scalable with meta4 PeopleNet Talent Management.
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