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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    DATABASICS Time

    Score8 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    DATABASICS Time is a cloud-based time, attendance, leave, scheduling, and project-labor management solution supported by hands-on implementation, configuration, integration, and ongoing customer service. DATABASICS works closely with each organization to configure the platform around its approval processes, labor rules, accounting structure, and connected systems. This service-backed approach helps customers manage employee hours, payroll preparation, client billing, labor allocation,…

    $400

    per month

    Meta4 PeopleNet

    Score6 out of 10
    N/AMeta4 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
    DATABASICS TimeMeta4 PeopleNet
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    Pricing Offerings
    DATABASICS TimeMeta4 PeopleNet
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsAnnual subscription Billed monthly or quarterly in advance Starting at $800/month Pricing based on volume (see above) with negotiated monthly minimum and overage rates Fixed fee for implementation and other projects Technical support included in monthly subscription—
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    Features
    DATABASICS TimeMeta4 PeopleNet
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of DATABASICS Time and Meta4 PeopleNet
    Feature
    DATABASICS Time
    -
    Ratings
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    16% below category average
    Employee demographic data00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Employment history00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Organizational charting00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Organization and location management00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of DATABASICS Time and Meta4 PeopleNet
    Feature
    DATABASICS Time
    -
    Ratings
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    6.2
    1 Ratings
    28% below category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of DATABASICS Time and Meta4 PeopleNet
    Feature
    DATABASICS Time
    -
    Ratings
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    6.3
    1 Ratings
    27% below category average
    Approval workflow00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Balance details00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of DATABASICS Time and Meta4 PeopleNet
    Feature
    DATABASICS Time
    -
    Ratings
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    7.2
    2 Ratings
    14% below category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Update personal information00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    View company policy documentation00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Employee recognition00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    View job history00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of DATABASICS Time and Meta4 PeopleNet
    Feature
    DATABASICS Time
    -
    Ratings
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Report builder00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Pre-built reports00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of DATABASICS Time and Meta4 PeopleNet
    Feature
    DATABASICS Time
    -
    Ratings
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    11% above category average
    New hire portal00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of DATABASICS Time and Meta4 PeopleNet
    Feature
    DATABASICS Time
    -
    Ratings
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Corporate goal setting00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Individual goal setting00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Performance tracking00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of DATABASICS Time and Meta4 PeopleNet
    Feature
    DATABASICS Time
    -
    Ratings
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Performance plans00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Review status tracking00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Review reminders00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of DATABASICS Time and Meta4 PeopleNet
    Feature
    DATABASICS Time
    -
    Ratings
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Candidate ranking00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Candidate search00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Candidate development00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of DATABASICS Time and Meta4 PeopleNet
    Feature
    DATABASICS Time
    -
    Ratings
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Job Requisition Management00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Company Website Posting00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
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    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    TimeCamp
    Score7.3 out of 10
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    DATABASICS TimeMeta4 PeopleNet
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    DATABASICS TimeMeta4 PeopleNet
    Likelihood to Recommend
    DATABASICS
    Easy to use with lots of customization. The PTO request and calendar is a great tool with real-time balances easy to access. The validation table is large enough to handle hundreds of projects with dozens of sub-categories. We also like the ability to send notices on our own schedule.
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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
    DATABASICS
    • I can use a mobile phone to submit timesheets.
    • The approver can approve from a mobile phone.
    • Can force organization policies in the system.
    • Notify users about holidays.
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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
    DATABASICS
    • The site is pretty plain and boring to look at.
    • I hear there is a mobile app in the works?
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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
    DATABASICS
    Good value of money. Sped up the month-end closing time.
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    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
    DATABASICS
    DATABASICS is the only system capable of handling our complex project dimensions. It's a basic system that's easy to use and easy to navigate. It does everything we need without being overcomplicated, unlike Deltek.
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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
    DATABASICS
    • Easy for staff to submit timesheets.
    • Leave management is a good tool to track leave days.
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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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    ScreenShots

    DATABASICS Time Screenshots

    Screenshot of PTO and Attendance Management
The DATABASICS Time dashboard displays clock-in and clock-out activity alongside PTO accruals, hours taken, available balances, and time-off request options.Screenshot of Mobile Time Tracking
DATABASICS Time gives employees mobile access to clock in and out, enter project hours, review timesheets, and manage time-off balances from one application.Screenshot of Employee Schedule Management
The scheduling calendar provides daily, weekly, monthly, and timeline views of employee work schedules, including remote-work arrangements, time zones, and planned time off.Screenshot of Project and Billable Time Tracking
DATABASICS Time enables employees to allocate hours by time code, client, project, and task while distinguishing billable from non-billable work for project costing and billing.Screenshot of Shared Time Clock
Provides secure, reliable time capture with photo confirmation for shared workplaces.