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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    HR Suite by HR Cloud

    Score9.4 out of 10
    N/ACore HR provides users with the ability to access employee information anywhere via the cloud. Users can also track and analyze employee pay and performance across the entire workforce.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
    HR Suite by HR CloudHRdirect Smart Apps
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    HR Suite by HR CloudHRdirect Smart Apps
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredNo setup fee
    Additional Details—NO 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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    Features
    HR Suite by HR CloudHRdirect Smart Apps
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of HR Suite by HR Cloud and HRdirect Smart Apps
    Feature
    HR Suite by HR Cloud
    9.3
    3 Ratings
    13% above category average
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Employee demographic data9.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Employment history10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration9.53 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organizational charting9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organization and location management9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)8.53 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of HR Suite by HR Cloud and HRdirect Smart Apps
    Feature
    HR Suite by HR Cloud
    9.4
    3 Ratings
    14% above category average
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    -
    Ratings
    Pay calculation10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration9.53 Ratings00 Ratings
    Direct deposit files7.93 Ratings00 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reimbursement management9.53 Ratings00 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of HR Suite by HR Cloud and HRdirect Smart Apps
    Feature
    HR Suite by HR Cloud
    8.9
    3 Ratings
    8% above category average
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    157% below category average
    Approval workflow9.03 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Balance details7.63 Ratings00 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of HR Suite by HR Cloud and HRdirect Smart Apps
    Feature
    HR Suite by HR Cloud
    9.2
    3 Ratings
    11% above category average
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    19% above category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information7.62 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Update personal information10.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    View company policy documentation9.52 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Employee recognition9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    View job history10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of HR Suite by HR Cloud and HRdirect Smart Apps
    Feature
    HR Suite by HR Cloud
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    11% above category average
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    -
    Ratings
    Tracking of all physical assets9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of HR Suite by HR Cloud and HRdirect Smart Apps
    Feature
    HR Suite by HR Cloud
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    17% above category average
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    153% below category average
    Report builder9.53 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Pre-built reports9.03 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data8.42 Ratings00 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of HR Suite by HR Cloud and HRdirect Smart Apps
    Feature
    HR Suite by HR Cloud
    9.3
    3 Ratings
    14% above category average
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    156% below category average
    New hire portal9.03 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools9.53 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of HR Suite by HR Cloud and HRdirect Smart Apps
    Feature
    HR Suite by HR Cloud
    9.4
    2 Ratings
    15% above category average
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    -
    Ratings
    Corporate goal setting9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Individual goal setting10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance tracking9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of HR Suite by HR Cloud and HRdirect Smart Apps
    Feature
    HR Suite by HR Cloud
    8.7
    3 Ratings
    8% above category average
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    -
    Ratings
    Performance plans7.53 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans9.53 Ratings00 Ratings
    Review status tracking9.53 Ratings00 Ratings
    Review reminders9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency7.92 Ratings00 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of HR Suite by HR Cloud and HRdirect Smart Apps
    Feature
    HR Suite by HR Cloud
    8.5
    2 Ratings
    7% above category average
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    -
    Ratings
    Create succession plans/pools8.42 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate ranking8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate search7.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate development9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of HR Suite by HR Cloud and HRdirect Smart Apps
    Feature
    HR Suite by HR Cloud
    9.2
    3 Ratings
    15% above category average
    HRdirect Smart Apps
    -
    Ratings
    Job Requisition Management9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Company Website Posting10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention8.42 Ratings00 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking9.53 Ratings00 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Score9.4 out of 10
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    Score9.4 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Zoho People
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Zoho People
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    HR Suite by HR CloudHRdirect Smart Apps
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.4
    (3 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    HR Suite by HR CloudHRdirect Smart Apps
    Likelihood to Recommend
    HR CLOUD, INC
    Core HR is software that can so easily fit on any kind of HR management system. It has amazing features. In case of new recruitment applicant tracking, application management, approval process control, etc could easily solve with Core HR. It is very much suited for company records management. It is a complete database for current employees as well.
    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
    HR CLOUD, INC
    • Functioning is very easy and very much clear to the new users as well.
    • Detailed payroll structure of your compensation.
    • Salary slip is available for all the previous months as well.
    • Claiming of different allowances like phone bill, internet bill, shift allowance etc are very simple.
    • We can easily track the time and attendance.
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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.
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    Cons
    HR CLOUD, INC
    • I would love the ability for reviews to be deleted.
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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
    HR CLOUD, INC
    No answers on this topic
    ComplyRight
    As previously described, there are too many unresolved issues.
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    Support Rating
    HR CLOUD, INC
    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
    HR CLOUD, INC
    The previous software I used was so limited in various core HR functions. On the other hand Core HR meets up our almost every requirement. And the very most reason to switch into Core HR is it has a free trail version for the users. That gives you much flexibility to check everything out properly
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    ComplyRight
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    HR CLOUD, INC
    • We can see our all details here like salary statement.
    • Payroll information(complete breakup of you compensation).
    • Claim different allowances with this tool and track it as well.
    • Track your time and attendance here.
    • We can modify the shift plan here and change the WOs but it will go for approval to your manager.
    • The process of changing the WOs, regularization is little difficult.
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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

    HR Suite by HR Cloud Screenshots

    Screenshot of an overview of HR Cloud's talent acquisition features.Screenshot of Workmates, the employee engagement platform, which is designed to foster team connection with internal communication tools, recognition features, and real-time feedback through polls and surveys.Screenshot of an example of the automated evaluations, 360º feedback, and self-assessments available for employee performance tracking. Customizable review cycles and reporting provide insights into performance and growth.Screenshot of an example of the approval processes and customizable policies.Screenshot of HR Cloud's People HRIS.

    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