HRadvocate vs. Iris HR Software

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
HRadvocate
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
HRadvocate is a Human Capital Management (HCM) platform for the middle market, created by Neudesic, a technology services and software company. HRadvocate can either be licensed on-premises or subscribed to as SaaS. HRadvocate aims to enable organizations to streamline global HR processes and improve critical information workflows to better recruit, hire, retain and engage employees. Employees, managers and HR get real-time access to critical information and insights, anywhere, anytime.N/A
Iris HR Software
Score 8.2 out of 10
N/A
Iris HR Software (formerly Octopus HR, acquired by Iris Software Group April 2016) is an HR suite.
$1.50
per month per user
Pricing
HRadvocateIris HR Software
Editions & Modules
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Standard
$1.50
per month per user
Plus
$2
per month per user
Pro
$3.50
per month per user
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
HRadvocateIris HR Software
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsPrices are in British Pounds.
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Community Pulse
HRadvocateIris HR Software
Features
HRadvocateIris HR Software
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
HRadvocate
9.8
1 Ratings
19% above category average
Iris HR Software
8.6
2 Ratings
6% above category average
Employee demographic data10.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Employment history10.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Job profiles and administration10.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.10.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Organization and location management10.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)9.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Organizational charting00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
HRadvocate
9.0
1 Ratings
10% above category average
Iris HR Software
7.6
2 Ratings
7% below category average
Support for external payroll vendors9.01 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Pay calculation00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Benefit plan administration00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Reimbursement management00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
HRadvocate
10.0
1 Ratings
20% above category average
Iris HR Software
8.3
2 Ratings
2% above category average
Approval workflow10.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Balance details10.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment10.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
HRadvocate
10.0
1 Ratings
20% above category average
Iris HR Software
8.2
2 Ratings
0% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information10.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Update personal information10.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
View company policy documentation10.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Employee recognition10.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
View job history10.01 Ratings7.01 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
HRadvocate
10.0
1 Ratings
28% above category average
Iris HR Software
7.3
2 Ratings
3% below category average
Report builder10.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Pre-built reports10.01 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data10.01 Ratings6.02 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
HRadvocate
10.0
1 Ratings
22% above category average
Iris HR Software
8.5
2 Ratings
6% above category average
New hire portal10.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Manager tracking tools10.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
HRadvocate
10.0
1 Ratings
22% above category average
Iris HR Software
8.3
2 Ratings
3% above category average
Corporate goal setting10.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Individual goal setting10.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility10.01 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Performance tracking10.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
HRadvocate
9.4
1 Ratings
17% above category average
Iris HR Software
8.4
2 Ratings
6% above category average
Performance plans9.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Performance improvement plans10.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Review status tracking9.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Review reminders10.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Multiple review frequency9.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
HRadvocate
10.0
1 Ratings
25% above category average
Iris HR Software
8.0
2 Ratings
3% above category average
Create succession plans/pools10.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Candidate ranking10.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Candidate search10.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Candidate development10.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
HRadvocate
9.8
1 Ratings
24% above category average
Iris HR Software
7.8
2 Ratings
2% above category average
Job Requisition Management10.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Company Website Posting10.01 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Applicant Tracking9.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts10.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
HRadvocate
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Ratings
Iris HR Software
7.0
1 Ratings
13% below category average
Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
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User Ratings
HRadvocateIris HR Software
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(1 ratings)
8.0
(3 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
HRadvocateIris HR Software
Likelihood to Recommend
Neudesic LLC
It has 17 different features to help in [the] HR process. It helps management to keep track of the employees with a minimum workload. It also enhances the performance of Administrative staff. It increases motivation level while keeping live tracks.
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IRIS Software Group
Our staff is kept updated with more company policies and we are able to track their holiday and sick days much better. The help and support of their contact support are super good. They reply super fast and are very kind. Also, their sales department isn't pushy like other services they are very knowledgeable and kind.
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Pros
Neudesic LLC
  • Training & Skills
  • Performance Management.
  • Succession Management
  • Time and attendance.
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IRIS Software Group
  • 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.
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Cons
Neudesic LLC
  • It user friendly and easy to optimize onboarding process
  • The scalable platform helps optimize onboarding, talent management and HR processes
  • It performs very well in talent management and HR processes.
  • It has a huge beneficial for Administration
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IRIS Software Group
  • initial scope/setup support (outside of template)
  • Contacting support can be difficult
  • case sensitive username for end users (email addresses have to match exactly)
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Likelihood to Renew
Neudesic LLC
No answers on this topic
IRIS Software Group
Employees don't complain about it! If anything they've commented on how nice of a tool it is to have.
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Usability
Neudesic LLC
No answers on this topic
IRIS Software Group
Iris HR Software is a stable and fairly intuitive product which has had a positive impact on our organisation. We have had some support issues but generally feel we've had a positive experience and our personnel and finance teams have benefitted from this process structure. Whilst contacting the correct Iris HR Software support channel has been our biggest issue once we have established contact our tickets have been raised and resolved promptly.
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Alternatives Considered
Neudesic LLC
Advocate preferred because of its advance 17 features and its performance.
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IRIS Software Group
I would say the pricing is good but it could be better. Also, the customer service is amazing they do such a great job and you can tell they know what they are doing. Visually it is very easy to use and looks very professional. It is a quick set up and they do their best to give you what you want and need.
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Return on Investment
Neudesic LLC
  • It increases the efficiency of administrative team.
  • Realtime monitoring helps employees to keep motivated.
  • Payouts system is very easy.
  • Easy to monitor attendance and leaves.
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IRIS Software Group
  • Our staff is super happy with the service
  • Huge improvement
  • Looks quite professional
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