Iris HR Software vs. Meta4 PeopleNet

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Iris HR Software
Score 6.3 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 User Per Month
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
Iris HR SoftwareMeta4 PeopleNet
Editions & Modules
Basic
$1.50
Per User Per Month
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Iris HR SoftwareMeta4 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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Iris HR SoftwareMeta4 PeopleNet
Top Pros
Top Cons
Features
Iris HR SoftwareMeta4 PeopleNet
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
2% above category average
Meta4 PeopleNet
7.0
2 Ratings
11% below category average
Employee demographic data8.01 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Employment history8.01 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Job profiles and administration8.01 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.8.01 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Organizational charting8.01 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Organization and location management8.01 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)8.01 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
0% below category average
Meta4 PeopleNet
6.2
1 Ratings
26% below category average
Benefit plan administration8.01 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management8.01 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Reimbursement management8.01 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Pay calculation00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
1% below category average
Meta4 PeopleNet
6.3
1 Ratings
25% below category average
Approval workflow8.01 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Balance details8.01 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment8.01 Ratings5.01 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
8.3
1 Ratings
2% above category average
Meta4 PeopleNet
7.2
2 Ratings
12% below category average
View and generate pay and benefit information8.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Update personal information8.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
View company policy documentation9.01 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Employee recognition8.01 Ratings5.01 Ratings
View job history00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
5% above category average
Meta4 PeopleNet
7.0
2 Ratings
8% below category average
Report builder8.01 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Pre-built reports8.01 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
Iris HR Software
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 tools00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
2% below category average
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
2 Ratings
10% above category average
Corporate goal setting8.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Individual goal setting8.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Performance tracking8.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
1% above 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 tracking8.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Review reminders8.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Multiple review frequency8.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
1% above category average
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
1 Ratings
13% above category average
Create succession plans/pools8.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Candidate ranking8.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Candidate search8.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Candidate development8.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
3% above category average
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
2 Ratings
15% above category average
Job Requisition Management8.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Company Website Posting8.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts8.01 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
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User Ratings
Iris HR SoftwareMeta4 PeopleNet
Likelihood to Recommend
7.0
(2 ratings)
9.0
(2 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Iris HR SoftwareMeta4 PeopleNet
Likelihood to Recommend
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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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
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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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
IRIS Software Group
  • It can take some effort to understand
  • Perhaps the price can go down a bit
  • Menu layout
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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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Likelihood to Renew
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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Cegid
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
IRIS Software Group
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
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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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
IRIS Software Group
  • 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.
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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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