Iris HR Software vs. Personio

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
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
Personio
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
Personio is presented as an all-in-one HR software for small and medium-sized companies from the company of the same name based in Munich. The platform supports applicant tracking, workforce management features (e.g. attendance tracking, leave management) with employee self-service, as well as support for HR workflows, and employee performance review.N/A
Pricing
Iris HR SoftwarePersonio
Editions & Modules
Standard
$1.50
per month per user
Plus
$2
per month per user
Pro
$3.50
per month per user
Enterprise
Custom
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Iris HR SoftwarePersonio
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsPrices are in British Pounds.
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Community Pulse
Iris HR SoftwarePersonio
Features
Iris HR SoftwarePersonio
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
8.6
2 Ratings
6% above category average
Personio
9.6
2 Ratings
17% above category average
Employee demographic data9.02 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Employment history8.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Job profiles and administration10.02 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.9.02 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Organizational charting8.02 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Organization and location management8.02 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)8.02 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
7.6
2 Ratings
7% below category average
Personio
7.9
2 Ratings
3% below category average
Pay calculation8.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors7.01 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment8.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Benefit plan administration8.02 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Direct deposit files7.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management8.02 Ratings6.02 Ratings
Reimbursement management7.02 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
8.3
2 Ratings
2% above category average
Personio
10.0
2 Ratings
20% above category average
Approval workflow9.02 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Balance details8.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment8.02 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
8.2
2 Ratings
0% below category average
Personio
10.0
2 Ratings
20% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information9.02 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Update personal information9.02 Ratings10.02 Ratings
View company policy documentation8.02 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Employee recognition8.02 Ratings10.02 Ratings
View job history7.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
7.0
1 Ratings
14% below category average
Personio
10.0
2 Ratings
22% above category average
Tracking of all physical assets7.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
7.3
2 Ratings
3% below category average
Personio
10.0
2 Ratings
28% above category average
Report builder9.02 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Pre-built reports7.02 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data6.02 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
8.5
2 Ratings
6% above category average
Personio
9.0
2 Ratings
12% above category average
New hire portal8.02 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Manager tracking tools9.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
8.3
2 Ratings
3% above category average
Personio
9.0
2 Ratings
11% above category average
Corporate goal setting9.02 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Individual goal setting9.02 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility7.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Performance tracking8.02 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
8.4
2 Ratings
6% above category average
Personio
9.0
2 Ratings
13% above category average
Performance plans8.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Performance improvement plans9.02 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Review status tracking8.02 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Review reminders9.02 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Multiple review frequency8.02 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
8.0
2 Ratings
2% above category average
Personio
5.5
2 Ratings
35% below category average
Create succession plans/pools8.02 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Candidate ranking8.02 Ratings5.02 Ratings
Candidate search8.02 Ratings5.02 Ratings
Candidate development8.02 Ratings5.02 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
7.8
2 Ratings
0% above category average
Personio
8.7
2 Ratings
11% above category average
Job Requisition Management8.02 Ratings6.02 Ratings
Company Website Posting7.02 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention8.01 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Applicant Tracking8.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts8.02 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Publish to Social Media00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
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User Ratings
Iris HR SoftwarePersonio
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(3 ratings)
9.0
(2 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.0
(1 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Iris HR SoftwarePersonio
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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Personio
If you are an SMB or generally just a startup, Personio is a no-brainer for its intuitiveness and easy-to-get-started approach. Employees truly enjoy the UI and possibility to get an easy overview of its own data, not to mention processes to apply for vacations and absence etc. Absolutely recommended if your main focus for the new HR system is directed towards your employees.
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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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Personio
  • Allows automatic posting of job offers on different sites and portals to find the perfect candidates for available vacancies.
  • It has employee tracking tools, such as attendance and absence tracking, as well as time monitoring of working hours and overtime.
  • Payroll management is very complete and is done quickly and almost automatically, as it enters hours worked, overtime and absences, with an accurate calculation to avoid errors.
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Cons
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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Personio
  • From administrative POV, there were indication that some integrations to salarysystems in other countries was lacking
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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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Personio
No answers on this topic
Usability
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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Personio
Personio is an established HCM provider - for good reasons. In particular, for employees and managers, Personio is easy to use and allows for managers and employees to truly focus on what matters, in a modern and flexible way. There are certain points that could be improved in the overall administration of the system, in particular when it comes to integrations and old techstack - but this is the case really for all historical HCM providers. Personio is a solid tool and certainly recommended.
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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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Personio
Personio is much like HiBob, strong focus on the relationship between managers and employees. Very intuitive UX and UI - staying at the forefront of HCM. Sympa does better in terms of overall connectivity. Personio is a market leader for good reasons, solid and giving its customers good value for the investment.
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Return on Investment
IRIS Software Group
  • Our staff is super happy with the service
  • Huge improvement
  • Looks quite professional
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Personio
  • This program is complete, so it allows to have all the human resources management in the same panel, along with all the information of the employees, which streamlines the activities of the department, making us more productive. Employees feel more satisfied with our performance, and we have considerably lowered payroll complaints.
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