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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Iris HR Software

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/AIris HR Software (formerly Octopus HR, acquired by Iris Software Group April 2016) is an HR suite.

    $1.50

    per month per user

    Sage HR

    Score9.2 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    Sage HR is HR software for small to medium businesses. The vendor states Sage HR is designed to be easy to use, and automates every step of the human resource process. Sage HR is designed with modular functionality to be customized for users' needs. According to the vendor, key differentiators include: 1. Easy to use 2. Modular functionality 2. Automates the end-to-end HR process 3. There's a mobile app (iOS & Android) 5. Feature…

    $5.50

    per month

    Pricing
    Iris HR SoftwareSage HR
    Editions & Modules
    Standard
    $1.50
    per month per user
    Plus
    $2
    per month per user
    Pro
    $3.50
    per month per user
    Expenses Management
    $1.50
    per user, per month
    Performance Management
    $3.00
    per user, per month
    Shift Scheduling
    $3.00
    per user, per month
    Timesheets
    $3.00
    per user, per month
    Leave Management
    $5.50
    per user, per month
    Recruitment
    $200.00
    per user, per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Iris HR SoftwareSage HR
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsPrices are in British Pounds.The modular product. - No hidden fees - Cancel anytime - No credit card required
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    Iris HR SoftwareSage HR
    Considered Both Products
    IRIS Software Group
    No answer on this topic
    Sage
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    90%
    Would buy again
    9 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    90%
    Delivers good value for the price
    9 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    90%
    Happy with the feature set
    9 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    89%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    8 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    90%
    Implementation went as expected
    9 Answers
    Features
    Iris HR SoftwareSage HR
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Iris HR Software and Sage HR
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    8.6
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Sage HR
    6.9
    12 Ratings
    17% below category average
    Employee demographic data9.02 Ratings9.011 Ratings
    Employment history8.01 Ratings8.211 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration10.02 Ratings7.99 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organizational charting8.02 Ratings4.011 Ratings
    Organization and location management8.02 Ratings7.09 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)8.02 Ratings5.54 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Iris HR Software and Sage HR
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    7.6
    2 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Sage HR
    7.5
    2 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Pay calculation8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors7.01 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Direct deposit files7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reimbursement management7.02 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Iris HR Software and Sage HR
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Sage HR
    6.8
    12 Ratings
    19% below category average
    Approval workflow9.02 Ratings4.012 Ratings
    Balance details8.01 Ratings8.212 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment8.02 Ratings8.19 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Iris HR Software and Sage HR
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    8.2
    2 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Sage HR
    6.2
    11 Ratings
    28% below category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information9.02 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Update personal information9.02 Ratings8.211 Ratings
    View company policy documentation8.02 Ratings3.89 Ratings
    Employee recognition8.02 Ratings3.19 Ratings
    View job history7.01 Ratings8.08 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Iris HR Software and Sage HR
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Sage HR
    4.8
    6 Ratings
    51% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets7.01 Ratings4.86 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Iris HR Software and Sage HR
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    7.3
    2 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Sage HR
    5.8
    11 Ratings
    27% below category average
    Report builder9.02 Ratings7.110 Ratings
    Pre-built reports7.02 Ratings7.910 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data6.02 Ratings2.33 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Iris HR Software and Sage HR
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    8.5
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Sage HR
    7.7
    9 Ratings
    4% below category average
    New hire portal8.02 Ratings7.39 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools9.01 Ratings8.18 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Iris HR Software and Sage HR
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Sage HR
    6.0
    8 Ratings
    30% below category average
    Corporate goal setting9.02 Ratings6.87 Ratings
    Individual goal setting9.02 Ratings3.38 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility7.01 Ratings6.98 Ratings
    Performance tracking8.02 Ratings7.08 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Iris HR Software and Sage HR
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    8.4
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Sage HR
    5.1
    8 Ratings
    44% below category average
    Performance plans8.01 Ratings6.08 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans9.02 Ratings2.27 Ratings
    Review status tracking8.02 Ratings6.08 Ratings
    Review reminders9.02 Ratings8.08 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency8.02 Ratings3.38 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Iris HR Software and Sage HR
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    8.0
    2 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Sage HR
    2.7
    4 Ratings
    98% below category average
    Create succession plans/pools8.02 Ratings2.34 Ratings
    Candidate ranking8.02 Ratings2.22 Ratings
    Candidate search8.02 Ratings4.22 Ratings
    Candidate development8.02 Ratings2.34 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Iris HR Software and Sage HR
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    7.8
    2 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Sage HR
    2.9
    3 Ratings
    93% below category average
    Job Requisition Management8.02 Ratings1.33 Ratings
    Company Website Posting7.02 Ratings2.02 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention8.01 Ratings2.02 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking8.01 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts8.02 Ratings4.02 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings2.02 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Iris HR SoftwareSage HR
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (3 ratings)
    8.9
    (13 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.2
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (5 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Iris HR SoftwareSage HR
    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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    Sage
    Keeping an accurate time off calendar, with specific buckets, is extremely important. It has helped my company grow without having to manage things in Excel. Also, implementing an annual review process by using CakeHR has been very clean and transparent with my employees. This also allows me to see year over year. In years past, we used Word or a Jotform which made it challenging to pull up years past.
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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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    Sage
    • Employee self service - the apps and desktops GUIs are very intuitive.
    • Leave management - this manages itself through the app and system, saves lots of admin.
    • Customization - you can tailor the system more and more to suit your specific needs.
    • Updates and Customer Service - the CakeHR team gave dedicated a lot of time to bring out weekly updates and systems improvements which shows they are dedicated to making this a great product - the fact that they were bought by Se recently is also testament to their ongoing mission.
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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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    Sage
    • Some features available in other HR products have not been available in Cake in the past (Performance, ATS), however, these are being rolled out now.
    • The user experience for the Admin interface is not completely intuitive.
    • Overall look and feel could be updated one day.
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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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    Sage
    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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    Sage
    payroll process is good Sage HR - web version gives good demographic data uploading to Super portal is good uploading to ATO portal is good giving various reports to Managers is good
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    Support Rating
    IRIS Software Group
    No answers on this topic
    Sage
    Customer support is amazing. There are times I post a question and I don't get back to support. They will always follow-up with an email to make sure our questions are answered. I even had a call with Julianna who was wonderful and very personable. You definitely get a level us service that exceeds most companies. Keep up the good work CakeHR.
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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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    Sage
    Bamboo is more versatile for large enterprises where as Sage HR is better for smaller/mid-size businesses. Both systems have very similar features and functionality. Sage HR has great tools for companies with multiple locations which has benefitted us in tracking employees' time, resources, and performance. Both have similar customer service and it really comes down to what features you are wanting to focus on as a business.
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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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    Sage
    • Saved me lots of admin time with employee self service.
    • I can run this system by myself for over 100 employees so no need to hire extra staff to manage.
    • Easy performance management allows the business to review and appraise employees and make everything more efficient (cost and time).
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