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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

    SAP SuccessFactors HCM

    Score8.3 out of 10
    N/ASAP SuccessFactors is a suite of HR/HCM products covering these capability areas: core HR and payroll, recruiting and onboarding, learning and development, performance and compensation management, workforce analytics and planning, and employee experience management.

    $75.60

    per year per user (Up to 100 Employees)

    Pricing
    Iris HR SoftwareSAP SuccessFactors HCM
    Editions & Modules
    Standard
    $1.50
    per month per user
    Plus
    $2
    per month per user
    Pro
    $3.50
    per month per user
    No answers on this topic
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Iris HR SoftwareSAP SuccessFactors HCM
    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.—
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    Community Pulse
    Iris HR SoftwareSAP SuccessFactors HCM
    Considered Both Products
    IRIS Software Group
    No answer on this topic
    SAP
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    95%
    Would buy again
    862 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    95%
    Delivers good value for the price
    644 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    93%
    Happy with the feature set
    848 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    84%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    381 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    80%
    Implementation went as expected
    487 Answers
    Features
    Iris HR SoftwareSAP SuccessFactors HCM
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Iris HR Software and SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    8.6
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    8.1
    861 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Employee demographic data9.02 Ratings8.2763 Ratings
    Employment history8.01 Ratings8.1776 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration10.02 Ratings7.9744 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.9.02 Ratings8.1702 Ratings
    Organizational charting8.02 Ratings8.1785 Ratings
    Organization and location management8.02 Ratings8.1709 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)8.02 Ratings7.8441 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Iris HR Software and SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    7.6
    2 Ratings
    7% below category average
    SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    7.7
    497 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Pay calculation8.01 Ratings7.9383 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors7.01 Ratings7.3330 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment8.01 Ratings7.5336 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration8.02 Ratings7.6318 Ratings
    Direct deposit files7.01 Ratings7.8311 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management8.02 Ratings7.9404 Ratings
    Reimbursement management7.02 Ratings7.5291 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Iris HR Software and SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    1% above category average
    SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    8.3
    498 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Approval workflow9.02 Ratings8.5494 Ratings
    Balance details8.01 Ratings8.2425 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment8.02 Ratings8.1380 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Iris HR Software and SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    8.2
    2 Ratings
    1% below category average
    SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    8.3
    688 Ratings
    1% above category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information9.02 Ratings8.5524 Ratings
    Update personal information9.02 Ratings8.7670 Ratings
    View company policy documentation8.02 Ratings8.1456 Ratings
    Employee recognition8.02 Ratings7.8421 Ratings
    View job history7.01 Ratings8.5644 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Iris HR Software and SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    14% below category average
    SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    8.4
    3 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Tracking of all physical assets7.01 Ratings8.43 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Iris HR Software and SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    7.3
    2 Ratings
    4% below category average
    SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    7.0
    669 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Report builder9.02 Ratings7.3639 Ratings
    Pre-built reports7.02 Ratings7.0607 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data6.02 Ratings6.8503 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Iris HR Software and SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    8.5
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    8.0
    541 Ratings
    1% below category average
    New hire portal8.02 Ratings7.7527 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools9.01 Ratings7.5495 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Iris HR Software and SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    2% above category average
    SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    8.3
    667 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Corporate goal setting9.02 Ratings8.1600 Ratings
    Individual goal setting9.02 Ratings8.1660 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility7.01 Ratings7.9541 Ratings
    Performance tracking8.02 Ratings7.9621 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Iris HR Software and SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    8.4
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    8.2
    699 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Performance plans8.01 Ratings8.2674 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans9.02 Ratings8.0578 Ratings
    Review status tracking8.02 Ratings8.0638 Ratings
    Review reminders9.02 Ratings7.9630 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency8.02 Ratings8.1524 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Iris HR Software and SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    8.0
    2 Ratings
    1% above category average
    SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    8.0
    489 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Create succession plans/pools8.02 Ratings8.1452 Ratings
    Candidate ranking8.02 Ratings8.1426 Ratings
    Candidate search8.02 Ratings7.8433 Ratings
    Candidate development8.02 Ratings7.9411 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Iris HR Software and SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    7.8
    2 Ratings
    2% below category average
    SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    7.7
    564 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Job Requisition Management8.02 Ratings7.8535 Ratings
    Company Website Posting7.02 Ratings7.8508 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention8.01 Ratings7.6456 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking8.01 Ratings7.7514 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts8.02 Ratings7.9519 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media00 Ratings7.7444 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings7.7489 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Iris HR SoftwareSAP SuccessFactors HCM
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (3 ratings)
    8.3
    (894 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.6
    (59 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.8
    (414 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.5
    (8 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.1
    (8 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    2.6
    (29 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.0
    (3 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    3.3
    (5 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.6
    (16 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.1
    (9 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
    (0 ratings)
    3.8
    (4 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.8
    (420 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.7
    (8 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    4.4
    (5 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    2.1
    (7 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    4.5
    (7 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Iris HR SoftwareSAP SuccessFactors HCM
    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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    SAP
    I recommend SAP SuccessFactors HCM to businesses seeking a functional HR solution. It combines various functionalities, including Payroll, workforce planning, talent management, recruitment, and more. It ensures smooth HR processes and, in the same spirit, proper employee engagement. Most businesses would benefit from this tool.
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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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    SAP
    • It's a well integrated tool and the synchronization between the modules is seamless.
    • We have a good experience with the onboarding.
    • We have a good experience with employee cycle management.
    • There is no match for the SAP payroll system. It takes care of all the legislation, it takes care of all the payroll related activities. So altogether it's a very good tool to work with.
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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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    SAP
    • I think just overall the configuration can be a little bit hard on the backend user, like myself, knowing which screens to go to. Better documentation on how we configure things would be a great resource for employees in the HR field that are making those backend changes.
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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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    SAP
    It is the product that the Business is fully committed to for co-ordinately HR processes. Employee and Manage Self-Service has allow our business to reduce the overheads in our HR operating mode. The integration with 3rd party products is now in place and further developments will only increase its importance. SuccessFactors provide regular enhancements and has a support model in line with our business requirements.
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    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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    SAP
    Generally works as it needs to but there is room for improvement. Notifications are an example where they come from different places whereas they should be centralised and standardised. We would love to have time management and award interpretation in SAP SuccessFactors HCM instead of a third party system however the lack of rostering functionality makes this unusable
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    Reliability and Availability
    IRIS Software Group
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    Until now we have not had serious availability problems with SuccessFactors, we had Microsoft Active Directory and SSO with ADFS and we had availability problems but because of problems with ADFS, we migrated to Azure AD and with that the availability problems of SuccessFactors because of ADFS went away. The only windows of unavailability that we have had are those that we are communicated to do maintenance and upgrades.
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    Performance
    IRIS Software Group
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    The performance is very good, the truth is that we have not had serious performance problems, some complex reports may take a little longer, but considering the complexity and the amount of records it is an acceptable time. We have never received a complaint from users regarding page loading speed.
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    Support Rating
    IRIS Software Group
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    SAP SuccessFactors has been a easy to implement tool with low risks for a sensitive thing like employee feedback. It provides powerful performance in the backend functionalities, and at the same time a great look and feel for the employees. Totally recommended.
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    In-Person Training
    IRIS Software Group
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    The in-person training was with a consultancy, we have taken several courses, all very specific. They have been reports in ecp, general configuration of ec, reports and IAS
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    Online Training
    IRIS Software Group
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    We use SAP Learning, and we like it very much, the topics are updated along with the products, we have access to the SFX customer certifications and we have done them all, in general the SAP learning platform is very good and complete.
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    Implementation Rating
    IRIS Software Group
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    As we were new with all this, we would greatly appreciate if we had assitance directly from SAP so we can implement the modules with all of its features and best practices. Unfortunately, we notice that the partner left some thing incomplete.
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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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    SAP
    SAP SuccessFactors is a very user-friendly application, it stacks up very well against competition, such as Oracle PeopleSoft HCM. We selected SAP SuccessFactors because we are already using a lot of other SAP solutions, such as SAP S/4 HANA and SAP Business Technology Platform. It allows us to have single-sign on and one vendor with multiple solutions.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    IRIS Software Group
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    Not applicable.
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    Scalability
    IRIS Software Group
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    The scalability and flexibility of SuccessFactors is unbeatable. It is very easy to scale the product to new countries and areas, and with the help of CPI it can be easily integrated.
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    Professional Services
    IRIS Software Group
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    Once time we need to change the datacenter and we made this with the professional services from SAP... everything goes just fine. excelent service.
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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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    SAP
    • It helps better in the tedious task of job posting, it's automated to social handles.
    • Better performance in speed, UI, performance management, skill management, talent onboarding, and finding candidates in the talent pool.
    • Reduces most of the cost in HR operations and future-proof technology with continuous improvement.
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    ScreenShots

    SAP SuccessFactors HCM Screenshots

    Screenshot of how to navigate to all SAP SuccessFactors solution modules and complete tasks using natural language—thanks to Joule, the AI copilot with generative AI.Screenshot of where to acquire future-ready skills by sourcing, engaging, and hiring top talent, as well as save time evaluating candidates and match skills to roles more efficiently with AI-powered applicant screening.Screenshot of some of the metrics that empower HR professionals, analysts, and business partners to answer questions about a workforce, or that influence business decisions with data-driven insights and an evidence-based approach to HR.Screenshot of the mobile interface, which also helps automate processes to improve employee and manager self-service, and strengthen compliance.Product screenshot