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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

    TriNet

    Score8 out of 10
    N/ATriNet provides small and medium size businesses (SMBs) with full-service HR and payroll solutions tailored by industry. TriNet also offers specialized services through client access to HR representatives for advice and notifications on impactful regulatory changes.N/A
    Pricing
    Iris HR SoftwareTriNet
    Editions & Modules
    Standard
    $1.50
    per month per user
    Plus
    $2
    per month per user
    Pro
    $3.50
    per month per user
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Iris HR SoftwareTriNet
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsPrices are in British Pounds.—
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    Community Pulse
    Iris HR SoftwareTriNet
    Considered Both Products
    IRIS Software Group
    No answer on this topic
    TriNet
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    83%
    Would buy again
    209 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    86%
    Delivers good value for the price
    178 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    88%
    Happy with the feature set
    224 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    77%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    125 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    88%
    Implementation went as expected
    138 Answers
    Features
    Iris HR SoftwareTriNet
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Iris HR Software and TriNet
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    8.6
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    TriNet
    7.7
    736 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Employee demographic data9.02 Ratings7.9528 Ratings
    Employment history8.01 Ratings7.7559 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration10.02 Ratings7.8528 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.9.02 Ratings7.7621 Ratings
    Organizational charting8.02 Ratings7.2442 Ratings
    Organization and location management8.02 Ratings7.4470 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)8.02 Ratings8.1587 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Iris HR Software and TriNet
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    7.6
    2 Ratings
    7% below category average
    TriNet
    8.2
    792 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Pay calculation8.01 Ratings8.5768 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors7.01 Ratings8.05 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment8.01 Ratings7.8283 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration8.02 Ratings8.5777 Ratings
    Direct deposit files7.01 Ratings8.7724 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management8.02 Ratings8.4640 Ratings
    Reimbursement management7.02 Ratings7.8397 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Iris HR Software and TriNet
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    1% above category average
    TriNet
    7.5
    522 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Approval workflow9.02 Ratings8.2439 Ratings
    Balance details8.01 Ratings7.2499 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment8.02 Ratings7.2409 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Iris HR Software and TriNet
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    8.2
    2 Ratings
    1% below category average
    TriNet
    8.0
    774 Ratings
    3% below category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information9.02 Ratings8.7753 Ratings
    Update personal information9.02 Ratings8.7768 Ratings
    View company policy documentation8.02 Ratings8.0658 Ratings
    Employee recognition8.02 Ratings6.3239 Ratings
    View job history7.01 Ratings8.1580 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Iris HR Software and TriNet
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    14% below category average
    TriNet
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    156% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets7.01 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Iris HR Software and TriNet
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    7.3
    2 Ratings
    4% below category average
    TriNet
    7.3
    651 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Report builder9.02 Ratings7.2563 Ratings
    Pre-built reports7.02 Ratings7.7619 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data6.02 Ratings6.9320 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Iris HR Software and TriNet
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    8.5
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    TriNet
    7.8
    636 Ratings
    3% below category average
    New hire portal8.02 Ratings7.9635 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools9.01 Ratings7.6401 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Iris HR Software and TriNet
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    2% above category average
    TriNet
    6.5
    124 Ratings
    22% below category average
    Corporate goal setting9.02 Ratings6.4108 Ratings
    Individual goal setting9.02 Ratings6.5120 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility7.01 Ratings6.5106 Ratings
    Performance tracking8.02 Ratings6.7120 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Iris HR Software and TriNet
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    8.4
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    TriNet
    6.9
    208 Ratings
    15% below category average
    Performance plans8.01 Ratings6.7184 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans9.02 Ratings6.7171 Ratings
    Review status tracking8.02 Ratings6.8168 Ratings
    Review reminders9.02 Ratings7.2179 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency8.02 Ratings7.214 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Iris HR Software and TriNet
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    8.0
    2 Ratings
    1% above category average
    TriNet
    7.3
    99 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Create succession plans/pools8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate ranking8.02 Ratings8.21 Ratings
    Candidate search8.02 Ratings7.293 Ratings
    Candidate development8.02 Ratings6.488 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Iris HR Software and TriNet
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    7.8
    2 Ratings
    2% below category average
    TriNet
    7.0
    141 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Job Requisition Management8.02 Ratings6.8110 Ratings
    Company Website Posting7.02 Ratings5.51 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention8.01 Ratings9.11 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking8.01 Ratings7.0119 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts8.02 Ratings7.3129 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media00 Ratings6.892 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings6.8112 Ratings
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    Iris HR SoftwareTriNet
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    Score9.4 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
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    Score8.6 out of 10
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    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Iris HR SoftwareTriNet
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (3 ratings)
    7.9
    (810 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.3
    (60 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (706 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.3
    (23 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.9
    (22 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.6
    (787 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.4
    (6 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.1
    (10 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.3
    (32 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.2
    (16 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.9
    (6 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.4
    (12 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (22 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.5
    (7 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.9
    (20 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.9
    (20 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Iris HR SoftwareTriNet
    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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    TriNet
    I truly believe TriNet is the best PEO out there. Our specialist, [...], was top notch and always made me feel special. I appreciate all the features available, not just for my employees but for me, as an HR specialist. The benefits I am now able to offer is why we joined but all the features and ease of use is what will keep us clients moving forward. My only issue was feeling a bit rushed through training. I was told I would get written procedures but they were pretty antiquated.
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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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    TriNet
    • Customer support is great when working with Amy Hoffman. She's always very quick to respond and helpful. I'd say she's the thing that makes me want to stay with TriNet the most.
    • The webinars are very helpful. I utilize those frequently and our CFO has signed up for some as well.
    • The expense management system has been very helpful. There are a couple issues with it, but it's leaps better than what the company was doing before this system through TriNet.
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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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    TriNet
    • The online interface for the annual benefits strategy is difficult to navigate and not intuitive.
    • Sometimes the payroll processing division provides explanations that are not very clear or accessible to non-HR professionals.
    • The cost of the service is at the higher end of the market 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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    TriNet
    e are currently seeing a massive shift in HR tech, with rapid strides being made in the integration of AI and Machine Learning models. These advancements allow for:Predictive analytics for workforce planning.Automated, intelligent chatbots for instant employee support.Smart data synthesis that provides actionable insights rather than just raw numbers.TriNet appears to be lagging in these areas, missing opportunities to leverage AI to reduce administrative overhead and improve data accuracy
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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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    TriNet
    The platform is highly intuitive and user-friendly, making it easy to navigate for both admins and employees when handling everyday tasks like payroll processing, benefits enrollment, and HR reporting. The flexibility in HR and payroll features does not require a need for extensive training. The mobile app stands out as amazing, with a great interface that enables quick access to employee related items
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    Reliability and Availability
    IRIS Software Group
    No answers on this topic
    TriNet
    We had an issue with application errors - took TriNet 5 months to fix it, mean while we had someone manually tracking and keeping up with many requests and questions about the application error which affected time off. When we were all registering for Benefits during open enrollment there were lots of bugs that caused issues with registering for benefits or being able to see what benefits were available
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    Performance
    IRIS Software Group
    No answers on this topic
    TriNet
    For the most part pages load quickly. Working for a software company we understand performance is everything, even a few seconds delay can feel like a lifetime, that being said, we ran into a few times where pages didn't load, information didn't load correctly, and an influx in users (like open enrollment) cause things to slow down
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    Support Rating
    IRIS Software Group
    No answers on this topic
    TriNet
    The support overall is very good. There seems to be a good number of customer support staff and they are knowledgeable and pleasant to deal with and it almost all cases are able to resolve the question or issue very quickly. My only complaint would be having to wait in some cases as I'm based in the UK and the correct department may not be open 24 hours.
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    In-Person Training
    IRIS Software Group
    No answers on this topic
    TriNet
    it's been awhile, but I recall them being helpful. I got through a lot of it and when I needed help, they can walk me through it over the phone. It's also pretty user friendly in general at a platform. I don't really know what else to type, but they came and helped me in person and also when there was something new, they came and talked to me. They have not done that since with the new model that I hate
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    Online Training
    IRIS Software Group
    No answers on this topic
    TriNet
    Since this was already implemented. I have another employee briefly train me. Then Trinet rep gave me some training as needed for things that came up. For one payroll preview report I figured it could be done, but I had asked the rep to be sure. One important training was when there was an employee leaving the company.
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    Implementation Rating
    IRIS Software Group
    No answers on this topic
    TriNet
    not applicable as I implementation was done 5 years ago and have no recollection of the details of the process. Above it says to skip question if not involved in the process but it will not allow me to skip it as it states explanation requitred thus making this process extremely frustrating.
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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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    TriNet
    I liked Rippling's software better than TriNet. However, the pricing on employee benefits was through the roof, and they don't offer many selections/options. If it was a software only decision, I would go with Rippling (the 2.0 version of Zenefits which TriNet offers). However, the software isn't a major need, compared to smooth payroll and benefits that I get from TriNet (and great service). I'm happy at TriNet long term as long as the health insurance rates aren't exhorbinant.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    IRIS Software Group
    No answers on this topic
    TriNet
    Very reasonable vs other competitors - worked out a good deal.
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    Scalability
    IRIS Software Group
    No answers on this topic
    TriNet
    We are a small company, do we use it across departments and sites? Yes, we are all remote working, so there are as many sites as there are people. We also have our entire staff using TriNet, so every department from Accounting, Admin, HR, Development, QA, and Management are all using this. Can't say for sure how great the scalability is as we are only about 30 employees
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    Professional Services
    IRIS Software Group
    No answers on this topic
    TriNet
    Incredible professional resources are available.
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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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    TriNet
    • Stay within HR Compliance - when the new laws about Salary change came into effect I received an email on impacted employees and how to address.
    • More involvement in employee benefits. With greater benefit selection more employees were able to find plans that suited their needs.
    • The TimeClock took a little time to get used to. It is still a little frustrating at times for hourly employees to be able to track how many hours they actually have for the week/pay-period. The off the clock meals count towards "hours" and employees have to subtract that out to be able to see what they need for the rest of the week.
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