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    Overview
    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

    Vibe HCM (discontinued)

    Score4.3 out of 10
    Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
    Vibe HCM was a social HRMS, talent management and employee collaboration suite, that was discontinued, and is no longer available for sale.N/A
    Pricing
    Iris HR SoftwareVibe HCM (discontinued)
    Editions & Modules
    Standard
    $1.50
    per month per user
    Plus
    $2
    per month per user
    Pro
    $3.50
    per month per user
    Vibe HCM Suite
    $0
    Per User per Month
    Vibe HCM ERP Connector
    $0
    Vibe HCM Payroll Connector
    $0
    Vibe Onboarding
    $0
    Vibe Social Intranet
    $0
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Iris HR SoftwareVibe HCM (discontinued)
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
    Additional DetailsPrices are in British Pounds.We offer our products as a comprehensive suite, or on a modular basis as our clients' needs, priorities and budgets dictate. Our clients do not need to do a full "rip and replace" of current systems that are working to deploy Vibe HCM. We can seamlessly integrate with existing technologies, providing a highly engaging "one-stop-shop" / unification platform.
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    Features
    Iris HR SoftwareVibe HCM (discontinued)
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Iris HR Software and Vibe HCM (discontinued)
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    8.6
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Vibe HCM (discontinued)
    10.0
    7 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Employee demographic data9.02 Ratings10.06 Ratings
    Employment history8.01 Ratings10.06 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration10.02 Ratings10.06 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.9.02 Ratings10.06 Ratings
    Organizational charting8.02 Ratings10.07 Ratings
    Organization and location management8.02 Ratings10.06 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)8.02 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Iris HR Software and Vibe HCM (discontinued)
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    7.6
    2 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Vibe HCM (discontinued)
    10.0
    4 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Pay calculation8.01 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors7.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration8.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Direct deposit files7.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management8.02 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Reimbursement management7.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Iris HR Software and Vibe HCM (discontinued)
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Vibe HCM (discontinued)
    10.0
    3 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Approval workflow9.02 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Balance details8.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment8.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Iris HR Software and Vibe HCM (discontinued)
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    8.2
    2 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Vibe HCM (discontinued)
    10.0
    8 Ratings
    19% above category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information9.02 Ratings10.08 Ratings
    Update personal information9.02 Ratings10.06 Ratings
    View company policy documentation8.02 Ratings10.07 Ratings
    Employee recognition8.02 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    View job history7.01 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Iris HR Software and Vibe HCM (discontinued)
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Vibe HCM (discontinued)
    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 Iris HR Software and Vibe HCM (discontinued)
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    7.3
    2 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Vibe HCM (discontinued)
    10.0
    8 Ratings
    27% above category average
    Report builder9.02 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Pre-built reports7.02 Ratings10.06 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data6.02 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Iris HR Software and Vibe HCM (discontinued)
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    8.5
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Vibe HCM (discontinued)
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    22% above category average
    New hire portal8.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools9.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Iris HR Software and Vibe HCM (discontinued)
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    8.3
    2 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Vibe HCM (discontinued)
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Corporate goal setting9.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Individual goal setting9.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility7.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Performance tracking8.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Iris HR Software and Vibe HCM (discontinued)
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    8.4
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Vibe HCM (discontinued)
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    22% above category average
    Performance plans8.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans9.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Review status tracking8.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Review reminders9.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency8.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Iris HR Software and Vibe HCM (discontinued)
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    8.0
    2 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Vibe HCM (discontinued)
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    24% above category average
    Create succession plans/pools8.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Candidate ranking8.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Candidate search8.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Candidate development8.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Iris HR Software and Vibe HCM (discontinued)
    Feature
    Iris HR Software
    7.8
    2 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Vibe HCM (discontinued)
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    23% above category average
    Job Requisition Management8.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Company Website Posting7.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention8.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking8.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts8.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Iris HR SoftwareVibe HCM (discontinued)
    Small Businesses
    UZIO
    Score9.4 out of 10
    UZIO
    Score9.4 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Zoho People
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Zoho People
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Iris HR SoftwareVibe HCM (discontinued)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (3 ratings)
    10.0
    (9 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Iris HR SoftwareVibe HCM (discontinued)
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Discontinued Products
    It is best suited for companies that want their HR function streamlined and automated. It's also suited for companies that want their employees to engage more and collaborate on the same platform.
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Discontinued Products
    • Vibe HCM is highly configurable. That flexibility is extremely useful.
    • The portal pages create a friendly user experience that aids in adoption.
    • Vibe takes action on change requests and enhancements quickly.
    • The number of employee self-service options allow for easy colleague use.
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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)
    Incentivized
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    Discontinued Products
    • Any areas of opportunity are discussed and addressed. They are incredibly open to suggestions and have an overall attitude of continuous improvement. No possibility goes unexplored.
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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.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Discontinued Products
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Discontinued Products
    It works just as advertised! Not always the case with solutions. Flexible and configurable!
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    Performance
    IRIS Software Group
    No answers on this topic
    Discontinued Products
    World class service and support! Second to none!
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    Support Rating
    IRIS Software Group
    No answers on this topic
    Discontinued Products
    The customer support team is responsive and always available for solving technical or implementation issues that may arise from clients.
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Discontinued Products
    We selected Vibe HCM about 2 1/2 years ago because they approached communication and the interaction between the employer and the employee so differently. It was a combination of connection and transaction. You have a system that meets the business need and functionality but that connects with your employee in such a fresh non-corporate way. It's not just about automating a process but building an environment that surrounds those daily business transactions that looks and feels how we interact on the web and social media. It totally transforms not only the user experience but the employers as well. It makes us think a little bit more about the touch points we have with our employees and how we want those to look/feel and resonate.
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    Return on Investment
    IRIS Software Group
    • Our staff is super happy with the service
    • Huge improvement
    • Looks quite professional
    Incentivized
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    Discontinued Products
    • Vibe HCM has been providing Zions Bancorporation with range of tools that fully encompass all areas of HR Operations. We have found that these tools have made our business process more efficient.
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    ScreenShots

    Vibe HCM (discontinued) Screenshots

    Screenshot of Sample home pageScreenshot of My Hub launch pageScreenshot of Sample Personalized Onboarding resourcesScreenshot of HR practitioner hubScreenshot of Virtual Day 1 OrientationScreenshot of Sample Talent Profile