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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Meta4 PeopleNet

    Score6 out of 10
    N/AMeta4 PeopleNet is an all-in-one integrated HR Solution providing Core HR with personnel administration, total talent management, compensation management with payroll, as well as workforce management (time and attendance, analytics). Meta4 is a Cegid company (acquired late 2019).N/A

    QuickBooks Desktop for Mac

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/AQuickbooks Desktop for Mac is an accounting software designed for Mac users. It is designed to integrate with Apple iCloud. It provides core accounting features in line with the rest of the Quickbooks Desktop product line.N/A
    Pricing
    Meta4 PeopleNetQuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    Editions & Modules
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    Pricing Offerings
    Meta4 PeopleNetQuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Meta4 PeopleNetQuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    Considered Both Products
    Cegid
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    Intuit
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    80%
    Would buy again
    4 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    80%
    Delivers good value for the price
    4 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    80%
    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Features
    Meta4 PeopleNetQuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Meta4 PeopleNet and QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    16% below category average
    QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    -
    Ratings
    Employee demographic data7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employment history7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organizational charting7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organization and location management7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Meta4 PeopleNet and QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    6.2
    1 Ratings
    28% below category average
    QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    8.9
    13 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Pay calculation6.01 Ratings8.411 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration6.01 Ratings7.98 Ratings
    Direct deposit files7.01 Ratings10.010 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management7.01 Ratings8.47 Ratings
    Reimbursement management6.01 Ratings10.09 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Meta4 PeopleNet and QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    6.3
    1 Ratings
    27% below category average
    QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    -
    Ratings
    Approval workflow7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Balance details7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Meta4 PeopleNet and QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    7.2
    2 Ratings
    14% below category average
    QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    -
    Ratings
    View and generate pay and benefit information8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Update personal information8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    View company policy documentation7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employee recognition5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    View job history8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Meta4 PeopleNet and QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    8% below category average
    QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    -
    Ratings
    Report builder7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pre-built reports7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Meta4 PeopleNet and QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    11% above category average
    QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    -
    Ratings
    New hire portal9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Meta4 PeopleNet and QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    11% above category average
    QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    -
    Ratings
    Corporate goal setting9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Individual goal setting9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance tracking9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Meta4 PeopleNet and QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    12% above category average
    QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    -
    Ratings
    Performance plans9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Review status tracking9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Review reminders9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Meta4 PeopleNet and QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    14% above category average
    QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    -
    Ratings
    Create succession plans/pools9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate ranking9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate search9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate development9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Meta4 PeopleNet and QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    13% above category average
    QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    -
    Ratings
    Job Requisition Management9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Company Website Posting9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Meta4 PeopleNet and QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    -
    Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    7.5
    12 Ratings
    1% below category average
    API for custom integration00 Ratings7.08 Ratings
    Plug-ins00 Ratings8.011 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Meta4 PeopleNet and QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    -
    Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    10.0
    22 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Single sign-on capability00 Ratings10.022 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions00 Ratings10.019 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Meta4 PeopleNet and QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    -
    Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    6.7
    24 Ratings
    15% below category average
    Dashboards00 Ratings5.121 Ratings
    Standard reports00 Ratings7.924 Ratings
    Custom reports00 Ratings7.024 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Meta4 PeopleNet and QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    -
    Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    7.6
    26 Ratings
    0% below category average
    Accounts payable00 Ratings8.126 Ratings
    Accounts receivable00 Ratings7.725 Ratings
    Cash management00 Ratings5.520 Ratings
    Bank reconciliation00 Ratings9.526 Ratings
    Expense management00 Ratings8.622 Ratings
    Time tracking00 Ratings7.514 Ratings
    Fixed asset management00 Ratings7.016 Ratings
    Multi-currency support00 Ratings5.011 Ratings
    Multi-division support00 Ratings6.012 Ratings
    Regulations compliance00 Ratings10.011 Ratings
    Electronic tax filing00 Ratings10.017 Ratings
    Self-service portal00 Ratings7.715 Ratings
    Global Financial Support00 Ratings5.08 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers00 Ratings8.615 Ratings
    Intercompany Accounting00 Ratings8.116 Ratings
    Localizations00 Ratings8.07 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations00 Ratings9.519 Ratings
    Enterprise Accounting00 Ratings8.67 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting00 Ratings6.511 Ratings
    Centralized Rules Framework00 Ratings6.511 Ratings
    Standardized Processes00 Ratings6.915 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Meta4 PeopleNet and QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    -
    Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    7.4
    17 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Inventory tracking00 Ratings9.516 Ratings
    Automatic reordering00 Ratings6.512 Ratings
    Location management00 Ratings6.911 Ratings
    Manufacturing module00 Ratings6.510 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Meta4 PeopleNet and QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    -
    Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    9.1
    20 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Pricing00 Ratings9.019 Ratings
    Order entry00 Ratings9.518 Ratings
    Credit card processing00 Ratings9.119 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold00 Ratings9.118 Ratings
    Order Orchestration00 Ratings9.07 Ratings
    End-to-end order visibility00 Ratings9.19 Ratings
    Order exception Resolution00 Ratings9.18 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Meta4 PeopleNetQuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.1
    (34 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (9 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.1
    (8 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.0
    (4 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Meta4 PeopleNetQuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cegid
    Meta4 PeopleNet Core HR is a very powerful HR tool with abundant features that could fulfill pretty much all the HR needs of a small to medium sized organization. It might be an overkill for very small businesses with less than 20 employees as its really geared towards larger organizations. It offers powerful tools to performance reviews as well as employee HR management tasks. One interesting feature is the ability for employees to perform self administrative tasks through the software which allows some automation of tasks. On the other hand, the program can be so feature rich that require an advanced user with data analytic skills to fully utility. Companies that use the software will need to have at least one manager procure training before utilizing its full range of features.
    Incentivized
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    Intuit
    If you're a freelancer or running a very small business where you do your own bookkeeping I think this is a great option, especially if you're familiar with accounting and bookkeeping in general. If you're not so familiar with bookkeeping, I would say that the learning curve is too steep and you might want to look elsewhere for a more intuitive solution
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    Pros
    Cegid
    • Clean and easy navigation: it is very user-friendly and compared to other solutions I have utilized, there is a clear difference on how information is displayed and also ease of navigation and speed of response of the platform.
    • All modules are really integrated and it is so much power when there is a correlation between say the data displayed in Talent Management and the info seen on the C&B module for example from a performance and compensation perspective, visualizing info and being able to analyze it easier for decision making.
    • Customizable, in our case, we use the solution and enjoy the multiple benefits and efficiencies due to how data is organized and presented and the same time we have the advantage that the user interface is all customized to our own corporate brand/look and feel, color palette and graphical line.
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    Intuit
    • The program is very easy to learn, the interface is incredibly user-friendly and there are tons of free resources and tutorials available
    • It makes managing payroll really easy for the employee and accountant on staff. No more lost time sheets or late paychecks!
    • Managing bills and paying them has become streamlined and it's great having everything in one place so we don't lose track of things.
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    Cons
    Cegid
    • Meta4 PeopleNet Core HR can be a bit overwhelming for light users with limited experience.
    • The performance review features are extensive and require a highly skilled manager that work with data analytics
    • The program is not quite as strong in its recruitment features as other software offerings.
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    Intuit
    • The #1 complaint is that setting it up right is a challenge. People waste time trying to figure it out only to realize that they don't know accounting so of course they don't know how an accounting program should be set up. Like any time you are in over your head, reach out to your network and find someone who can log onto your computer and walk you through it.
    • If you need to track the cost of wages to jobs you can't do it with the online payroll, but check for yourself because it's a function that landscaping companies and construction businesses usually need, so maybe they have added it by now. That would really help!
    • It's premise-based software and that means you take on the role of hardware admin, and it's a lot of work for what is increasingly becoming a smaller gap in the functionality between QuickBooks for Mac and QuickBooks Online.
    • QuickBooks for Mac 2015 has been updated consistently over the last 3 years and continues to provide for the bookkeeping needs of small companies using Macs in their offices. However, it has limited job costing functionality. It is similar in functionality to the 2010 version of QuickBooksPro which runs on Windows.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Cegid
    No answers on this topic
    Intuit
    I haven't spent that much time with the newer versions of QuickBooks for Mac, but I think I'm seeing it make the much-needed improvements. For example, something as simple as undoing the previous reconciliation was a terrible chore, and I'm glad that feature has been included in the newer versions of QuickBooks for Mac
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Cegid
    No answers on this topic
    Intuit
    The Mac version is OK overall. I find the Windows versions to be much more robust but Mac is quite good for Mac users. Though I think die hard Mac users should consider QuickBooks Online instead as there is a new QB for Mac app that makes using QBO much better!
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    Reliability and Availability
    Cegid
    No answers on this topic
    Intuit
    I've been using the QuickBooks online version for a little over 6 months now (upgraded from Mac desktop) and I haven't had any access issues. There have been times when it was down for service/upgrade however there is always plenty of notification time given by the Quick Books Online Support team. These upgrade maintenance time frames are always over night hours and on the weekends so everything can be worked around very easily.
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    Support Rating
    Cegid
    It is excellent support so far, during implementation and also while live, the only reason why I am giving a 9 is because in some cases we could have had a quicker response or solution, but so far this doesn't look like an issue at all, and the vendor has been making sure we have what we need.
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    Intuit
    Fortunately, I haven't had to reach out much for support.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Cegid
    Meta4 PeopleNet Core HR really shines as a flexible product capable of evolving with an organization's changing needs. Its robust features, cloud based architecture, and performance analysis help push the product ahead of some of its competitors. While not perfect, the software offers in-depth performance review functions and data analysis tools that show performance trends. With its self administrative tools, employees can help manage their own information, reducing workload for HR managers
    Incentivized
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    Intuit
    I love using Quickbooks compared to other software we've tried. QuickBooks Online and TSheets interface. Customer service and problem resolution are generally excellent, with well-trained and proficient agents taking calls or on chat. Ease of use and accessibility via the mobile app. Great courses were available to help with learning the basics and some advanced accounting background. I love learning! Online accessibility - it can work anywhere with an internet connection. Linking to bank and credit card accounts is handy.
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    Return on Investment
    Cegid
    • We now have a tool which is a single solution and connects our employee information for 5 countries and 30K + employees, a single source, talk about efficiency.
    • This is a big step in Digital Transformation, reducing times to complete several processes and also the use of paper forms.
    • Definitely, savings related to the number of solutions software wise that is now integrated and scalable with meta4 PeopleNet Talent Management.
    Incentivized
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    Intuit
    • It has allowed us to offer multiple bookkeeping softwares for clients that do not want to change from what they have been using.
    • Payroll filing has given us ease of mind because we can physically make the filings rather than waiting on payroll software to make them for us.
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