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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Microsoft Viva Goals (discontinued)

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft Viva Goals (formerly Ally, or Ally.io) was a Strategic Goal-Planning & Execution Management software. Ally.io became a Microsoft brand after the October 2021 acquisition, and is slated for retirement December 2025.

    $108

    per year per user

    PlanSource

    Score5.8 out of 10
    N/APlanSource BenefitsOne is an employee benefits engagement platform, from PlanSource headquartered in Orlando, Florida. The solution presents streamlined workflows and real-time integrations, as well as a mobile-friendly enrollment experience that’s designed to maximize HR efficiency and plan adoption.N/A

    Sage HRMS

    Score9.8 out of 10
    N/ASage HRMS is an HR management solution that integrates payroll, benefits, recruiting, employee self-service, and analytics capabilities.N/A
    Pricing
    Microsoft Viva Goals (discontinued)PlanSourceSage HRMS
    Editions & Modules
    Microsoft Viva - Learn Module
    $48
    per year per user
    Microsoft Viva - Insights Module
    $48
    per year per user
    Microsoft Viva - Topics Module
    $48
    per year per user
    Microsoft Viva Suite
    $108
    per year per user
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Microsoft Viva Goals (discontinued)PlanSourceSage HRMS
    Free Trial
    NoNoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    Microsoft Viva Goals (discontinued)PlanSourceSage HRMS
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Microsoft Viva Goals (discontinued) and PlanSource and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Microsoft Viva Goals (discontinued)
    -
    Ratings
    PlanSource
    -
    Ratings
    Sage HRMS
    5.5
    9 Ratings
    39% below category average
    Employee demographic data00 Ratings00 Ratings8.08 Ratings
    Employment history00 Ratings00 Ratings8.09 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration00 Ratings00 Ratings1.39 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings00 Ratings7.99 Ratings
    Organizational charting00 Ratings00 Ratings6.04 Ratings
    Organization and location management00 Ratings00 Ratings6.06 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings00 Ratings1.27 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Microsoft Viva Goals (discontinued) and PlanSource and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Microsoft Viva Goals (discontinued)
    -
    Ratings
    PlanSource
    -
    Ratings
    Sage HRMS
    4.8
    7 Ratings
    52% below category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings00 Ratings6.17 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings00 Ratings4.04 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings00 Ratings6.92 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings00 Ratings2.16 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings00 Ratings8.07 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings00 Ratings3.06 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings00 Ratings3.27 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Microsoft Viva Goals (discontinued) and PlanSource and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Microsoft Viva Goals (discontinued)
    -
    Ratings
    PlanSource
    -
    Ratings
    Sage HRMS
    1.2
    7 Ratings
    149% below category average
    Approval workflow00 Ratings00 Ratings1.26 Ratings
    Balance details00 Ratings00 Ratings1.27 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings00 Ratings1.06 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Microsoft Viva Goals (discontinued) and PlanSource and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Microsoft Viva Goals (discontinued)
    -
    Ratings
    PlanSource
    -
    Ratings
    Sage HRMS
    3.9
    8 Ratings
    72% below category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings00 Ratings4.18 Ratings
    Update personal information00 Ratings00 Ratings4.27 Ratings
    View company policy documentation00 Ratings00 Ratings1.16 Ratings
    Employee recognition00 Ratings00 Ratings6.04 Ratings
    View job history00 Ratings00 Ratings4.05 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Microsoft Viva Goals (discontinued) and PlanSource and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Microsoft Viva Goals (discontinued)
    -
    Ratings
    PlanSource
    -
    Ratings
    Sage HRMS
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Microsoft Viva Goals (discontinued) and PlanSource and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Microsoft Viva Goals (discontinued)
    -
    Ratings
    PlanSource
    -
    Ratings
    Sage HRMS
    3.7
    8 Ratings
    69% below category average
    Report builder00 Ratings00 Ratings2.07 Ratings
    Pre-built reports00 Ratings00 Ratings1.28 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings00 Ratings8.06 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Microsoft Viva Goals (discontinued) and PlanSource and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Microsoft Viva Goals (discontinued)
    -
    Ratings
    PlanSource
    -
    Ratings
    Sage HRMS
    7.0
    4 Ratings
    14% below category average
    New hire portal00 Ratings00 Ratings7.04 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools00 Ratings00 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Microsoft Viva Goals (discontinued) and PlanSource and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Microsoft Viva Goals (discontinued)
    -
    Ratings
    PlanSource
    -
    Ratings
    Sage HRMS
    7.3
    2 Ratings
    10% below category average
    Corporate goal setting00 Ratings00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Individual goal setting00 Ratings00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Performance tracking00 Ratings00 Ratings6.02 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Microsoft Viva Goals (discontinued) and PlanSource and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Microsoft Viva Goals (discontinued)
    -
    Ratings
    PlanSource
    -
    Ratings
    Sage HRMS
    7.8
    5 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Performance plans00 Ratings00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans00 Ratings00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Review status tracking00 Ratings00 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Review reminders00 Ratings00 Ratings8.04 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency00 Ratings00 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Microsoft Viva Goals (discontinued) and PlanSource and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Microsoft Viva Goals (discontinued)
    -
    Ratings
    PlanSource
    -
    Ratings
    Sage HRMS
    8.5
    1 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Candidate ranking00 Ratings00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Candidate search00 Ratings00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Candidate development00 Ratings00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Microsoft Viva Goals (discontinued) and PlanSource and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Microsoft Viva Goals (discontinued)
    -
    Ratings
    PlanSource
    -
    Ratings
    Sage HRMS
    7.6
    3 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Job Requisition Management00 Ratings00 Ratings5.02 Ratings
    Company Website Posting00 Ratings00 Ratings7.23 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media00 Ratings00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking00 Ratings00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
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    Score9.9 out of 10
    UZIO
    Score9.3 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
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    Employee Navigator
    Score8.7 out of 10
    Zoho People
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    No answers on this topic
    ADP Mobile Solutions
    Score8.5 out of 10
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Microsoft Viva Goals (discontinued)PlanSourceSage HRMS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (4 ratings)
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    1.2
    (10 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Microsoft Viva Goals (discontinued)PlanSourceSage HRMS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Discontinued Products
    Well suited for
    • Companies that have experience of using the OKR methodology and have a clear understanding of what it is
    • Companies that are planning to expand/scale the OKR program
    • Companies that are looking to reduce the effort involved in running the OKR program
    Ill-suited for:
    • Companies that are using OKRs for the first time and do not have a clear understanding of the methodology
    Incentivized
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    PlanSource
    Less appropriate for small groups with one very simple health plan. More appropriate for 20+ EE groups with multiple plans and supplementary benefits.
    Incentivized
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    Sage
    Sage HRMS is a software that fits in all organizations whether small or large and this makes it the most suitable HR solution as it will help you manage your workforce even if it may appear small. The software has analytics and reporting tools that are applicable in performance management where you will use them in assessing the productivity of your employees and plan on how to improve further as a workforce. It further helps in employee on-boarding, payroll management, and talent management
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Discontinued Products
    • Visualizing the hierarchy and relationship between objectives and key results. The nesting and double alignment functionality are especially helpful, as they can't easily be expressed on, say, a simple worksheet or Confluence page.
    • Reminding the team to make regular check-ins. What gets measured gets done. This prevents the common pitfall of setting goals and not revisiting them until the end of a project (when it is too late).
    • Integration with external sources for automated check-ins. Why do this manually when it can happen behind the scenes?
    Incentivized
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    PlanSource
    • Puts all of your healthcare selections in one place making changes, drops, and additions are taken care of in one place instead of having to contact every vendor individually.
    • Keeps an accurate record of real time enrollment which helps when you are in an account manager role and handling client questions concerning their health plans.
    • Provides tools to keep the client and yourself organized. Several Open Enrollment messaging tools and places to add any educational documents for the different health plans.
    Incentivized
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    Sage
    • Ability to see history (like job history) easily at a glance.
    • Ability to make changes easily.
    • Organizing info in the employee record.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Discontinued Products
    • Accelerate integrations and add more integrations.
    • Ally.io has room for improvement in providing benchmark in-depth analysis across industries, same-size companies, etc.
    • Ally.io can still improve upon some of its product features and communicating the releases. Videos have been extremely helpful.
    Incentivized
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    PlanSource
    • The more advanced options, such as HCM, could have a slightly more user-friendly dashboard for users who are not daily computer users.
    • Needs to be easier to customize the homepage. Clients are always interested in adding in their own pictures, colors, welcome message position, etc.
    • Needs to have a function where the employer can send a document for the employee to sign, open and capture the employee's signature, send back to the employer and save in the employee file.
    Incentivized
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    Sage
    • We changed our chart of accounts. The system does not allow you to change the numbering format, so we had to start over with new databases.
    • The tax return portion of the software does not file local taxes. We would definitely like to see this functionality in the future.
    • The payroll piece does not handle complicated move up and move downs for union pay. This could definitely be improved upon.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Likelihood to Renew
    Discontinued Products
    No answers on this topic
    PlanSource
    No answers on this topic
    Sage
    I do not work with this software anymore, and I am not involved with the renewal of it. However, if I were, I would still suggest using it unless something better was introduced
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    Discontinued Products
    Microsoft Viva comes with Teams. The Monday board is helpful too, but I just like Microsoft Viva better
    Incentivized
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    PlanSource
    I have looked at GoCo, Kronos and Zenefits. I selected PlanSource because I felt it was the most customizable for a variety of clients across the board. The interface seemed functional but slightly professional looking than it competitors. PlanSource also seemed well established and that it was capable of handling my client needs.
    Incentivized
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    Sage
    Sage HRMS was very cost effective for a non-profit. It does all that we needed as a company and more. It also allows us to handle payroll ourselves instead of outsourcing [it].
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Discontinued Products
    • Ally.io has had a positive impact so far in reducing the effort involved in managing the entire OKR program.
    • It also has brought with itself the opportunities to avail training and Q&A sessions with experts
    • Increased the overall engagement of the company with its objectives
    Incentivized
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    PlanSource
    • Positive - Reduces time spent contacting vendors of enrollment changes. When you are dealing with several hundred employees and their dependents across several vendors that time starts to add up.
    • Positive - Point of value when trying to gain or up sell a client.
    • Negative - You do need to meet the minimum number of people on the platform as per your contact to avoid having to pay a fee to PlanSource. If one of your larger clients leaves that could be a potential issue.
    Incentivized
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    Sage
    • there can be a high ROI when processing payroll in house compared to outsourced. Not to mention the flexibility you gain.
    Incentivized
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