Iris HR Software vs. Sage HRMS

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Iris HR Software
Score 6.4 out of 10
N/A
Iris HR Software (formerly Octopus HR, acquired by Iris Software Group April 2016) is an HR suite.
$1.50
Per User Per Month
Sage HRMS
Score 6.5 out of 10
N/A
Sage HRMS is an HR management solution that integrates payroll, benefits, recruiting, employee self-service, and analytics capabilities.N/A
Pricing
Iris HR SoftwareSage HRMS
Editions & Modules
Basic
$1.50
Per User Per Month
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Iris HR SoftwareSage HRMS
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Features
Iris HR SoftwareSage HRMS
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
2% above category average
Sage HRMS
5.5
9 Ratings
35% below category average
Employee demographic data8.01 Ratings8.08 Ratings
Employment history8.01 Ratings8.09 Ratings
Job profiles and administration8.01 Ratings1.49 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.8.01 Ratings7.99 Ratings
Organizational charting8.01 Ratings6.04 Ratings
Organization and location management8.01 Ratings6.06 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)8.01 Ratings1.37 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
0% below category average
Sage HRMS
4.8
7 Ratings
50% below category average
Benefit plan administration8.01 Ratings2.16 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management8.01 Ratings3.16 Ratings
Reimbursement management8.01 Ratings3.27 Ratings
Pay calculation00 Ratings6.17 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings4.04 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings6.92 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings8.07 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
1% below category average
Sage HRMS
1.2
7 Ratings
148% below category average
Approval workflow8.01 Ratings1.36 Ratings
Balance details8.01 Ratings1.37 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment8.01 Ratings1.06 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
8.3
1 Ratings
2% above category average
Sage HRMS
3.9
8 Ratings
70% below category average
View and generate pay and benefit information8.01 Ratings4.28 Ratings
Update personal information8.01 Ratings4.27 Ratings
View company policy documentation9.01 Ratings1.16 Ratings
Employee recognition8.01 Ratings6.04 Ratings
View job history00 Ratings4.05 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
5% above category average
Sage HRMS
3.8
8 Ratings
67% below category average
Report builder8.01 Ratings2.07 Ratings
Pre-built reports8.01 Ratings1.38 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data8.01 Ratings8.06 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
0% below category average
Sage HRMS
7.0
4 Ratings
13% below category average
New hire portal8.01 Ratings7.04 Ratings
Manager tracking tools00 Ratings7.03 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
2% below category average
Sage HRMS
7.3
2 Ratings
11% below category average
Corporate goal setting8.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Individual goal setting8.01 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Performance tracking8.01 Ratings6.02 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
1% above category average
Sage HRMS
7.8
5 Ratings
2% below category average
Performance plans8.01 Ratings9.03 Ratings
Performance improvement plans8.01 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Review status tracking8.01 Ratings7.03 Ratings
Review reminders8.01 Ratings8.04 Ratings
Multiple review frequency8.01 Ratings7.03 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
1% above category average
Sage HRMS
8.5
1 Ratings
8% above category average
Create succession plans/pools8.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Candidate ranking8.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Candidate search8.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Candidate development8.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
3% above category average
Sage HRMS
7.6
3 Ratings
2% below category average
Job Requisition Management8.01 Ratings5.02 Ratings
Company Website Posting8.01 Ratings7.23 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts8.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Publish to Social Media00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Applicant Tracking00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Iris HR Software
-
Ratings
Sage HRMS
7.0
2 Ratings
10% below category average
Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
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User Ratings
Iris HR SoftwareSage HRMS
Likelihood to Recommend
7.0
(2 ratings)
1.3
(10 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.0
(1 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Iris HR SoftwareSage HRMS
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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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
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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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Sage
  • Ability to see history (like job history) easily at a glance.
  • Ability to make changes easily.
  • Organizing info in the employee record.
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Cons
IRIS Software Group
  • It can take some effort to understand
  • Perhaps the price can go down a bit
  • Menu layout
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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.
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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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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
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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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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].
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Return on Investment
IRIS Software Group
  • Employee efficiency. There's never a question of who I request my time off with. The program sets up line managers who take in all the requests.
  • Less wasted time. Contact info and photo are very visible and easily accessed.
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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.
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