Access PeopleHR vs. Recruit CRM

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Access PeopleHR
Score 6.6 out of 10
N/A
With users among 7,000+ companies, Access PeopleHR is a cloud-based HR and payroll software designed for small and medium-sized businesses. Its features enable SMBs to manage their workforce and automate more of their HR processes.
$3
per month per user
Recruit CRM
Score 8.9 out of 10
N/A
Recruit CRM is an ATS+ CRM solution tailored for recruitment and executive search businesses, boasting users among recruitment firms in over 100 countries worldwide. The platform centralizes candidate, client, email, and job posting management. Its AI-powered features include resume parsing, targeted candidate matching, and built-in GPT capabilities. Its features also include automated workflows that eliminate repetitive tasks, no-code integrations with popular third…
$100
per month per user
Pricing
Access PeopleHRRecruit CRM
Editions & Modules
Starter
£3
per month
Core
£5.50
per month
Pro
£8
per month
Elite
£9.50
per month
Pro
$100
per month per user
Business
$125
per month per user
Business
$150
per month per user
Enterprise
$165
per month (billed annually) per user
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Access PeopleHRRecruit CRM
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsUp to 20% discount for annual pricing on Pro and Business plans.
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Community Pulse
Access PeopleHRRecruit CRM
Features
Access PeopleHRRecruit CRM
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
6.6
7 Ratings
20% below category average
Recruit CRM
-
Ratings
Employee demographic data6.06 Ratings00 Ratings
Employment history5.97 Ratings00 Ratings
Job profiles and administration6.96 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.9.55 Ratings00 Ratings
Organizational charting4.76 Ratings00 Ratings
Organization and location management5.27 Ratings00 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
5.8
5 Ratings
34% below category average
Recruit CRM
-
Ratings
Pay calculation5.05 Ratings00 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors4.15 Ratings00 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Benefit plan administration4.15 Ratings00 Ratings
Direct deposit files7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management6.35 Ratings00 Ratings
Reimbursement management5.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
6.1
7 Ratings
29% below category average
Recruit CRM
-
Ratings
Approval workflow6.37 Ratings00 Ratings
Balance details6.07 Ratings00 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment6.06 Ratings00 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
6.1
7 Ratings
29% below category average
Recruit CRM
-
Ratings
View and generate pay and benefit information5.77 Ratings00 Ratings
Update personal information6.67 Ratings00 Ratings
View company policy documentation6.47 Ratings00 Ratings
Employee recognition5.55 Ratings00 Ratings
View job history6.07 Ratings00 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
7.3
4 Ratings
9% below category average
Recruit CRM
-
Ratings
Tracking of all physical assets7.34 Ratings00 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
5.3
7 Ratings
35% below category average
Recruit CRM
-
Ratings
Report builder6.37 Ratings00 Ratings
Pre-built reports4.67 Ratings00 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data4.95 Ratings00 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
7.7
6 Ratings
4% below category average
Recruit CRM
-
Ratings
New hire portal6.36 Ratings00 Ratings
Manager tracking tools9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
7.1
5 Ratings
12% below category average
Recruit CRM
-
Ratings
Corporate goal setting5.65 Ratings00 Ratings
Individual goal setting5.65 Ratings00 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance tracking8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
7.3
6 Ratings
8% below category average
Recruit CRM
-
Ratings
Performance plans9.05 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance improvement plans9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Review status tracking5.25 Ratings00 Ratings
Review reminders8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Multiple review frequency5.24 Ratings00 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
8.0
1 Ratings
3% above category average
Recruit CRM
-
Ratings
Create succession plans/pools8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate ranking9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate search7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate development8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
6.0
6 Ratings
24% below category average
Recruit CRM
8.7
14 Ratings
9% above category average
Job Requisition Management6.26 Ratings9.013 Ratings
Company Website Posting3.65 Ratings7.013 Ratings
Publish to Social Media9.02 Ratings9.010 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting3.65 Ratings8.010 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention9.03 Ratings9.013 Ratings
Applicant Tracking5.65 Ratings9.013 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts5.16 Ratings9.012 Ratings
Customized Application Form00 Ratings10.013 Ratings
Resume Management00 Ratings8.014 Ratings
Candidate Search00 Ratings10.014 Ratings
Collaboration00 Ratings9.012 Ratings
Task Creation and Delegation00 Ratings8.013 Ratings
Email Templates00 Ratings9.013 Ratings
User Permissions00 Ratings8.012 Ratings
Reporting00 Ratings8.012 Ratings
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Access PeopleHRRecruit CRM
Small Businesses
Dayforce Powerpay
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Score 9.4 out of 10
Breezy HR
Breezy HR
Score 9.2 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Paypro Workforce Management
Paypro Workforce Management
Score 9.2 out of 10
Breezy HR
Breezy HR
Score 9.2 out of 10
Enterprises
PeopleStrong
PeopleStrong
Score 9.9 out of 10
PeopleStrong
PeopleStrong
Score 9.9 out of 10
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User Ratings
Access PeopleHRRecruit CRM
Likelihood to Recommend
4.6
(7 ratings)
9.0
(14 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(12 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.5
(12 ratings)
User Testimonials
Access PeopleHRRecruit CRM
Likelihood to Recommend
The Access Group
It's simple to use even for non-technical employees, making it very simple to install even for a workforce that hasn't grown up in the digital age, and for that People HR is the best option to fit in. I haven't got in any situation yet where I see People HR as less appropriate except Applications Tracking Systems as I have never worked on that module much.
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Recruit CRM
Another way to describe your CRM experience is to show your skills and abilities in using CRM software and tools. For example, you can mention the specific CRM platforms or systems that you have used or are familiar with, such as Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho, or Microsoft Dynamics.Highlight both technical and transferable skills. Showcase your ability to collaborate with and contribute to a team in addition to your capabilities in CRM applications. This way, the interviewer can see how your skills are assets to their organization. Highlight any special certifications in CRM software you haveTalent Shortage.Attracting the Right Candidates.Targeting Passive Candidates.Engaging with Qualified Candidates.Reducing Time-to-hire.Building a Strong Employer Brand.Creating an Efficient Recruiting Process.Eliminating Bias in Hiring.
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Pros
The Access Group
  • Complex reporting is made easy through the reporting capabilities of the system. We have been using reports for the past year and absolutely trust the accuracy of the data produced. The reports are generated easily through the system and can be exported into an editable Excel spreadsheet which is great.
  • The self-service of data is great for freeing up HR time. Employees can update their personal information themselves quickly and easily.
  • The App is a great feature of People HR. A large proportion of our employees work in our warehouse and as such don't have their own computer at work. The app allows those employees easy access to the system on the go.
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Recruit CRM
  • Easy parsing Resume
  • Adding contacts, Companies, candidates with ease from Linkedin
  • setting tasks and calendar invites
  • Advanced boolean search of candidates
  • reports on Activities
  • Fully Customize system
  • Email triggers
  • contact stages
  • Hiring pipeline
  • Deals pipeline
  • Phone calling & Recording Settings
  • Deal Pipeline
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Cons
The Access Group
  • The UI could do with being more Up to date, i find it easy to use but is quite cartoon like.
  • More Details for skills is required, I have some certifications but the system does not recognise the Brand
  • Emails that are sent out could use an overhaul as they don't stand out as much as i think they should
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Recruit CRM
  • They are adding a lot of features all the time which can be annoying
  • They are usually catching up with features that other programs have rather than being more innovative
  • Other than this, I do not really have any complaints about this software
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Usability
The Access Group
No answers on this topic
Recruit CRM
There is always room for improvement and I believe RCRM is a great system that is adapting to what it's users want and need. The system suits our needs and is a huge improvement from our previous system. I can't say enough good things about the customer service. They have great follow up and always get back to me within the same day. If there is ever an unknown, there is a timeline given for follow up and a promise to get it resolved. They always come through. It's important to have a team behind your software that listens and adapts.
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Support Rating
The Access Group
No answers on this topic
Recruit CRM
Again, the customer service team is awesome. They always respond in the same day and have resolved any issue I have ever had. They have made improvements to the system on a weekly basis, always improving for their users. There is a forum where you can leave your feature suggestions and vote on ones left by other users. The reps will jump on a call or screen share with you if you need to be walked through anything. They go above and beyond.
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Alternatives Considered
The Access Group
Prior to initially taking out our PeopleHR contract i reviewed many HR systems and PeopleHR seemed the best option as it seemed to have the most functionality for the best price. However that was many years ago now and since being a customer of PeopleHR and now going with Timetastic, i wouldn't recommend PeopleHR. The costs have increased substantially but there hasn't been any significant improvements in the software that we've seen/utilised. There's also a lot of system issues that seem to occur frequently. Not to mention the service has taken a total nosedive since PeopleHR were taken over by Access. Whilst Timetastic is a much more basic system and really just a holiday planner, the cost is cheaper than anything I've seen on the market. For the more HRIS functionality, we've opted to utilise our O365 and create a Sharepoint HR Management Site which is much more cost effecitve us and we can avoid having to deal with Access which is a huge plus
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Recruit CRM
We evaluated about 3-5 different vendors. The low barrier to entry made it an easy target to test out. Forcing an upfront annual fee was not in our interest without extensively testing the product. We also had a very basic requirement - an easy way to intake a large number of candidates and move them through a recruitment process. We didn't need anything else special at the time and recruit CRM was the most straightforward application that would provide us with a solution.
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Return on Investment
The Access Group
  • PeopleHR has reduced the amount of holiday queries coming through to the HR Team. This has saved us around 2 hours per week.
  • PeopleHR has increased visibility to line managers of their team and indirect reports for holiday / time management.
  • The ATS has enabled us to automate responses/templates to all candidates applying for roles, send updates, reject, invite to interview etc. in a much quicker time frame. This has reduced hours of work writing emails per week.
  • PeopleHR has given more responsibility and ownership to our managers to do their roles.
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Recruit CRM
  • Huge Impact on ROI (This is going from having no ATS to having an ATS)
  • Allowed us to focus more work on our user experiences rather than building our own tool to manage recruitment operations
  • Has allowed us to maintain a relatively low cost in our tooling
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ScreenShots

Access PeopleHR Screenshots

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Recruit CRM Screenshots

Screenshot of the dashboardScreenshot of Candidate List PageScreenshot of AI Workflow automationsScreenshot of the AI candidate matching featureScreenshot of the AI assist toolScreenshot of AI Candidate Summary