Access PeopleHR vs. Sage HR

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Access PeopleHR
Score 8.0 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
Sage HR
Score 8.6 out of 10
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
Sage HR is HR software for small to medium businesses. The vendor states Sage HR is designed to be easy to use, and automates every step of the human resource process. Sage HR is designed with modular functionality to be customized for users' needs. According to the vendor, key differentiators include: 1. Easy to use 2. Modular functionality 2. Automates the end-to-end HR process 3. There's a mobile app (iOS & Android) 5. Feature…
$5.50
per month
Pricing
Access PeopleHRSage HR
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Expenses Management
$1.50
per user, per month
Performance Management
$3.00
per user, per month
Shift Scheduling
$3.00
per user, per month
Timesheets
$3.00
per user, per month
Leave Management
$5.50
per user, per month
Recruitment
$200.00
per user, per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Access PeopleHRSage HR
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsThe modular product. - No hidden fees - Cancel anytime - No credit card required
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Features
Access PeopleHRSage HR
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
8.9
3 Ratings
11% above category average
Sage HR
8.3
8 Ratings
4% above category average
Employee demographic data9.03 Ratings8.08 Ratings
Employment history9.03 Ratings8.08 Ratings
Job profiles and administration9.03 Ratings9.16 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Organizational charting9.03 Ratings9.07 Ratings
Organization and location management9.03 Ratings8.06 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)8.03 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
8.4
2 Ratings
3% above category average
Sage HR
-
Ratings
Pay calculation9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Benefit plan administration9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Direct deposit files7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Reimbursement management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
9.0
3 Ratings
10% above category average
Sage HR
6.4
8 Ratings
24% below category average
Approval workflow9.03 Ratings6.08 Ratings
Balance details9.03 Ratings7.08 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment9.02 Ratings6.05 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
7.4
3 Ratings
10% below category average
Sage HR
8.8
7 Ratings
7% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information8.03 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Update personal information7.03 Ratings9.07 Ratings
View company policy documentation7.03 Ratings8.06 Ratings
Employee recognition7.02 Ratings9.15 Ratings
View job history8.03 Ratings9.15 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
8.0
1 Ratings
1% above category average
Sage HR
9.1
4 Ratings
14% above category average
Tracking of all physical assets8.01 Ratings9.14 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
8.0
3 Ratings
5% above category average
Sage HR
6.0
8 Ratings
24% below category average
Report builder8.03 Ratings6.07 Ratings
Pre-built reports8.03 Ratings6.07 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data8.02 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
8.5
3 Ratings
6% above category average
Sage HR
8.0
6 Ratings
0% above category average
New hire portal8.03 Ratings8.06 Ratings
Manager tracking tools9.03 Ratings8.05 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
8.5
2 Ratings
3% above category average
Sage HR
8.0
5 Ratings
3% below category average
Corporate goal setting9.02 Ratings8.05 Ratings
Individual goal setting8.02 Ratings8.05 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility9.02 Ratings8.05 Ratings
Performance tracking8.02 Ratings8.05 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
6.8
3 Ratings
16% below category average
Sage HR
8.0
5 Ratings
0% below category average
Performance plans8.03 Ratings8.05 Ratings
Performance improvement plans8.02 Ratings8.05 Ratings
Review status tracking7.02 Ratings8.05 Ratings
Review reminders8.03 Ratings8.05 Ratings
Multiple review frequency3.01 Ratings8.05 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
8.0
1 Ratings
1% above category average
Sage HR
9.1
2 Ratings
14% above category average
Create succession plans/pools8.01 Ratings9.12 Ratings
Candidate ranking9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate search7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate development8.01 Ratings9.12 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
8.6
3 Ratings
11% above category average
Sage HR
6.5
1 Ratings
17% below category average
Job Requisition Management8.03 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Company Website Posting9.03 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Publish to Social Media9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting8.03 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention9.03 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Applicant Tracking8.03 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts9.03 Ratings6.01 Ratings
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User Ratings
Access PeopleHRSage HR
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(3 ratings)
7.0
(9 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(9 ratings)
User Testimonials
Access PeopleHRSage HR
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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Sage
Keeping an accurate time off calendar, with specific buckets, is extremely important. It has helped my company grow without having to manage things in Excel. Also, implementing an annual review process by using CakeHR has been very clean and transparent with my employees. This also allows me to see year over year. In years past, we used Word or a Jotform which made it challenging to pull up years past.
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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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Sage
  • Employee self service - the apps and desktops GUIs are very intuitive.
  • Leave management - this manages itself through the app and system, saves lots of admin.
  • Customization - you can tailor the system more and more to suit your specific needs.
  • Updates and Customer Service - the CakeHR team gave dedicated a lot of time to bring out weekly updates and systems improvements which shows they are dedicated to making this a great product - the fact that they were bought by Se recently is also testament to their ongoing mission.
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Cons
The Access Group
  • The applicant tracking system still has room for improvement with integrating with external job boards like Indeed / Jobsite.co.uk / Directgov etc.
  • There is an option for creating forms with signatures but it doesn't allow for comments/feedback/changes/versions.
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Sage
  • Updating information in a central location that implements changes across whole system.
  • Custom reporting and history
  • Time off policies tracking and management
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Usability
The Access Group
No answers on this topic
Sage
My staff "actually" likes it! I can tell because they are actively in the program almost daily!
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Support Rating
The Access Group
No answers on this topic
Sage
Customer support is amazing. There are times I post a question and I don't get back to support. They will always follow-up with an email to make sure our questions are answered. I even had a call with Julianna who was wonderful and very personable. You definitely get a level us service that exceeds most companies. Keep up the good work CakeHR.
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Alternatives Considered
The Access Group
People HR is easy to use, you don't actually need any training for that. The programme and functionality are excellent, and the support provided by Advisors when you click the help button to speak with them is always excellent. They are quick to respond to any questions and provide excellent customer service.
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Sage
For core HR functionality, this is the only product we use. For ATS, we have experimented with BreezyHR. We've learned that CakeHR is adding an ATS module soon though.
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Return on Investment
The Access Group
  • The system has freed up time of our administrators allowing them to get involved in more and develop themselves within the department
  • The data allows us to accurately report on absence which has supported the development of a new absence management process
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Sage
  • The system shows us all days off and overtime, so we can manage this and know everything is like agreed in the contract.
  • A simple and affordable system with room to grow.
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ScreenShots

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