Sage HR vs. SmartLinx Solutions

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Sage HR
Score 6.7 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
SmartLinx Solutions
Score 1.6 out of 10
N/A
SmartLinx Solutions offers a workforce management suite that includes applicant tracking, staff schedule optimization, time and attendance, human resources, payroll, employee self-service, business analytics, licensing and training management, ACA compliance management, mobility, and time clocks, offered with direct access for management and their teams. According to the vendor, 3,400 workplaces use SmartLinx to manage, monitor and optimize their people, resources and costs.N/A
Pricing
Sage HRSmartLinx Solutions
Editions & Modules
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
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Sage HRSmartLinx Solutions
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
Additional DetailsThe modular product. - No hidden fees - Cancel anytime - No credit card required
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Community Pulse
Sage HRSmartLinx Solutions
Top Pros

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Top Cons

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Features
Sage HRSmartLinx Solutions
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage HR
6.4
11 Ratings
21% below category average
SmartLinx Solutions
-
Ratings
Employee demographic data6.910 Ratings00 Ratings
Employment history7.610 Ratings00 Ratings
Job profiles and administration5.58 Ratings00 Ratings
Organizational charting7.310 Ratings00 Ratings
Organization and location management5.58 Ratings00 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)5.54 Ratings00 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage HR
8.2
1 Ratings
2% above category average
SmartLinx Solutions
-
Ratings
Reimbursement management8.21 Ratings00 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage HR
7.0
11 Ratings
15% below category average
SmartLinx Solutions
-
Ratings
Approval workflow8.311 Ratings00 Ratings
Balance details6.611 Ratings00 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment6.18 Ratings00 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Sage HR
8.5
10 Ratings
4% above category average
SmartLinx Solutions
-
Ratings
View and generate pay and benefit information9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Update personal information8.710 Ratings00 Ratings
View company policy documentation8.68 Ratings00 Ratings
Employee recognition8.88 Ratings00 Ratings
View job history7.57 Ratings00 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage HR
3.0
6 Ratings
90% below category average
SmartLinx Solutions
-
Ratings
Tracking of all physical assets3.06 Ratings00 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Sage HR
5.9
10 Ratings
25% below category average
SmartLinx Solutions
-
Ratings
Report builder5.29 Ratings00 Ratings
Pre-built reports4.49 Ratings00 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data8.22 Ratings00 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Sage HR
8.6
8 Ratings
7% above category average
SmartLinx Solutions
-
Ratings
New hire portal8.88 Ratings00 Ratings
Manager tracking tools8.47 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Sage HR
5.3
7 Ratings
42% below category average
SmartLinx Solutions
-
Ratings
Corporate goal setting5.57 Ratings00 Ratings
Individual goal setting5.97 Ratings00 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility5.17 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance tracking4.87 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage HR
5.5
7 Ratings
37% below category average
SmartLinx Solutions
-
Ratings
Performance plans5.07 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance improvement plans6.46 Ratings00 Ratings
Review status tracking4.47 Ratings00 Ratings
Review reminders4.87 Ratings00 Ratings
Multiple review frequency7.17 Ratings00 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Sage HR
7.0
3 Ratings
13% below category average
SmartLinx Solutions
-
Ratings
Create succession plans/pools7.33 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate ranking6.41 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate search7.31 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate development7.33 Ratings00 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Sage HR
6.5
2 Ratings
18% below category average
SmartLinx Solutions
-
Ratings
Job Requisition Management7.32 Ratings00 Ratings
Company Website Posting6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Applicant Tracking8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
Sage HRSmartLinx Solutions
Likelihood to Recommend
5.7
(12 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Usability
10.0
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.1
(5 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Sage HRSmartLinx Solutions
Likelihood to Recommend
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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SmartLinx Solutions LLC.
For an organization like ours, with staff at many different locations, it is extremely helpful. It also creates standardized workflows in all locations. Because the program is widely adopted, it is very helpful in that the training programs we have developed can be deployed at new locations. It is also helpful for different departments.
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Pros
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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SmartLinx Solutions LLC.
  • Remote time management
  • Accuracy of reporting
  • Ability to use over the web/smartphone
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Cons
Sage
  • Some features available in other HR products have not been available in Cake in the past (Performance, ATS), however, these are being rolled out now.
  • The user experience for the Admin interface is not completely intuitive.
  • Overall look and feel could be updated one day.
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SmartLinx Solutions LLC.
  • Dependent on security/firewalls
  • Requires training
  • Requires manual review at month end
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Usability
Sage
Easy to use and navigate. Staff have all commented on how easy it is for them to view payslips and holidays on the app.
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SmartLinx Solutions LLC.
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
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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SmartLinx Solutions LLC.
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Alternatives Considered
Sage
Bamboo is more versatile for large enterprises where as Sage HR is better for smaller/mid-size businesses. Both systems have very similar features and functionality. Sage HR has great tools for companies with multiple locations which has benefitted us in tracking employees' time, resources, and performance. Both have similar customer service and it really comes down to what features you are wanting to focus on as a business.
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SmartLinx Solutions LLC.
UKG is a beast. I feel like it is meant for organizations with 1000 employees or more instead of a few hundred. SmartLinx Solutions is a bit more down-to-earth.
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Return on Investment
Sage
  • Saved me lots of admin time with employee self service.
  • I can run this system by myself for over 100 employees so no need to hire extra staff to manage.
  • Easy performance management allows the business to review and appraise employees and make everything more efficient (cost and time).
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SmartLinx Solutions LLC.
  • Accuracy of reporting
  • Accuracy of invoicing
  • No worries on billable hours being missed
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