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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    SmartSearch ATS

    Score6.6 out of 10
    N/ASmartSearch is an enterprise-grade native recruitment platform that unifies applicant tracking, CRM, onboarding, and reporting. Purpose-built for staffing and talent acquisition teams, it automates workflows, improves visibility, and reduces reliance on disconnected recruiting tools.N/A
    Pricing
    Sage HRMSSmartSearch ATS
    Editions & Modules
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    Pricing Offerings
    Sage HRMSSmartSearch ATS
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Sage HRMSSmartSearch ATS
    Considered Both Products
    Sage
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    Advanced Personnel Systems (SmartSearch)
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    71%
    Would buy again
    5 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    6 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    71%
    Happy with the feature set
    5 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    60%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    3 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
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    83%
    Implementation went as expected
    5 Answers
    Features
    Sage HRMSSmartSearch ATS
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Sage HRMS and SmartSearch ATS
    Feature
    Sage HRMS
    5.5
    9 Ratings
    39% below category average
    SmartSearch ATS
    -
    Ratings
    Employee demographic data8.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employment history8.09 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration1.39 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.99 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organizational charting6.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organization and location management6.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)1.27 Ratings00 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Sage HRMS and SmartSearch ATS
    Feature
    Sage HRMS
    4.8
    7 Ratings
    52% below category average
    SmartSearch ATS
    -
    Ratings
    Pay calculation6.17 Ratings00 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors4.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment6.92 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration2.16 Ratings00 Ratings
    Direct deposit files8.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management3.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reimbursement management3.27 Ratings00 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Sage HRMS and SmartSearch ATS
    Feature
    Sage HRMS
    1.2
    7 Ratings
    149% below category average
    SmartSearch ATS
    -
    Ratings
    Approval workflow1.26 Ratings00 Ratings
    Balance details1.27 Ratings00 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment1.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Sage HRMS and SmartSearch ATS
    Feature
    Sage HRMS
    3.9
    8 Ratings
    72% below category average
    SmartSearch ATS
    -
    Ratings
    View and generate pay and benefit information4.18 Ratings00 Ratings
    Update personal information4.27 Ratings00 Ratings
    View company policy documentation1.16 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employee recognition6.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    View job history4.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Sage HRMS and SmartSearch ATS
    Feature
    Sage HRMS
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    14% below category average
    SmartSearch ATS
    -
    Ratings
    Tracking of all physical assets7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Sage HRMS and SmartSearch ATS
    Feature
    Sage HRMS
    3.7
    8 Ratings
    69% below category average
    SmartSearch ATS
    -
    Ratings
    Report builder2.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pre-built reports1.28 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data8.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Sage HRMS and SmartSearch ATS
    Feature
    Sage HRMS
    7.0
    4 Ratings
    14% below category average
    SmartSearch ATS
    -
    Ratings
    New hire portal7.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools7.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Sage HRMS and SmartSearch ATS
    Feature
    Sage HRMS
    7.3
    2 Ratings
    11% below category average
    SmartSearch ATS
    -
    Ratings
    Corporate goal setting8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Individual goal setting7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance tracking6.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Sage HRMS and SmartSearch ATS
    Feature
    Sage HRMS
    7.8
    5 Ratings
    2% below category average
    SmartSearch ATS
    -
    Ratings
    Performance plans9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Review status tracking7.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Review reminders8.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency7.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Sage HRMS and SmartSearch ATS
    Feature
    Sage HRMS
    8.5
    1 Ratings
    7% above category average
    SmartSearch ATS
    -
    Ratings
    Create succession plans/pools9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate ranking8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate search8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate development9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Sage HRMS and SmartSearch ATS
    Feature
    Sage HRMS
    7.6
    3 Ratings
    4% below category average
    SmartSearch ATS
    3.4
    17 Ratings
    80% below category average
    Job Requisition Management5.02 Ratings3.017 Ratings
    Company Website Posting7.23 Ratings3.017 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media9.01 Ratings1.013 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting7.01 Ratings1.017 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention8.01 Ratings10.016 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking8.02 Ratings3.017 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts9.01 Ratings5.513 Ratings
    Customized Application Form00 Ratings9.016 Ratings
    Resume Management00 Ratings1.017 Ratings
    Candidate Search00 Ratings3.017 Ratings
    Collaboration00 Ratings1.015 Ratings
    Task Creation and Delegation00 Ratings1.014 Ratings
    Email Templates00 Ratings1.016 Ratings
    User Permissions00 Ratings1.016 Ratings
    Reporting00 Ratings8.016 Ratings
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    Score9.4 out of 10
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    Score9.1 out of 10
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    Score8.6 out of 10
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    Score10 out of 10
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    Score10 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Sage HRMSSmartSearch ATS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    1.2
    (10 ratings)
    6.0
    (31 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    3.0
    (18 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (10 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.4
    (8 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.0
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Sage HRMSSmartSearch ATS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    Advanced Personnel Systems (SmartSearch)
    I think our environment has stretched SmS and their capabilities (positively) but we have grown together and developed an enormously capable system together that is now very well integrated into our business. For doing applicant tracking, requisition management and offer management that has really been strong. I think we can partner together and build some better analytics and reporting capabilities that would be better suited for our business.
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    Pros
    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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    Advanced Personnel Systems (SmartSearch)
    • The search functions are outstanding. It is the reason we originally went with SmartSearch many years ago. The ability to do very simple or complex searches gives the recruiting staff great flexibility in how they look for and narrow down candidates.
    • The hire and onboarding traks allow us to create very specific processes we want our staff to follow to insure a consistent and repeatable result. I can create traks that can be very general or traks that literally provide emails and reminders to all of the players (recruiters, managers, candidates, etc...) every step of the way. This is particularly helpful where we have customers who have extremely stringent contractual guidelines that must be followed.
    • Support. Their customer support is second to none. We always joke that they are our favorite vendor to deal with.... Anytime we have an issue or question. They are there to walk us through it. The training is on target and the staff has always been friendly and more than eager to help make us successful with the tool.
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    Cons
    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
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    Advanced Personnel Systems (SmartSearch)
    • SmartSearch has a steep learning curve if you want to extensively use the features like automated tasks and the report writer
    • Technical support is spotty and sometimes very frustrating, they don't respond for weeks at a time.
    • SmartSearch user interface is old and has far less ability to customize the interface than other tracking systems
    • SmartSearch has virtually no ability to connect directly with other software and allows now other software to connect in - so no Microsoft Flow, no Zapier, no mail parser, etc. and since Smart Search capabilities are limited, not being able to integrate it with other platforms easily is unfortunate.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    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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    Advanced Personnel Systems (SmartSearch)
    I believe over the past 30 or so pages (or so it seems), you have every reason for my business to continue as a SmartSearch ATS client and user. The support is off the charts great the few times I need them (generally not even once per year). My business has been a client since 2004. That should say it all.
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    Usability
    Sage
    No answers on this topic
    Advanced Personnel Systems (SmartSearch)
    There are so many facets of SmartSearch, that to know everything about it is nearly impossible. While it is mainly straight forward, there is a lot. After using the program for a while, you become pretty comfortable with the basics and can start adding some of the other features.
    Incentivized
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    Reliability and Availability
    Sage
    No answers on this topic
    Advanced Personnel Systems (SmartSearch)
    My license for SmartSearch goes back to 2004. It has always been available for me - don't remember a single time it was not available in all of those years.
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    Support Rating
    Sage
    No answers on this topic
    Advanced Personnel Systems (SmartSearch)
    Once you get the 1 person on the phone they are very knowledgeable and tend to solve the problem. The issue is there are not enough resources to handle all the clients. Their primary clients are "recruiting firms" and I think that is where most of the their support resources go
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    Implementation Rating
    Sage
    No answers on this topic
    Advanced Personnel Systems (SmartSearch)
    Using the basic functions of SmartSearch is an easy implementation. But consider carefully what your organization needs to really drive placements. Because we only did a basic implementation first, we were caught off guard when later trying to implement more functions and realizing that the capabilities were limited or were difficult to learn and implement and realizing that tech support was not going to be consistent.
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    Alternatives Considered
    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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    Advanced Personnel Systems (SmartSearch)
    Functionally, SmartSearch is not on the same page as ZipRecruiter. ZipRecruiter as a platform is much more geared toward helping applicants and is essentially a glorified resume database. SmartSearch offers so much more in terms of features and abilities, that would not really be appropriate to try and compare the two. Similarly, the overall use of SmartSearch is an apples and oranges comparison to LinkedIn Talent. LinkedIn is great for sourcing and attracting talent, but in terms of tracking candidates all the way through a hiring process and tracking a heavy volume of job orders across a variety of states and locations, the two just don't really compare.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    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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    Advanced Personnel Systems (SmartSearch)
    • That's easy - they have helped us grown and make more money. The core element of their technology (e.g. the ability to search for, identify and contact candidates is excellent).
    • They are a business partner and do their very best to help us succeed.
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