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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (66.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $6.00 1 Per Employee Per Month
$11.00 1 Per Employee Per Month
APS
Star Rating
(819)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $6.00 1 Per Employee Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansSage HCM
Star Rating
(13)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$11.00 1 Per Employee Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that APS excels in customer support, with users highlighting the quick response times and knowledgeable representatives who assist with various topics. This level of support is particularly beneficial for mid-sized companies that may need immediate help during onboarding or when new employees start.
- Users say that Sage HCM offers a robust payroll processing experience, making it quicker and more accurate. Reviewers appreciate its ability to handle complex pay calculations and ensure tax compliance, which is crucial for organizations operating across multiple jurisdictions.
- According to verified reviews, APS is noted for its user-friendly interface that simplifies the onboarding process for new users. Many users find the integration with other software to be smooth, enhancing overall usability and efficiency in daily operations.
- Reviewers mention that while Sage HCM provides exceptional customer support, the implementation process can be challenging. Users have noted that the flexibility of the Criterion team during integration is commendable, but some still find the system less intuitive compared to APS.
- G2 reviewers highlight that APS has a significantly higher number of reviews, indicating a broader user base and more reliable feedback. This extensive user engagement suggests that APS is a well-established choice among mid-market companies, while Sage HCM has fewer reviews, which may limit the insights available for potential buyers.
- Users report that APS outperforms Sage HCM in terms of ease of setup and administration, with many praising its intuitive onboarding wizard and overall administrative efficiency. In contrast, Sage HCM users have expressed challenges with setup, indicating a steeper learning curve for new users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
APS
Payroll
Starting at $6.00
1 Per Employee Per Month
Per employee per month + $50 base fee per month. $416.67 minimum per month.
+Available at an additional cost
- Payroll Tax Filings and Payments*
- Federal Forms 940 and 941
- State Withholding, Unemployment (if more than one+)
Sage HCM
Criterion HCM for HR
$11.00
1 Per Employee Per Month
Criterion HCM delivers three different capabilities within its completely unified platform: HR, Payroll & Talent Engagement. This price is for the HR management component.
- Unified Cloud Database
- Simple, yet Sophisticated
Free Trial
APS
No trial information availableSage HCM
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
707
8.8
12
Ease of Use
9.1
712
8.5
12
Ease of Setup
8.7
561
6.5
10
Ease of Admin
9.1
586
8.1
8
Quality of Support
9.5
709
9.2
12
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
585
9.2
8
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
702
8.9
11
Features by Category
Core HR
8.0
90
8.6
7
8.9
96
7.5
6
6.3
68
6.7
6
7.6
78
7.6
7
8.2
82
8.3
7
8.4
88
8.3
7
Generative AI
6.5
48
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
157
8.8
7
7.4
126
8.6
7
Feature Not Available
6.1
6
8.6
164
8.3
7
8.7
160
9.0
7
8.3
146
6.4
7
8.3
163
8.1
7
8.8
163
7.9
7
Employee Self Service
9.2
545
|
Verified
8.7
5
8.6
387
|
Verified
7.7
5
8.4
393
|
Verified
7.0
5
Administration
9.3
547
|
Verified
8.0
5
8.6
454
|
Verified
7.7
5
9.6
535
|
Verified
8.7
5
8.7
318
|
Verified
7.3
5
9.3
514
|
Verified
7.7
5
9.2
437
|
Verified
8.0
5
9.2
452
|
Verified
7.0
5
9.4
466
|
Verified
8.0
5
9.3
440
|
Verified
7.7
5
Taxes
9.3
535
|
Verified
6.7
5
9.3
514
|
Verified
6.7
5
9.3
502
|
Verified
6.3
5
Integration
8.5
327
|
Verified
8.0
5
8.9
355
|
Verified
7.0
5
8.4
350
|
Verified
7.3
5
8.6
295
|
Verified
7.0
5
Platform
8.8
527
|
Verified
7.3
5
9.0
519
|
Verified
7.7
5
9.2
516
|
Verified
8.3
5
9.2
494
|
Verified
8.3
5
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.5
105
Not enough data
8.1
91
Not enough data
7.0
78
Not enough data
8.6
98
Not enough data
8.5
96
Not enough data
8.8
100
Not enough data
8.2
89
Not enough data
7.7
69
Not enough data
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.5
105
Not enough data
8.1
91
Not enough data
7.0
78
Not enough data
8.6
98
Not enough data
8.5
96
Not enough data
8.8
100
Not enough data
8.2
89
Not enough data
8.2
92
Not enough data
7.7
69
Not enough data
7.4
74
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
69
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
157
8.8
7
7.4
126
8.6
7
Feature Not Available
6.1
6
8.6
164
8.3
7
8.7
160
9.0
7
8.3
146
6.4
7
8.3
163
8.1
7
8.8
163
7.9
7
Operations
8.3
74
Not enough data
8.2
70
Not enough data
8.3
71
Not enough data
8.2
75
Not enough data
7.7
50
Not enough data
Performance reviews
7.0
36
Not enough data
7.1
36
Not enough data
7.5
36
Not enough data
Goals
7.2
38
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feedback
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Data
8.3
36
Not enough data
8.3
38
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Performance Management
6.3
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
7.6
7
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
Sourcing
8.2
55
Not enough data
8.2
59
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
8.0
59
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
157
8.8
7
7.4
126
8.6
7
Feature Not Available
6.1
6
8.6
164
8.3
7
8.7
160
9.0
7
8.3
146
6.4
7
8.3
163
8.1
7
8.8
163
7.9
7
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
7.9
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Onboarding
7.5
10
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.4
83
Not enough data
8.3
85
Not enough data
8.7
90
Not enough data
7.3
68
Not enough data
8.0
81
Not enough data
8.0
80
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.6
91
Not enough data
7.3
52
Not enough data
7.2
57
Not enough data
8.3
84
Not enough data
8.2
84
Not enough data
Platform Data
7.4
61
Not enough data
8.0
69
Not enough data
8.1
73
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
157
8.8
7
7.4
126
8.6
7
Feature Not Available
6.1
6
8.6
164
8.3
7
8.7
160
9.0
7
8.3
146
6.4
7
8.3
163
8.1
7
8.8
163
7.9
7
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.2
77
Not enough data
8.6
85
Not enough data
Time Tracking
9.1
128
Not enough data
8.2
105
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Mobile Time Tracking
9.1
122
Not enough data
Administration
8.2
113
Not enough data
8.3
113
Not enough data
8.3
119
Not enough data
8.2
107
Not enough data
8.9
125
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
129
Not enough data
7.8
100
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
125
Not enough data
8.6
115
Not enough data
6.8
77
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
157
8.8
7
7.4
126
8.6
7
Feature Not Available
6.1
6
8.6
164
8.3
7
8.7
160
9.0
7
8.3
146
6.4
7
8.3
163
8.1
7
8.8
163
7.9
7
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.7
38
Not enough data
8.2
44
Not enough data
9.0
57
Not enough data
8.5
54
Not enough data
8.0
42
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
45
Not enough data
9.0
51
Not enough data
7.5
38
Not enough data
7.8
43
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
157
8.8
7
7.4
126
8.6
7
Feature Not Available
6.1
6
8.6
164
8.3
7
8.7
160
9.0
7
8.3
146
6.4
7
8.3
163
8.1
7
8.8
163
7.9
7
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
APS and Sage HCM are categorized as Payroll, HCM Software, Core HR, and Performance Management
Unique Categories
APS is categorized as Healthcare HR, Benefits Administration, Time Tracking, Workforce Management, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and Onboarding
Sage HCM is categorized as Other Recruiting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
APS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Sage HCM
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Non-Profit Organization Management
10.8%
Hospital & Health Care
6.8%
Religious Institutions
6.1%
Restaurants
4.9%
Construction
3.9%
Other
67.5%
Consumer Services
16.7%
Construction
16.7%
Consulting
8.3%
Staffing and Recruiting
8.3%
Retail
8.3%
Other
41.7%
Discussions
accruals
2 Comments
RM
Hi Steffan,
Thank you for reaching out regarding accruals. I have passed your feedback on to our Customer Success team so they can reach out.
Have a...Read more
Will the employee start date become anything more?
1 Comment
RM
Hi Hope,
We do not currently have anything planned for changes to the usage of the employee start date. However, we will pass your feedback along to our...Read more
Sage HCM has no discussions with answers
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