# Benefitfocus vs Sage HRMS Comparison

| | Benefitfocus | Sage HRMS | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 3.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 30 | 35 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (82.1% of reviews) | Mid-Market (68.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Benefitfocus

**Not enough data**

### Sage HRMS

Pros:
- Efficiency (2 reviews)
- Payroll (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (1 reviews)
- High Fees (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Benefitfocus | Sage HRMS | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (27 reviews) | 7.9 (30 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (26 reviews) | 8.1 (30 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.0 (23 reviews) | 8.0 (17 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (25 reviews) | 8.2 (19 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (26 reviews) | 6.9 (27 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (24 reviews) | 6.9 (17 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.7 (26 reviews) | 5.3 (30 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Benefitfocus

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Sage HRMS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Core HR

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Benefitfocus** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sage HRMS** | 7.3/10 | 22 |

#### Core HR

| Feature | Benefitfocus | Sage HRMS | 
|---|---|---|
| **Organization Management** | Not enough data | 8.0 (18 reviews) | 
| **Time, Attendance, and PTO** | Not enough data | 7.0 (16 reviews) | 
| **Expense Management** | Not enough data | 7.4 (13 reviews) | 
| **Salary Structures** | Not enough data | 7.5 (16 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 7.8 (15 reviews) | 
| **Benefits Administration** | Not enough data | 7.5 (17 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Benefitfocus | Sage HRMS | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Benefitfocus | Sage HRMS | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 7.7 (21 reviews) | 6.3 (15 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 7.9 (15 reviews) | 6.9 (12 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 7.0 (9 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.7 (21 reviews) | 8.0 (15 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 8.7 (21 reviews) | 8.1 (14 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 8.2 (18 reviews) | 7.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 7.7 (21 reviews) | 6.9 (15 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.2 (21 reviews) | 6.7 (10 reviews) | 

### Payroll

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Benefitfocus** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sage HRMS** | 8.4/10 | 20 |

#### Employee Self Service

| Feature | Benefitfocus | Sage HRMS | 
|---|---|---|
| **Web Portal** | Not enough data | 9.0 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Benefits Manager** | Not enough data | 8.0 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Mobile** | Not enough data | 8.1 (7 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Benefitfocus | Sage HRMS | 
|---|---|---|
| **Payroll Entry** | Not enough data | 8.9 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Time Off Accrual** | Not enough data | 7.7 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Direct Deposit** | Not enough data | 9.4 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Expense Reimbursement** | Not enough data | 9.0 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Pre-tax Deductions** | Not enough data | 8.5 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Wage Garnishment** | Not enough data | 9.1 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Approvals** | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Check/W-2 Printing** | Not enough data | 8.8 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Check/W-2 Delivery** | Not enough data | 9.2 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Taxes

| Feature | Benefitfocus | Sage HRMS | 
|---|---|---|
| **Tax Calculation** | Not enough data | 8.8 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Tax Filing** | Not enough data | 7.9 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Automatic Tax Payment** | Not enough data | 8.0 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Benefitfocus | Sage HRMS | 
|---|---|---|
| **API / Integration** | Not enough data | 7.6 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Time Tracking Integration** | Not enough data | 7.0 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Accounting Integration** | Not enough data | 7.5 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Core HR Integration** | Not enough data | 8.3 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Benefitfocus | Sage HRMS | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Dashboards** | Not enough data | 7.4 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 8.9 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | 8.4 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 8.1 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

### Benefits Administration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Benefitfocus** | 8.6/10 | 23 |
| **Sage HRMS** | 6.4/10 | 18 |

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

| Feature | Benefitfocus | Sage HRMS | 
|---|---|---|
| **Benefits Record Management** | 8.5 (22 reviews) | 6.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **Enrollment Planning** | 9.0 (22 reviews) | 6.4 (6 reviews) | 
| **Third-Party Carrier Integration** | 7.9 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | 8.5 (16 reviews) | 6.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Total Compensation Statements** | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Self-Service Portal** | 9.2 (22 reviews) | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Regulatory Compliance** | 9.3 (15 reviews) | 6.1 (6 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Benefits Access** | 9.0 (18 reviews) | 5.7 (5 reviews) | 

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

| Feature | Benefitfocus | Sage HRMS | 
|---|---|---|
| **Benefits Record Management** | 8.5 (22 reviews) | 6.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **Enrollment Planning** | 9.0 (22 reviews) | 6.4 (6 reviews) | 
| **Third-Party Carrier Integration** | 7.9 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | 8.5 (16 reviews) | 6.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Total Compensation Statements** | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Self-Service Portal** | 9.2 (22 reviews) | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Regulatory Compliance** | 9.3 (15 reviews) | 6.1 (6 reviews) | 
| **Benefits Dashboards** | 9.0 (22 reviews) | 6.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Benefits Access** | 9.0 (18 reviews) | 5.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Integrations / APIs** | 8.2 (18 reviews) | 5.3 (6 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Benefitfocus | Sage HRMS | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Benefitfocus | Sage HRMS | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 7.7 (21 reviews) | 6.3 (15 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 7.9 (15 reviews) | 6.9 (12 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 7.0 (9 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.7 (21 reviews) | 8.0 (15 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 8.7 (21 reviews) | 8.1 (14 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 8.2 (18 reviews) | 7.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 7.7 (21 reviews) | 6.9 (15 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.2 (21 reviews) | 6.7 (10 reviews) | 

### Workforce Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Benefitfocus** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sage HRMS** | 8.3/10 | 18 |

#### Platform

| Feature | Benefitfocus | Sage HRMS | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 7.7 (21 reviews) | 6.3 (15 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 7.9 (15 reviews) | 6.9 (12 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 7.0 (9 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.7 (21 reviews) | 8.0 (15 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 8.7 (21 reviews) | 8.1 (14 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 8.2 (18 reviews) | 7.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 7.7 (21 reviews) | 6.9 (15 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.2 (21 reviews) | 6.7 (10 reviews) | 

#### Workforce Management Platform Features

| Feature | Benefitfocus | Sage HRMS | 
|---|---|---|
| **Labor Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Shift Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Time & Attendance Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Absence & Leave Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Skills Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Succession Planning** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Workforce Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Self-Service Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Shift Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Team Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Benefits Administration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/benefits-administration)


**Unique to Sage HRMS (3):** [Workforce Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/workforce-management), [Core HR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/core-hr), [Payroll Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/payroll)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Benefitfocus | Sage HRMS | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 0% | 12.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 17.9% | 68.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 82.1% | 18.8% | 

### By Industry

#### Benefitfocus

- **Retail:** 14.3%
- **Education Management:** 7.1%
- **Higher Education:** 7.1%
- **Human Resources:** 7.1%
- **Insurance:** 7.1%
- **Music:** 7.1%
- **Restaurants:** 7.1%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.6%
- **Mining & Metals:** 3.6%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 3.6%
- **Other:** 32.1%

#### Sage HRMS

- **Human Resources:** 12.5%
- **Retail:** 9.4%
- **Civil Engineering:** 9.4%
- **Staffing and Recruiting:** 6.3%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 6.3%
- **Education Management:** 6.3%
- **Automotive:** 3.1%
- **Civic & Social Organization:** 3.1%
- **Computer Software:** 3.1%
- **Design:** 3.1%
- **Other:** 37.5%

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## Top Discussions

### Benefitfocus

No discussions available for this product.

### Sage HRMS

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/benefitfocus-vs-sage-hrms)