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Market Segments
Small-Business (85.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (62.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Contact Us Per Month
BrightHR
Star Rating
(104)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (85.0% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(755)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (62.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that BrightHR excels in simplifying day-to-day tasks, with users appreciating the convenience of having everything in one place for managing annual leave requests, absences, and training. This centralization makes life easier for small businesses, which make up the majority of its user base.
- Users say that Personio stands out for its intuitive user interface, making it easy to log working hours quickly. Reviewers highlight the simplicity of selecting multiple days from the calendar for time tracking, which enhances overall usability for mid-market companies.
- According to verified reviews, both platforms receive high marks for the quality of support, but BrightHR users specifically mention the helpfulness of their support staff, with one user praising a representative named James for his clear guidance and patience.
- Reviewers mention that Personio's planning tools, particularly its calendar feature, are invaluable for managing team availability. Users appreciate being able to see all approved days off at a glance, which aids in capacity planning and scheduling.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while BrightHR has a strong focus on small businesses, it may struggle to meet the more complex needs of larger organizations. This is reflected in its lower overall G2 Score compared to Personio, which caters to a broader mid-market audience.
- Users report that both platforms are easy to set up, but Personio edges out slightly in this area, with reviewers noting its straightforward onboarding process. This ease of setup is crucial for companies looking to implement HR solutions quickly and efficiently.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BrightHR
No pricing availablePersonio
Core
Contact Us
Per Month
Gain a single source of truth for your people information. Transform core processes into automated workflows, unlock more time for what matters.
- People Information
- Reporting & Analytics
- People Workflows & Automation
Free Trial
BrightHR
No trial information availablePersonio
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
69
8.5
604
Ease of Use
8.6
70
8.9
611
Ease of Setup
8.6
57
8.4
375
Ease of Admin
8.6
53
8.3
278
Quality of Support
8.8
64
8.8
502
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
51
8.5
276
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
72
9.0
583
Features by Category
Core HR
8.1
51
8.5
324
8.4
53
8.5
335
7.1
38
7.3
212
7.1
38
7.8
289
7.9
42
8.1
268
7.4
41
7.9
228
Generative AI
7.6
15
Feature Not Available
Platform
6.7
36
7.9
385
7.2
26
7.9
326
7.1
27
8.3
323
8.2
37
8.7
391
7.6
34
8.2
317
8.1
35
7.9
324
7.9
37
8.1
347
8.1
38
8.3
373
Automation
Not enough data
8.5
204
Logistics
Not enough data
8.2
198
Not enough data
8.4
182
Not enough data
8.5
202
Management
Not enough data
8.1
166
Not enough data
8.7
184
Not enough data
8.8
211
Not enough data
8.8
210
Not enough data
8.8
214
Not enough data
9.1
219
Not enough data
8.3
195
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.2
177
Not enough data
8.1
177
Not enough data
8.3
187
Customization
Not enough data
8.3
73
Not enough data
8.6
64
HR Content
Not enough data
8.1
62
Not enough data
8.2
63
Not enough data
8.5
77
Logistics
Not enough data
9.1
71
Not enough data
9.1
72
Not enough data
6.8
60
Management
Not enough data
7.3
54
Not enough data
9.3
67
Not enough data
8.1
58
Not enough data
8.9
70
Not enough data
8.3
74
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Basics
Not enough data
7.9
63
Not enough data
8.2
71
Not enough data
8.0
67
Content
Not enough data
8.1
65
Not enough data
7.8
54
Not enough data
7.8
50
Logistics
Not enough data
7.9
60
Not enough data
8.6
69
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
8.0
66
Platform
6.7
36
7.9
385
7.2
26
7.9
326
7.1
27
8.3
323
8.2
37
8.7
391
7.6
34
8.2
317
8.1
35
7.9
324
7.9
37
8.1
347
8.1
38
8.3
373
Platform Basics
Not enough data
7.7
186
Not enough data
8.3
218
Not enough data
8.1
188
Not enough data
8.7
207
Platform Functionality
Not enough data
8.0
213
Not enough data
7.9
198
Platform Data
Not enough data
8.0
208
Not enough data
8.2
208
Not enough data
8.1
198
Not enough data
8.3
201
Basics
Not enough data
7.8
58
Not enough data
8.1
46
Not enough data
8.2
55
Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.1
60
Not enough data
8.2
52
Not enough data
7.8
53
Content
Not enough data
8.1
55
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
8.1
52
Not enough data
7.8
143
Not enough data
8.6
58
Platform
6.7
36
7.9
385
7.2
26
7.9
326
7.1
27
8.3
323
8.2
37
8.7
391
7.6
34
8.2
317
8.1
35
7.9
324
7.9
37
8.1
347
8.1
38
8.3
373
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
8.8
7
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Platform Data
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
8.1
7
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Survey Management
Not enough data
7.1
21
Not enough data
7.9
20
Not enough data
7.1
19
Not enough data
7.4
17
Survey Customization
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.6
18
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.1
17
Survey Insights
Not enough data
8.1
20
Not enough data
7.3
16
Not enough data
8.2
17
Not enough data
8.1
18
Agentic AI - Survey
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reports
Not enough data
7.7
88
Not enough data
7.9
107
Not enough data
7.7
98
Not enough data
8.0
98
Cleaning
Not enough data
8.1
105
Not enough data
7.7
96
Not enough data
7.8
101
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Recruitment Platform - Recruitment Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Recruitment AI - Recruitment Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Recruitment Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Onboarding
Not enough data
6.5
9
Not enough data
6.5
10
Not enough data
6.5
10
Not enough data
6.5
10
Not enough data
6.8
11
Platform Content
Not enough data
7.8
172
Not enough data
8.0
165
Not enough data
7.9
167
Not enough data
7.1
125
Not enough data
7.8
134
Not enough data
7.6
147
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
185
Not enough data
7.8
140
Not enough data
7.6
120
Not enough data
8.3
182
Not enough data
8.5
193
Platform Data
Not enough data
7.7
121
Not enough data
8.0
154
Not enough data
8.4
161
Platform
6.7
36
7.9
385
7.2
26
7.9
326
7.1
27
8.3
323
8.2
37
8.7
391
7.6
34
8.2
317
8.1
35
7.9
324
7.9
37
8.1
347
8.1
38
8.3
373
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
7.8
143
Not enough data
8.6
187
Platform Basics
Not enough data
7.1
21
Not enough data
7.5
22
Not enough data
6.9
19
Platform Content
Not enough data
7.2
19
Not enough data
8.1
22
Not enough data
6.7
22
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Performance
Not enough data
7.5
24
Not enough data
7.1
21
Not enough data
7.2
24
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
7.4
23
Not enough data
6.9
23
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BrightHR and Personio are categorized as Core HR
Unique Categories
BrightHR has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BrightHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Personio
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
Hospital & Health Care
8.0%
Retail
6.0%
Hospitality
6.0%
Construction
6.0%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.0%
Other
69.0%
Computer Software
13.8%
Information Technology and Services
13.1%
Marketing and Advertising
4.0%
Financial Services
4.0%
Consumer Goods
3.7%
Other
61.5%
Discussions
BrightHR has no discussions with answers
How are you tracking attendance for "zero hours contract"?
1 Comment
TG
Hello Javier, this is unfortunately a case that we can't portray in Personio yet. In Personio each employee must be assigned a fixed number of hours per week...Read more
When will the personnel development features go online?
1 Comment
TG
Hello Ulrike, we expect a first Bata test here in the second week of December 2020. You will find all updates in our community (community.personio.de). Best...Read more
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