# Employee Navigator vs PlanSource Comparison | | Employee Navigator | PlanSource | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 164 | 153 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (50.6% of reviews) | Mid-Market (65.5% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Contact Us Per Year | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Employee Navigator Pros: - Ease of Use (20 reviews) - Helpful (10 reviews) Cons: - Inadequate Reporting (4 reviews) - Learning Curve (4 reviews) ### PlanSource **Not enough data** --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Employee Navigator | PlanSource | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (147 reviews) | 8.6 (122 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (148 reviews) | 8.4 (123 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.6 (125 reviews) | 7.3 (94 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (123 reviews) | 8.0 (102 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.0 (139 reviews) | 8.1 (117 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.4 (120 reviews) | 8.1 (100 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.1 (144 reviews) | 7.9 (120 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Employee Navigator #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Enhanced Price: Contact Us Per Year Key Features: - Online enrollment
 - Carrier, payroll & TPA integrations
 - Enrollment forms library

 [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/employee-navigator/pricing) #### Free Trial No ### PlanSource #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Core HR | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Employee Navigator** | 8.3/10 | 117 | | **PlanSource** | N/A | N/A | #### Core HR | Feature | Employee Navigator | PlanSource | |---|---|---| | **Organization Management** | 8.8 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Time, Attendance, and PTO** | 6.8 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Expense Management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Salary Structures** | 8.2 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Compliance** | 8.4 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Benefits Administration** | 9.5 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Goal Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Benefits Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Employee Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **HR Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Recruitment Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Payroll Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Calendar Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Performance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Time Off Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compensation Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Training Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Timesheet Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Talent Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Commission Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Employee Navigator | PlanSource | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Summarization** | 7.7 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Additional Functionality | Feature | Employee Navigator | PlanSource | |---|---|---| | **Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Applicant Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Time & Attendance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Learning & Development** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Employee Database** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Employee Engagement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Self Service Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Sick Leave Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile App** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Onboarding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **360 Degree Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customizable Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Succession Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Approval Process Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Surveys & Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Offboarding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Employee Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **For Cloud** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Employee Training** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Time Off Requests** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform | Feature | Employee Navigator | PlanSource | |---|---|---| | **Customization ** | 7.6 (92 reviews) | 7.4 (59 reviews) | | **Integration APIs** | 8.2 (91 reviews) | 7.4 (51 reviews) | | **Internationalization** | Feature Not Available | 7.8 (30 reviews) | | **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.9 (94 reviews) | 8.5 (75 reviews) | | **Activity Dashboard** | 8.8 (92 reviews) | 8.4 (75 reviews) | | **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Training Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Goal Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Feedback Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Action Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Benefits Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Feedback Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Performance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Recruitment Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Training Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Calendar Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Employee Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Orientation Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **HR Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Help Desk Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Payroll Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Job Description Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Social Media Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Assessment Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Social Media Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Third-Party Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Initiative Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Community Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Employee Referral Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Candidate Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Communication Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Advertising Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Application Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Email Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Job Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Discount Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Pipeline Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Job Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Storage Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compensation Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Employee Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Job Application Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **HR Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Competency Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Performance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Job Description Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Evaluation Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Role-Based Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Benefits Administration | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Employee Navigator** | 8.3/10 | 135 | | **PlanSource** | 8.2/10 | 105 | #### Benefits Administration Platform Features | Feature | Employee Navigator | PlanSource | |---|---|---| | **Benefits Record Management** | 9.2 (121 reviews) | 8.8 (91 reviews) | | **Enrollment Planning** | 9.0 (118 reviews) | 8.6 (86 reviews) | | **Third-Party Carrier Integration** | 8.4 (110 reviews) | 7.9 (77 reviews) | | **Document Management** | 8.2 (111 reviews) | 8.3 (64 reviews) | | **Total Compensation Statements** | 7.9 (99 reviews) | 8.1 (36 reviews) | | **Self-Service Portal** | 8.8 (112 reviews) | 8.5 (80 reviews) | | **Regulatory Compliance** | 8.3 (106 reviews) | 8.5 (61 reviews) | | **Mobile Benefits Access** | 7.9 (97 reviews) | 8.1 (45 reviews) | | **Timesheet Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Payroll Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Performance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Recruitment Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Deduction Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Training Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Employee Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compensation Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **HR Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Attendance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Retirement Plan Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Provider Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Online Benefits Enrollment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Employee Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Benefits Administration Platform Features | Feature | Employee Navigator | PlanSource | |---|---|---| | **Benefits Record Management** | 9.2 (121 reviews) | 8.8 (91 reviews) | | **Enrollment Planning** | 9.0 (118 reviews) | 8.6 (86 reviews) | | **Third-Party Carrier Integration** | 8.4 (110 reviews) | 7.9 (77 reviews) | | **Document Management** | 8.2 (111 reviews) | 8.3 (64 reviews) | | **Total Compensation Statements** | 7.9 (99 reviews) | 8.1 (36 reviews) | | **Self-Service Portal** | 8.8 (112 reviews) | 8.5 (80 reviews) | | **Regulatory Compliance** | 8.3 (106 reviews) | 8.5 (61 reviews) | | **Benefits Dashboards** | 8.9 (98 reviews) | 8.6 (85 reviews) | | **Mobile Benefits Access** | 7.9 (97 reviews) | 8.1 (45 reviews) | | **Integrations / APIs** | 8.3 (103 reviews) | 7.5 (46 reviews) | | **Internationalization** | 7.6 (65 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Mobility** | 7.9 (67 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Employee Navigator | PlanSource | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | 7.2 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | 7.7 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI Image-to-Text** | 7.0 (63 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Additional Functionality | Feature | Employee Navigator | PlanSource | |---|---|---| | **ACA Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real-Time Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Vacation/Leave Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **HIPAA Compliant** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Leave Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **COBRA Administration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Employee Database** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Time Off Requests** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Employee Benefits Administration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Configurable Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Sick Leave Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Life Insurance Administration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Health Insurance Administration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Benefits Administration Outsourcing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Disability Insurance Administration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Attendance Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Applicant Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **FMLA Administration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Employee Onboarding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **HSA/FSA Administration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform | Feature | Employee Navigator | PlanSource | |---|---|---| | **Customization ** | 7.6 (92 reviews) | 7.4 (59 reviews) | | **Integration APIs** | 8.2 (91 reviews) | 7.4 (51 reviews) | | **Internationalization** | Feature Not Available | 7.8 (30 reviews) | | **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.9 (94 reviews) | 8.5 (75 reviews) | | **Activity Dashboard** | 8.8 (92 reviews) | 8.4 (75 reviews) | | **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Training Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Goal Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Feedback Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Action Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Benefits Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Feedback Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Performance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Recruitment Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Training Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Calendar Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Employee Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Orientation Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **HR Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Help Desk Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Payroll Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Job Description Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Social Media Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Assessment Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Social Media Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Third-Party Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Initiative Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Community Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Employee Referral Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Candidate Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Communication Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Advertising Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Application Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Email Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Job Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Discount Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Pipeline Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Job Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Storage Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compensation Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Employee Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Job Application Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **HR Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Competency Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Performance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Job Description Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Evaluation Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Role-Based Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### SAP Store | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Employee Navigator** | N/A | N/A | | **PlanSource** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - SAP Store | Feature | Employee Navigator | PlanSource | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Benefits Administration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/benefits-administration) **Unique to Employee Navigator (1):** [Core HR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/core-hr) **Unique to PlanSource (1):** [SAP Store Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sap-store) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Employee Navigator | PlanSource | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 50.6% | 5.6% | | **Mid-Market** | 39.1% | 65.5% | | **Enterprise** | 10.3% | 28.9% | ### By Industry #### Employee Navigator - **Insurance:** 55.5% - **Financial Services:** 3.2% - **Construction:** 3.2% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.6% - **Human Resources:** 2.6% - **Information Technology and Services:** 1.9% - **Computer Software:** 1.9% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 1.9% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 1.3% - **Legal Services:** 1.3% - **Other:** 24.5% #### PlanSource - **Education Management:** 6.5% - **Construction:** 6.5% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.8% - **Entertainment:** 4.3% - **Information Technology and Services:** 4.3% - **Human Resources:** 3.6% - **Retail:** 3.6% - **Financial Services:** 3.6% - **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 2.9% - **Insurance:** 2.9% - **Other:** 56.1% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Employee Navigator - [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (13187 reviews) - [HR Plus](https://www.g2.com/products/trinet-hr-plus/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (467 reviews) - [Paylocity](https://www.g2.com/products/paylocity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (6144 reviews) - [BambooHR](https://www.g2.com/products/bamboohr/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (6086 reviews) - [ADP Workforce Now](https://www.g2.com/products/adp-workforce-now/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (4298 reviews) - [Paycom](https://www.g2.com/products/paycom/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (6834 reviews) - [Workday HCM](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-hcm/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1698 reviews) - [Paychex](https://www.g2.com/products/paychex/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1734 reviews) - [Gusto](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (12277 reviews) - [bswift](https://www.g2.com/products/bswift/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (31 reviews) ### Alternatives to PlanSource - [bswift](https://www.g2.com/products/bswift/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (31 reviews) - [Benefitfocus](https://www.g2.com/products/benefitfocus/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (30 reviews) - [Ease](https://www.g2.com/products/employee-navigator-ease/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1446 reviews) - [Workday HCM](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-hcm/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1698 reviews) - [ADP Workforce Now](https://www.g2.com/products/adp-workforce-now/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (4298 reviews) - [Paylocity](https://www.g2.com/products/paylocity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (6144 reviews) - [HR Plus](https://www.g2.com/products/trinet-hr-plus/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (467 reviews) - [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (13187 reviews) - [Maxwell Health](https://www.g2.com/products/maxwell-health/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (51 reviews) - [Dayforce](https://www.g2.com/products/dayforce/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (960 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Employee Navigator - Title: [How do I run reports in employee Navigator?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-run-reports-in-employee-navigator) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "There are lots of great canned reports under the report tab. I also really like the column based and row reports. These let you customize what you want to..." - Title: [How Much Does Employee Navigator cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-employee-navigator-cost) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "There are different plan options. I use the Elite which is around $800 per month. This has the PTO , onboarding and task management. If you don't need..." ### PlanSource - Title: [We have several other software that we would like to Integrate with PlanSource. Could a PlanSource Rep contact me to discuss?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/we-have-several-other-software-that-we-would-like-to-integrate-with-plansource-could-a-plansource-rep-contact-me-to-discuss) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "We have used PlanSource since 2015 and it integrates seamlessly with Paylocity, our HRIS system. It also is integrated with our COBRA administration..." - Title: [How does PlanSource partner with Insurance carriers?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-plansource-partner-with-insurance-carriers) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "PlanSource has partnerships with leading national insurance carriers who provide monetary credits when employers offer their products to employees and the..." - Title: [Broker Relationships](https://www.g2.com/discussions/broker-relationships) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "We love working with brokers at PlanSource. We partner with them to help them grow their busines- through marketing support, account support and ongoing..." - Title: [How do you put your customers first?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/account-support) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "We take care of our customers. We have 95%+ client retention, and our net promoter score is +56 (that’s on a scale of -100 to +100)! Our NPS score is nearly..." - Title: [Are you legally approved to operate as a TPA nationally?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/tpa-services) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Yes! And we also operate payroll in 50 states." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/employee-navigator-vs-plansource)