Compare Personio and Shapes 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (62.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (65.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
$8.00 Per Month
Personio
Star Rating
(773)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (62.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(35)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$8.00 Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Personio excels in providing a comprehensive HR solution, with users highlighting its ability to handle payroll, tracking, and absence management efficiently. This makes it particularly suitable for organizations looking to streamline their HR processes.
- Users say that Shapes stands out for its user-friendly interface and excellent customer support. Many appreciate the responsiveness of the support team, which helps resolve issues quickly, making it a reliable choice for small businesses.
- According to verified reviews, Personio's implementation process is praised for its simplicity, with users noting that it significantly reduces HR administration costs and minimizes errors, which is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency.
- Reviewers mention that while Shapes offers a solid set of features, it may not fully meet the complex needs of mid-sized companies, as indicated by its lower G2 scores in areas like HR analytics and onboarding compared to Personio.
- Users highlight that Personio's day-to-day usability is enhanced by features like leave management and personal information updates, which are particularly beneficial for remote and dynamic work environments.
- G2 reviewers note that while Shapes has a higher star rating, the limited number of reviews suggests that its user base may not be as extensive or diverse as Personio's, which could impact the reliability of its feedback.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Personio
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
Shapes
Monthly
$8.00
Per Month
Ideal for those who prefer flexibility, while still enjoying our full range of features, including a dedicated customer success manager
- People Directory
- Org Chart
- Time Away Management
Free Trial
Personio
Free Trial is available
Shapes
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
613
8.8
32
Ease of Use
8.9
620
9.1
33
Ease of Setup
8.4
383
9.1
29
Ease of Admin
8.3
280
9.3
28
Quality of Support
8.8
509
9.9
32
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
278
9.6
27
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
591
10.0
33
Features by Category
Core HR
8.5
326
9.1
23
8.6
341
8.8
23
7.3
212
6.1
18
7.8
291
7.6
20
8.2
269
7.4
18
7.9
228
7.3
22
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
8.0
11
Platform
7.9
385
9.2
24
7.9
326
7.7
20
8.3
323
8.0
23
8.7
391
9.2
24
8.2
317
9.3
23
7.9
325
6.7
21
8.1
347
8.6
22
8.3
373
8.8
24
Automation
8.5
204
7.9
8
Logistics
8.2
198
7.5
8
8.4
183
6.9
8
8.5
202
5.2
8
Management
8.1
166
6.7
8
8.7
186
8.5
8
8.8
214
9.3
7
8.8
211
8.8
8
8.9
216
8.8
8
9.1
221
9.2
8
8.3
196
8.1
7
Monitoring
8.2
177
5.2
7
8.1
177
6.0
7
8.3
187
7.1
7
Customization
8.3
73
Not enough data
8.6
64
Not enough data
HR Content
8.1
62
Not enough data
8.2
63
Not enough data
8.5
77
Not enough data
Logistics
9.1
71
Not enough data
9.1
72
Not enough data
6.8
60
Not enough data
Management
7.3
54
Not enough data
9.3
68
Not enough data
8.1
58
Not enough data
8.9
70
Not enough data
8.3
74
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Basics
7.9
63
Not enough data
8.2
72
Not enough data
8.0
67
Not enough data
Content
8.1
65
Not enough data
7.8
54
Not enough data
7.8
50
Not enough data
Logistics
7.9
60
Not enough data
8.6
69
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.0
66
Not enough data
Platform
7.9
385
9.2
24
7.9
326
7.7
20
8.3
323
8.0
23
8.7
391
9.2
24
8.2
317
9.3
23
7.9
325
6.7
21
8.1
347
8.6
22
8.3
373
8.8
24
Platform Basics
7.7
186
Not enough data
8.3
220
Not enough data
8.1
188
Not enough data
8.7
207
Not enough data
Platform Functionality
8.0
213
Not enough data
7.9
198
Not enough data
Platform Data
8.0
208
Not enough data
8.2
209
Not enough data
8.1
198
Not enough data
8.3
201
Not enough data
Setup
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
6.1
6
Not enough data
6.1
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Management
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
6.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Basics
7.8
58
Not enough data
8.1
46
Not enough data
8.2
55
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
8.1
60
Not enough data
8.2
52
Not enough data
7.8
53
Not enough data
Content
8.1
55
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.1
52
Not enough data
7.8
143
3.5
9
8.6
58
Not enough data
Platform
7.9
385
9.2
24
7.9
326
7.7
20
8.3
323
8.0
23
8.7
391
9.2
24
8.2
317
9.3
23
7.9
325
6.7
21
8.1
347
8.6
22
8.3
373
8.8
24
Platform Basics
8.1
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
9.0
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
Platform Data
8.6
7
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Performance reviews
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Goals
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feedback
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Performance Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Survey Management
7.1
21
Not enough data
7.9
20
Not enough data
7.1
19
Not enough data
7.4
17
Not enough data
Survey Customization
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.6
18
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.1
17
Not enough data
Survey Insights
8.1
20
Not enough data
7.3
16
Not enough data
8.2
17
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Survey
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reports
7.7
88
6.1
6
7.9
107
8.1
8
7.7
98
7.5
8
8.0
98
8.1
8
Cleaning
8.1
105
8.1
7
7.7
96
7.9
7
7.8
101
8.6
6
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
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
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Recruitment Platform - Recruitment Platforms
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
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
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
Not enough data
Platform Content
7.8
172
7.1
11
8.0
166
5.9
11
7.9
167
4.3
10
7.1
125
3.7
9
7.8
135
4.8
10
7.6
147
4.8
10
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
186
7.9
11
7.8
140
7.3
10
7.6
120
5.9
9
8.3
182
8.3
9
8.5
193
8.5
9
Platform Data
7.7
121
5.4
9
8.0
154
5.9
9
8.4
161
6.9
9
Platform
7.9
385
9.2
24
7.9
326
7.7
20
8.3
323
8.0
23
8.7
391
9.2
24
8.2
317
9.3
23
7.9
325
6.7
21
8.1
347
8.6
22
8.3
373
8.8
24
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.8
143
3.5
9
8.6
187
8.7
9
Platform Basics
7.1
21
Not enough data
7.5
22
Not enough data
6.9
19
Not enough data
Platform Content
7.2
19
Not enough data
8.1
22
Not enough data
6.7
22
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Performance
7.5
24
Not enough data
7.1
21
Not enough data
7.2
24
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
7.4
23
Not enough data
6.9
23
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Personio and Shapes are categorized as Core HR, HR Analytics, Onboarding, Survey, Time & Attendance, and Absence Management
Unique Categories
Personio is categorized as HCM Software, Recruitment Platforms, Job Description Management, Candidate Relationship Management, HR Service Delivery, Recruitment Marketing, and Whistleblowing
Shapes is categorized as Workflow Management and Performance Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Personio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Shapes
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
Computer Software
13.9%
Information Technology and Services
13.2%
Financial Services
4.1%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
Consumer Goods
3.7%
Other
61.1%
Computer Software
22.9%
Computer & Network Security
11.4%
Information Technology and Services
8.6%
E-Learning
5.7%
Medical Devices
5.7%
Other
45.7%
Discussions
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
Shapes has no discussions with answers
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