Compare Personio and Sage HR 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (62.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (54.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Starting at £4.40 Per Month
Personio
Star Rating
(768)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (62.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 2 pricing plansSage HR
Star Rating
(85)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at £4.40 Per Month
Browse all 6 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Sage HR excels in its reimbursement process, with users appreciating the smooth workflow that allows them to easily upload bills, submit claims, and track approvals directly in the app. This level of efficiency is particularly beneficial for small businesses looking to streamline their HR operations.
- Users say that Personio stands out for its comprehensive automation capabilities, which significantly reduce HR administration costs and minimize errors. Reviewers highlight its ability to handle various HR needs, including payroll and absence management, making it a strong choice for mid-market companies.
- According to verified reviews, both Sage HR and Personio receive high marks for ease of use, but Sage HR has a slight edge in setup and administration. Users appreciate the intuitive onboarding process and the familiar interface that aligns with other Sage products, enhancing overall user experience.
- Reviewers mention that Personio's functionality for managing employee leave is particularly robust, allowing users to apply for, edit, or delete leaves easily. This feature is crucial for companies with dynamic work environments, making it a favorite among users who prioritize flexibility.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Sage HR has a strong performance management module, it may not fully meet the diverse needs of larger organizations. Users appreciate the integration capabilities for onboarding and offboarding processes, but some express a desire for more advanced features that larger companies might require.
- Users report that Personio's quality of support is commendable, with many praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. This aspect is particularly important for mid-market companies that may need more guidance during implementation and ongoing use.
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
Sage HR
Core HR and Leave Management
Starting at £4.40
Per Month
Digitalise your absence management and HR essentials. Core HR and Leave Management are included as standard. Price per employee, per month.
- Workforce database
- Organisational chart
- Workflow builders
Free Trial
Personio
Free Trial is available
Sage HR
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
611
8.5
76
Ease of Use
8.9
618
8.9
77
Ease of Setup
8.4
382
8.8
55
Ease of Admin
8.3
280
8.7
53
Quality of Support
8.8
507
8.6
66
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
278
9.0
49
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
589
7.9
76
Features by Category
Core HR
8.5
325
8.6
42
8.5
339
8.5
40
7.3
212
7.3
25
7.8
290
8.2
28
8.1
268
8.0
27
7.9
228
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Platform
7.9
385
8.1
28
7.9
326
7.2
16
8.3
323
7.8
20
8.7
391
8.5
29
8.2
317
8.6
29
7.9
325
8.1
28
8.1
347
7.9
30
8.3
373
8.5
28
Automation
8.5
204
Not enough data
Logistics
8.2
198
Feature Not Available
8.4
182
Feature Not Available
8.5
202
Not enough data
Management
8.1
166
Not enough data
8.7
185
Not enough data
8.8
212
8.7
5
8.8
211
8.0
5
8.8
215
8.7
5
9.1
219
9.3
5
8.3
195
Not enough data
Monitoring
8.2
177
Feature Not Available
8.1
177
Feature Not Available
8.3
187
7.0
5
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
67
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
8.1
28
7.9
326
7.2
16
8.3
323
7.8
20
8.7
391
8.5
29
8.2
317
8.6
29
7.9
325
8.1
28
8.1
347
7.9
30
8.3
373
8.5
28
Platform Basics
7.7
186
Feature Not Available
8.3
220
8.7
9
8.1
188
7.1
7
8.7
207
8.3
11
Platform Functionality
8.0
213
7.8
9
7.9
198
7.8
9
Platform Data
8.0
208
7.4
9
8.2
209
7.9
11
8.1
198
Feature Not Available
8.3
201
8.5
9
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
Not enough data
8.6
58
Not enough data
Platform
7.9
385
8.1
28
7.9
326
7.2
16
8.3
323
7.8
20
8.7
391
8.5
29
8.2
317
8.6
29
7.9
325
8.1
28
8.1
347
7.9
30
8.3
373
8.5
28
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
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance reviews
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.3
5
Goals
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
7.6
7
Feedback
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.6
7
Data
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.5
8
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
Not enough data
7.9
107
Not enough data
7.7
98
Not enough data
8.0
98
Not enough data
Cleaning
8.1
105
Not enough data
7.7
96
Not enough data
7.8
101
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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
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
Not enough data
8.0
166
Not enough data
7.9
167
Not enough data
7.1
125
Not enough data
7.8
135
Not enough data
7.6
147
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
186
Not enough data
7.8
140
Not enough data
7.6
120
Not enough data
8.3
182
Not enough data
8.5
193
Not enough data
Platform Data
7.7
121
Not enough data
8.0
154
Not enough data
8.4
161
Not enough data
Platform
7.9
385
8.1
28
7.9
326
7.2
16
8.3
323
7.8
20
8.7
391
8.5
29
8.2
317
8.6
29
7.9
325
8.1
28
8.1
347
7.9
30
8.3
373
8.5
28
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.8
143
Not enough data
8.6
187
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Content
Not enough data
4.0
5
Not enough data
4.0
5
Not enough data
5.0
6
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
5.0
6
Not enough data
6.7
6
Not enough data
4.7
5
Platform
7.9
385
8.1
28
7.9
326
7.2
16
8.3
323
7.8
20
8.7
391
8.5
29
8.2
317
8.6
29
7.9
325
8.1
28
8.1
347
7.9
30
8.3
373
8.5
28
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
Time Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
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
Feature Not Available
Platform
7.9
385
8.1
28
7.9
326
7.2
16
8.3
323
7.8
20
8.7
391
8.5
29
8.2
317
8.6
29
7.9
325
8.1
28
8.1
347
7.9
30
8.3
373
8.5
28
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Personio and Sage HR are categorized as Core HR, Time & Attendance, and Absence Management
Unique Categories
Personio is categorized as HCM Software, HR Analytics, Onboarding, Recruitment Platforms, Job Description Management, Survey, Candidate Relationship Management, HR Service Delivery, Recruitment Marketing, and Whistleblowing
Sage HR is categorized as Employee Scheduling, Time Tracking, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, and Other Recruiting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Personio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Sage HR
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
13.1%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
Financial Services
4.1%
Consumer Goods
3.7%
Other
61.1%
Marketing and Advertising
12.9%
Information Technology and Services
12.9%
Computer Software
9.4%
Accounting
4.7%
Manufacturing
3.5%
Other
56.5%
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
What are the features of HR software?
1 Comment
NE
Key modules of a typical HR software are:
1) Core HR / Leave management - to digitalise your absence management & HR essentials
2) Performance...Read more
What does Sage HR do?
1 Comment
NE
Sage HR is excited to support our customers with their HR challenges. Our Award-winning software has grown from providing leave management, into a fully...Read more
Does sage have an HR module?
1 Comment
NE
Sage HR is a cloud HR and people management solution that streamlines and automates your HR processes across the end-to-end employment journey, while...Read more
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