[ Circula Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/circula/reviews) [ Circula Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/circula/reviews) # Circula Features ##### ## Platform (13) Customization Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique processes. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views. Integration APIs Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications. Internationalization Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies. User, Role, and Access Management Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, and groups. Dashboards Creates dashboards to track information like open positions, current headcount, and recruiting pipeline. Reporting Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards. APIs / Integration Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc. with other software applications. Internationalization Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies. Performance and Reliability Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond to an action they took. Mobile User Support Allows software to be easily used on multiple mobile devices include phone and tablet devices. Offline Provides users ability to create and access expense reports/timesheets while not connected to internet. Embedded AI / Machine Learning Offers embedded AI/machine learning Complex Approval Workflow Provides workflow for complex approval structures Show More ##### ## Expense Reports (7) Ease of Creating Expense Reports Creation of expense reports takes little time and is intuitive for new users Bank / Credit Card Integration Can easily pull in receipts from all credit card statements Smart Categorization Automatically assigns categories/accounts based on past entries and credit card statements Digital Receipt Management Provides various methods to easily capture receipts digitally and can automatically parse receipts to create expenses report entries. Methods may include mobile photos, desktop drag and drop, etc. Employee Reimbursement Functionality to reimburse employees directly to their bank account or can easily integrate with payroll system Currency Conversions Enables easy entry of expenses in other currencies and converts to expense report currency Credit Card Integration Integrates with corporate or personal credit cards (import or bi-directional) Show More ##### ## Travel Management (4) Ease of Booking Can book Flights, Hotels, and Rental cars directly from software. Itinerary Management Creates travel itineraries based on booking Trip Notifications Integrates to calendaring systems and/or provides notifications of upcoming flights, hotels, rental cars, etc. Advanced Integrations Allows advanced integrations to travel systems like Uber, airline ticketing systems, hotels, etc. Show More ##### ## Client Invoicing (1) Project Accounting / Revenue Recognition Provides adequate reporting and/or can integrate to AP systems to recognize revenue appropriately Show More ##### ## Mobile (3) Receipt Capture Can easily capture receipts, parse receipts and convert/assign them to a report from mobile device Mileage Tracking Allows users to track mileage from mobile device using maps or GPS. Travel Itinerary and Flight Status Updates Mobile application can store travel itineraries, electronic documents, and updates user of travel delays/changes Show More ##### ## Administration (6) Business Tool Integration Provides standard connectors for popular Finance, Payroll, HRMS and CRM systems Workflow Routes Timesheets, Invoices, Expense reports through approval process. Easy to maintain and administer Automated Reminders Sends automatic reminders to employees that have not completed expenses reports and/or timesheets Policy Compliance Management Enables administrators to create rules that enforce compliances of corporate time and expense policies User, Role, and Access Management Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. PCI Regulation Compliant Complies with PCI security standards Show More ##### ## Benefits Administration Platform Features (20) Benefits Record Management Track and manage employee benefits information and eligibility information within a centralized database. Enrollment Planning Facilitate employee enrollment in health insurance plans during open enrollment and special enrollment periods. Make changes to benefits data in real time. Third-Party Carrier Integration Access a unique marketplace of benefits products provided by third-party carriers. Select from pre-built bundles or customize your own bundles within the system to offer to your employees. Document Management Store and organize on-boarding benefits documents such as I-9s, W-4s, W-9s, and other employee agreements. Total Compensation Statements Prepare ad-hoc and historical total compensation statements for employees. Employees can access statements to find a comprehensive view of their compensation, including benefits, wages, and stock options. Self-Service Portal Allow employees to log in and review the details of their employee benefits program elections 24/7 and make changes and enroll in benefits as required. Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with federal and state benefits regulations, including the Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act (COBRA), Affordable Care Act (ACA), and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Mobile Benefits Access Provide access to employee benefits information including ID numbers, deductibles, in- and out-of-network costs, and more. Benefits Record Management Track and manage employee benefits information and eligibility information within a centralized database. Enrollment Planning Facilitate employee enrollment in health insurance plans during open enrollment and special enrollment periods. Make changes to benefits data in real time. Third-Party Carrier Integration Access a unique marketplace of benefits products provided by third-party carriers. Select from pre-built bundles or customize your own bundles within the system to offer to your employees. Document Management Store and organize on-boarding benefits documents such as I-9s, W-4s, W-9s, and other employee agreements. Total Compensation Statements Prepare ad-hoc and historical total compensation statements for employees. Employees can access statements to find a comprehensive view of their compensation, including benefits, wages, and stock options. Self-Service Portal Allow employees to log in and review the details of their employee benefits program elections 24/7 and make changes and enroll in benefits as required. Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with federal and state benefits regulations, including the Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act (COBRA), Affordable Care Act (ACA), and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Benefits Dashboards An easy to read, often single page, real-time user interface, showing a graphical presentation of the current status and historical trends of benefits data to enable instantaneous and informed decisions to be made at a glance. Mobile Benefits Access Provide access to employee benefits information including ID numbers, deductibles, in- and out-of-network costs, and more. Integrations / APIs The platform can integrate with HR and payroll software to manage employee data such as new hires, general profiles, salary changes, benefit deductions, and terminations into a single system of record. Internationalization Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies. Mobility Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go. Show More ##### ## Card Management (5) Card Types Manage multiple types of cards such as physical and virtual, debit and credit, or prepaid. Card Controls Allow users to activate cards, define spend limits, or change PIN codes. Configuration Define how cards can be used: single use, multi use, online, POS Fulfillment Track card fulfillment information such as orders, inventory, and shipping Replacement Manage replacements of stolen ,damaged, and lost cards. Show More ##### ## Controls (5) Tokenization Protect card data using algorithmically generated numbers (also known as tokens). Security Comply with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) Card Networks Provide integration with card networks such as Visa and Mastercard Integration Integrate with software such as accounting, expense management, or banking. Testing Provide a sandbox to simulate and test payments cards and transactions Show More ##### ## Generative AI (3) AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Image-to-Text Converts images into a textual description, identifying key elements. Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Expense Management (2) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Show More ##### ## Generative AI - Expense Management (3) Image-to-Text Converts images into a textual description, identifying key elements. Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. 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