Plane Features
Core HR (6)
Organization Management
Organizes employees in an org structure that can be used throughout the application for reporting, permissions, etc.
Time, Attendance, and PTO
As reported in 11 Plane reviews.
Tracks time, attendance, paid time-off (PTO), sick time, schedules, and other workforce-related information.
Expense Management
Contains functionality for employees to submit expenses reports and track reimbursments
Salary Structures
Manages position descriptions and pay grades/structures for each role
Compliance
Helps protect risk areas by ensuring compliance standards are met through tracking and reporting
Benefits Administration
Enables employees to manage their benefit plans by viewing plans, make changes during open enrollement, and for life event changes. Employers can report and manage payroll deductions based on selected plan options
Platform (12)
Customization
13 reviewers of Plane have provided feedback on this feature.
Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique processes. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views.
Integration APIs
As reported in 11 Plane reviews.
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
Based on 14 Plane reviews.
Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies.
User, Role, and Access Management
As reported in 14 Plane reviews.
Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, and groups.
Performance
15 reviewers of Plane have provided feedback on this feature.
Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.
Mobility
As reported in 13 Plane reviews.
Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go.
Reporting
This feature was mentioned in 14 Plane reviews.
Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress.
Dashboards
As reported in 14 Plane reviews.
Creates dashboards to track information like open positions, current headcount, and recruiting pipeline.
Reporting and Dashboards
135 reviewers of Plane have provided feedback on this feature.
Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards.
User, Role, and Access Management
This feature was mentioned in 127 Plane reviews.
Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc.
Performance and Reliability
143 reviewers of Plane have provided feedback on this feature.
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.
Scalability
As reported in 128 Plane reviews.
Allows administrator to easily add employees and grow payroll process as their company grows.
Employee Self Service (3)
Web Portal
As reported in 179 Plane reviews.
Allows employees to access current and past pay stubs, W-2 forms, and additional salary information.
Benefits Manager
This feature was mentioned in 134 Plane reviews.
Allows employees to answer or update questions pertaining to benefits and receive information about benefit providers.
Mobile
This feature was mentioned in 134 Plane reviews.
Allows employees to view pay stub and W-2 information via a smartphone app or mobile optimized website.
Administration (9)
Payroll Entry
148 reviewers of Plane have provided feedback on this feature.
Allows administrator to enter payroll for all employees based on salary or total hours worked.
Time Off Accrual
This feature was mentioned in 131 Plane reviews.
Calculation and tracking of sick and vacation days.
Direct Deposit
This feature was mentioned in 157 Plane reviews.
Automatically deposits paychecks into employees' bank accounts.
Expense Reimbursement
As reported in 148 Plane reviews.
Allows administrator to reimburse employees for business-related purchases.
Pre-tax Deductions
130 reviewers of Plane have provided feedback on this feature.
Automatically deducts wages for health care, 401(k) plans, etc. from paychecks.
Wage Garnishment
As reported in 115 Plane reviews.
Allows administrator to set up for wage garnishments to be deducted automatically from employers' paychecks.
Approvals
This feature was mentioned in 131 Plane reviews.
Administrator can submit payroll approval request and the approver can approve, deny, or re-assign it to the appropriate approver.
Check/W-2 Printing
This feature was mentioned in 113 Plane reviews.
Allows administrators to print valid paychecks and W-2 forms.
Check/W-2 Delivery
As reported in 111 Plane reviews.
Sends printed checks to administrator to distribute to employees.
Taxes (3)
Tax Calculation
119 reviewers of Plane have provided feedback on this feature.
Calculates taxes due and may include resources or tools for federal and state tax compliance.
Tax Filing
Based on 112 Plane reviews.
Files payroll tax forms automatically for federal, state, and local taxes.
Automatic Tax Payment
This feature was mentioned in 112 Plane reviews.
Allows payroll vendor, via power of attorney, to make electronic payments of withheld taxes to government.
Integration (7)
API / Integration
Based on 104 Plane reviews.
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.
Time Tracking Integration
105 reviewers of Plane have provided feedback on this feature.
Enables administrator to import hours from time tracking systems.
Accounting Integration
This feature was mentioned in 108 Plane reviews.
Provides standard integration with third party accounting software.
Core HR Integration
This feature was mentioned in 106 Plane reviews.
Provides standard integration with third party core HR software.
HR/HCM
This feature was mentioned in 99 Plane reviews.
Ability to integrate with multiple HR and HCM software solutions.
Finance
This feature was mentioned in 103 Plane reviews.
Provides integration with accounting and ERP software.
Other
This feature was mentioned in 86 Plane reviews.
Integration with other corporate software solutions such as travel and expense.
Processing (4)
Multi Country
165 reviewers of Plane have provided feedback on this feature.
Ability to process payroll in multiple countries, languages, and currencies.
Data Consolidation
This feature was mentioned in 123 Plane reviews.
Consolidate and map payroll data from various sources in various formats.
Data Quality
125 reviewers of Plane have provided feedback on this feature.
Include tools and best practices for payroll data accuracy checks and controls.
Rules
119 reviewers of Plane have provided feedback on this feature.
Define and implement payroll processing logic for earning, deductions, bonuses, and other types of revenue.
Compliance (3)
Governance
As reported in 121 Plane reviews.
Offer standard processes and workflows across countries to reduce the risk of noncompliance.
Country-Specific
As reported in 122 Plane reviews.
Provide documents and templates for country-specific payroll compliance.
Internal Policies
As reported in 112 Plane reviews.
Deliver templates and workflows to create and enforce internal policies for global payroll.
Reporting (2)
Cost Tracking
This feature was mentioned in 99 Plane reviews.
Analyse payroll costs across multiple countries and business entities, or by employee role.
Dashboards
119 reviewers of Plane have provided feedback on this feature.
Dashboards can be used to manage payroll for a global or local workforce.
Platform Basics (7)
Interoperability
13 reviewers of Plane have provided feedback on this feature.
Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete workflows.
Performance
19 reviewers of Plane have provided feedback on this feature.
Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.
Interoperability
This feature was mentioned in 47 Plane reviews.
Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete team workflows.
Performance
This feature was mentioned in 58 Plane reviews.
Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.
Portal
58 reviewers of Plane have provided feedback on this feature.
Contains a portal to facilitate third-party or client application access.
Performance
Based on 305 Plane reviews.
Performs and secures payments efficiently on both the user and the consumer ends
Portal
As reported in 301 Plane reviews.
Contains a portal to facilitate contractor access to payments
Platform Data (3)
Visualization
20 reviewers of Plane have provided feedback on this feature.
Contains tools to visalize data sets or workflows.
Platform Search
This feature was mentioned in 15 Plane reviews.
Find important content or files using keywords, metadata, tags, etc.
Alerts and Notifications
As reported in 17 Plane reviews.
Self-monitors important metrics and sends notifications to users in-app or through email, text message or otherwise.
Platform Content (3)
Automation
As reported in 12 Plane reviews.
Automates some or all operation related tasks.
File Sharing
This feature was mentioned in 15 Plane reviews.
Provides robust sharing options for communication with employees.
Content Library
As reported in 12 Plane reviews.
Provides users with a pre-built library of useable HR compliance content.
Platform Performance (2)
Reporting
52 reviewers of Plane have provided feedback on this feature.
Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress.
Application Monitoring
Based on 45 Plane reviews.
Contains application performance monitoring capabilities.
Platform Functionality (3)
Document management
This feature was mentioned in 60 Plane reviews.
Manages necessary docuements for ease of visibiltiy and access.
Requalification
45 reviewers of Plane have provided feedback on this feature.
Automated compliance renewal notifications.
Compliance
Based on 53 Plane reviews.
Tracks contractor compliance levels and renewa dates.
Platform Additional Functionality (3)
Onboarding
As reported in 61 Plane reviews.
Onboard workers via online, classroom, or external training.
Pre-qualifiation
As reported in 40 Plane reviews.
Pre-qualify contract workers via reference, record, background check.
Onsite Monitoring
As reported in 37 Plane reviews.
Monitor contractor onsite activities, performance, etc.
Platform Administration (3)
Integrations
This feature was mentioned in 245 Plane reviews.
Integrates with third-party HR software, such as systems for payroll, time & attendance, or core HR.
Compliance
This feature was mentioned in 269 Plane reviews.
Maintains compliance with payroll regulations.
Reporting
Based on 261 Plane reviews.
Provides analytics tools that reveal payment metrics of contractors over time
Platform Payment Content (3)
Document management
This feature was mentioned in 278 Plane reviews.
Manages necessary information of contractors for ease of visibiltiy and access.
Invoicing Tool
Based on 272 Plane reviews.
Generates invoices from HR departments for managing freelance, contract, and extended workforce.
Wage access
As reported in 269 Plane reviews.
Gives employees the ability to view, manage, and withdraw earned wages before payday.
Intermediate GEP features (2)
International Hiring Support
13 reviewers of Plane have provided feedback on this feature.
Users can hire international contractors from the platform.
Pre-built Integrations
Based on 10 Plane reviews.
Has built-in integrations or interoperability with other HR software.
Other GEP Features (3)
Compliance Managenent
This feature was mentioned in 10 Plane reviews.
Assists with compliance management.
Analytics
This feature was mentioned in 11 Plane reviews.
Users can access complex analytics or business intelligence to optimize wokforce.
Hiring Support
This feature was mentioned in 14 Plane reviews.
Useful as a core HR/HRIS product in addition to talent acquisition.
Compatability (3)
HCM and HRMS
Based on 22 Plane reviews.
Integrates with HR suites such as an HRIS, HCM, or HRMS.
Entrepreneur
22 reviewers of Plane have provided feedback on this feature.
Scalable to handle small and larger volumes of workers for eterprise and startup applications.
Immigration and Relocation
As reported in 22 Plane reviews.
Manages immigration or relocation process.
Benefits (2)
Branded Shopping
22 reviewers of Plane have provided feedback on this feature.
Provides marketplace with rewards, deals, or other incentives on shopping/merchandize for employees as a perk.
Other Benefits
As reported in 23 Plane reviews.
Handles reitrement, insurance, workers comp, and other benefits for employees.
Generative AI (3)
AI Text Summarization
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
AI Text Summarization
As reported in 12 Plane reviews.
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
AI Text Summarization
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.





