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
This feature was mentioned 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
Based on 13 Plane reviews.
Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique processes. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views.
Integration APIs
This feature was mentioned 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
As reported in 14 Plane reviews.
Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies.
User, Role, and Access Management
Based on 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
This feature was mentioned in 13 Plane reviews.
Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go.
Reporting
As reported 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
This feature was mentioned in 135 Plane reviews.
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
128 reviewers of Plane have provided feedback on this feature.
Allows administrator to easily add employees and grow payroll process as their company grows.
Employee Self Service (3)
Web Portal
Based on 179 Plane reviews.
Allows employees to access current and past pay stubs, W-2 forms, and additional salary information.
Benefits Manager
134 reviewers of Plane have provided feedback on this feature.
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
Based on 131 Plane reviews.
Calculation and tracking of sick and vacation days.
Direct Deposit
As reported in 157 Plane reviews.
Automatically deposits paychecks into employees' bank accounts.
Expense Reimbursement
This feature was mentioned 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
Based on 115 Plane reviews.
Allows administrator to set up for wage garnishments to be deducted automatically from employers' paychecks.
Approvals
As reported 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
As reported 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
This feature was mentioned in 119 Plane reviews.
Calculates taxes due and may include resources or tools for federal and state tax compliance.
Tax Filing
This feature was mentioned in 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
This feature was mentioned in 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
As reported in 108 Plane reviews.
Provides standard integration with third party accounting software.
Core HR Integration
106 reviewers of Plane have provided feedback on this feature.
Provides standard integration with third party core HR software.
HR/HCM
Based on 99 Plane reviews.
Ability to integrate with multiple HR and HCM software solutions.
Finance
Based on 103 Plane reviews.
Provides integration with accounting and ERP software.
Other
As reported in 86 Plane reviews.
Integration with other corporate software solutions such as travel and expense.
Processing (4)
Multi Country
This feature was mentioned in 165 Plane reviews.
Ability to process payroll in multiple countries, languages, and currencies.
Data Consolidation
As reported in 123 Plane reviews.
Consolidate and map payroll data from various sources in various formats.
Data Quality
This feature was mentioned in 125 Plane reviews.
Include tools and best practices for payroll data accuracy checks and controls.
Rules
This feature was mentioned in 119 Plane reviews.
Define and implement payroll processing logic for earning, deductions, bonuses, and other types of revenue.
Compliance (3)
Governance
This feature was mentioned in 121 Plane reviews.
Offer standard processes and workflows across countries to reduce the risk of noncompliance.
Country-Specific
This feature was mentioned 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
This feature was mentioned in 119 Plane reviews.
Dashboards can be used to manage payroll for a global or local workforce.
Platform Basics (7)
Interoperability
This feature was mentioned in 13 Plane reviews.
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
47 reviewers of Plane have provided feedback on this feature.
Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete team workflows.
Performance
58 reviewers of Plane have provided feedback on this feature.
Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.
Portal
As reported in 58 Plane reviews.
Contains a portal to facilitate third-party or client application access.
Performance
This feature was mentioned in 305 Plane reviews.
Performs and secures payments efficiently on both the user and the consumer ends
Portal
Based on 301 Plane reviews.
Contains a portal to facilitate contractor access to payments
Platform Data (3)
Visualization
This feature was mentioned in 20 Plane reviews.
Contains tools to visalize data sets or workflows.
Platform Search
As reported in 15 Plane reviews.
Find important content or files using keywords, metadata, tags, etc.
Alerts and Notifications
17 reviewers of Plane have provided feedback on this feature.
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
15 reviewers of Plane have provided feedback on this feature.
Provides robust sharing options for communication with employees.
Content Library
12 reviewers of Plane have provided feedback on this feature.
Provides users with a pre-built library of useable HR compliance content.
Platform Performance (2)
Reporting
This feature was mentioned in 52 Plane reviews.
Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress.
Application Monitoring
As reported in 45 Plane reviews.
Contains application performance monitoring capabilities.
Platform Functionality (3)
Document management
Based on 60 Plane reviews.
Manages necessary docuements for ease of visibiltiy and access.
Requalification
Based on 45 Plane reviews.
Automated compliance renewal notifications.
Compliance
Based on 53 Plane reviews.
Tracks contractor compliance levels and renewa dates.
Platform Additional Functionality (3)
Onboarding
This feature was mentioned in 61 Plane reviews.
Onboard workers via online, classroom, or external training.
Pre-qualifiation
Based on 40 Plane reviews.
Pre-qualify contract workers via reference, record, background check.
Onsite Monitoring
37 reviewers of Plane have provided feedback on this feature.
Monitor contractor onsite activities, performance, etc.
Platform Administration (3)
Integrations
245 reviewers of Plane have provided feedback on this feature.
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
As reported in 261 Plane reviews.
Provides analytics tools that reveal payment metrics of contractors over time
Platform Payment Content (3)
Document management
Based on 278 Plane reviews.
Manages necessary information of contractors for ease of visibiltiy and access.
Invoicing Tool
272 reviewers of Plane have provided feedback on this feature.
Generates invoices from HR departments for managing freelance, contract, and extended workforce.
Wage access
269 reviewers of Plane have provided feedback on this feature.
Gives employees the ability to view, manage, and withdraw earned wages before payday.
Intermediate GEP features (2)
International Hiring Support
This feature was mentioned in 13 Plane reviews.
Users can hire international contractors from the platform.
Pre-built Integrations
This feature was mentioned in 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
Based on 11 Plane reviews.
Users can access complex analytics or business intelligence to optimize wokforce.
Hiring Support
14 reviewers of Plane have provided feedback on this feature.
Useful as a core HR/HRIS product in addition to talent acquisition.
Compatability (3)
HCM and HRMS
As reported in 22 Plane reviews.
Integrates with HR suites such as an HRIS, HCM, or HRMS.
Entrepreneur
This feature was mentioned in 22 Plane reviews.
Scalable to handle small and larger volumes of workers for eterprise and startup applications.
Immigration and Relocation
Based on 22 Plane reviews.
Manages immigration or relocation process.
Benefits (2)
Branded Shopping
Based on 22 Plane reviews.
Provides marketplace with rewards, deals, or other incentives on shopping/merchandize for employees as a perk.
Other Benefits
23 reviewers of Plane have provided feedback on this feature.
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
Based on 12 Plane reviews.
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
AI Text Summarization
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.





