[ Plane Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/plane/reviews) [ Plane Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/plane/reviews) # 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 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 Show More ##### ## Platform (12) 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. Performance Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably. Mobility Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go. Reporting Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress. Dashboards Creates dashboards to track information like open positions, current headcount, and recruiting pipeline. Reporting and Dashboards Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards. User, Role, and Access Management Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. 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. Scalability Allows administrator to easily add employees and grow payroll process as their company grows. Show More ##### ## Employee Self Service (3) Web Portal Allows employees to access current and past pay stubs, W-2 forms, and additional salary information. Benefits Manager Allows employees to answer or update questions pertaining to benefits and receive information about benefit providers. Mobile Allows employees to view pay stub and W-2 information via a smartphone app or mobile optimized website. Show More ##### ## Administration (9) Payroll Entry Allows administrator to enter payroll for all employees based on salary or total hours worked. Time Off Accrual Calculation and tracking of sick and vacation days. Direct Deposit Automatically deposits paychecks into employees' bank accounts. Expense Reimbursement Allows administrator to reimburse employees for business-related purchases. Pre-tax Deductions Automatically deducts wages for health care, 401(k) plans, etc. from paychecks. Wage Garnishment Allows administrator to set up for wage garnishments to be deducted automatically from employers' paychecks. Approvals Administrator can submit payroll approval request and the approver can approve, deny, or re-assign it to the appropriate approver. Check/W-2 Printing Allows administrators to print valid paychecks and W-2 forms. Check/W-2 Delivery Sends printed checks to administrator to distribute to employees. Show More ##### ## Taxes (3) Tax Calculation Calculates taxes due and may include resources or tools for federal and state tax compliance. Tax Filing Files payroll tax forms automatically for federal, state, and local taxes. Automatic Tax Payment Allows payroll vendor, via power of attorney, to make electronic payments of withheld taxes to government. Show More ##### ## Integration (7) API / 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. Time Tracking Integration Enables administrator to import hours from time tracking systems. Accounting Integration Provides standard integration with third party accounting software. Core HR Integration Provides standard integration with third party core HR software. HR/HCM Ability to integrate with multiple HR and HCM software solutions. Finance Provides integration with accounting and ERP software. Other Integration with other corporate software solutions such as travel and expense. Show More ##### ## Processing (4) Multi Country Ability to process payroll in multiple countries, languages, and currencies. Data Consolidation Consolidate and map payroll data from various sources in various formats. Data Quality Include tools and best practices for payroll data accuracy checks and controls. Rules Define and implement payroll processing logic for earning, deductions, bonuses, and other types of revenue. Show More ##### ## Compliance (3) Governance Offer standard processes and workflows across countries to reduce the risk of noncompliance. Country-Specific Provide documents and templates for country-specific payroll compliance. Internal Policies Deliver templates and workflows to create and enforce internal policies for global payroll. Show More ##### ## Reporting (2) Cost Tracking Analyse payroll costs across multiple countries and business entities, or by employee role. Dashboards Dashboards can be used to manage payroll for a global or local workforce. Show More ##### ## Platform Basics (7) Interoperability Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete workflows. Performance Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably. Interoperability Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete team workflows. Performance Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably. Portal Contains a portal to facilitate third-party or client application access. Performance Performs and secures payments efficiently on both the user and the consumer ends Portal Contains a portal to facilitate contractor access to payments Show More ##### ## Platform Data (3) Visualization Contains tools to visalize data sets or workflows. Platform Search Find important content or files using keywords, metadata, tags, etc. Alerts and Notifications Self-monitors important metrics and sends notifications to users in-app or through email, text message or otherwise. Show More ##### ## Platform Content (3) Automation Automates some or all operation related tasks. File Sharing Provides robust sharing options for communication with employees. Content Library Provides users with a pre-built library of useable HR compliance content. Show More ##### ## Platform Performance (2) Reporting Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress. Application Monitoring Contains application performance monitoring capabilities. Show More ##### ## Platform Functionality (3) Document management Manages necessary docuements for ease of visibiltiy and access. Requalification Automated compliance renewal notifications. Compliance Tracks contractor compliance levels and renewa dates. Show More ##### ## Platform Additional Functionality (3) Onboarding Onboard workers via online, classroom, or external training. Pre-qualifiation Pre-qualify contract workers via reference, record, background check. Onsite Monitoring Monitor contractor onsite activities, performance, etc. Show More ##### ## Platform Administration (3) Integrations Integrates with third-party HR software, such as systems for payroll, time & attendance, or core HR. Compliance Maintains compliance with payroll regulations. Reporting Provides analytics tools that reveal payment metrics of contractors over time Show More ##### ## Platform Payment Content (3) Document management Manages necessary information of contractors for ease of visibiltiy and access. Invoicing Tool Generates invoices from HR departments for managing freelance, contract, and extended workforce. Wage access Gives employees the ability to view, manage, and withdraw earned wages before payday. Show More ##### ## Intermediate GEP features (2) International Hiring Support Users can hire international contractors from the platform. Pre-built Integrations Has built-in integrations or interoperability with other HR software. Show More ##### ## Other GEP Features (3) Compliance Managenent Assists with compliance management. Analytics Users can access complex analytics or business intelligence to optimize wokforce. Hiring Support Useful as a core HR/HRIS product in addition to talent acquisition. Show More ##### ## Compatability (3) HCM and HRMS Integrates with HR suites such as an HRIS, HCM, or HRMS. Entrepreneur Scalable to handle small and larger volumes of workers for eterprise and startup applications. Immigration and Relocation Manages immigration or relocation process. Show More ##### ## Benefits (2) Branded Shopping Provides marketplace with rewards, deals, or other incentives on shopping/merchandize for employees as a perk. Other Benefits Handles reitrement, insurance, workers comp, and other benefits for employees. Show More ##### ## Generative AI (3) AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. Show More ##### ## Expanded Functionality - Employer of Record (EOR) (3) M&A Supports hiring and employment transitions during mergers, acquisitions, or entity changes. Enterprise Consulting Provides expertise or HR consulting for complex employment scenarios beyond standard hiring needs. Contractor Management Supports both employee and contractor management across global markets. Show More ##### ## Core Functionality - Employer of Record (EOR) (1) Compliance Maintains compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and other employment across countries. Show More ##### ## AI Capabilities - Employer of Record (EOR) (2) AI Automation Uses automation or AI to streamline compliance guidance and employment workflows. AI Agent Comes with an agentic agent capable of handling EOR activities with little human-in-the-loop intervention necessary. 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