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Users value the cost efficiency of Stream, benefiting from low fees for accessing funds when needed. (1 mentions)
Users value the early payment access feature of Stream for managing wages and accessing funds quickly. (1 mentions)
Users value the efficiency of Stream, gaining better insights into earnings and spending for improved financial management. (1 mentions)
Users appreciate the insight into earnings and spending that Stream provides, enhancing employee financial awareness. (1 mentions)
Users love the convenient payroll management of Stream, allowing easy wage tracking and advance withdrawals. (1 mentions)
Users find the high fees for Stream variable and burdensome, especially as usage increases. (1 mentions)

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Stream Reviews (37)

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James B.
JB
James B.
Employee Relations Specialist
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Easy to Use and Cuts Pay Queries for Hourly Colleagues"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Stream?

Easy to use - enables colleagues to see their pay before pay day and removes most of our pay queries for hourly colleagues Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Stream?

Sometimes getting access to speak to support as an employer can be a little cumbersome - but not a major issue. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

jessica v.
JV
jessica v.
Human Resources Coordinator
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Stream Services"
5/5
What do you like best about Stream?

It allows our employees to access their funds early to help with their daily needs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Stream?

Because we work with the education field, our salaries are prorated and sometimes there’s some hiccups in the summer with employees trying to access funds Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

RS
Rebecca S.
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"All-In-One Financial Wellbeing App with Ease of Use"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Stream?

I like that Stream is an all-in-one easy to use app. I appreciate its focus on financial well-being for our colleagues, providing flexible pay, savings, education, and support. It's quite easy to set up and offers a better user experience compared to what we used before. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Stream?

I think Stream could improve by providing a better understanding of the demographics of our workforce that are using it and what they use it for. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

CL
Claire L.
Chief People Officer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Empowering Earned Pay Access and Financial Wellbeing Support"
5/5
What do you like best about Stream?

The ability to offer our colleagues access to earned pay when they need it as well as a platform that truly supports our people's financial wellbeing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Stream?

There are no downsides that I've experienced to date. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kellie  G.
KG
Kellie G.
Payroll Manager
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Easy to Use, Flexible Financial Options"
5/5
What do you like best about Stream?

What I like most is how easy the product is to use, along with the financial options it offers. I also appreciate the flexibility in how it can be used. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Stream?

It’s frustrating not being able to speak with someone directly, since the only support options available are chat or email. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

JC
Jane C.
People Director
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Helpful Stream Team and an Evolving Benefit Colleagues Love"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Stream?

The Stream team is very helpful, and the benefit is really popular with our colleagues. I also appreciate that the product continues to evolve and improve over time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Stream?

I’m concerned that some colleagues may become too dependent on it, and I’m not sure there is enough support in place to identify and help colleagues who get trapped in a cycle of salary advances. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Shelby H.
SH
Shelby H.
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Easy, Fun Account Team Experience"
5/5
What do you like best about Stream?

The people we work with on our account make it easy and fun Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Stream?

There hasn’t been anything yet. I would say more touch points would be nice Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Melinda S.
MS
Melinda S.
Human Resources Executive
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Encouraging to Watch My Savings Grow Each Pay Period"
5/5
What do you like best about Stream?

Watching my savings grow each pay period is encouraging to actually see my progress. It also keeps track of everything I’m spending each month. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Stream?

Nothing really - it’s easy to use and provides lots of common sense tools for managing and understanding your finances. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Automotive
AA
Verified User in Automotive
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Empowers Employees with On-Demand Pay and Great Savings Rates"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Stream?

It gives our people the option to access their money whenever they need it, without having to ask anyone for permission when life throws us a curveball. It’s also helping more of our people than ever save for the things that matter to them, and the interest rates are great too. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Stream?

So far, I haven’t found any downsides—only benefits for our people. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
AH
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Smooth Onboarding and Great Roster Integration for Better Financial Control"
5/5
What do you like best about Stream?

It gives staff an opportunity to be more in control of their finances and financial situation. The integration with roster works well and allows staff to keep track of their shifts. Customer support is easy to access and onboarding was a smooth process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Stream?

One thing I would say is that a telephone support option for staff would be helpful as not all staff are great with IT. Because of this reason we do get some queries come to us first. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.