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At a Glance
Access PeopleHR
Access PeopleHR
Star Rating
(189)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (69.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
£3.00
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BrightHR
BrightHR
Star Rating
(91)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (85.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Access PeopleHR excels in "Absence & Leave Management" with a score of 8.4, making it a strong choice for organizations that prioritize tracking employee time off effectively. In contrast, BrightHR received a lower score of 7.5 in this area, indicating it may not be as robust in managing absences.
  • Reviewers mention that BrightHR shines in "Quality of Support," achieving a score of 9.1, which suggests that users find their customer service to be highly responsive and helpful. Access PeopleHR, while still decent, scored lower at 8.1, indicating potential room for improvement in support services.
  • G2 users highlight that BrightHR offers superior "Time, Attendance, and PTO" management with a score of 8.6, which is particularly beneficial for small businesses needing streamlined processes. Access PeopleHR, with a score of 7.9, may not provide the same level of efficiency in this critical area.
  • Users on G2 report that Access PeopleHR's "Organization Management" feature scored 7.8, which is lower than BrightHR's 8.5. This suggests that BrightHR may offer more comprehensive tools for managing organizational structures and hierarchies.
  • Reviewers say that BrightHR's "Mobility" features, scoring 8.2, provide a better mobile experience for users, allowing for easier access to HR functions on the go. Access PeopleHR, with a score of 7.7, may not offer the same level of mobile functionality.
  • Users report that Access PeopleHR's "Customization" capabilities scored 7.0, which is lower than BrightHR's 6.8. This indicates that while both products allow for some level of customization, Access PeopleHR may offer slightly more flexibility in tailoring the software to specific organizational needs.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Access PeopleHR
Starter
£3.00
Browse all 4 pricing plans
BrightHR
No pricing available
Free Trial
Access PeopleHR
Free Trial is available
BrightHR
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.0
167
8.5
57
Ease of Use
8.2
169
8.7
58
Ease of Setup
8.3
107
8.8
45
Ease of Admin
8.3
65
8.7
46
Quality of Support
7.9
138
9.1
53
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
57
8.6
45
Product Direction (% positive)
7.6
166
7.7
60
Features by Category
Core HR
7.5
85
8.5
41
7.8
84
8.6
43
5.7
58
7.1
28
6.8
66
7.4
28
7.4
70
8.2
32
6.3
62
7.7
31
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Platform
6.7
115
6.8
30
6.4
106
7.7
20
6.8
102
7.4
22
7.4
115
8.5
32
7.8
115
7.9
29
7.6
108
8.2
30
7.3
117
8.1
32
7.5
117
8.3
33
Performance ManagementHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
7.2
445
Not enough data
Performance reviews
7.6
40
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Verified
Not enough data
7.1
39
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.1
41
|
Verified
Not enough data
Goals
7.4
41
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.8
41
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feedback
7.4
40
Not enough data
7.1
41
Not enough data
7.4
41
Not enough data
6.7
40
Not enough data
Data
7.5
39
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Verified
Not enough data
7.4
42
|
Verified
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Talent Acquisition SuitesHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)Hide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
7.1
1,251
7.9
228
Sourcing
6.1
25
Not enough data
7.2
29
Not enough data
6.9
25
Not enough data
6.8
25
Not enough data
6.5
25
Not enough data
Candidate Management
7.1
29
Not enough data
7.3
29
Not enough data
7.8
30
Not enough data
7.3
28
Not enough data
7.9
30
Not enough data
7.3
27
Not enough data
6.1
28
Not enough data
6.9
26
Not enough data
Platform
6.7
115
6.8
30
6.4
106
7.7
20
6.8
102
7.4
22
7.4
115
8.5
32
7.8
115
7.9
29
7.6
108
8.2
30
7.3
117
8.1
32
7.5
117
8.3
33
7.1
1,599
7.9
228
Platform
6.7
115
6.8
30
6.4
106
7.7
20
6.8
102
7.4
22
7.4
115
8.5
32
7.8
115
7.9
29
7.6
108
8.2
30
7.3
117
8.1
32
7.5
117
8.3
33
Workforce Management Platform Features
6.5
72
Not enough data
6.5
73
Not enough data
7.3
82
Not enough data
8.4
87
Not enough data
6.9
80
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.0
77
Not enough data
7.4
81
Not enough data
6.4
74
Not enough data
6.8
78
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Access PeopleHR
Access PeopleHR
BrightHR
BrightHR
Access PeopleHR and BrightHR are categorized as Core HR
Unique Categories
BrightHR
BrightHR has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Access PeopleHR
Access PeopleHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
21.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
69.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
8.7%
BrightHR
BrightHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
85.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
12.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
2.3%
Reviewers' Industry
Access PeopleHR
Access PeopleHR
Information Technology and Services
10.9%
Financial Services
7.7%
Computer Software
4.9%
Retail
4.4%
Hospital & Health Care
4.4%
Other
67.8%
BrightHR
BrightHR
Hospital & Health Care
8.0%
Retail
5.7%
Hospitality
5.7%
Construction
5.7%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.5%
Other
70.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Access PeopleHR
Access PeopleHR
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Writing and Editing
GW
Verified User in Writing and Editing

The system feels modern and fun, and is super easy to use (even for somebody who knows very little about HR). You can tell that this system is being maintained by a team of professionals who are genuinely passionate about keeping things very straightforward...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Media Production

Most of it. The interface online looks like it comes from windows 97. It takes SO long to load. The onboarding process was painful, with many excel sheets and data entries that had to be in such a specific way that made no sense at all, and that's where it...

BrightHR
BrightHR
Most Helpful Favorable Review
WM
Wesley M.
Verified User in Retail

Only been using a short while but it looks like all bases are covered in terms of the user experience and interaction with your account managers.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Commercial Real Estate

There is no way to keep track of overtime. Utterly overpriced. Poor customer service and rude staff. A very vague renewal policy demands six months cancellation notice and ties you in 24 months contract. Also there is no prior notice for that renewal.

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Discussions
Access PeopleHR
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