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Compare Access PeopleHR and BrightHR 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (70.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (85.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
£3.00
No pricing available
Access PeopleHR
Star Rating
(321)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (70.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
£3.00
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansBrightHR
Star Rating
(104)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (85.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Access PeopleHR excels in user experience, with many praising its intuitive features like the ribbon for quick employee searches and easy document storage. Users appreciate how this design simplifies their daily tasks, making it a strong choice for those who prioritize usability.
- Users say that BrightHR shines in providing a centralized platform for managing various HR tasks, such as absence requests and training. This all-in-one approach is noted to make day-to-day workload management easier, which is particularly beneficial for small businesses.
- According to verified reviews, Access PeopleHR has a more favorable overall satisfaction score compared to BrightHR, indicating that users feel more positively about their experience with the platform. This is reflected in the higher volume of recent reviews, suggesting a more engaged user base.
- Reviewers mention that while BrightHR offers strong support, with users highlighting the helpfulness of their support staff, Access PeopleHR also provides solid assistance but falls slightly behind in this area. Users have noted the clarity and patience of support representatives at BrightHR, which enhances the overall experience.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Access PeopleHR's setup process is straightforward, with users noting that the initial onboarding was easy. This contrasts with some feedback on BrightHR, where users may find the setup less intuitive, potentially impacting the initial user experience.
- Users report that Access PeopleHR's holiday booking and planner features are particularly well-received, allowing for efficient management of employee time off. In comparison, while BrightHR offers similar functionalities, users have not highlighted specific features as standout, indicating that Access PeopleHR may have an edge in this area.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Access PeopleHR
Starter
£3.00
All of your essential people management needs packaged to make your small business more efficient
- Digitise employee records
- Copilot – gen AI to speed up everyday HR tasks (Core AI)
- Document management and e-signatures
BrightHR
No pricing availableFree Trial
Access PeopleHR
Free Trial is available
BrightHR
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
7.9
250
8.3
69
Ease of Use
8.2
252
8.6
70
Ease of Setup
8.2
167
8.6
57
Ease of Admin
8.3
113
8.6
53
Quality of Support
7.5
204
8.8
64
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.8
105
8.5
51
Product Direction (% positive)
7.6
248
7.7
72
Features by Category
Core HR
7.4
130
8.1
51
7.8
141
8.4
53
5.7
95
7.1
38
6.7
103
7.1
38
7.4
107
7.9
42
6.4
100
7.4
41
Generative AI
5.1
54
7.6
15
Platform
6.7
157
6.7
36
6.3
150
7.2
26
6.4
143
7.1
27
7.4
159
8.2
37
7.7
157
7.6
34
7.4
148
8.1
35
7.1
160
7.9
37
7.2
159
8.1
38
Employee Self Service
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Taxes
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance reviews
6.9
59
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.6
57
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.5
60
|
Verified
Not enough data
Goals
6.8
59
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.3
59
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feedback
6.7
58
Not enough data
6.4
59
Not enough data
6.7
62
Not enough data
6.2
58
Not enough data
Data
6.8
58
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.0
60
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Performance Management
4.0
18
Not enough data
3.6
18
Not enough data
Generative AI
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
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
3.6
12
Not enough data
3.1
12
Not enough data
3.5
11
Not enough data
Sourcing
6.4
39
Not enough data
6.1
38
Not enough data
4.4
13
Not enough data
5.8
15
Not enough data
4.7
13
Not enough data
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
7.0
40
Not enough data
5.9
13
Not enough data
6.7
14
Not enough data
4.6
13
Not enough data
5.1
13
Not enough data
4.7
13
Not enough data
6.0
13
Not enough data
Platform
6.7
157
6.7
36
6.3
150
7.2
26
6.4
143
7.1
27
7.4
159
8.2
37
7.7
157
7.6
34
7.4
148
8.1
35
7.1
160
7.9
37
7.2
159
8.1
38
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
3.5
11
Not enough data
3.5
11
Not enough data
3.6
11
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
6.7
157
6.7
36
6.3
150
7.2
26
6.4
143
7.1
27
7.4
159
8.2
37
7.7
157
7.6
34
7.4
148
8.1
35
7.1
160
7.9
37
7.2
159
8.1
38
Platform
6.7
157
6.7
36
6.3
150
7.2
26
6.4
143
7.1
27
7.4
159
8.2
37
7.7
157
7.6
34
7.4
148
8.1
35
7.1
160
7.9
37
7.2
159
8.1
38
Workforce Management Platform Features
6.2
94
Not enough data
6.0
96
Not enough data
7.1
107
Not enough data
8.2
123
Not enough data
6.6
103
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.7
100
Not enough data
7.1
105
Not enough data
6.0
96
Not enough data
6.4
102
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Access PeopleHR and BrightHR are categorized as Core HR
Unique Categories
Access PeopleHR is categorized as Workforce Management, Payroll, Performance Management, HCM Software, Employee Engagement, Employee Recognition, and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
BrightHR has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Access PeopleHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
BrightHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
10.5%
Financial Services
8.6%
Retail
4.5%
Hospital & Health Care
4.5%
Education Management
3.4%
Other
68.4%
Hospital & Health Care
8.0%
Retail
6.0%
Hospitality
6.0%
Construction
6.0%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.0%
Other
69.0%
Discussions
What makes a good HR system?
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