ClearCompany vs. SilkRoad Life Suite

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
ClearCompany
Score 7.8 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
ClearCompany offers an applicant tracking system with core features, including batch or mass communication, job board posting, centralized internal communications, and background checking features. It also provides onboarding automation and performance management.N/A
SilkRoad Life Suite
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
SilkRoad Life Suite is an integrated suite applications : OpenHire for recruiting, RedCarpet for onboarding and life events, WingSpan for performance management, GreenLight for learning management, Point and Eprise for Social Collaboration and Content Management, and HeartBeat for HRIS/HRMS.N/A
Pricing
ClearCompanySilkRoad Life Suite
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
ClearCompanySilkRoad Life Suite
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
ClearCompanySilkRoad Life Suite
Features
ClearCompanySilkRoad Life Suite
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
ClearCompany
9.4
Ratings
25% above category average
SilkRoad Life Suite
5.8
Ratings
23% below category average
New hire portal10.00 Ratings7.60 Ratings
Manager tracking tools10.00 Ratings5.10 Ratings
Compliance tracking and reporting8.40 Ratings4.60 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
ClearCompany
9.6
Ratings
30% above category average
SilkRoad Life Suite
-
Ratings
Corporate goal setting10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Subordinate goal setting10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Individual goal setting10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility8.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance tracking9.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
ClearCompany
9.6
Ratings
37% above category average
SilkRoad Life Suite
-
Ratings
Performance plans9.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Plan weighting9.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Manager note taking10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance improvement plans9.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Review status tracking9.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Rater nomination workflow9.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Review reminders9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow restrictions9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Multiple review frequency9.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Reporting9.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
ClearCompany
9.6
Ratings
33% above category average
SilkRoad Life Suite
-
Ratings
Create succession plans/pools9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate ranking9.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate search10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate development10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
ClearCompany
9.2
Ratings
24% above category average
SilkRoad Life Suite
-
Ratings
Job Requisition Management9.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Company Website Posting8.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Publish to Social Media9.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Customized Application Form9.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Resume Management9.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention9.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate Search8.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Applicant Tracking9.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Collaboration8.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Task Creation and Delegation9.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Email Templates9.90 Ratings00 Ratings
User Permissions9.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts8.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Reporting8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Learning Management
Comparison of Learning Management features of Product A and Product B
ClearCompany
8.1
Ratings
14% above category average
SilkRoad Life Suite
-
Ratings
Course authoring7.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Course catalog or library7.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Player/Portal8.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Learning content8.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile friendly7.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Progress tracking & certifications8.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Assignments7.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Compliance management7.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Learning administration9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Learning reporting & analytics8.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Social learning7.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Single Sign On (SSO) Enabled Learning9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
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Score 7.0 out of 10
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Score 8.4 out of 10
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Score 8.4 out of 10
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User Ratings
ClearCompanySilkRoad Life Suite
Likelihood to Recommend
9.4
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6.0
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Likelihood to Renew
-
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2.0
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Usability
-
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6.5
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Performance
-
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2.0
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Support Rating
8.9
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-
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User Testimonials
ClearCompanySilkRoad Life Suite
Likelihood to Recommend
If your company needs to move into becoming completely electronic, as well as the option of having it being remote if needed, this is the way to go. ClearCompany will hold your hand and help you every step of the way to becoming just that! It can be a difficult task to change so much but having their team to meet with you weekly until you have everything up and running was the best experience I could have asked for.
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SilkRoad Life is well suited for hiring new employees and bringing them onboard quickly.
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Pros
  • Interview scheduling--ClearCompany integrates your Outlook calendar with their system, so when a candidate accepts an interview time, it goes right to Outlook.
  • Communication with hiring teams is super easy in this system. You just tag a hiring manager in the notes and communicate there regarding candidate progress. This is super helpful down the road as well if you need to look back at any communication (rather than trying to sift through emails).
  • The general setup is very user friendly. It is easy to find candidates, reqs, and information.
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  • Onboarding - easy process. easy to move around in. Always get high marks from new hires on the process
  • Redcarpet helps to manage tasks related to all departments involved in the new hire process
  • Openhire - online application easy to use.
  • Openhire - easy to search resumes and select candidates.
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Cons
  • Reporting is a bit limited - most reports require significant cleanup and/or take a lot of work to make meaningful
  • Hiring Manager visibility is limited when it comes to notifications (scorecards completed, etc.) and feedback for candidates from other processes, meaning that the burden is put on TA to inform
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  • Fully understand their customers needs before selling!
  • Reduce the number of people for implementation
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Likelihood to Renew
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Our HR Director is looking to go with another company.
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Usability
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Excellent onboarding tool. Easy to set up
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Support Rating
I had a great relationship with my first customer success manager. When I first started, she helped me navigate the system and was always available to answer any questions. They have provided great support throughout the last 2 years of me using the system. I attended a ClearCompany conference and they were incredible at providing support and showing how to best utilize the system,
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Alternatives Considered
We went with ClearCompany based on their level of customer service. Paycom is who we use for our payroll and other HR tasks, but, the level of service and price was the reason we went with ClearCompany. They've been extremely attentive, have customized almost everything to fit our needs, and have offered training and perks along the way. Paycom is great, but, it doesn't stack up to the level of customization, ease-of-use, or services that ClearCompany provides. I don't think we'll be making a change anytime soon
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SilkRoad is very far behind PeopleSoft!
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Return on Investment
  • The original ATS was costing us more than when we switched to Clear and it only posted to one major job site only allowing 30 requisitions per month. We have no limitation on job reqs, better tracking, and posting to all major job boards with integration to our payroll and website for less money.
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  • Increased employee efficiency
  • Departments are now held accountable if a certain task was missed
  • Time saver
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