Meta4 PeopleNet vs. Netchex

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Meta4 PeopleNet
Score 6.0 out of 10
N/A
Meta4 PeopleNet is an all-in-one integrated HR Solution providing Core HR with personnel administration, total talent management, compensation management with payroll, as well as workforce management (time and attendance, analytics). Meta4 is a Cegid company (acquired late 2019).N/A
Netchex
Score 8.8 out of 10
N/A
Netchex is a HR, payroll, and tax administration software platform with solutions dedicated to recruitment, hiring, and onboarding as well as payroll, tax compliance, HR, time/attendance, benefits management, and analytics for these areas.N/A
Pricing
Meta4 PeopleNetNetchex
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Meta4 PeopleNetNetchex
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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Meta4 PeopleNetNetchex
Features
Meta4 PeopleNetNetchex
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
7.0
Ratings
11% below category average
Netchex
-
Ratings
Employee demographic data7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Employment history7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Job profiles and administration7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Organizational charting7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Organization and location management7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
6.2
Ratings
25% below category average
Netchex
9.4
Ratings
13% above category average
Pay calculation6.00 Ratings9.60 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors5.00 Ratings8.60 Ratings
Benefit plan administration6.00 Ratings9.80 Ratings
Direct deposit files7.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management7.00 Ratings9.90 Ratings
Reimbursement management6.00 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings9.70 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
6.3
Ratings
24% below category average
Netchex
-
Ratings
Approval workflow7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Balance details7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment5.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
7.2
Ratings
11% below category average
Netchex
-
Ratings
View and generate pay and benefit information8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Update personal information8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
View company policy documentation7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Employee recognition5.00 Ratings00 Ratings
View job history8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
7.0
Ratings
7% below category average
Netchex
-
Ratings
Report builder7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Pre-built reports7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
Ratings
13% above category average
Netchex
-
Ratings
New hire portal9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Manager tracking tools9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
Ratings
13% above category average
Netchex
-
Ratings
Corporate goal setting9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Individual goal setting9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance tracking9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
Ratings
14% above category average
Netchex
-
Ratings
Performance plans9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance improvement plans9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Review status tracking9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Review reminders9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Multiple review frequency9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
Ratings
14% above category average
Netchex
-
Ratings
Create succession plans/pools9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate ranking9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate search9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate development9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
Ratings
15% above category average
Netchex
-
Ratings
Job Requisition Management9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Company Website Posting9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Publish to Social Media9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Applicant Tracking9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
Meta4 PeopleNetNetchex
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
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9.0
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
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9.9
(0 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
9.9
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.0
(0 ratings)
9.9
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Meta4 PeopleNetNetchex
Likelihood to Recommend
Meta4 PeopleNet Talent Management is an excellent solution for Human Capital Management overall, and if what you are looking for is an integrated end-to-end employee lifecycle management solution then I would highly recommend it, it is more cost-effective when compared to similar tools in the market, the graphical user interface is excellent, and data is presented in a clean and friendly manner.
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I LOVE THE EASE OF THE TIMECLOCK AND PULLING INTO PAYROLL. PREVIOUSLY I HAD TIME CLOCK ON MY DMS AND PAYROLL THROUGH PAYCHEX. IT DIDNT INTEGRATE SO I HAD TO KEY IN EVERY SINGLE TIMESHEET....THIS IS SO MUCH EASIER. ONLY THING I DONT LIKE IS ONCE YOU START PAYROLL IF SOMEONE TIME HAS TO BE FIXED YOU HAVE TO DELETE AND START OVER. THE ONLY PROBLEM I HAVE HAD WHICH IS NOT A BIG PROBLEM.
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Pros
  • Clean and easy navigation: it is very user-friendly and compared to other solutions I have utilized, there is a clear difference on how information is displayed and also ease of navigation and speed of response of the platform.
  • All modules are really integrated and it is so much power when there is a correlation between say the data displayed in Talent Management and the info seen on the C&B module for example from a performance and compensation perspective, visualizing info and being able to analyze it easier for decision making.
  • Customizable, in our case, we use the solution and enjoy the multiple benefits and efficiencies due to how data is organized and presented and the same time we have the advantage that the user interface is all customized to our own corporate brand/look and feel, color palette and graphical line.
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  • My Netchex Service Team is very responsive and friendly. They are willing and able to spend the amount of time needed on one call to troubleshoot most problems or answer questions.
  • Their recent updates to the employee dashboard have been well-received by our seasonal team. Employees are able to quickly find what they are looking for which has minimized the amount of requests that my team receives regarding questions on pay or updating personal information.
  • Online W-2 forms have been a game-changer for us since moving to Netchex. Our staff tend to move around a lot and most do not get the mailed copy of their W-2. The electronic consent has saved me hours and hours of time.
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Cons
  • Meta4 PeopleNet Core HR can be a bit overwhelming for light users with limited experience.
  • The performance review features are extensive and require a highly skilled manager that work with data analytics
  • The program is not quite as strong in its recruitment features as other software offerings.
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  • Support needs to be available more times than just normal business hours.
  • Tax support is basically non-existent. This seems that it should be TOP NOTCH.
  • Some of the functionality of the Netchex program could be tweaked. It is not a keyboard friendly program at all. Must mouse your way through. When the program times out, it takes 2 to 3 screens before it really logs you out.
  • When submitting from Netchex to Dealertrack, it would be nice to show the payroll # or payroll date that has been submitted. Currently once you hit submit, the screen reverts back to the last successful payroll submit. This process is just a bit confusing, especially for new users.
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Likelihood to Renew
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Easy to work with.
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Usability
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Very user friendly and great interface.
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Support Rating
It is excellent support so far, during implementation and also while live, the only reason why I am giving a 9 is because in some cases we could have had a quicker response or solution, but so far this doesn't look like an issue at all, and the vendor has been making sure we have what we need.
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The first line CE team is phenomenal. They are helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. We have had less luck with the responsiveness of the tax department. However, their response time has improved drastically over the past year.
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Implementation Rating
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Implementation took some time but was pretty much error free.
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Alternatives Considered
Meta4 PeopleNet Core HR really shines as a flexible product capable of evolving with an organization's changing needs. Its robust features, cloud based architecture, and performance analysis help push the product ahead of some of its competitors. While not perfect, the software offers in-depth performance review functions and data analysis tools that show performance trends. With its self administrative tools, employees can help manage their own information, reducing workload for HR managers
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Netchex is much more user-friendly and much more of a robust payroll system. Netchex also takes care of everything regarding employees and their entire time with the company, but GP is much more limited.
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Return on Investment
  • Meta4 PeopleNet Core HR can require training and experience to fully utility its features
  • The program really helps with provide self administrative tools for employees to perform on their own, lowering management work loads.
  • What really makes the software shine is its flexible department management tools. One can setup extensive organization systems that are flexible enough to meet a wide range of organization needs.
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  • Associates can easily access their data and make changes to things like their address and direct deposit, saving manager time to focus on more critical tasks within the organization
  • NetRecruitier has one site that can be posted to multiple job boards with one applicant tracking system
  • Electronic Onboarding allows us to get information out to the new employee so we can start with expectations on their first day and they know what to expect.
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