Meta4 PeopleNet vs. Proliant

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Meta4 PeopleNet
Score 6.0 out of 10
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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
Proliant
Score 8.0 out of 10
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Proliant provides a cloud-based human capital management solution designed to simplify payroll and HR processes, improves accuracy, and ensures industry compliance. Proliant is an all-in-one solution for workforce and talent management across the entire employment life cycle. Specializing in payroll, Proliant helps users pay people accurately, on time, and without risk from the IRS, supporting tax filings, contractor payments, and unlimited payroll runs. Proliant also streamlines…N/A
Pricing
Meta4 PeopleNetProliant
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Meta4 PeopleNetProliant
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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Features
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Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
7.0
Ratings
11% below category average
Proliant
8.3
Ratings
6% above category average
Employee demographic data7.00 Ratings8.80 Ratings
Employment history7.00 Ratings8.60 Ratings
Job profiles and administration7.00 Ratings7.90 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.00 Ratings9.20 Ratings
Organizational charting7.00 Ratings6.00 Ratings
Organization and location management7.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)7.00 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
6.2
Ratings
25% below category average
Proliant
9.6
Ratings
19% above category average
Pay calculation6.00 Ratings9.80 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors5.00 Ratings9.50 Ratings
Benefit plan administration6.00 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Direct deposit files7.00 Ratings9.80 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management7.00 Ratings9.50 Ratings
Reimbursement management6.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings10.00 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
Proliant
8.1
Ratings
1% above category average
Approval workflow7.00 Ratings9.20 Ratings
Balance details7.00 Ratings7.40 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment5.00 Ratings7.70 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
Proliant
8.4
Ratings
4% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information8.00 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Update personal information8.00 Ratings8.70 Ratings
View company policy documentation7.00 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Employee recognition5.00 Ratings7.70 Ratings
View job history8.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
7.0
Ratings
7% below category average
Proliant
8.5
Ratings
13% above category average
Report builder7.00 Ratings7.80 Ratings
Pre-built reports7.00 Ratings8.40 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data7.00 Ratings9.50 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
Ratings
13% above category average
Proliant
9.3
Ratings
16% above category average
New hire portal9.00 Ratings9.30 Ratings
Manager tracking tools9.00 Ratings9.30 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
Proliant
8.0
Ratings
1% above category average
Corporate goal setting9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Individual goal setting9.00 Ratings8.00 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
Proliant
9.2
Ratings
16% above category average
Performance plans9.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Performance improvement plans9.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Review status tracking9.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Review reminders9.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Multiple review frequency9.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
Ratings
14% above category average
Proliant
6.3
Ratings
21% below category average
Create succession plans/pools9.00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Candidate ranking9.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Candidate search9.00 Ratings4.00 Ratings
Candidate development9.00 Ratings4.00 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
9.0
Ratings
15% above category average
Proliant
4.0
Ratings
64% below category average
Job Requisition Management9.00 Ratings7.00 Ratings
Company Website Posting9.00 Ratings5.00 Ratings
Publish to Social Media9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting9.00 Ratings3.00 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention9.00 Ratings3.00 Ratings
Applicant Tracking9.00 Ratings3.00 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts9.00 Ratings3.00 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Meta4 PeopleNet
-
Ratings
Proliant
10.0
Ratings
21% above category average
Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
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User Ratings
Meta4 PeopleNetProliant
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
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8.8
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Meta4 PeopleNetProliant
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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This is solely based on two things: the fact that we have been unable to have issues fixed after more than a year of dealing with them AND since a key contact for us left we are unable to get a fast turnaround on many questions unless we contact the person who handles our payroll. I like the platform and it's easy to use, but when it's not functioning how we need it to, that's a problem. I still cannot see what my actual PTO balance is on my dashboard (the same for three other employees). This is an issue.
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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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  • Fantastic customer service!!
  • Well implemented products.
  • Well rounded choices for all HR needs.
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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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  • I cannot get RPO to be changed to how it needs to be for our business needs (when T&L employees move to salaried, for example). I have had several meetings regarding this and it still is not fixed -- more than a year later
  • Slow response from employee.helpdesk@proliant.com often leads me to send messages to payroll administrator for response
  • I believe we are paying for some added services; I do not know what these services are and I've asked on several occasions to have someone contact me about this.
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Usability
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Super user friendly!
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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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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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Proliant is the only payroll software I have used, and I don't plan on changing that anytime soon. It gives me everything I need in simple, easy-to-use software. If I have questions they have quality customer service. I get calls weekly to change to other payroll services, and I don't consider changing because there is no need to change - I have everything I need here. Proliant does exactly the job I am looking for it to do.
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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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  • All of my employees use the app on a regular basis and love it.
  • Proliant has helped us solve tax issues our last payroll company could not
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