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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Meta4 PeopleNet

    Score6 out of 10
    N/AMeta4 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

    SAP SuccessFactors HCM

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/ASAP SuccessFactors is a suite of HR/HCM products covering these capability areas: core HR and payroll, recruiting and onboarding, learning and development, performance and compensation management, workforce analytics and planning, and employee experience management.

    $75.60

    per year per user (Up to 100 Employees)

    Pricing
    Meta4 PeopleNetSAP SuccessFactors HCM
    Editions & Modules
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    Pricing Offerings
    Meta4 PeopleNetSAP SuccessFactors HCM
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Meta4 PeopleNetSAP SuccessFactors HCM
    Considered Both Products
    Cegid
    No answer on this topic
    SAP
    Chose SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    We compared SAP SuccessFactors with Meta4, but we choose SAP because of the cost-benefit relation. We think both can fit our requirements. We also gave value to the friendly user experience and ease of use of employees.
    Incentivized
    Chose SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    For the performance management piece based on end-user feedback, on ease of use and GUI and how friendly it is, the balance moves to SAP in this case. There isn't a huge difference between these though, it's a matter of cost-benefit relation, all can do great things, coming …
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    94%
    Would buy again
    624 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    95%
    Delivers good value for the price
    468 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    92%
    Happy with the feature set
    613 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    85%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    271 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
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    79%
    Implementation went as expected
    357 Answers
    Features
    Meta4 PeopleNetSAP SuccessFactors HCM
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Meta4 PeopleNet and SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    11% below category average
    SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    8.0
    577 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Employee demographic data7.02 Ratings8.4509 Ratings
    Employment history7.02 Ratings8.1519 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration7.02 Ratings7.7495 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.02 Ratings8.0469 Ratings
    Organizational charting7.02 Ratings8.1532 Ratings
    Organization and location management7.02 Ratings7.9473 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)7.01 Ratings7.6289 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Meta4 PeopleNet and SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    6.2
    1 Ratings
    25% below category average
    SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    7.6
    316 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Pay calculation6.01 Ratings7.8234 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors5.01 Ratings7.1208 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration6.01 Ratings7.4196 Ratings
    Direct deposit files7.01 Ratings7.6196 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management7.01 Ratings8.1252 Ratings
    Reimbursement management6.01 Ratings7.7183 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings7.4204 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Meta4 PeopleNet and SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    6.3
    1 Ratings
    24% below category average
    SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    8.1
    313 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Approval workflow7.01 Ratings8.4310 Ratings
    Balance details7.01 Ratings7.9265 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment5.01 Ratings8.0230 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Meta4 PeopleNet and SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    7.2
    2 Ratings
    11% below category average
    SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    8.2
    460 Ratings
    2% above category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information8.02 Ratings8.4341 Ratings
    Update personal information8.02 Ratings8.9444 Ratings
    View company policy documentation7.01 Ratings7.8293 Ratings
    Employee recognition5.01 Ratings7.6263 Ratings
    View job history8.02 Ratings8.2427 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Meta4 PeopleNet and SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    7% below category average
    SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    6.6
    456 Ratings
    13% below category average
    Report builder7.02 Ratings6.9438 Ratings
    Pre-built reports7.02 Ratings6.5408 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data7.02 Ratings6.2329 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Meta4 PeopleNet and SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    13% above category average
    SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    8.0
    359 Ratings
    1% above category average
    New hire portal9.01 Ratings7.7344 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools9.01 Ratings7.7322 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Meta4 PeopleNet and SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    13% above category average
    SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    8.5
    460 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Corporate goal setting9.01 Ratings8.3409 Ratings
    Individual goal setting9.01 Ratings8.3456 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility9.01 Ratings8.0367 Ratings
    Performance tracking9.02 Ratings8.1427 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Meta4 PeopleNet and SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    14% above category average
    SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    8.2
    483 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Performance plans9.02 Ratings8.2464 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans9.02 Ratings8.0394 Ratings
    Review status tracking9.02 Ratings8.1433 Ratings
    Review reminders9.01 Ratings8.0437 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency9.01 Ratings8.0351 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Meta4 PeopleNet and SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    14% above category average
    SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    7.8
    328 Ratings
    0% below category average
    Create succession plans/pools9.01 Ratings7.8303 Ratings
    Candidate ranking9.01 Ratings7.7286 Ratings
    Candidate search9.01 Ratings7.9292 Ratings
    Candidate development9.01 Ratings7.7270 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Meta4 PeopleNet and SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    15% above category average
    SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    4.1
    381 Ratings
    61% below category average
    Job Requisition Management9.02 Ratings7.9360 Ratings
    Company Website Posting9.02 Ratings7.7341 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media9.02 Ratings7.7297 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting9.02 Ratings7.6328 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention9.02 Ratings7.3299 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking9.02 Ratings7.8343 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts9.02 Ratings7.9349 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Meta4 PeopleNet and SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    -
    Ratings
    SAP SuccessFactors HCM
    8.4
    3 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings8.43 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Meta4 PeopleNetSAP SuccessFactors HCM
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.3
    (641 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.2
    (41 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (153 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.9
    (6 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.9
    (6 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.4
    (29 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.1
    (4 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.7
    (15 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (6 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
    (0 ratings)
    1.2
    (3 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.8
    (420 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (6 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.9
    (4 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.9
    (5 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (5 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Meta4 PeopleNetSAP SuccessFactors HCM
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cegid
    Meta4 PeopleNet Core HR is a very powerful HR tool with abundant features that could fulfill pretty much all the HR needs of a small to medium sized organization. It might be an overkill for very small businesses with less than 20 employees as its really geared towards larger organizations. It offers powerful tools to performance reviews as well as employee HR management tasks. One interesting feature is the ability for employees to perform self administrative tasks through the software which allows some automation of tasks. On the other hand, the program can be so feature rich that require an advanced user with data analytic skills to fully utility. Companies that use the software will need to have at least one manager procure training before utilizing its full range of features.
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    SAP
    It is a strong system that pays off once it's fully tailored to your organization. If your company has well-defined HR processes, SuccessFactors will likely integrate seamlessly. We've automated processes that previously required departments to spend weeks on back-and-forth emails. We've partnered with Capgemini to fully suck out the most out of its technical customization.
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    Pros
    Cegid
    • 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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    SAP
    • The product is straightforward to use. The product allows instant edits if a mistake is made and is very helpful in keeping track of individual employee working hours.
    • Use of the platform ensures that your business is connected to a global workforce experience powered by modern HR technologies and AI.
    • Implementation of the software ensures an excellent workforce experience and accelerates overall business performance.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Cegid
    • 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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    SAP
    • I think just overall the configuration can be a little bit hard on the backend user, like myself, knowing which screens to go to. Better documentation on how we configure things would be a great resource for employees in the HR field that are making those backend changes.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Cegid
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    It is the product that the Business is fully committed to for co-ordinately HR processes. Employee and Manage Self-Service has allow our business to reduce the overheads in our HR operating mode. The integration with 3rd party products is now in place and further developments will only increase its importance. SuccessFactors provide regular enhancements and has a support model in line with our business requirements.
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    Usability
    Cegid
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    1. User training is required to be acquainted with the technology, but better output is achieved while automating most tasks. 2. Data-driven decision making in terms of performance, hiring, review, and compensation. 3. Better scale-based talent search from the talent pool. 4. better integration performance with SAP products like SAP MM, SAP FICO, SAP Sales, SAP SD, etc.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Cegid
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    Until now we have not had serious availability problems with SuccessFactors, we had Microsoft Active Directory and SSO with ADFS and we had availability problems but because of problems with ADFS, we migrated to Azure AD and with that the availability problems of SuccessFactors because of ADFS went away. The only windows of unavailability that we have had are those that we are communicated to do maintenance and upgrades.
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    Performance
    Cegid
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    The performance is very good, the truth is that we have not had serious performance problems, some complex reports may take a little longer, but considering the complexity and the amount of records it is an acceptable time. We have never received a complaint from users regarding page loading speed.
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    Support Rating
    Cegid
    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.
    Incentivized
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    SAP
    SAP SuccessFactors has been a easy to implement tool with low risks for a sensitive thing like employee feedback. It provides powerful performance in the backend functionalities, and at the same time a great look and feel for the employees. Totally recommended.
    Incentivized
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    In-Person Training
    Cegid
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    The in-person training was with a consultancy, we have taken several courses, all very specific. They have been reports in ecp, general configuration of ec, reports and IAS
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    Online Training
    Cegid
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    We use SAP Learning, and we like it very much, the topics are updated along with the products, we have access to the SFX customer certifications and we have done them all, in general the SAP learning platform is very good and complete.
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    Implementation Rating
    Cegid
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    As we were new with all this, we would greatly appreciate if we had assitance directly from SAP so we can implement the modules with all of its features and best practices. Unfortunately, we notice that the partner left some thing incomplete.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Cegid
    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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    SAP
    SAP SuccessFactors is a very user-friendly application, it stacks up very well against competition, such as Oracle PeopleSoft HCM. We selected SAP SuccessFactors because we are already using a lot of other SAP solutions, such as SAP S/4 HANA and SAP Business Technology Platform. It allows us to have single-sign on and one vendor with multiple solutions.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Cegid
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    Not applicable.
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    Scalability
    Cegid
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    The scalability and flexibility of SuccessFactors is unbeatable. It is very easy to scale the product to new countries and areas, and with the help of CPI it can be easily integrated.
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    Professional Services
    Cegid
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    Once time we need to change the datacenter and we made this with the professional services from SAP... everything goes just fine. excelent service.
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    Return on Investment
    Cegid
    • We now have a tool which is a single solution and connects our employee information for 5 countries and 30K + employees, a single source, talk about efficiency.
    • This is a big step in Digital Transformation, reducing times to complete several processes and also the use of paper forms.
    • Definitely, savings related to the number of solutions software wise that is now integrated and scalable with meta4 PeopleNet Talent Management.
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    SAP
    • We can clearly outline our objectives, targets, and methods to accomplish the same, grades and reviews, and overall progress.
    • Helps identify areas of strengths and weaknesses, constructive criticism.
    • Increases motivation and confidence, which is then reflected in our daily work routine.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    SAP SuccessFactors HCM Screenshots

    Screenshot of how to navigate to all SAP SuccessFactors solution modules and complete tasks using natural language—thanks to Joule, the AI copilot with generative AI.Screenshot of where to acquire future-ready skills by sourcing, engaging, and hiring top talent, as well as save time evaluating candidates and match skills to roles more efficiently with AI-powered applicant screening.Screenshot of some of the metrics that empower HR professionals, analysts, and business partners to answer questions about a workforce, or that influence business decisions with data-driven insights and an evidence-based approach to HR.Screenshot of the mobile interface, which also helps automate processes to improve employee and manager self-service, and strengthen compliance.Product screenshot