Compare CSB and APS - Dec 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Dec 22, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - CSB or APS?

APS is more expensive to implement (TCO) than CSB, and APS is rated higher (98/100) than CSB (88/100). CSB offers users more features (15) than APS (7).

Looking for the right Human Resources solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc Vs. APS

Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc: Cornerstone OnDemand (NASDAQ:CSOD) is a global leader of cloud-based talent management software solutions. Over 10.5 million users across 189 countries rely on Cornerstone to maximize their potential, develop their skills and foster new levels of collaboration. Cornerstone empowers some of the world’s leading organizations, such as Starwood Hotels ...

APS: APS is a national workforce management and payroll tax compliance provider committed to delivering value through flexible cloud technology and individualized support. Our cloud-based solution provides payroll, core HR, time & attendance, self-service, and mobile in a single platform which can adapt to meet changing customer needs.

Who is more expensive? CSB or APS?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Human Resources software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for CSB and APS.

CSB price starts at $235 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 CSB is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Human Resources software. APS price starts at $50 per month , When comparing APS to its competitors, the software is rated 6 - similar to the average Human Resources software cost.

Bottom line: APS is more expensive than CSB.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared CSB Vs. APS based on some of the most important and required Human Resources features.

CSB: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Appraisal Performance, Benefits Administration, Employee Self-Service, HR Management, LMS, Performance Record, Recruiting, Software Customization.

APS: Benefits Administration, Employee Self-Service, Payroll, Direct Deposit, Payroll Tax Management.

Target customer size

CSB is best for small to medium sized business in the industries of technology, business services, retail, education, manufacturing, and governmentt and healthcare. and APS's target customer size include: SMBs.



CSB

ITQlick rating
(4.4/5)

starts at $235 per month

Cornerstone’s CSB software solution is a human resource management software that helps clients manage their workplace processes including training and performance reviews. With the CSB software, clients can dev...

Categories: Employee Management, Employee Recognition, Employee Scheduling, Employee Onboarding.

APS

ITQlick rating
(4.6/5)

starts at $50 per month

Our technology is designed to make workforce management easier. HR, payroll, attendance, recruiting, applicant tracking, onboarding, and ACA compliance all live in a unified database to simplify your everyday t...

Categories: Check Printing, Tax Preparation, Self-Service Portal, Benefits Administration, Payroll.

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CSB: 15 Features

Appraisal Performance
Benefits Administration
Employee Self-Service
HR Management
LMS
Performance Record
Recruiting
Software Customization
Applicant Tracking
Pre-Employment Testing
Recruiting Management
Recruiting Management
Reference Checking
Resume Database
Social Networking

APS: 7 Features

Benefits Administration
Employee Self-Service
Payroll
Direct Deposit
Payroll Tax Management
W-2 Preparation
Wage Garnishment
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
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CSB
ITQlick rating
4.4/5
Score
88/100
Pricing
2.6/10
License pricing
$235 per month
Functionality
22
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APS
ITQlick rating
4.6/5
Score
98/100
Pricing
6/10
License pricing
$50 per month
Functionality
13
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Gusto
ITQlick rating
4.7/5
Score
99/100
Pricing
4/10
License pricing
$39 per month
Functionality
20
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Workforc...
ITQlick rating
4.1/5
Score
98/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$6 per employee/month
Functionality
32
Workday ...
ITQlick rating
4.3/5
Score
98/100
Pricing
10/10
License pricing
$45 per employee/month
Functionality
3

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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.