Compare Performance Pro and HRM Direct - Mar 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Mar 11, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Performance Pro or HRM Direct?

HRM Direct is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Performance Pro, and Performance Pro is rated higher (92/100) than HRM Direct (82/100). Performance Pro offers users more features (12) than HRM Direct (10). There is a clear winner in this case and it is Performance Pro!

Looking for the right Employee Performance Management 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:

HRN Performance Solutions Vs. HRM Direct

HRN Performance Solutions: HRN Performance Solutions was founded in 1989 in response to the growing business demand for human resource services. Since that time, HRN Performance Solutions has expanded from a small firm into a well-respected human resource software and consulting company with an international presence and nearly 2000 clients. HRN Performance Solutions pro...

HRM Direct: Founded in Boston, MA in 2004, HRM Direct was the first true on-demand Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider in the HR space, and has empowered hundreds of HR & recruiting teams at small- to mid-size businesses to attract, recruit, and onboard the best talent ever since. Now in our 7th consecutive year of double-digit growth, HRM has a mature produ...

Who is more expensive? Performance Pro or HRM Direct?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Employee Performance Management 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 Performance Pro and HRM Direct.

Performance Pro price starts at $2 per employee/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 Performance Pro is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Employee Performance Management software. HRM Direct accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Performance Pro is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Employee Performance Management software.

Bottom line: Performance Pro cost is around the same cost of HRM Direct.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Performance Pro Vs. HRM Direct based on some of the most important and required Employee Performance Management features.

Performance Pro: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support, Basic Reports, Data Import/Export, Online Customer Support, Dashboards & KPIs, Applicant Tracking.

HRM Direct: Appraisal Performance, HR Management, LMS, Performance Record, Recruiting.

Target customer size

The software is a viable solution for small and medium sized businesses of various types. HRM Direct is an exceptional suitable for HR and various other recruiting teams across all sectors, whether personal or public, particularly for retail, producing or friendliness markets, along with 3rd party recruiters or firms.



Performance Pro

ITQlick rating
(4.5/5)

starts at $2 per employee/month

Performance Pro is a web based performance appraisal solution for businesses of all sizes. Its capabilities include appraisal history tracking, competency tracking, self-service portal, and others. The software...

Categories: Human Resources, Software update, Performance Management, Human Resources.

HRM Direct

ITQlick rating
(4.3/5)

HRM Direct is a cloud-based talent management solution designed for different industries. It offers a number of features that include an onboarding module that handles internal duties, approves offer letters an...

Categories: Human Resources, Applicant Tracking, Travel Management, Employee Recognition, Employee Performance Management.

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Performance Pro: 12 Features

Data Import/Export
Basic Reports
Online Customer Support
Basic Reports
Data Import/Export
Online Customer Support
Dashboards & KPIs
Applicant Tracking
Business performance management
Appraisal History
Custom Rating Systems
Self-Appraisals

HRM Direct: 10 Features

Appraisal Performance
HR Management
LMS
Performance Record
Recruiting
Software Customization
Applicant Tracking
Email Notifications
OFCCP Compliance
Social Networking
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
License pricing license pricing (if provided by the software vendor)
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Performa...
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
2.4/10
License pricing
$2 per employee/month
Functionality
21
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HRM Dire...
ITQlick rating
4.3/5
Score
82/100
Pricing
2.6/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
15
Trakstar
ITQlick rating
4.4/5
Score
91/100
Pricing
6.4/10
License pricing
$4,370 per year
Functionality
13
Reviewsnap
ITQlick rating
4.4/5
Score
91/100
Pricing
5/10
License pricing
$3,040 per year
Functionality
11
Kenexa H...
ITQlick rating
4.8/5
Score
90/100
Pricing
5/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
3

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