OrangeHRM Review 2023 Pricing, Features, Shortcomings

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OrangeHRM
OrangeHRM
2005
Secaucus, NJ

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Private
5 million users
Cloud, On-Premise
Yes

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OrangeHRM At A Glance

Good: Flexibility of open source or paid version, robust and scalable features.

Bad: Payroll module is not offered, benefits module is only available for U.S. customers.

Bottom Line: All-in-one HRIS solution for all organization sizes and industries.

Product Overview

OrangeHRM is one of the few human resource management systems (HRMS) on the market with an open-source platform. It includes HR administrations and other common features, such as time-off management, recruitment and performance management. OrangeHRM also has a paid package (Advanced) for companies that require advanced functionality.

Features

Each of OrangeHRM’s packages have similar Core HR features.

The Starter (open source) packages gives the basics for handling HR administrative tasks, while the Advanced package provides advanced features.

The Starter package can be deployed either in the cloud or on premise. It includes basic HRMS features, such as:

Custom user roles
Notifications
A mobile app
Dashboard
Employee database and profiles
A corporate directory
Custom reports
Job postings
The ability to integrate OrangeHRM with company website
360-degree performance reviews
Time-off request and approval
Advanced leave configuration
Time tracking (e.g., clock-in/clock-out, timesheets)
Support and maintenance

The Advanced package includes all of the features of the Starter package, plus:

Audit trail
Asset tracking
The ability to share news and HR policies
Organizational charts
Document management
Disciplinary tracking
Graphical reports
Report extraction
Custom application forms
Automated interview assistant
Onboarding/offboarding
Custom review questions
Goal tracking
Career development
Basic learning management system (LMS) functionality (e.g., content library, attendee tracking)
Integration with third-party payroll software
A PTO calendar
Automated PTO accruals
Pay policies and overtime
Add-on request desk and travel and expense modules
Application programming interface (API)

Target Market

With the platform for a global audience, the functionality for all essential HR tasks, and a free open-source suite, OrangeHRM has a very fond customer base.

Many universities around the world use OrangeHRM in classes for technology and management education.

Start-ups are strongly attracted to the software as well to get a taste of basic HRIS capabilities.

Enterprise-sized businesses recognize and trust the brand name also, allowing OrangeHRM to reach an expansive market.

Urbanizadora del Bajío
Redhat
Diona
Stanley Black & Decor
University of Belize

Food for the Hungry
Greenpeace
Zomato
Ministry of Education - Jamaica
Josiah Venture

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Implementation/Integration

Implementation is described in a five-step process:

Data collection,
System configuration,
Training,
Rollout, and
Consultaion & HelpDesk.

OrangeHRM offers on-site and online implementation. Online training is delivered through Cisco Webex, while on-site training brings OrangeHRM staff to your company site. Flexible course scheduling works around the company’s productivity, and materials are adjusted to fit individual needs.

Customer Service & Support

OrangeHRM has a community forum for its open-source users. For users on its Advanced package, it also offers an in-app ticketing system, a help portal, phone support and email support.

Pricing

OrangeHRM doesn’t publicly release pricing information for the Advanced package, so you’ll have to contact the vendor directly for a quote.

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Shortcomings

OrangeHRM doesn’t have a payroll module, but it can integrate with some payroll systems. Also, the benefits module is only available for U.S. customers.

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About

OrangeHRM was founded in 2005 by Sujee Saparamadu as an open-source HR solution. The software is meant to be highly scalable, with full-service HR functionality, and priced for any sized company on a tight budget.

Over five million users around the world choose OrangeHRM for its flexibility and strong relationship to the open-source community.