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# Compare Employment Hero vs HROnboard

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> Detailed comparison between Employment Hero and HROnboard. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Employment Hero | HROnboard |
| **Overall rating** | 4.4/5 | 4.7/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 239 | 16 |
| **Starting Price** | $18.00 | US$8,000.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Employment Hero

Employment Hero is used by HR departments, payroll managers, recruiters, accountants, and growing organizations across industries like healthcare, hospitality, and retail.

### HROnboard

Mid-enterprise companies with 100+ employees. Perfect for organisations who are looking to automate their onboarding processes and improve employee engagement.

## Key features

### Employment Hero

- API
- Activity Dashboard
- Applicant Tracking
- Compensation Management
- Compliance Management
- Document Management
- Electronic Forms
- Electronic Signature
- Employee Database
- Employee Handbook
- HR Management
- Job Description Management
- Offboarding
- Onboarding
- Orientation Workflow Management
- Payroll Management
- Recruitment Management
- Reporting/Analytics
- Task Management
- Training Management

### HROnboard

- API
- Activity Dashboard
- Applicant Tracking
- Compensation Management
- Compliance Management
- Document Management
- Electronic Forms
- Electronic Signature
- Employee Database
- Employee Handbook
- HR Management
- Job Description Management
- Offboarding
- Onboarding
- Orientation Workflow Management
- Payroll Management
- Recruitment Management
- Reporting/Analytics
- Task Management
- Training Management

## Links

- [View Employment Hero Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/144645/employment-hero)
- [View HROnboard Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/145324/hronboard)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/144645/145324/employment-hero/vs/hronboard)

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