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PeopleStrong vs SmartRecruiters comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 5, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

PeopleStrong
Ranking in Applicant Tracking and Recruiting Software
5th
Ranking in Talent Acquisition
11th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
Talent Management (11th), Cloud HCM (15th)
SmartRecruiters
Ranking in Applicant Tracking and Recruiting Software
2nd
Ranking in Talent Acquisition
10th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Applicant Tracking and Recruiting Software category, the mindshare of PeopleStrong is 2.3%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SmartRecruiters is 2.8%, down from 7.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Applicant Tracking and Recruiting Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SmartRecruiters2.8%
PeopleStrong2.3%
Other94.9%
Applicant Tracking and Recruiting Software
 

Featured Reviews

Vibha  Mishra - PeerSpot reviewer
Global L&D Lead at Tieto Sweden AB
Provide performance management and HR operations but lacks AI capabilities
Using PeopleStrong, uploading modules, and downloading reports was very easy. The process was hassle-free and user-friendly. We use PeopleStrong for performance management and HR operations, such as storing data and handling documentation when a new person joins the company. For learning and…
Anudeep Kamuni - PeerSpot reviewer
Global Lead - TA ops & Analytics | Strategy Growth & Leadership at a recreational facilities/services company with 10,001+ employees
Efficiently automates tasks but lacks certain features in terms of usability
There are a couple of areas of improvement. SmartRecruiter lacks certain features in terms of usability. For instance, we cannot move candidate profiles, interview feedback, notes, and activities related to one candidate when transitioning from one job to another. We have to manually copy and paste everything for that specific candidate. This is a significant drawback. Additionally, the filters are not accurate. The results are inaccurate when filtering multiple criteria, such as country and hiring manager. This level of inaccuracy is unexpected for an application, especially for smaller organizations. It should have been corrected easily. Moreover, the CRM module lacks video reporting capabilities. These are some the biggest improvement I would like to see.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Some of the most valuable features are the onboarding experience of new employees, the employee service portal, and the entire performance management system."
"The product has valuable flexibility for customization, user interface, and search capabilities."
"It is priced low."
"The hiring process is good. It will create a process-oriented procedure in terms of hiring, promotion, the movement of people, and other related HR tasks."
"PeopleStrong Alt is flexible because it allows customization and the user's experience is very good."
"With PeopleStrong, you will be able to do all of those things while working at home."
"The UI and UX are fantastic."
"The mobile responsiveness is strong."
"I used the free version, which I found valuable."
"The features that were most important for us to have were that it is user friendly and functional, which is definitely the case with SmartRecruiters. Our organization is located in developing countries where the bandwidth and internet stability are not the strongest and SmartRecruiters accommodates this challenge. It was a very big plus that we are able to use the system even in these locations."
"With this solution, I was able to add diversity to my recruiting. I was able to source from multiple locations, and I could show where applicants came from. The reporting tools that are on offer, allowed us to expand our reach. We were able to add meaningful diversity into recruiting."
"If you're a pretty massive company, this is the one that you would want to look into because it has so much functionality built in."
"It is a really user-friendly tool, and its implementation is quite wide."
"The candidate experience was better because the whole process was there."
"Once we implemented SmartRecruiters, it meant that we were able to have a consolidated global overview of all the recruitment activities."
"SmartRecruiters is much better than its competitors, and considering the type of features and services it provides, it is probably one of the best solutions in the market."
 

Cons

"They could improve talent management capabilities."
"It would be helpful if you could work offline because sometimes, we have problems with internet connectivity."
"PeopleStrong could make it AI-friendly."
"They had challenges getting the performance management system up and integrated with our systems."
"They could include a sort of collaborative platform where employees are able to work together with a chat mechanism like WhatsApp and video chat."
"The global scalability and support could improve."
"Sometimes, we feel that we should have an API-based integration aspect."
"The solution's workflow can improve by adding more customization at the organizational level."
"The major improvement area is how it integrates with other systems; that's where we've had some sort of pain points."
"The filters are not accurate. The results are inaccurate when filtering multiple criteria, such as country and hiring manager."
"A disadvantage of being a SaaS solution is that there aren't many customization options because you are literally buying it out of the box."
"One thing that has been a bit of a struggle is getting tech support."
"There were problems with integrations around other systems and each one had to be custom-built, which took a little while to get set up and running."
"Around 2015 and into '17, I worked at a federal contractor. I had to switch to a different applicant system as I didn't know if SmartRecruiters was OFCCP compliant, which is something that, as a US-based federal contractor, you have to ensure. They should work to appeal to the contractor industry and get the product OFCCP compliant."
"Some features are not as straightforward or user friendly to implement."
"We ran into some serious issues related to language barriers."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is reasonable."
"It's very reasonably priced. It is paid per employee."
"The product has reasonable pricing."
"They are pretty competitive. As the product matures, it has much more functionality and different pricing models. It can relatively cost a lot more if you want to use additional features, but, in general, it is competitive in the industry. We work on a yearly license agreement based on the company size. There are the support costs, which are a part of the additional cost based on the percentage of the licensing fee. So, it has a license plus support cost. Then, of course, there are other add-on options that we can purchase and procure whenever we want to based on certain negotiated arrangements."
"SmartRecruiters is much better than its competitors. Considering the type of features and services it provides, it is probably one of the best solutions in the market. Others may offer a similar price, but their services won't be that good or the user-friendliness won't be that great. The licensing works based on how many users are there in a company. If you are using other functionalities, like CRM and HRS, the price increases."
"SmartRecruiters is an expensive solution."
"There were implementation costs in the first year to get everything set up and running, and then they have various modules on top, which are optional and available at an extra charge."
"Back in 2018, when I engaged with their sales, they wanted to charge around $10,000 for an annual subscription. Depending on your organization, that either could or couldn't be expensive. I personally think it's a fair price. However, I engaged them and negotiated a lower price with them. I think I got closer to $6,000. It came with a commitment of three years."
"I wasn't involved in its acquisition, but I would assume that SmartRecruiters is pretty pricey."
"I haven't been so involved with pricing, so I don't have all details, but I know that we are paying per head when it comes to different countries. There is an additional fee for new features that they release. If it is something that we would like to use, we need to pay some extra for it."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
18%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Construction Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Healthcare Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business2
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise5
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise8
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PeopleStrong Alt?
It is priced low. I rate the product’s pricing a three out of ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive.
What is your primary use case for PeopleStrong Alt?
Using PeopleStrong, uploading modules, and downloading reports was very easy. The process was hassle-free and user-friendly. We use PeopleStrong for performance management and HR operations, such a...
What advice do you have for others considering PeopleStrong Alt?
It offers multiple options since it’s a comprehensive platform. You can detail any session and create custom reports tailored to your needs, rather than relying solely on pre-generated reports. Ove...
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Sample Customers

Hyundai, Amara Raja, Air Asia, Tata Motors, Aviva, Schneider Electric, JLL Business Services, Schindler, Tata AIG, novo nordisk, Cipla
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