The HR software market is crowded with many solutions offering similar functionality. It can be difficult to know which one to choose, especially when so much is at stake.
While many HR software comparison sites attempt to show the functionality available from each solution, our comparison table helps to simplify your selection process by summarising the profile of each software vendor, their focus, background, and the size of the organisation they serve.
Today, we’ll take a closer look at Ciphr and MHR, two well-known HR software providers in the UK, to help you make an informed decision.
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- Comparing Ciphr HR and MHR
- Ciphr and MHR: key differences and suitability
- Resources to help you choose the right HR solution
- The choice is yours. We're here to help you make the right one
Comparing Ciphr HR and MHR
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Both Ciphr and MHR are well-established, UK-based HR software providers. They both serve the mid-market to enterprise space, and offer a comprehensive suite of tools that manage the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to payroll and performance management.
Ciphr and MHR: key differences and suitability
While Ciphr is particularly focused on providing an all-in-one HR, recruitment, and payroll solution, MHR's offering also includes financial management and workforce management tools, making it a broader business management suite. MHR's iTrent product is well-known for its configurability.
MHR has a strong reputation in the public sector and for handling complex organisational structures. Ciphr is recognised for its robust customer service and its agile, AI-enabled functionality. It’s also worth noting that Ciphr is closely aligned with sophisticated HR needs, rather than those needing a plug-and-play solution. Ciphr's focus is on streamlining HR administration, empowering employees, and amplifying HR’s voice in the boardroom, while MHR positions itself as a comprehensive HR and finance solution.
Ultimately, the best choice depends on the specific needs of your organisation. Ciphr's integrated suite is an excellent fit for organisations seeking to connect their HR, recruitment, and payroll functions with a strong emphasis on user experience and data-driven insights. MHR's platform may be more suitable if your organisation requires a solution that also manages complex workforce planning and financial processes, though it may lack some of the 24/7 support options that some organisations prefer
Resources to help you choose the right HR solution
HR software comparisons: Ciphr vs Cezanne
(Blog, 5min read)
HRIS requirements checklist: 53 questions from stakeholders
(Checklist)
The simple HR software guide for medium-sized businesses
(Guide)
How to choose HR software that’s right for you
(Blog, 8 min read)
AI use in HR: how Ciphr is leading the charge
(Blog, 5 min read)
The choice is yours. We're here to help you make the right one
Speak to one of Ciphr’s friendly HR and payroll experts today to see if we’re the right fit for you. Or, download one of our comprehensive resources to learn more.
All information has been gathered directly from review sites and the vendor’s website. Any information contained is subject to change without notice, at the vendor’s discretion. Ciphr does not take responsibility for any inaccurate or outdated information contained herein; it is accurate at the time of publication. To request a correction, email marketing@ciphr.com