OtisIO vs Sage HR

OtisIO is workforce management software for shift-based teams, covering rotas, attendance, employment records, tasks and team communication. Scheduling features include open shifts, swaps, automatic assignment and live labour cost. Staff can clock in with GPS-stamped punches, kiosk mode, NFC tags and other available methods. Tasks and checklists, forms, audits, equipment sign-out and security patrol functions vary by plan. HR tools include time off, employment documents, electronic acknowledgements, courses and certifications. Pro lists payroll and accounting integrations with Xero, Staffology, QuickBooks and FreeAgent. The Free plan supports up to 10 users at one site, with 1 GB of storage, rotas, time clock and tasks. Every trial begins on Pro for 14 days without a credit card; afterward, customers can choose a plan or move to Free with their data retained. OtisIO supports Android, iOS, macOS, web and API access on eligible plans. The maker says data is hosted in Europe, two-factor authentication is available on every plan, and customer workspaces use separate databases.

Sage HR is a cloud-based tool for managing, tracking, and supporting employees. Modules cover Core HR, Leave Management, Timesheets, Shift Scheduling, Expenses, Performance, and Recruitment. Core HR includes employee profiles, onboarding and offboarding tasks, workflows, documents, reports, announcements, compensation, training, and asset tracking. Leave Management provides policies, online requests and approvals, shared calendars, and reports. The service connects with Google or Outlook calendars, Slack, and other systems through a public REST API. iOS and Android apps support time off, timesheets, expenses, documents, and goals; trackable documents can be viewed there but uploaded only through the web portal. Sage HR Essentials is free when included with Sage Payroll, while module trials last 30 days except with that integration. Listed prices include Core HR plus Leave Management at £4.60 per month, Timesheets, Performance, and Shift Scheduling at 2.30 GBP each, Expenses at 1.15 GBP, and Recruitment at £170 a month.