Onsharp vs SharePoint
SharePoint is the status quo, but it's a ready-made platform that requires IT to build. Onsharp is a better answer when SharePoint stops working—a ready-to-run employee portal that HR can own.
Feature |  | SharePoint |
|---|---|---|
Approach | Ready-to-run employee portal | Ready-made platform |
Time to Value | Days | Months of configuration |
Setup & Configuration | Minimal setup required | Extensive IT configuration needed |
HR Control | HR-owned, full control | IT-dependent |
Employee Portal Features | Built-in: time entry, PTO, benefits, training | Requires custom development |
Pricing Transparency | Starting prices shown | Part of Microsoft 365 (complex licensing) |
Employee Adoption | High (ready-to-use, intuitive) | Low (complex, requires training) |
Maintenance | We handle updates & maintenance | IT must maintain & update |
Focus | Employee portal + HR operations | Document management & collaboration |
Why Choose Onsharp Over SharePoint?
Ready-to-Run vs. Ready-Made Platform
SharePoint requires IT to build everything from scratch. Onsharp comes with employee portal features built-in: time entry, PTO requests, benefits visibility, and training management.
Result: Get up and running in days instead of months.
HR-Owned vs. IT-Dependent
With SharePoint, every change requires IT. Onsharp gives HR full control to update content, customize workflows, and make changes without waiting on IT.
Result: HR can respond to employee needs quickly.
Built for HR Operations
SharePoint is a document management system. Onsharp is built specifically for daily HR operations with features employees need: time tracking, benefits, training, and more.
Result: Employees actually use it because it has what they need.
Better Answer When SharePoint Stops Working
When SharePoint becomes a maze of folders, employees stop using it. Onsharp provides a single, intuitive place for employees to find everything they need.
Result: High employee adoption and reduced HR help desk burden.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Onsharp integrates with SharePoint, allowing you to link to SharePoint documents while providing a better employee experience. You can keep SharePoint for document storage and use Onsharp as the employee portal.
For employee portals focused on HR operations, yes. SharePoint is a document management system that requires extensive configuration. Onsharp is purpose-built for employee portals with HR features ready to use. If you need a better answer when SharePoint stops working, Onsharp is the solution.
SharePoint is included in Microsoft 365 licenses, but requires significant IT time to configure and maintain. Onsharp shows starting prices (from $6/employee/month) and includes setup, maintenance, and support. The total cost of ownership is often lower when you factor in IT time saved.
Onsharp integrates with SharePoint, so you don't have to replace it. Use SharePoint for document storage and Onsharp as the employee portal that brings everything together. This gives employees one place to go while leveraging your existing SharePoint investment.
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