Onsharp vs Simpplr
Simpplr focuses on communications and engagement. Onsharp is a ready-to-run employee portal built for daily HR operations—time entry, PTO, benefits, and training.
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Ready-to-run employee portal
Days to deployment
Setup requiring IT support
Time entry included
PTO / Time off request
Benefits visibility
Payroll & tax document access
Training + compliance tracking
Employee directory + org chart
Internal messaging / communication
AI help / instant support
Integrates with existing systems
Single Sign-On (SSO) support
Centralized user management
Secure access & role-based permissions
One unified employee hub
Intuitive design & fast adoption
No duplicate logins / tool switching
HR can configure without IT
Automatic updates & maintenance
Transparent pricing & clear TCO
| Key feature | | |
|---|---|---|
Implementation & Deployment | ||
| Ready-to-run employee portal | Yes – built to deploy quickly | Yes |
| Days to deployment | Days (not months) | Implementation often spans several weeks to months. |
| Setup requiring IT support | Minimal / none required | IT often needed for SSO, integrations, and initial setup. |
HR Functionality | ||
| Time entry included | Included | Not core to platform; relies on integrations or external tools. |
| PTO / Time off request | Included | Often handled via HRIS integration rather than native. |
| Benefits visibility | Included | Often links to benefits admin; not deep benefits visibility. |
| Payroll & tax document access | Included (via integrations) | Integrations for payroll; not native payroll doc hub. |
| Training + compliance tracking | Built-in role-based tracking | Training modules vary; compliance tracking often external. |
| Employee directory + org chart | Included | Yes |
| Internal messaging / communication | Included (announcements, messaging) | Yes |
| AI help / instant support | Available (AI chat & help) | AI features growing; not always full AI help for employees. |
Integration & Security | ||
| Integrates with existing systems | Designed to sit alongside HRIS & tools | Yes |
| Single Sign-On (SSO) support | Supported | Yes |
| Centralized user management | Supported via integrations | Yes |
| Secure access & role-based permissions | Role-based permissions included | Yes |
Employee Experience | ||
| One unified employee hub | Yes – single destination for employees | Yes |
| Intuitive design & fast adoption | Intuitive UX, purpose-built for employees | Yes |
| No duplicate logins / tool switching | Minimizes context switching | SSO |
Admin & Control | ||
| HR can configure without IT | Yes – HR-owned configuration | Yes |
| Automatic updates & maintenance | Managed for you | SaaS |
| Transparent pricing & clear TCO | Starting prices published | Enterprise pricing; typically contact sales. |
Competitive data is based on our product comparison research.
Why Choose Onsharp Over Simpplr?
HR Operations vs. Communications
Simpplr excels at communications and engagement. Onsharp is built for daily HR operations: time entry, PTO requests, benefits visibility, and training management—features employees need every day.
Result: Employees use it for actual work, not just reading announcements.
Ready-to-Run vs. Platform to Build
Simpplr requires configuration and setup. Onsharp comes ready-to-run with HR features built-in, so you can deploy in days instead of weeks.
Result: Fast time to value and immediate solutions for HR.
Training-First Approach
Onsharp includes role-based training automation, compliance tracking, and certification management—features Simpplr doesn't offer. Perfect for organizations with complex training needs.
Result: Automated training management without additional tools.
More Transparent Pricing
Onsharp shows starting prices so you know what to expect. Simpplr requires contacting sales for pricing, making it harder to evaluate.
Result: Easier to justify and budget for.
Frequently Asked Questions
For employee portals focused on HR operations, yes. Simpplr is excellent for communications and engagement, but Onsharp is purpose-built for employee portals with HR features like time entry, PTO, benefits, and training built-in.
Yes, though there may be overlap. Simpplr focuses on communications, while Onsharp focuses on HR operations. Many organizations choose Onsharp because it provides both communications and HR operations in one platform.
Onsharp shows starting prices (from $6/employee/month), making it easier to evaluate. Simpplr requires contacting sales for pricing. Both are per-employee pricing models, but Onsharp's transparency makes budgeting easier.
Ready to See the Difference?
Schedule a demo to see how Onsharp's HR operations focus compares to Simpplr's communications platform.