Onsharp vs Workvivo
Workvivo focuses on social engagement and company culture. 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) | Weeks to months depending on scope and integrations. |
| Setup requiring IT support | Minimal / none required | IT support commonly required for integration and launch. |
HR Functionality | ||
| Time entry included | Included | Focused on communication; time entry via integrations. |
| PTO / Time off request | Included | Typically integrated with HRIS for time-off requests. |
| Benefits visibility | Included | Communications focus; benefits via HRIS or links. |
| Payroll & tax document access | Included (via integrations) | Payroll typically remains in HRIS or payroll provider. |
| Training + compliance tracking | Built-in role-based tracking | Content and courses possible; tracking via integrations. |
| Employee directory + org chart | Included | Yes |
| Internal messaging / communication | Included (announcements, messaging) | Yes |
| AI help / instant support | Available (AI chat & help) | Engagement focus; AI help varies by plan. |
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 | Pricing usually by quote. |
Competitive data is based on our product comparison research.
Why Choose Onsharp Over Workvivo?
HR Operations vs. Social Engagement
Workvivo excels at social engagement and culture building. Onsharp is built for daily HR operations that employees need: time entry, PTO requests, benefits, and training management.
Ready-to-Run Employee Portal
Onsharp comes with HR features built-in, so you can deploy in days. Workvivo requires configuration and may not have the HR operations features you need.
Ready to See the Difference?
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