HERA
Every HR software vendor says it is all-in-one, easy, and affordable. So how do you know which one is really the best HR and payroll software for your company? Start with a checklist. Use the ten questions below to compare any tool side by side, including HERA.
The 10-point checklist
- One system for HR and payroll. When employee records, attendance, and payroll share data, nobody retypes numbers. Ask if it is one system or separate tools stitched together.
- The full price, not the headline price. Many tools charge per module. Ask what rostering, asset tracking, and support cost on top. HERA's early access pricing is US$7 per user per month, with every module included.
- Setup effort. Find out who sets it up. Some vendors expect you to hire an admin or a consultant. HERA comes with a dedicated HR support team that sets it up with you.
- Support after launch. Can you reach a real person for questions and technical help? Ask how, and how fast.
- Local rules. Check that it handles your country's contributions, taxes, leave, and year-end reports. See our pages for the Philippines, USA, Australia, and Singapore.
- Ease of use. Employees should open payslips and request leave without help. Managers should approve hours in one place.
- Time and attendance linked to pay. Approved hours should flow straight into payroll.
- Customization. Your pay rules, work statuses, and approval steps should be set up your way, not forced into a template.
- Support for multiple locations. If you have teams in other cities or countries, check that one system can handle all of them.
- A demo with your own data. Seeing your own departments and pay rules is the best test. HERA offers demos built around your own team.
Red flags to watch for
- A low price that climbs fast as you add modules
- No clear answer about who sets it up
- Support that is only a help center or a ticket queue
- Demos that use fake data only
- No answer on how local contributions and taxes are handled
How to run your comparison
Make a short list of two or three tools. Give each one the same test: your real departments, your pay rules, and a sample pay run. Score each tool against the ten points above. Then add up the real cost for your headcount, including every module you need.
The winner is rarely the tool with the longest feature list. It is usually the one your team will actually use. For a closer look at how tools differ, read our payroll software comparison.
How to score each tool
Give every tool a score from 0 to 2 on each of the ten points. Use 0 if it is missing, 1 if it is partly there, and 2 if it is fully there. Add up the points. The total is out of 20.
- 16 to 20: a strong fit. Book a demo.
- 12 to 15: a possible fit. Ask the vendor about the gaps.
- Below 12: look at other options.
The score is a guide, not a rule. If one point is a must-have for you, such as local payroll rules, give it extra weight.
Questions to ask every vendor
- What is included in the price, and what costs extra?
- Who sets up the system, and how long does it usually take?
- How do I reach support, and what help is included?
- How do you handle our country's payroll rules?
- Can you show a demo with our own departments and pay rules?
- How do we move our current records into the system?
- What happens to our data if we leave?
- Can I see a demo with our own data?
Mistakes buyers make
- Buying on features alone. A long list means little if your team finds the tool hard to use.
- Ignoring setup. A tool that needs weeks of consulting adds a hidden cost.
- Forgetting growth. Pick a system that can add modules and locations later.
- Skipping the demo. You cannot judge ease of use from a slide deck.
Where HERA fits
HERA is customized HR software with payroll built in. It centralizes employee data, automates payroll, and tracks time and attendance. Rostering and asset management come at no extra cost, and a dedicated HR support team helps you set up, answers questions, and gives technical help. It works for small, medium, and large businesses, and for global teams.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best HR and payroll software?
There is no single best tool for everyone. The best one covers HR and payroll in one system, is easy to use, fits your local rules, and comes with real support. Use the checklist above to compare.
How much does HR and payroll software cost?
Prices vary a lot, and many tools add fees for each module. HERA's early access pricing is US$7 per user per month.
Can I see HR software in action before I buy?
Yes. Book a HERA demo and we will show it with your own departments and pay rules.
Book a HERA demo
Tell us about your team and we will show HERA with your departments and pay rules.