Sage People 2026: Benefits, Features & Pricing

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Overview

Sage People

4.3

(37)

Pricing

Pricing available upon request

About Sage People

Sage People is a human resources information system (HRIS) software. It helps organizations manage their workforce, regardless of employee location or work arrangement. The software provides people analytics capabilities, allowing businesses to make informed HR decisions.

The software enables organizations to handle the entire workforce from a single system. Sage People includes talent acquisition tools powered by artificial intelligence. These features help companies find and hire top talent in a competitive job market. Additionally, the software provides attendance and leave management functionality.

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Sage People Pricing and Plans

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Free Trial

Free Version

Basic

Pricing available upon request

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Sage People Features

Popular features found in Workforce Management
Attendance Tracking
Automated Scheduling
Budgeting/Forecasting
Compliance Management
Employee Management
Payroll Management
Performance Management
Reporting/Analytics
Self Service Portal
Skills Tracking
Time Off Management
Timesheet Management
More features of Sage People
360 Degree Feedback
Absence Management
Access Controls/Permissions
Activity Tracking
Ad hoc Reporting
Alerts/Notifications
API
Applicant Tracking
Application Management
Appraisal History
Approval Process Control
Approval Workflow
Assessment Management
Attendance Management
Audience Targeting
Audit Trail
Background Screening
Benefits Management
Bonus Management
Budget Management
Candidate Management
Candidate Tracking
Career Development
Communication Management
Compensation Management
Compensation Plan Modeling
Competency Management
Continuous Feedback
Customizable Branding
Customizable Forms
Customizable Questions
Customizable Reports
Dashboard
Data Import/Export
Data Visualization
Direct Deposit
Document Management
Employee Database
Employee Directory
Employee Engagement
Employee Onboarding
Employee Portal
Employee Profiles
Employee Recognition
Employee Self Service
Engagement Tracking
Feedback Management
For Mobile
Goal Management
Goal Setting/Tracking
HR Management
Individual Development Plans
Internal HR
Internal Talent Mobility
Interview Management
Interview Scheduling
Job Management
Job Posting
Job Requisition
Learning & Development
Leave Policy Management
Leave Tracking
Market Data Analysis
Mobile Access
Mobile App
Multi-Language
Offboarding
Onboarding
Ongoing Performance Tracking
Organizational Charting
Payroll Reporting
Peer Appraisals
Peer-to-Peer Recognition
Performance Appraisal
Performance Review Management
Pipeline Management
Progress Tracking
Pulse Surveys
Ratings/Reviews
Read Receipts
Real-Time Analytics
Real-Time Data
Real-Time Notifications
Real-Time Reporting
Real-Time Updates
Recruitment Management
Reporting & Statistics
Resume Database
Resume Parsing
Resume Search
Resume Storage
Review Cycle Tracking
Salary Planning
Secure Data Storage
Self Assessment
Sick Leave Tracking
Single Sign On
Skills Assessment
Succession Management
Succession Planning
Survey/Poll Management
Surveys & Feedback
Talent Acquisition
Talent Management
Task Management
Tax Compliance
Team Calendars
Third-Party Integrations
Time & Attendance
Time Off Requests
Trend Analysis
Turnover Tracking
Vacation/Leave Tracking
Workflow Management

Sage People Integrations

Docusign

Broadbean

Quinyx

TalentLMS

Sage People User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.3

Ratings Breakdown

46%

41%

14%

Secondary Ratings

Ease of Use

4.4

Value for money

4.1

Customer support

4.2

Functionality

4.1

Gabriel T.

Verified reviewer

Accounting

2-10 employees

Used weekly for less than 12 months

Review source

Reviewed November 2023

Newer everyday

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

the software does what it was designed and engineered to do but with a little bit of human in it, as it is easy to use and it updates itself frequently there by becoming efficient every single day.

Cons:

for small enterprise like ours I can truly say accessing the service annually is a bit expensive.

Reasons for switching to Sage People

Trying new product everyday as the market is every competitive.

Vendor Response

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave your review of Sage People - we really appreciate it!

Replied December 2023

Becca J.

Verified reviewer

Machinery

501-1000 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed July 2025

Human Resources Director

Overall was a great experience and was in the system daily being the leader of HR. I ran reports, worked on analytics and other strategies surrounding staffing

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

It was easy to use for all modules that I worked in surrounding the HCM platform. Our company did leave Sage but please know that it wasn't b/c we wanted it to happen. We did not like Oracle and it was so broken.

Cons:

That we could not keep the platform. It worked well with our site and our production teams. I was very impressed by the customer service along with the ability to use the system with ease.

Shawna S.

Verified reviewer

Electrical/ Electronic Manufacturing

51-200 employees

Used daily for less than 6 months

Review source

Reviewed December 2025

Overly Complex HR System With a Difficult Learning Curve

Overall, Sage People felt like more of an administrative burden than a solution. Despite its extensive capabilities, everyday use is clunky and demanding. The time spent training, troubleshooting, and managing the system outweighs the benefits. For modern HR teams, there are far more user-friendly systems that accomplish the same goals without the frustration.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Sage People has extensive functionality and strong potential for organizations that need deep HR tracking, reporting, and global compliance. Once everything is configured properly, it can handle complex HR workflows and large-scale workforce needs.

Cons:

The system is extremely difficult to learn, navigate, and customize. Even simple updates require multiple clicks and often feel buried in menus. Configuration is so technical that you almost need an in-house Sage expert to make ongoing changes. The interface is dated, slow, and unintuitive, and employees frequently struggle with basic tasks like requesting PTO or updating their information. Instead of supporting HR, it often slows processes down.

Yewande O.

Verified reviewer

Insurance

11-50 employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed November 2025

Sage People

I have a great experience as it was easy to learn and the customer support was top notch whenever I experienced bugs and issues

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

I got value for money as it captured all my employees information, and it was easy to use and navigate different modules

Cons:

Payroll, we could not use sage for payroll directly, we had to try manual process to get through the payroll process

Verified

Reviewer

Information Services

11-50 employees

Used weekly for less than 12 months

Review source

Reviewed August 2025

Sage People - Good Option For HR Management

In short, Sage People is a good, scalable HR and talent management solution for mid-to-large size companies, especially those operating globally. It provides flexible workflows, solid analytics and integrated payroll capabilities with strong customer support. However, it may not be the right match for organizations needing advanced performance modules and highly intuitive UX.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

It is very user-friendly and easy to adapt. It's customizable reports and workflows help simplify core HR functions like leave requests, performance reviews and recruitment. To the best of my knowledge, we haven't face any bug issue. Advanced features like pulse surveys, analytics for wellness and insights into employee energy levels help managers proactively detect burnout or disengagement. Excellent value for money and customer support is also really good.

Cons:

Initial customization might seem a bit difficult, however once you start using it regularly, it would be much easier. There are limited options for formatting data and at times there are small issues with navigation.

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Constanza Á.

Verified reviewer

Market Research

201-500 employees

Used daily for less than 12 months

Review source

Reviewed April 2025

Solid solution, but could be improved

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

It’s an all-in-one solution that covers everything from payroll to performance reviews, and it does make managing people a lot simpler. The dashboard is user-friendly, and the reporting features are pretty solid

Cons:

I find the system can be a bit clunky at times. The integration with other software is not always as smooth as I’d like, which can create some friction when syncing data.

Nathan B.

Verified reviewer

Education Management

201-500 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed February 2025

Sage Payroll / HR / People

very positive, do use regularly for payroll.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

easy to use, good menus and easy options

Cons:

extra security, do wish you could edit options

Vendor Response

Thank you, Nathan, for your positive review! We're glad to hear that you find Sage Payroll easy to use and beneficial for your payroll needs. We appreciate your feedback on the extra security and the wish to edit options. Anna Parker - Customer Advocacy Executive

Replied March 2025

Verified

Reviewer

Accounting

10000+ employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed March 2025

good platform for basic people management needs

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Intuitive interface, ease of navigation within the platform

Cons:

Lack of bulk processing (e.g. have multiple approvals - need to enter each one individually and approve one by one).

Emily S.

Verified reviewer

Farming

2-10 employees

Used daily for free trial

Review source

Reviewed October 2025

Unfortunate application

My overall experience is that i dont like the application as it has too many bugs and issues which in turn slows things down

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

I like the ease of use and the value for my money. The pay roll is great too. When i use customer support they are very helpful

Cons:

I dont like the bugs and issues thay are presented. It makes it hard ti sue this application and navigate it

Bhumi H.

Verified reviewer

Real Estate

5001-10000 employees

Used weekly for less than 6 months

Review source

Reviewed July 2025

Sage People Review

Overall I think this software helped us acheive a more effiencient routine for our financial reports being able to create different reports for different data was unique. I would recommend for small to medium businesses.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

This software was suitable for our team as we only have about 25-50 users. We felt this software was user friendly. It helped us to improve our client relations and streamline our internal processes.

Cons:

Not many cons. Price is a factor if we grow our team to more users then this may not be in our budget. Faced some software glitches during peak business hours, reports taking longer to download/send etc. Integration of this software was typically, some learning curves the first 2 weeks but were ironed out with supports help.

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