Comparison Guide

Compare AU/NZ HR platforms

Neutral, side-by-side comparisons of HR and HCM platforms for Australia and New Zealand, including ELMO Software, HiBob, Cornerstone OnDemand, PageUp, SAP SuccessFactors, BambooHR, intelliHR and Dayforce.

The short version

Comparing HR platforms for AU/NZ comes down to two separate questions: which platform fits your HR needs – core HR, recruitment, learning, performance – and, separately, how each handles AU/NZ payroll, since that's rarely a genuine strength of any HR-led platform. Use the selector below to compare any two platforms directly, or browse every comparison further down.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I compare AU/NZ HR platforms?

Start with what each platform is actually built for – core HR, recruitment, learning, performance – then check native AU/NZ payroll separately, since that's where HR platforms differ most. A platform can be excellent at HR and still have no real AU/NZ payroll depth, or have payroll bolted on that its own customers don't use. Use the selector above to compare any two HR platforms directly, or browse every comparison below.

Does Affinity replace my HR system?

No. Affinity is an AU/NZ payroll specialist, not an HR system – it doesn't offer recruitment, performance management, or learning. On these pages, Affinity is shown as a third column alongside two HR platforms to show how a dedicated payroll engine complements an HR system of record, connecting through Clever Forms for onboarding and position changes.

Which HR platforms have deep Affinity integrations?

ELMO Software has the deepest integration with Affinity – a real-time, bi-directional sync with single sign-on, backed by a formal partnership. HiBob and Cornerstone OnDemand also have dedicated Affinity partner pages. Other platforms compared in this series are reachable through Affinity's general integration approach; check the relevant comparison page for specifics.

Do these comparisons cover both Australia and New Zealand?

Yes, where a platform’s coverage differs between the two countries the comparison calls it out separately, since AU compliance (Modern Awards, STP, Superannuation) and NZ compliance (Holidays Act, KiwiSaver, Payday Filing) are genuinely different requirements.

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