# Sage People Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra

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Sage People

4.3 (38)

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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Reviews of Sage People

Ease of use

4.3

Customer Service

4.1

## Pros and Cons in Reviews

Shawna S

Business DevelopmentElectrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months.

“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.“

December 15, 2025

ES

Emily S

ManagerFarming, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: I used a free trial.

“It makes it hard ti sue this application and navigate it“

October 9, 2025

AA

Akshaya A

Marketing ConsultantInformation Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months.

“It provides flexible workflows, solid analytics and integrated payroll capabilities with strong customer support.“

August 31, 2025

YO

Yewande O

HR AdministratorInsurance, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

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

November 11, 2025

BJ

Becca J

HR ManagerMachinery, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years.

“It was easy to use for all modules that I worked in surrounding the HCM platform. “

July 17, 2025

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Graham J.  
Group Channel Head- Industrial Sales  
Food & Beverages  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Sage People the making people management easier"

January 1, 2021

5.0

Sage People is ideal to manage people, however it also allows staff the visibility of leave availability, pay slips, KPI's and reviews of performances. Highly recommended.

Pros

Simply enjoy the ease with which Sage People allows the application of leave, uploading of expense claims even the scoring of KPI's that gives Manager and employee the visibility of performance score cards. Allowing the integration of Excel spreadsheets to uploaded saves so much time.

Cons

The mobile version is a bit tricky to navigate.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Global Solutions Director  
Accounting  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "good platform for basic people management needs"

March 2, 2025

4.0

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).

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NH

Niall H.  
Head of Information Systems  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A HR system with potential but lacking in easy to use features"

May 5, 2022

3.0

Pros

Being cloud based it is easy to set up and data migration is fairly straight forward.

Cons

Reporting which is based on force.com is very poor, time management is very difficult and the roadmap of new features from Sage is weak.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Workforce Planning Bureau Chief  
Government Administration  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Great for Compliance"

April 2, 2019

4.0

Pros

Working in a highly regulated industry, this solution helped solve so much of our compliance work - and gave us back a ton of time by making things digital - and eliminating so much paperwork and administrative time. from onboarding, to personnel files - - - we can focus on employees with the additional time, rather than administrative processes.

Cons

There are a few admin tasks that I would still like to eliminate that Sage does not feature in this solution.

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Estela R.  
Senior Software Engineer  
  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Good quality and great services "

April 6, 2018

5.0

Pros

Pleased to work with Sage People HCM, good quality and great services, without doubt one of the best companies in the area of human resources.

Cons

I'm really leaving without any complaints, very happy with the result obtained. Excellent 10/10. Nice Work.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Product Manager  
Gambling & Casinos  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Sage People for Internal HR processes"

October 18, 2018

3.0

Sag People is still a great and very useful tool to have in your organisation.

Pros

It is very handy when booking leave via Sage people. You have different views available to you which allow you to see the rest of your team's leave on one calendar view. Makes it useful to plan ahead as a team. Sage people allows you to add your personal objectives which are also pretty useful. Especially in the way it collaborates with your manager.

Cons

In terms of navigation and UX/UI I think it lacks a little here. It feels a little outdated in design and it surely can be improved.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Business Support Expert - TMS/TRW  
Logistics and Supply Chain  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Mediocre program that seems outdated"

January 17, 2019

3.0

Pros

This generally has the same functions as other cloud software however the user interface seems antique and bland.

Cons

This software seems painfully outdated. There are other cloud softwares that blow this one away. I would recommend others before resorting to Sage.

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Valentina G.  
Web Designer  
  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Great"

April 6, 2018

5.0

Pros

Great, certainly Sage People HCM knows how to relate to your client and how to build a good relationship, do not let them worry about any doubt, solve them with incredible efficiency and speed, one of the best companies in the area of human resources .

Cons

I really do not have any complaints to give, on the contrary, I only have very good reviews and very good comments, I'm 100% pleased.

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Shivendra G.  
Co-Founder and CEO  
Food & Beverages  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "A great tool for human capital management"

April 7, 2018

5.0

Pros

This product works very well for managing human capital for all kinds and sizes of organizations . Easy to use and convenient . 5 stars :)

Cons

This covers all the required modules with respect to human capital management requirements. Nothing bad about this.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Software Engineer  
  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Perfect solution for CRM users!"

April 8, 2018

5.0

Pros

This software looks very elegant on the outside. And is easy to learn and to pick up. Very useful tool

Cons

The pricing is a little bit on the higher side for the same class of softwares, which makes it non-competitive.

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TH

Tim H.  
HR Systems Specialist  
  
Used the software for:

### "Brilliant HR system"

August 12, 2015

5.0

Fairsail is simple to learn and easy to use and configure. It is powerful - includes all the core functionality most people will ever need across the entire employee lifecycle. Integrates really well with existing / other systems. Can be implemented rapidly. Sits on the salesforce platform which is very robust. The staff at Fairsail are fantastic to work with and offer outstanding service. The system is priced very reasonably, especially compared to bigger names in the market. Cannot recommend highly enough - by far and away the best HR software I have ever used!

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AW

Andy W.  
  
Management Consulting  
Used the software for:

### "We're just starting out, but so far, so good"

August 5, 2014

4.0

Pros

It seems very intuitive and like it can support all we are trying to do.

Cons

It hasn't been an issue yet, but I am concerned about their service model.

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Shawna S.  
Business Development  
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Overly Complex HR System With a Difficult Learning Curve"

December 15, 2025

3.0

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.

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.

Review Source

BJ

Becca J.  
HR Manager  
Machinery  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Human Resources Director"

July 17, 2025

4.0

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

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.

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YO

Yewande O.  
HR Administrator  
Insurance  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Sage People"

November 11, 2025

5.0

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

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

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Marketing Consultant  
Information Services  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Sage People - Good Option For HR Management "

August 31, 2025

5.0

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.

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.

Review Source

AM

Audra M.  
paralegal  
Law Practice  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Sage does have great features"

February 13, 2026

4.0

I have always like sage products especially for legal aspect tracking and when this was developed I loved how it linked with our other platforms.

Pros

Employee Mngmt and Payroll features, it added ease to my payroll process by tracking all past events

Cons

DOnt have any yet im still experiencing it and the features in full mode and hoopefully i get more pros then cons

Review Source

CÁ

Constanza Á.  
Localization and Testing Specialist  
Market Research  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Solid solution, but could be improved"

April 25, 2025

4.0

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.

Review Source

NB

Nathan B.  
HR Advisor  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Sage Payroll / HR / People"

February 21, 2025

5.0

very positive, do use regularly for payroll.

Pros

easy to use, good menus and easy options

Cons

extra security, do wish you could edit options

Review Source

Response from Sage

March 3, 2025

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

ES

Emily S.  
Manager  
Farming  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Unfortunate application "

October 9, 2025

4.0

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

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

Review Source

BH

Bhumi H.  
Operations Specialist  
Real Estate  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Sage People Review"

July 7, 2025

4.0

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.

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.

Review Source

RSR

Rishi Singh R.  
Client Consulting  
Events Services  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Easy to use"

February 28, 2025

5.0

I like sage mainly because of how easy it is to toggle through the app and manage payslips

Pros

The interface is awesome. Very easy to understand

Cons

the document storage is not a big deal on sage

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Response from Sage

March 3, 2025

Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that you find the interface easy to understand and enjoy using Sage. We appreciate your feedback on the document storage as well. Anna Parker - Customer Advocacy Executive

KB

Kurt B.  
Accounts Manager  
Accounting  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Sage People - Review"

April 22, 2025

4.0

Overall i had a great experience with Sage

Pros

The customer help was a good experience when we had user access issues on Sage

Cons

The Application can make payroll easier and more functional for paying a lot of staff.

Review Source

LP

Leonardo P.  
Management Accountant  
Hospitality  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "A Flexible HR Solution with a Learning Curve"

April 30, 2025

4.0

delivers a strong, comprehensive HR management system, with a focus on automation and customization.

Pros

flexibility and ability to streamline HR processes

Cons

complexity in customization. reporting functionalities could be more intuitive, as extracting certain workforce insights isn't always straightforward.

Review Source

KV

Kinjal V.  
Assistant  
Human Resources  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Sage have it "

April 20, 2025

4.0

I can say it’s a win win situation for small to medium enterprises

Pros

I have tried different product of sage Most easy to setup and use software so far.

Cons

Integration between other software is not easy age has other products that can be more satisfying

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