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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated October 19th, 2026 # Reviews of Sprout Ease of use 4.7 Customer Service 4.5 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Jericho R IT ManagerInformation Technology and Services, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Features such as attendance tracking, leave management, and payroll processing save time and reduce manual work.“ May 12, 2026 Jericho R IT ManagerInformation Technology and Services, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “One downside of Sprout is that the system can occasionally become slow or experience delays during peak usage hours, especially when many users access payroll or attendance features simultaneously.“ May 12, 2026 Jericho R IT ManagerInformation Technology and Services, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Sprout is a practical solution for companies looking to simplify daily HR operations and improve overall productivity significantly“ May 12, 2026 JB Jean B hr managerManagement Consulting, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “some process are not aligned witj the system.“ May 12, 2026 MA Marky A Head of HCMUtilities, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “By automating the timekeeping and payroll, it empowers the whole hr tema“ May 12, 2026 MJ Mercy J VPOutsourcing/Offshoring, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “How i cannot see the full staff details in the app, im always on the road and most of the time i need to quickly check a staff’s detail“ June 24, 2025 Jericho R IT ManagerInformation Technology and Services, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Sprout has been a reliable and user-friendly platform for managing HR and payroll tasks.“ May 12, 2026 CC Clariz C HRInformation Technology and Services, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “For the least is Lagged browser site for ins and out, sometimes it shows error 404“ February 27, 2025 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 483 available reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use R Reviewer hr officer Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "useful product" May 29, 2026 5.0 Pros useful when using hr especially with talent and management and payroll. its helpful with everytjing. Review Source R Reviewer HR Supervisor Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Sprout user feedback" May 28, 2026 5.0 Pros Very helpful in our daily work life. It really helped to streamline the process of HR and also for payroll Cons None so far, we really enjoyed using sprout system. Though, I understand that there are times that the system is down Review Source R Reviewer Head of HCM Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Sprout Review" May 28, 2026 4.0 I had an amazing experience with sprout. By automating the timekeeping and payroll, it empowers the whole hr tema Pros User-friendly and convenient. Highly recommended for start-up and growing company. Also, the real-time updates Is great Cons Untimely of feedback for Performance+. They team that handles the account needs to improve the way they handle their costumer. Review Source R Reviewer Hr Compensation and Benefits Specialist Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "HR Compensation & Benefits Specialist" May 28, 2026 5.0 Overall we are satisfied with the service and support they give to us as customers. Just a few items to develop. Pros We were able to do the payroll in just hours! It is easy to use and friendly app for a first time user! Cons The process of the Compensatory Time Off, some of the employees have a challenges in tracking to file their CTO Review Source VR Verified Reviewer IT Manager Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "IT perspective " May 28, 2026 5.0 Overall, Sprout is a dependable HR and payroll platform that helps streamline daily administrative tasks and improve efficiency within organizations. Its user-friendly interface, useful automation features, and reliable support make it a practical choice for businesses of different sizes. Although there are minor areas for improvement, such as system speed during peak hours and additional customization options, the overall experience remains positive. Sprout effectively reduces manual processes, improves accuracy, and supports better employee management, making it a valuable tool for modern workplace operations and HR management needs. Pros Sprout has been a reliable and user-friendly platform for managing HR and payroll tasks. The interface is clean, easy to navigate, and helpful for both employees and administrators. Features such as attendance tracking, leave management, and payroll processing save time and reduce manual work. Customer support is responsive and provides clear assistance whenever issues arise. The system also helps improve communication and transparency within the organization. While there are occasional minor delays during peak usage, the overall experience remains smooth and efficient. Sprout is a practical solution for companies looking to simplify daily HR operations and improve overall productivity significantly Cons One downside of Sprout is that the system can occasionally become slow or experience delays during peak usage hours, especially when many users access payroll or attendance features simultaneously. Some users may also find certain reports and customization options limited compared to more advanced HR platforms. Mobile app functionality can sometimes feel less responsive than the desktop version. In addition, first-time users may require a short adjustment period to fully understand all features and navigation. While customer support is generally helpful, response times may vary depending on the complexity of the concern or the volume of support requests being handled. Review Source R Reviewer hr manager Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "sprout is very convenient" May 28, 2026 5.0 sprout is cery convenient and great to use. Also with our Account Manager he is very responsive and kind. Pros Sprout is very convenient and it makes our payroll fasternin just one day or less. It offers several services as well. Cons some process are not aligned witj the system. Hopefully it can have the employee movement tracker or salary history Review Source R Reviewer Industrial Engineer Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Sprout's business benefits" May 28, 2026 5.0 Overall experience with sprout is great. It helps our organization in our payroll processes. It provides easy to use application for employees. Pros It is very convenient for on the go employees. I can use it when im in travel and in different places. Cons Sprout has functions that are limited. Especially in specialized reports specifically for tip management. Review Source R Reviewer Team Captain Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Sprout for payroll" April 2, 2026 5.0 It was easy to use and easy to learn. Interface is very simple and learning curve to master this as an HR and management tool is short. Pros It's an all in one HR system. Time tracking is made easy and less steps navigating from one screen to another compared to using Work Day or AllSec. Cons The Sprout I used had certain features disabled. More comprehensive raw data could be made available for custom reports. Review Source R Reviewer WA Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "It's nice to use Sprout!" December 3, 2025 5.0 So far, my overall experience with Sprout has been good. The platform delivers on what it promises, and it’s been a positive addition to my workflow. Pros User-friendly interface: The platform is intuitive and easy to navigate, even for beginners. Efficient tools! Cons Learning curve to specific tools - few features may take time to understand. but so far i experience less technical glitch Review Source R Reviewer HR MANAGER Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Very good and accessible" December 3, 2025 5.0 User friendly and can be used even with just your mobile phone alone. I can do approval and checking on my phone. Pros Can be used anywhere as long as you have internet connections. Can be personalized based on the management need Cons None so far. . Review Source R Reviewer Team Lead Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Sprout Review - Manager Side" June 22, 2022 5.0 Pros User interface and user experience is 100% awesome Cons clocking in and out from the mobile version is not updated. Dashboard cant capture from mobile logging in and out. Review Source R Reviewer Reviewer Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Sprout review" March 2, 2023 3.0 Growing Pros It is perfect when using the program to assist in HR payroll systems Cons It has a biometric recognition so which makes it a little hard to access if original user is no more Review Source R Reviewer HR Supervisor Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Faster and user friendly system" December 3, 2025 5.0 We've been using sprout over a year and it has truly transformed the way we handle out HR and payroll processes. Pros The interface is clean and easy to navigate and the system is always updated. from time keeping to government compliance Cons As of now using the sprout system makes me feel included and valued. And makes me informed and connected. Review Source R Reviewer Hr Manager Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Ease of Time" June 25, 2025 4.0 it helps us to lessen payroll time and it generates comprehensive reports on payroll. it also ease our time in opening the site because it can be viewed online Pros very helpful in our payroll processing and it our e 201 file and documents safe keeping. it also helps us generate detailed payroll reports Cons limitations on access especially to assigned user. need to improve generation of reports on sprout HR Review Source R Reviewer VP Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Made my business easier " June 25, 2025 5.0 Overal my company have been using Sprout for 2 years and i have been very satisfied and happy with the platform and app Pros The accessibility of the app with their staff access and their movie app. this will me to quickly get things done in computer than manual. Cons How i cannot see the full staff details in the app, im always on the road and most of the time i need to quickly check a staff’s detail Review Source R Reviewer Sr. HR Generalist Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Proud using Sporut" June 25, 2025 5.0 Staying with Sprout, proud using sprout. My experience with Sprout was smooth, efficient, user-friendly, and helpful for daily tasks Pros I liked Sprout’s user-friendly interface and how it simplifies HR and payroll processes efficiently. Cons I didn’t have any major issues with Sprout—everything worked smoothly for my needs. Review Source R Reviewer HR Manager Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Make your HR life easy" June 25, 2025 5.0 It has made my life as an hr practitioner easier and process things faster, from payroll, to attendance tracking Pros Sprout HR, convenience, and how the employees can now easily access their timekeeping records anytime Cons I would appreciate it more if the cam is more responsive and the holiday features does not get deleted annualy Review Source R Reviewer Senior People Rewards Officer Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Great Partnership" June 25, 2025 5.0 Pros Easy to navigate. Works best for the team's need. Specially in payroll management, transaction tracking and the link Cons Overall, we are satisfies with the services and partnership. Especially in out payroll side. Wotk best for the team. Review Source Jasper R. Training Manager Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "So easy to use" June 25, 2025 5.0 Pros The ease of use, from filing leaves to requesting for approval. The mobile app is also very helpful. Cons Some of the bugs make the use tedious. There are also times when there is significant lag when using the mobile app. Review Source R Reviewer Solutions delivery manager Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Sprout product" April 9, 2025 4.0 Pros Product is Easy to use and portable. It is eaay to understand even for 1st time users Cons Sometimes slow in loadong and approving requests Review Source R Reviewer Hr Generalist Talent Acquisition Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Faith’s review" March 6, 2025 5.0 Sprout has been amazing for 5 years, our CSM - \[sensitive content hidden\] is very supportive! Pros Automation of HR process, ai integrated system, Cons Full automation but there is always room for improvement Review Source R Reviewer HR Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Sprout give convenience " March 6, 2025 5.0 I can describe the overall experinece with sprout is good, very helpful Pros What I like the most about Sprout is Convenience for us HR personnel Cons For the least is Lagged browser site for ins and out, sometimes it shows error 404 Review Source R Reviewer HR Specialist Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Sprout Review" March 6, 2025 5.0 Transactions are very smooth and their products really enhance the over all HR experience Pros Customer Service assistance and flexibility of the product Cons None so far, the experience with Sprout has been very eye opening Review Source R Reviewer Templates Reviewer Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Sprout: our daily go-to clock-in" June 20, 2022 5.0 As an employee who uses this daily, I can only really comment on the features that we essentially interact with-- which is the attendance features: eg. clock-in & clock-out, requesting for certificate of attendances, and checking out the payroll details and BIR file. TBH, there's a lot to look at in the webpage once you login. I don't actually look through the Attendance Summary and Leave Credits because I don't quite understand it. The Pending requests on the righthand side also gets stacked up with requests and I don't bother to reduce them since it's tedious to delete and time consuming to do so when they're age-old requests that are no longer relevant (eg. some of these date back to last year, February requests, which idk why I would still need a record of it for me to look at everyday.) Perhaps better to keep these kinds of records on a separate page since they take up real estate on the dashboard. Pros The first time I used this software was at the start of 2021, and I remember finding it a little difficult to navigate where the time-in button was because the "time card" button had an arrow, it felt like it contained settings or options for the time card. I was expecting the immediate clock-in to be as quick as one button/toggle. I struggled missing a few days because I had not clicked on "Yes" after the pop-up box of "Are you sure you want to log in?". I honestly felt like there were too many prompts to get to finish my simple daily objective. Now that I'm tenured, it's muscle-memory at this point but I still believe there could be faster ways to clock-in and -out (eg. toggle/one-click clock-in button aided with colors like green for timed-in and gray for timed-out. No need to add "Are you sure?", especially if the purpose is for daily use, it's kinda a no-brainer so if you plan on doing that mayhaps provide that prompt for a specific duration (eg. timing in 2-3 hours earlier than usual or timing-out earlier than required). I also really liked the reminders of anniversaries on the lefthand side of the screen. It makes me know a little bit about my teammates / co-workers. Cons No multiple selection actions especially for unattended requests. You have to go through a series of clicks to be able to delete a request, same with other intended actions. I think what I like least about this software are the additional/unnecessary popups. Try trusting the recall of your daily users and try testing with immediate actions on straight-forward icons (eg. "x" means delete, but of course that needs a "are you sure" dialog box; maybe an image of a gray clock could mean "you're still not timed-in" or "you've clocked out" where you don't need too many prompts to remind the user about since it's a daily thing.) Review Source R Reviewer Corporate HR & OD Director Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Taking Roots in Sprout" June 6, 2023 4.0 Sprout makes our payroll process so much easier and less stressful, especially that we had to deal with big number of seasonal project workers in one of our business units. We know that we still need to use Sprout more and use its features better and fully, but from what we are doing now, we in HR are happy and our employees are satisfied, too. Pros Transitioning from our old HRIS to Sprout had been almost seamless. Not only is the product very good and easy to use, the support we got from Sprout is so great and always timely. Making Sprout a part of our employees' daily life in our Company is proving to be an enjoyable one. Cons To date, we have yet to maximize its features and advantages. Not because of Sprout's capability but more because we have not yet fully explored what Sprout can do and there are still modules that we need to consider using. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.