--- description: Review of Ciphr Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Ciphr | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice AU --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Payroll Software](/directory/318/payroll-software/software) > [Ciphr](/software/11576/ciphr) # Ciphr Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/11576/ciphr Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/11576/ciphr?page=2) > Ciphr's HR software and payroll software (available as a fully packaged solution, or separately) cuts admin, keep your employees' data secure, and automate business-critical tasks. Our solutions are designed with UK mid-market organisations (200-2,000 employees) in mind. Giving you the tools and functionality you need to grow, scale, and simplify people operations. We're trusted by more than 1,400 organisations, including Volkswagen Group, the Natural History Musuem, Lebara and many more. Our solutions include: - HR software: intuitive, sophisticated cloud HR software with AI tools that simplify time-consuming tasks - Payroll software: cloud-based payroll software that delivers faster, more accurate pay runs. CIPP's Software Product of the Year 2025 - Benefits software: a personalised flexible benefits platform that works for everyone - LMS and eLearning: our advanced LMS and off-the-shelf eLearning courses help you achieve your learning goals > > Verdict: Rated **4.2/5** by 54 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.2/5** | 54 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Ciphr - **Location**: Buckinghamshire, UK - **Founded**: 1982 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: GBP 7.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User - **Pricing Details**: Pricing is based on a per user per month model. Contact us for detailed pricing information. - **Target Audience**: 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United Kingdom ## Features - 360 Degree Feedback - API - Absence Management - Access Controls/Permissions - Accounting Integration - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - Applicant Tracking - Application Management - Approval Process Control - Approval Workflow - Assessment Management - Asynchronous Learning - Attendance Tracking - Audit Management - Audit Trail - Auto Update - Background Screening - Benefits Dashboard ## Integrations (17 total) - Broadbean - Experian Email Verification - LinkedIn Jobs - Microsoft Entra ID - Moodle - OurPeople - Payroll - ShopWorks - Totara Learn - Totem - Training Tracker - Twitter/X - Workday Peakon Employee Voice - hireful - iHasco ... and 2 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Payroll Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/318/payroll-software/software) ## Related Categories - [Payroll Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/318/payroll-software/software) - [Recruitment Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/372/recruiting-software/software) - [Applicant Tracking Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/321/applicant-tracking-software/software) - [Workforce Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/374/workforce-management-software/software) - [Benefits Administration Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/492/benefits-administration/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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It was very overwhelming at first but once you have the fabulous support from the PM and the consultants, it is smooth sailing. > > This has been a game changer for us \! It is like having a super organised HR Assistant that never takes any breaks :) Everything is clear, easy and our employees are loving it too and have said how fabulous it is \! It has certainly made HR at ATPI fresh again. ----- ### "Good with room for improvements" — 4.0/5 > **Freya** | *16 July 2026* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 4.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is all in one place. The navigation for the most part is intiutive and the ability to move in and around the system is useful. The roadmap over the last 2 years has definately improved user ease of use though some things do not seem to have been thought through and end of breaking internal processes e.g. SSO for which there is often no quick solution. > > **Cons**: Length of time to achieve fixes when there are problems or having to go beyodn the helpdesk as their answers seem quite profunctory and they don't tend to dig a bit deeper into the issue. I often find that I re raise questions with members of the dev team or customer experience team and they are able to identify a solution really quickly but this knowledge appears to be lacking in the customer care team (sometimes\!). We have not had the smoothest ride with CIPHR however in the last year collectively I feel we have found the right trajectory for a balance partnership. It would be really really helpful to have the ability to view from a different user profile and/or have a test environment that system admins could use. > > Mixed - but most definately improving and there are stand out members of staff who go above and beyond to work through solutions with us as clients. ----- ### "Positive HR Experience, with Payroll Requiring Improvement" — 3.0/5 > **ulrike** | *15 May 2026* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: The HR module is simple to use. The processes for new starters and leavers are easy and intuitive, and creating and updating salaries, particularly for bulk changes, can be completed quickly and efficiently. Navigation throughout the system is straightforward, and the self-service function is user-friendly for staff. While customer service was previously an area of significant concern, it has improved substantially and is now effective which has improved our experience. I can see an overall improvement with HR module and this is welcomed. > > **Cons**: Reporting is generally effective but can be overly complex, and customer support still struggles to assist, particularly with absence reporting. Some pre-built reports (e.g. Gender Pay Gap) have produced inaccurate data, and resolving these issues requires external consultancy, which is costly and time-consuming. Payroll integration is not seamless, relying on Paylink rather than full automation, with gaps in areas such as maternity processes. Overall, payroll remains a key concern. The system handles multiple roles and variable hours poorly. There is no simple way to process variable hours payments, and the timesheet module is not fit for purpose. Holiday calculations are also unreliable when employees change roles or entitlements, requiring significant manual intervention. > > overall experience is positive for the HR part ( with some exception) but difficult and too manual in relation to payroll ----- ### "Game-changing system\!" — 5.0/5 > **Natalie** | *24 July 2026* | Cosmetics | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: CIPHR provides us with a solid portal to store all of our employee data in one location (including payroll data). From implementation through to present day the team are on hand to resolve any issues quickly and ensure we have a system that adds value to our business. For the HR teams it has been a gamechanger in having access to data when needed, and the ease of creating and running reports has helped us immensely. > > **Cons**: Implementing the project alongside a challenging day job\! I would advise anyone looking at implementation ensures that time is dedicated for this part of the process. If there was one improvement, and this is partly on us is the manual upload of documents which is quite timely but then we benefit from having these in the system. > > I cannot fault the experience with CIPHR and the team. Every person that we have interacted with has been helpful, and if they can't help you then they know someone who can. Any issues are dealt with swiftly and we also like that CIPHR do not have a huge turnover in their own employees which as an end user means that we get consistency in who we are interacting with. ----- ### "Ciphr review - with special thanks to \[sensitive content hidden\]" — 4.0/5 > **Phoebe** | *21 April 2026* | Nonprofit Organization Management | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: The core HR system is very intuitive and accessible, making it easy to navigate even for users without a strong technical background. The platform supports efficient employee management, with well organised data that helped streamline everyday HR tasks. Overall, it made managing employee information and processes straightforward and user-friendly. > > **Cons**: The reporting function - I found this difficult to use when trying to extract information at a specific point in time, and the filtering options weren’t always as flexible as needed. > > My experience with Ciphr has been positive overall. Our implementation timeline faced some delays due to changes in consultants and periods of sickness, but the level of support we received remained strong throughout. In particular, our project manager \[sensitive content hidden\] made a significant impact. Joining partway through the project, she integrated seamlessly and quickly became a reliable point of contact. She was consistently responsive, set realistic expectations around timelines, and approached challenges with a clear mindset. Her support played a key role in helping keep the project on track and moving forward effectively despite the initial setbacks - thank you so much \[sensitive content hidden\] for your patience and hard work. ----- Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/11576/ciphr?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/11576/ciphr) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data