--- description: Review of Rise Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Rise | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Payroll Software](/directory/318/payroll-software/software) > [Rise](/software/59294/rise) # Rise Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/59294/rise Page: 1 / 7\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/59294/rise?page=2) > Rise is a cloud-based human resources (HR) solution that helps companies engage with their employees and action all HR functions such as managing time and attendance, managing payroll and create customized workflows. The platform also provides employees with the tools to create and manage their own user profiles, manage their vacation days, claim benefits and review payroll slips. The software can track employee metrics, specifically engagement levels, attrition rates, payroll, return on investments and claim utilization reports. The solution also provides managers with real-time automated employee performance reports and employee performance trends. > > Verdict: Rated **4.2/5** by 155 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.2/5** | 155 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Rise - **Founded**: 2010 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Per User - **Pricing Details**: We believe that no one should pay for features they don’t want or use. With our flexible plans you choose a plan that works for what your company needs right no, and add as you grow. - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500 - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English, French - **Available Countries**: Canada ## Features - 360 Degree Feedback - Access Controls/Permissions - Accounting Integration - Activity Dashboard - Alerts/Notifications - Applicant Tracking - Approval Process Control - Attendance Management - Attendance Tracking - Benefits Dashboard - Benefits Management - Compensation Management - Compliance Management - Customisable Reports - Data Import/Export - Direct Deposit - Document Management - Document Storage - Employee Benefits Administration - Employee Database ## Integrations (2 total) - QuickBooks Online - Xero ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Payroll Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/318/payroll-software/software) ## Related Categories - [Payroll Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/318/payroll-software/software) - [Online HR Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/369/web-based-hr-software/software) - [Benefits Administration Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/492/benefits-administration/software) - [Payroll Software for Mac](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/1424/mac-payroll/software) - [Human Capital Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/1867/hcm/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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It has every features that you want in an HRIS: people management, payroll, recruitment, onboarding, time and attendance and performance review. However, except for payroll, other features seem to touch just the surface of HRs' needs. You can use them, but they not optimal. ----- ### "Happy User; from 2022 and ongoing" — 5.0/5 > **Carrie** | *5 June 2026* | Furniture | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like that it's a Canadian company, to start. When I need help right away and can't wait for a ticket to be processed (which is still fast by the way\!) I can call in and reach someone locally. I also appreciate the seamless integration of the Time Off, Scheduling + Time Approval, and Payroll modules. They work perfectly for us. The work schedule is easy to create, the Locations geofencing shows where my staff clock in and out at multiple sites, the time entries are easy to track and approve in the attendance module, and staff can easily request time off in the system as it's very intuitive for them. > > **Cons**: While the system is designed for use with a physical timeclock, it does not work well with physical timeclock units. The data gets lost at times - employees clocked in, the system noted their timeclock activity, but in the time approval module, I don't see their activity. As well as they are eventually phasing out the timeclock, and currently there is no app developed to use for my team to access their profile to clock their shifts without logging into their FULL personal profile on a public computer. Not everyone wants to download an app for their job to their personal phone, and this is where the system is not ideal for my operations. > > I think one thing that really stands out is the service of the support team. They are understanding when I mess up, they're helpful when I'm lost and asking \>PAINFULLY\< obvious questions, and are quick to respond, even if it's a "we got your ticket and I'm looking into it as soon as I can". Second to that is the Knowledge Center. From there I can search common issues, look at my past tickets (in case they answered something before that I need to revisit, and don't have to dig through my emails). From there, we have a contract for all the modules, and they're customizable, easy to manage (and when they're not - Back to how awesome the support team is). Finally, one piece that stands out overall for me, Rise is constantly growing, taking my suggestions - ACTUALLY IMPLEMENTING THEM\! and remaining competitive in a market that looks like it changes constantly. ----- ### "Rise is worth your consideration" — 4.0/5 > **Sue** | *26 October 2023* | Nonprofit Organisation Management | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Once you have your templates set up, Rise is very straightforward to use, even if you don't have payroll training. Their customer support response time is very good. > > **Cons**: If you don't have payroll training, setting up your initial account can be a bit confusing. Also adding a new employee can take some practice. > > Our overall experience with Rise has been very positive. We started years ago with their free application for smaller businesses. After looking at other payroll options, we chose to stay with Rise when they transitioned to paid accounts. ----- ### "Rise professionalism and Ease of use." — 5.0/5 > **Melany** | *5 June 2026* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Learning Curve for the new plateform is extremely quick. the ease in running reports makes tracking payroll and employee leave extremely easy and hands on. work scheduling and log in and out process ensures accuracy. Running payroll reports is quick and the ability to tailor reports for different needs is exceptional and easy for staff to get their own paystubs works very well. Working with the Rise team representatives has been very positive. All agents\\representatives are friendly, and professional. The time to receive call back and resolve issue far exceeds the other payroll systems I have worked with in the past 30 yrs. Best money spent for the service received\! > > **Cons**: I have not found anything at this point that I can criticize. Every issue I have encountered has been quickly resolve. > > Excellent. All communications have been positive and dealt with in a professional manner by the representatives. If there is an issue that needs further investigation "in the background" of the program has been dealt with quickly. the response time is better than I have ever had with any of the other programs I have worked with. ----- ### "Overall great platform - a one stop shop\!" — 5.0/5 > **JEANNINE** | *18 June 2026* | Facilities Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: One platform that holds everything we need - day to day. A one stop shop\! Love how easy it is to navigate, and the customer service is wonderful :) > > **Cons**: In the beginning, the reporting didn't appear to have everything we were looking for all at once. You had to download a few different reports and combine them manually. This has since changed, the new AI feature with reports helps create what you are looking for - and then you can save it as a favorite\! > > Overall - smooth. Payroll has been smooth since day one. The onboarding was great and the customer service/ticket service is a great function. The team is very helpful. This platform is easy to roll out to new team members, and I rarely ever get questions on how to use it, once I have provided the work instructions at the start. A very easy to use platform - for everyone from the Admin =\> end user. ----- Page: 1 / 7\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/59294/rise?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/59294/rise) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data