--- 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 **4.1/5** by 134 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.1/5** | 134 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.2/5 | 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. ----- ### "Four years in and still my favourite." — 5.0/5 > **Carrie** | *10 September 2025* | Building Materials | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: One of my absolute favourite features is the integration of the HRMS with payroll, time off policies and usage, the active work schedule, and the actual hours worked in the time approval window. One function that I personally enjoy (even though my staff do not) is the added security function that if you enter your credentials wrong twice (not three times like most people are used to), the system locks you out and then only an admin (like myself) can connect with Rise to unlock it. That also takes no time at all, and is not a painful process, I just call in with the employee with me to ensure they're reactivated. I cannot speak to the price-point however, as I am not in the accounting team, but am vehement that whatever the cost, this system has been worth it as it has removed all the guesswork from payroll, reduced time spent on payroll, hours approval, attendance reports, and maintaining our HRMS. > > **Cons**: One of my least favourite functions would have to be the onboarding, as it is fairly round-about to get to add a new employee properly. I'm sure it's being fixed but for now it's not intuitive where to go to add a new employee. I also dislike that the Geofencing feature has been lost / ignored since Rise migrated to their new server and reports functions. > > Overall, I am quite happy with Rise. I love the staff in the support team, the development team are responsive and easy to communicate with. It's easy to use, intuitive, and once you have an idea of how to move around the system, it flows easily and quickly. ----- ### "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. ----- ### "Worth to try" — 5.0/5 > **Angel** | *17 March 2026* | Import & Export | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: This platform provides HR records, payroll, time tracking ad n benefit in one system. Well organized system for employee and employers to connect directly with employee profiles, pay changes, time off and reduce data entry and reduce errors and time. Very user-friendly interface , employees can easily view pay stubs, request time off and update employee information in one page. > > **Cons**: Since Rise provides easy to use and user friendly interface therefore the application is basic and simple. Limited customization and lacks of advanced factures but work best to small to mid-size companies. > > Perfect for small to mid-size organizations who likes to provide easy to use interface to their employers. ----- ### "Excellent Canadian Based Payroll Product with NPI Trained Support" — 5.0/5 > **Penny** | *24 September 2025* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The ease of processing payroll and the excellent customer support from a Canadian team certified by the National Payroll Institute, the customizability of the program > > **Cons**: The time approval module requires missed shifts to be removed, rather than classified to a reason code and kept for reporting purposes > > Our implementation process was fantastic; we spent months with ADP working on their implementation and it failed miserably. Rise worked with us to get the implementation done in roughly 2 weeks and every pay we have processed has been easy. ----- 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