--- description: Review of Cognology 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: Cognology | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Onboarding Software](/directory/1396/employee-onboarding/software) > [Cognology](/software/83565/cognology-performance-management) # Cognology Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/83565/cognology-performance-management Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/83565/cognology-performance-management?page=2) > Cognology is an online people management system for companies with 50 to 20,000 employees. It is designed to help customers automate the management of workforce processes such as onboarding, performance and learning. The software has been developed from the ground up so that modules work seamlessly for HR, managers and employees. Cognology integrates with other systems such as HRIS, payroll, recruiting, activate directory, single sign-on and more. The software is highly configurable and includes tools to allow you to design processes and workflows. Cognology Performance Management employs the latest agile technology for regular check-ins and real-time feedback. It includes goal tracking, competency and capability management, reporting, and automated tracking. Cognology Onboarding combines ease of use for new hires with automation and tracking for HR. The system is fully configurable and integrates with recruiting and payroll systems. All the HR forms are included along with easy to edit templates. Includes a contract manager, tracking, reminders, and workflow. Cognology 360 Feedback is an online tool for collecting feedback and providing structured reports for individuals and groups. It is ideal for leadership development programs or integration into a whole of company performance development process. The Cognology Learning Management System can be used stand-alone or fully integrated with processes such as performance management and new hire onboarding. It supports eLearning, training course management, and role-based learning. Other modules include learning management, talent profiling, succession planning, and employee profiles. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 24 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 24 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Cognology - **Location**: MELBOURNE, Australia - **Founded**: 1994 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: $5.00 - **Pricing model**: (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Contact Cognology for detailed pricing information. - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 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), Linux (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Australia, New Zealand, Singapore ## Features - 360 Degree Feedback - API - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - Anonymous Feedback - Applicant Tracking - Appraisal History - Approval Process Control - Assessment Management - Asynchronous Learning - Benchmarking - Calendar Management - Collaboration Tools - Competency Management - Compliance Management - Continuous Feedback - Corporate/Business - Course Management - Course Tracking ## Integrations (10 total) - ADP GlobalView Payroll - Employment Hero - HR3 Payroll - JobAdder - KeyPay - MYOB Acumatica - MYOB Greentree - MYOB PayGlobal - Sage People - SmartRecruiters ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Onboarding Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/1396/employee-onboarding/software) ## Related Categories - [Onboarding Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/1396/employee-onboarding/software) - [Employee Vacation & PTO Tracking Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/1892/vacation-tracking/software) - [Payroll Software for Accountants](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3179/accountant-payroll/software) - [Retail LMS Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3819/retail-lms/software) - [Performance Appraisal Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/323/performance-review-software/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Especially useful for as we have over 19 sites to manage employees across. > > **Cons**: Not too much that I don't like and anything that we suggest is a problem is usually fixed. We were one of the first companies to use the onboarding and, of course, with any new product there were some minor issues to work through. > > Cognology's onboarding solution has been a huge time saver for us. ----- ### "Enviro Cognology Review 2024" — 5.0/5 > **Grace** | *24 June 2024* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I enjoyed the delivery of cognology from beginning to end. The implementation and training provided to support the steps was outstanding. > > **Cons**: Nothing comes to mind at the moment. I'm sure as we continue to use the system we will run into some cons. > > Fantastic, efficient and cost effective. ----- ### "We are in our first year of use and have at times found it challenging in respect of setting up." — 3.0/5 > **Luana** | *8 January 2018* | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Provided a central system in respect of reviews and allows us to be online as opposed to a paper base review system that we previously had. > > **Cons**: Has not been as easy to navigate as we initially thought. In hindsight we would do things differently to get more out of the software. ----- ### "Cognology for Onboarding is Key" — 5.0/5 > **Tina** | *3 April 2024* | Food Production | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Set up was very easy, the functionality available allows us to customise our onboarding information. Customer support fantastic. > > **Cons**: As with any onboarding program, taking the time to get the information right can be time consuming. ----- ### "Cognology On-boarding and Performance" — 5.0/5 > **JENNIFER** | *10 September 2020* | Nonprofit Organisation Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's extremely user friendly and easy to navigate; integrates with our other systems and offers interactive opportunities for teams to communicate with each other and their manager. We can customize it as we grow to fit with our new requirements and it's uncluttered and a pretty system to look at. > > **Cons**: Any features we thought could be improved or were missing, were altered to our requirements prior to launching. > > It's been a truly encouraging and rewarding process working with the team from Cognology. Nothing is too much trouble, everything was done in a very timely manner, including during the shutdown of Victoria during the peak Covid-19 period. We now have a streamline recruiting/onboarding system, all variations of contracts are managed using Cognology and now we're about to launch all of the performance management using Cognology,: from development planning, probations and quarterly reviews to the end of year annual review. ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/83565/cognology-performance-management?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/83565/cognology-performance-management) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data