HR & Recruiting · head to head
Employment Hero vs Vectr
Employment Hero
HR & Recruiting
Australian HR, payroll and recruitment platform for employment management
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Only Vectr has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Employment Hero hR Essentials at AUD 10/employee/month requires a minimum of 10 users, so it cannot be bought for a team smaller than that even if actual headcount is lower; Vectr performance issues: slowness during edits is a recurring complaint, especially problematic for complex designs
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Employment Hero and Vectr actually diverge.
| Attribute | Employment Hero | Vectr |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Chromebook |
| Category | HR & Recruiting | Design Tools |
| Founded | Unknown | 2014 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Employment Hero
Nothing recorded that Vectr does not also cover.
Only in Vectr
- Vector drawing
- Shape tools
- Typography
- Gradient tools
- Real-time collaboration
- Cloud storage
- Export options
- Simple interface
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Employment Hero
No use cases recorded yet. See the Employment Hero review.
Vectr
- Logo designnot Employment Hero
- Vector illustrationnot Employment Hero
- Web graphicsnot Employment Hero
- Learning designnot Employment Hero
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Employment Hero
- HR Essentials at AUD 10/employee/month requires a minimum of 10 users, so it cannot be bought for a team smaller than that even if actual headcount is lower
- Core features like payroll, chat and rostering are unbundled add-ons billed separately per employee, for example Managed Payroll costs an extra AUD 20/employee/month with a AUD 400 monthly minimum
Vectr
- Performance issues: slowness during edits is a recurring complaint, especially problematic for complex designs
- Limited advanced features: lacks some features available in paid tools like Adobe Illustrator including complex shape manipulation
- Internet dependency: requires constant internet connection with no offline capabilities limiting use in unreliable connectivity areas
- Limited export options: fewer export formats compared to other vector graphics software
- Limited integration: does not offer seamless integration with other design tools and lacks third-party extension support
Pricing, plan by plan
Employment Hero
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Employment Hero review.
Vectr
Free- FreeFree
- 1GB storage
- Basic tools
- Limited AI credits
- Plus$1.99/month
- 1GB storage
- 600 AI credits
- Single-session access
- Premium$4.99/month
- 5GB storage
- 2,400 AI credits
- Three concurrent sessions
Which should you pick?
Choose Employment Hero if
Nothing in the data separates Employment Hero from Vectr on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Choose Vectr if
- You need vector drawing.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Chromebook.
- You also want shape tools.
Questions people ask
- Is Employment Hero or Vectr better?
- Neither clearly leads. Employment Hero starts at On request and Vectr at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Employment Hero or Vectr?
- Vectr has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Employment Hero and Free for Vectr.
- Does Employment Hero or Vectr run on more platforms?
- Employment Hero runs on Web. Vectr runs on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Chromebook.
- Can I use Vectr for free?
- Yes. Vectr has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Employment Hero starts at On request.
- What can Employment Hero do that Vectr cannot?
- Vectr covers Vector drawing, Shape tools, Typography, Gradient tools.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Vectr: Is Vectr free to use?
Vectr offers a free plan with 1GB storage, basic tools, and limited AI credits for essential vector editing. Paid Plus and Premium plans provide additional storage, AI credits, and concurrent sessions.
SourceVectr: Can you collaborate in real-time with Vectr?
Yes, Vectr features built-in real-time collaboration with live workspace sharing through custom URLs and integrated chat for team communication, enabling distributed creative teamwork.
SourceVectr: Does Vectr require an internet connection?
Yes, Vectr requires constant internet connection as it is cloud-based. It does not have offline capabilities, which can be limiting for users in areas with unreliable connectivity.
SourceVectr: What file formats can you export from Vectr?
Vectr supports exporting in SVG, PNG, JPG, and Vectr SVG formats. Compared to other vector graphics software, export options are somewhat limited.
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