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Multiplier vs SmartHR

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Multiplier

HR

Employ anyone, anywhere

From
$40/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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SmartHR

HR

Japanese back-office cloud for labor management, payroll and talent management

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Multiplier and SmartHR actually diverge.

Attributes where Multiplier and SmartHR differ
AttributeMultiplierSmartHR
Starting price$40/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded2020Unknown

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (HR).

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 Multiplier

  • Global Employment
  • Payroll
  • Benefits
  • Compliance
  • Contractor Management
  • Multi-currency Payments
  • BambooHR
  • Workday

Only in SmartHR

Nothing recorded that Multiplier does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Multiplier

No use cases recorded yet. See the Multiplier review.

SmartHR

  • Reducing combined processing time by 88% across HR functionsnot Multiplier
  • Centralizing employee information through onboarding to offboardingnot Multiplier
  • Distributing payroll and salary statements via mobile appnot Multiplier
  • Automating document distribution and employee communicationsnot Multiplier
  • Integrating with 120+ external systems for extended functionalitynot Multiplier

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Multiplier

Nothing recorded yet. See the Multiplier review.

SmartHR

  • No specific pricing published on vendor website
  • Requires direct quotation for customized pricing
  • Multiple plan options create complexity in pricing structure

Pricing, plan by plan

Multiplier

$40/month
  • Contractor$40/month
    • Contractor Management
    • Payments
    • Compliance
  • Employer of Record$400/month
    • Global Employment
    • Payroll
    • Benefits

SmartHR

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the SmartHR review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Multiplier if

  • You need global employment.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want payroll.
Multiplier review

Choose SmartHR if

Nothing in the data separates SmartHR from Multiplier on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

SmartHR review

Questions people ask

Is Multiplier or SmartHR better?
Neither clearly leads. Multiplier starts at $40/month and SmartHR at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Multiplier or SmartHR?
Multiplier starts at $40/month and SmartHR at On request.
Does Multiplier or SmartHR run on more platforms?
Multiplier runs on Web, Ios, Android. SmartHR runs on Web.
What can Multiplier do that SmartHR cannot?
Multiplier covers Global Employment, Payroll, Benefits, Compliance.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

SmartHR: How much does SmartHR cost?

SmartHR pricing is customized per organization based on features and user count. The vendor does not publish standard pricing rates. Customers must use the estimation tool or contact the vendor directly to receive a personalized quote. No additional charges are assessed beyond monthly usage fees.

Source
SmartHR: What is SmartHR's free tier?

SmartHR offers a free plan (¥0プラン) for small businesses with up to 30 employees. This tier provides basic employee data management without additional charges, making it suitable for very small organizations or trials.

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SmartHR: What are SmartHR's plan options?

SmartHR provides multiple plans including HR Strategy Plan (labor and talent management), Essential Plan (labor management focus), Talent Management Plan (employee growth focus), and a specialized plan for companies with 50 or fewer employees. Optional add-ons including payroll, attendance tracking, and recruitment are available.

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