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SmartHR vs TINYpulse

SmartHR logo

SmartHR

HR

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

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TINYpulse logo

TINYpulse

HR

The employee voice platform

From
$5/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: SmartHR no specific pricing published on vendor website; TINYpulse no pricing published on the platform's marketing website
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which SmartHR and TINYpulse actually diverge.

Attributes where SmartHR and TINYpulse differ
AttributeSmartHRTINYpulse
Starting priceOn request$5/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android, Api
FoundedUnknown2012

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 SmartHR

Nothing recorded that TINYpulse does not also cover.

Only in TINYpulse

  • Pulse surveys
  • Anonymous suggestions
  • Cheers peer recognition
  • eNPS tracking
  • Virtual suggestions box
  • Manager insights
  • Custom surveys
  • Trend analysis

What people use each for

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

SmartHR

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

TINYpulse

  • Employee engagement and feedback collectionnot SmartHR
  • Organizational pulse surveysnot SmartHR
  • Wellness program managementnot SmartHR
  • Corporate culture assessmentnot SmartHR

Where each one falls short

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

SmartHR

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

TINYpulse

  • No pricing published on the platform's marketing website
  • Requires demo request and direct sales consultation
  • Now integrated into WebMD Health Services as an engagement solution
  • Pricing model not transparent to prospective customers

Pricing, plan by plan

SmartHR

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the SmartHR review.

TINYpulse

$5/month
  • Engage$5/month
    • Weekly pulse surveys
    • Anonymous feedback
    • Cheers recognition
  • Perform$7/month
    • Everything in Engage
    • Performance reviews
    • Goal tracking

Which should you pick?

Choose SmartHR if

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

SmartHR review

Choose TINYpulse if

  • You need pulse surveys.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want anonymous suggestions.
TINYpulse review

Questions people ask

Is SmartHR or TINYpulse better?
Neither clearly leads. SmartHR starts at On request and TINYpulse at $5/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, SmartHR or TINYpulse?
SmartHR starts at On request and TINYpulse at $5/month.
Does SmartHR or TINYpulse run on more platforms?
SmartHR runs on Web. TINYpulse runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
What is SmartHR best used for?
SmartHR is most often used for reducing combined processing time by 88% across hr functions, centralizing employee information through onboarding to offboarding, distributing payroll and salary statements via mobile app, automating document distribution and employee communications. Of those, reducing combined processing time by 88% across hr functions and centralizing employee information through onboarding to offboarding are not what TINYpulse is typically brought in for.
What can SmartHR do that TINYpulse cannot?
TINYpulse covers Pulse surveys, Anonymous suggestions, Cheers peer recognition, eNPS tracking.

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.

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TINYpulse: How much does TinyPulse cost?

TinyPulse does not publish pricing on its website. Costs are determined through custom quotes based on organization size and feature requirements. Interested customers must schedule a demo with the platform specialist to receive pricing.

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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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TINYpulse: Is there a free trial for TinyPulse?

No free trial information is available on the marketing pages. Customers interested in evaluating the product must request a demo directly from the sales team.

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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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TINYpulse: Can TinyPulse be used as a standalone product?

TinyPulse is now offered as part of WebMD Health Services' engagement and feedback solutions suite. It is no longer maintained as an independent platform.

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