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90% willing to recommend
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We performed a comparison between DarwinBox and IBM Kenexa based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Talent Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed DarwinBox vs. IBM Kenexa Report (Updated: May 2024).
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Pros
"In our company, we use DarwinBox to maintain the data of our employees and for recruitment purposes.""The solution that we used previously was very complex. As a result, without referring to the manuals and consulting an expert, it was difficult for a newly hired employee to navigate the platform. However, this is not the case with Darwinbox. It has a very intuitive user interface, and anyone can use it and implement it without having to use a guide or a walk through process. It's very simple.""The most valuable features of the solution are organogram and position-based mapping."

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"The most valuable features are that we can upload documents and download them on demand.""It is extremely user friendly. It is very flexible in managing recruitment, especially when you have thousands of applicants as we did. We easily had over 20,000 applicants within a year for some of our positions, so it made it very easy to manage a large application pool. It was very easy to customize by recruiter preference. When you open up someone's profile to see their experience, education, or other things, you can customize that for yourself. It was flexible in that, and each recruiter could set up their preferences. It didn't have to be set up so that everyone had to have the same landing platform, which was very helpful. As someone who trained other HR people on how to use the system, it was very easy to pick up and learn.""The ease of scaling is one of BrassRing's biggest strengths, making it a trusted choice for large companies.""IBM Kenexa is fairly stable. We don't have any downtime."

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Cons
"Like most software, it has a base version, the vanilla, out-of-the-box version, and customization is required to match it to the unique processes of each company. The Darwinbox team seems to be having difficulty with the customization process. They have to be a little more mature to customize it as per every company's need.""The solution's API integration with third-party applications should be improved.""DarwinBox is not a stable solution...DarwinBox is not a scalable solution."

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"It needs to update its reporting and analytics tools.""The reporting tool is helpful, but it is not the easiest to train on or is not as understandable for other HR pros. Their Workbench site, which is the administrator site that you use to update your website, is not user-friendly. When updates are required, it is not that easy to manage because Workbench is not user friendly. It required more work from the admins. They have Workbench training, which actually was very unhelpful. It took eight hours to complete, and it was not very helpful. Their customer service when it comes specifically to their Workbench site is not helpful.""I would like to have a better and more user-friendly interface.""I would not recommend IBM Kenexa to others."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "My company makes some yearly payments towards the licensing costs attached to DarwinBox."
  • "Compared with SuccessFactors, there is no major difference in DarwinBox's cost."
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  • "Kenexa was fairly priced. However, in 2019, before I left my previous organization, they significantly increased their pricing. It can be affordable, but their pricing is going up. It is not just licensing; it is how many applicants you have in your system on the database side."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The most valuable features of the solution are organogram and position-based mapping.
    Top Answer:The solution's API integration with third-party applications should be improved. There are some issues when it comes to integrating the solution with the SAP system and banking single channels… more »
    Top Answer:We use DarwinBox for payroll and the complete hire-to-fire cycle of employees.
    Top Answer:The ease of scaling is one of BrassRing's biggest strengths, making it a trusted choice for large companies.
    Top Answer:As a large company, we first bought the complete BrassRing package, which had various features. Later on, we paid extra for specific features like customer test management. When we integrated with… more »
    Top Answer:BrassRing needs improvement in a few areas. First, it should update how it tracks where candidates come from and avoid duplicate entries. Right now, it is not very flexible. Also, its way of making… more »
    Ranking
    21st
    out of 86 in Talent Management
    Views
    1,150
    Comparisons
    730
    Reviews
    3
    Average Words per Review
    580
    Rating
    6.3
    22nd
    out of 86 in Talent Management
    Views
    995
    Comparisons
    667
    Reviews
    2
    Average Words per Review
    710
    Rating
    4.5
    Comparisons
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    Also Known As
    IBM Smarter Workforce, Outstart
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    Overview

    Darwinbox is a cloud-based, feature-rich human resources management system that emphasizes on usability and data protection. ... The software unifies all your HR processes, enabling you to be on top of your employees' whole lifecycle with a centralized, singular platform.

    Kenexa provides business solutions for human resources. We help global organizations multiply business success by identifying the best individuals for every job and fostering optimal work environments for every organization.
    Sample Customers
    Myntra, GVK BIO, Bisleri, Times Internet, Delhivery, Aarti
    Sweet Spot International (SSI), Leo Burnett Worldwide (LBW), Sika AG, Legacy Health, Apollo Group Inc., Regeneron, Transurban Group, National Health Service, New Zealand Police, Overland Footwear, Yealands, Johnson Controls, Allscripts, Kerry Foods, Masterpet, AMD, Balfour Beatty
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company23%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Healthcare Company7%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm19%
    Retailer19%
    Hospitality Company11%
    Engineering Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Real Estate/Law Firm7%
    Retailer7%
    Computer Software Company7%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise57%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business9%
    Midsize Enterprise3%
    Large Enterprise88%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise58%
    Buyer's Guide
    DarwinBox vs. IBM Kenexa
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about DarwinBox vs. IBM Kenexa and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
    770,924 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    DarwinBox is ranked 21st in Talent Management with 3 reviews while IBM Kenexa is ranked 22nd in Talent Management with 30 reviews. DarwinBox is rated 6.4, while IBM Kenexa is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of DarwinBox writes "Has a very intuitive user interface and a fairly smooth implementation process". On the other hand, the top reviewer of IBM Kenexa writes "Suitable for larger-scale companies aiming to streamline and automate their processes digitally". DarwinBox is most compared with SAP SuccessFactors, ZingHR, PeopleStrong , Workday and Ramco HCM, whereas IBM Kenexa is most compared with HR Software Solutions, SAP SuccessFactors and Workday. See our DarwinBox vs. IBM Kenexa report.

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