Personio

Personio

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Workbase

Workbase

Stuck with Personio's Trainings Features?

Stuck with Personio's Trainings Features?

Workbase offers a powerful and feature-rich mobile experience, unlike Personio's restricted version. Streamline your HR tasks and empower your employees on the go with Workbase's comprehensive mobile app.

Quick Comparison

Quick Comparison

LEADING COMPANIES TRUST WORKBASE

LEADING COMPANIES TRUST WORKBASE

LEADING COMPANIES TRUST WORKBASE

Why are companies switching from Personio to Workbase?

1

Powerful Mobile

Access all your essential HR tools from anywhere, unlike Personio's limited mobile app, empowering your team with on-the-go access.

1

Powerful Mobile

Access all your essential HR tools from anywhere, unlike Personio's limited mobile app, empowering your team with on-the-go access.

1

Powerful Mobile

Access all your essential HR tools from anywhere, unlike Personio's limited mobile app, empowering your team with on-the-go access.

2

Transparent Pricing

Know your costs upfront with Workbase's clear pricing, unlike Personio's hidden fees and confusing subscription models.

2

Transparent Pricing

Know your costs upfront with Workbase's clear pricing, unlike Personio's hidden fees and confusing subscription models.

2

Transparent Pricing

Know your costs upfront with Workbase's clear pricing, unlike Personio's hidden fees and confusing subscription models.

3

Superior Support

Know your costs upfront with Workbase's clear pricing, unlike Personio's hidden fees and confusing subscription models.

3

Superior Support

Know your costs upfront with Workbase's clear pricing, unlike Personio's hidden fees and confusing subscription models.

3

Superior Support

Know your costs upfront with Workbase's clear pricing, unlike Personio's hidden fees and confusing subscription models.

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Discover the Power of Workbase in a Demo Call.

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Quick Comparison

Features

Personio

Employee Portal

Personio – Employee Portal: Yes

Workbase – Employee Portal: Yes

Employee Portal

Personio – Employee Portal: Yes

Workbase – Employee Portal: Yes

Employee Portal

Personio – Employee Portal: Yes

Workbase – Employee Portal: Yes

Dashboards

Personio – Dashboards: Yes

Workbase – Dashboards: Yes

Dashboards

Personio – Dashboards: Yes

Workbase – Dashboards: Yes

Dashboards

Personio – Dashboards: Yes

Workbase – Dashboards: Yes

Wiki

Personio – Wiki: No

Workbase – Wiki: Yes

Wiki

Personio – Wiki: No

Workbase – Wiki: Yes

Wiki

Personio – Wiki: No

Workbase – Wiki: Yes

Pages

Personio – Pages: No

Workbase – Pages: Yes

Pages

Personio – Pages: No

Workbase – Pages: Yes

Pages

Personio – Pages: No

Workbase – Pages: Yes

Whiteboards

Personio – Whiteboards: No

Workbase – Whiteboards: Yes

Whiteboards

Personio – Whiteboards: No

Workbase – Whiteboards: Yes

Whiteboards

Personio – Whiteboards: No

Workbase – Whiteboards: Yes

Apps

Personio – Apps: No

Workbase – Apps: Yes

Apps

Personio – Apps: No

Workbase – Apps: Yes

Apps

Personio – Apps: No

Workbase – Apps: Yes

Personalized Newsfeed

Personio – Personalized Newsfeed: No

Workbase – Personalized Newsfeed: Yes

Personalized Newsfeed

Personio – Personalized Newsfeed: No

Workbase – Personalized Newsfeed: Yes

Personalized Newsfeed

Personio – Personalized Newsfeed: No

Workbase – Personalized Newsfeed: Yes

Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs)

Employee Portal – Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs): No

Workbase – Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs): Yes

Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs)

Employee Portal – Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs): No

Workbase – Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs): Yes

Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs)

Employee Portal – Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs): No

Workbase – Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs): Yes

One-click to edit

Personio – One-click to edit: No

Workbase – One-click to edit: Yes

One-click to edit

Personio – One-click to edit: No

Workbase – One-click to edit: Yes

One-click to edit

Personio – One-click to edit: No

Workbase – One-click to edit: Yes

Drag-and-Drop with multiple columns

Personio – Drag-and-Drop with multiple columns: No

Workbase – Drag-and-Drop with multiple columns: Yes

Drag-and-Drop with multiple columns

Personio – Drag-and-Drop with multiple columns: No

Workbase – Drag-and-Drop with multiple columns: Yes

Drag-and-Drop with multiple columns

Personio – Drag-and-Drop with multiple columns: No

Workbase – Drag-and-Drop with multiple columns: Yes

Large and versatile component library

Personio – Large and versatile component library: No

Workbase – Large and versatile component library: Yes

Large and versatile component library

Personio – Large and versatile component library: No

Workbase – Large and versatile component library: Yes

Large and versatile component library

Personio – Large and versatile component library: No

Workbase – Large and versatile component library: Yes

Advanced role-based permissions

Personio – Advanced role-based permissions: Yes

Workbase – Advanced role-based permissions: Yes

Advanced role-based permissions

Personio – Advanced role-based permissions: Yes

Workbase – Advanced role-based permissions: Yes

Advanced role-based permissions

Personio – Advanced role-based permissions: Yes

Workbase – Advanced role-based permissions: Yes

Option to insert Trainingvideos with user-tracking

Personio – Option to insert Trainingvideos with user-tracking: No

Workbase – Option to insert Trainingvideos with user-tracking: Yes

Option to insert Trainingvideos with user-tracking

Personio – Option to insert Trainingvideos with user-tracking: No

Workbase – Option to insert Trainingvideos with user-tracking: Yes

Option to insert Trainingvideos with user-tracking

Personio – Option to insert Trainingvideos with user-tracking: No

Workbase – Option to insert Trainingvideos with user-tracking: Yes

Create & edit content with AI

Personio – Create & edit content with AI: No

Workbase – Create & edit content with AI: Yes

Create & edit content with AI

Personio – Create & edit content with AI: No

Workbase – Create & edit content with AI: Yes

Create & edit content with AI

Personio – Create & edit content with AI: No

Workbase – Create & edit content with AI: Yes

Trainings

Personio – Trainings: Yes

Workbase – Trainings: Yes

Trainings

Personio – Trainings: Yes

Workbase – Trainings: Yes

Trainings

Personio – Trainings: Yes

Workbase – Trainings: Yes

Public Trainingcourses

Personio – Public Trainingcourses: No

Workbase – Public Trainingcourses: Yes

Public Trainingcourses

Personio – Public Trainingcourses: No

Workbase – Public Trainingcourses: Yes

Public Trainingcourses

Personio – Public Trainingcourses: No

Workbase – Public Trainingcourses: Yes

Department / Role-based Trainingcourses

Personio – Department / Role-based Trainingcourses: Yes

Workbase – Department / Role-based Trainingcourses: Yes

Department / Role-based Trainingcourses

Personio – Department / Role-based Trainingcourses: Yes

Workbase – Department / Role-based Trainingcourses: Yes

Department / Role-based Trainingcourses

Personio – Department / Role-based Trainingcourses: Yes

Workbase – Department / Role-based Trainingcourses: Yes

One-click to edit Trainings

Personio – One-click to edit Trainings: No

Workbase – One-click to edit Trainings: Yes

One-click to edit Trainings

Personio – One-click to edit Trainings: No

Workbase – One-click to edit Trainings: Yes

One-click to edit Trainings

Personio – One-click to edit Trainings: No

Workbase – One-click to edit Trainings: Yes

Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs)

Personio – Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs): No

Workbase – Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs): Yes

Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs)

Personio – Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs): No

Workbase – Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs): Yes

Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs)

Personio – Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs): No

Workbase – Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs): Yes

In-App Videorecording

Personio – In-App Videorecording: No

Workbase – In-App Videorecording: Yes

In-App Videorecording

Personio – In-App Videorecording: No

Workbase – In-App Videorecording: Yes

In-App Videorecording

Personio – In-App Videorecording: No

Workbase – In-App Videorecording: Yes

Advanced Statistics for Trainings

Personio – Advanced Statistics for Trainings: Yes

Workbase – Advanced Statistics for Trainings: Yes

Advanced Statistics for Trainings

Personio – Advanced Statistics for Trainings: Yes

Workbase – Advanced Statistics for Trainings: Yes

Advanced Statistics for Trainings

Personio – Advanced Statistics for Trainings: Yes

Workbase – Advanced Statistics for Trainings: Yes

Easily enforce new videos / courses to be watched

Personio – Easily enforce new videos / courses to be watched: No

Workbase – Easily enforce new videos / courses to be watched: Yes

Easily enforce new videos / courses to be watched

Personio – Easily enforce new videos / courses to be watched: No

Workbase – Easily enforce new videos / courses to be watched: Yes

Easily enforce new videos / courses to be watched

Personio – Easily enforce new videos / courses to be watched: No

Workbase – Easily enforce new videos / courses to be watched: Yes

Create & edit Trainings with AI

Personio – Create & edit Trainings with AI: No

Workbase – Create & edit Trainings with AI: Yes

Create & edit Trainings with AI

Personio – Create & edit Trainings with AI: No

Workbase – Create & edit Trainings with AI: Yes

Create & edit Trainings with AI

Personio – Create & edit Trainings with AI: No

Workbase – Create & edit Trainings with AI: Yes

„Previously, managing separate tools for our employee portal and training was cumbersome. With Workbase, everything is integrated into a single platform, allowing employees to find everything in one place. The AI Assistant can answer questions based on both training content and employee portal data, streamlining our processes and boosting productivity.”

Malik Jungbeck

CEO Invate-Media

„Previously, managing separate tools for our employee portal and training was cumbersome. With Workbase, everything is integrated into a single platform, allowing employees to find everything in one place. The AI Assistant can answer questions based on both training content and employee portal data, streamlining our processes and boosting productivity.”

Malik Jungbeck

CEO Invate-Media

„Previously, managing separate tools for our employee portal and training was cumbersome. With Workbase, everything is integrated into a single platform, allowing employees to find everything in one place. The AI Assistant can answer questions based on both training content and employee portal data, streamlining our processes and boosting productivity.”

Malik Jungbeck

CEO Invate-Media

Drive

Personio – Drive: No

Workbase – Drive: Yes

Drive

Personio – Drive: No

Workbase – Drive: Yes

Drive

Personio – Drive: No

Workbase – Drive: Yes

Organize, store, and access any files

Personio – Organize, store, and access any files: No

Workbase – Organize, store, and access any files: Yes

Organize, store, and access any files

Personio – Organize, store, and access any files: No

Workbase – Organize, store, and access any files: Yes

Organize, store, and access any files

Personio – Organize, store, and access any files: No

Workbase – Organize, store, and access any files: Yes

Find files instantly

Personio – Find files instantly: No

Workbase – Find files instantly: Yes

Find files instantly

Personio – Find files instantly: No

Workbase – Find files instantly: Yes

Find files instantly

Personio – Find files instantly: No

Workbase – Find files instantly: Yes

Detailed permission controls

Personio – Detailed permission controls: Yes

Workbase – Detailed permission controls: Yes

Detailed permission controls

Personio – Detailed permission controls: Yes

Workbase – Detailed permission controls: Yes

Detailed permission controls

Personio – Detailed permission controls: Yes

Workbase – Detailed permission controls: Yes

AI that answers employees using data from Drive files

Personio – AI that answers employees using data from Drive files: No

Workbase – AI that answers employees using data from Drive files: Yes

AI that answers employees using data from Drive files

Personio – AI that answers employees using data from Drive files: No

Workbase – AI that answers employees using data from Drive files: Yes

AI that answers employees using data from Drive files

Personio – AI that answers employees using data from Drive files: No

Workbase – AI that answers employees using data from Drive files: Yes

AI Assistant

Personio – AI Assistant: No

Workbase – AI Assistant: Yes

AI Assistant

Personio – AI Assistant: No

Workbase – AI Assistant: Yes

AI Assistant

Personio – AI Assistant: No

Workbase – AI Assistant: Yes

Easily accessible AI Assistant for employees

Personio – Easily accessible AI Assistant for employees: No

Workbase – Easily accessible AI Assistant for employees: Yes

Easily accessible AI Assistant for employees

Personio – Easily accessible AI Assistant for employees: No

Workbase – Easily accessible AI Assistant for employees: Yes

Easily accessible AI Assistant for employees

Personio – Easily accessible AI Assistant for employees: No

Workbase – Easily accessible AI Assistant for employees: Yes

The Assistant has access to Drive

Personio – The Assistant has access to Drive: No

Workbase – The Assistant has access to Drive: Yes

The Assistant has access to Drive

Personio – The Assistant has access to Drive: No

Workbase – The Assistant has access to Drive: Yes

The Assistant has access to Drive

Personio – The Assistant has access to Drive: No

Workbase – The Assistant has access to Drive: Yes

The Assistant has full access to the Employee Portal

Personio – The Assistant has full access to the Employee Portal: No

Workbase – The Assistant has full access to the Employee Portal: Yes

The Assistant has full access to the Employee Portal

Personio – The Assistant has full access to the Employee Portal: No

Workbase – The Assistant has full access to the Employee Portal: Yes

The Assistant has full access to the Employee Portal

Personio – The Assistant has full access to the Employee Portal: No

Workbase – The Assistant has full access to the Employee Portal: Yes

The Assistant has access to all Trainings

Personio – The Assistant has access to all Trainings: No

Workbase – The Assistant has access to all Trainings: Yes

The Assistant has access to all Trainings

Personio – The Assistant has access to all Trainings: No

Workbase – The Assistant has access to all Trainings: Yes

The Assistant has access to all Trainings

Personio – The Assistant has access to all Trainings: No

Workbase – The Assistant has access to all Trainings: Yes

The Assistant has access to employee data

Personio – The Assistant has access to employee data: No

Workbase – The Assistant has access to employee data: Yes

The Assistant has access to employee data

Personio – The Assistant has access to employee data: No

Workbase – The Assistant has access to employee data: Yes

The Assistant has access to employee data

Personio – The Assistant has access to employee data: No

Workbase – The Assistant has access to employee data: Yes

The Assistant answers ≈ 80% of common employee questions

Personio – The Assistant answers ≈ 80% of common employee questions: No

Workbase – The Assistant answers ≈ 80% of common employee questions: Yes

The Assistant answers ≈ 80% of common employee questions

Personio – The Assistant answers ≈ 80% of common employee questions: No

Workbase – The Assistant answers ≈ 80% of common employee questions: Yes

The Assistant answers ≈ 80% of common employee questions

Personio – The Assistant answers ≈ 80% of common employee questions: No

Workbase – The Assistant answers ≈ 80% of common employee questions: Yes

Accurate answers in under 2 seconds

Personio – Accurate answers in under 2 seconds: No

Workbase – Accurate answers in under 2 seconds: Yes

Accurate answers in under 2 seconds

Personio – Accurate answers in under 2 seconds: No

Workbase – Accurate answers in under 2 seconds: Yes

Accurate answers in under 2 seconds

Personio – Accurate answers in under 2 seconds: No

Workbase – Accurate answers in under 2 seconds: Yes

Create & manage content with AI

Personio – Create & manage content with AI: No

Workbase – Create & manage content with AI: Yes

Create & manage content with AI

Personio – Create & manage content with AI: No

Workbase – Create & manage content with AI: Yes

Create & manage content with AI

Personio – Create & manage content with AI: No

Workbase – Create & manage content with AI: Yes

„Integrating Workbase AI has been like hiring an extra manager who works 24/7. My team gets their questions answered instantly, and I can focus on strategic decisions instead of day-to-day queries. It's streamlined our operations in ways I couldn't have imagined.”

Florian Egger

CEO Conversion Studio

„Integrating Workbase AI has been like hiring an extra manager who works 24/7. My team gets their questions answered instantly, and I can focus on strategic decisions instead of day-to-day queries. It's streamlined our operations in ways I couldn't have imagined.”

Florian Egger

CEO Conversion Studio

„Integrating Workbase AI has been like hiring an extra manager who works 24/7. My team gets their questions answered instantly, and I can focus on strategic decisions instead of day-to-day queries. It's streamlined our operations in ways I couldn't have imagined.”

Florian Egger

CEO Conversion Studio

General

General

General

Completly customize the look of the platform

Personio – Completly customize the look of the platform: No

Workbase – Completly customize the look of the platform: Yes

Completly customize the look of the platform

Personio – Completly customize the look of the platform: No

Workbase – Completly customize the look of the platform: Yes

Completly customize the look of the platform

Personio – Completly customize the look of the platform: No

Workbase – Completly customize the look of the platform: Yes

Multi-Language

Personio – Multi-Language: No

Workbase – Multi-Language: Yes

Multi-Language

Personio – Multi-Language: No

Workbase – Multi-Language: Yes

Multi-Language

Personio – Multi-Language: No

Workbase – Multi-Language: Yes

Easy user-management with roles / department structure

Personio – Easy user-management with roles / department structure: Yes

Workbase – Easy user-management with roles / department structure: Yes

Easy user-management with roles / department structure

Personio – Easy user-management with roles / department structure: Yes

Workbase – Easy user-management with roles / department structure: Yes

Easy user-management with roles / department structure

Personio – Easy user-management with roles / department structure: Yes

Workbase – Easy user-management with roles / department structure: Yes

Data stored solely within European-Union

Personio – Data stored solely within European-Union: Yes

Workbase – Data stored solely within European-Union: Yes

Data stored solely within European-Union

Personio – Data stored solely within European-Union: Yes

Workbase – Data stored solely within European-Union: Yes

Data stored solely within European-Union

Personio – Data stored solely within European-Union: Yes

Workbase – Data stored solely within European-Union: Yes

Premium support with human chat, hotline and trained AI

Personio – Premium support with human chat, hotline and trained AI: No

Workbase – Premium support with human chat, hotline and trained AI: Yes

Premium support with human chat, hotline and trained AI

Personio – Premium support with human chat, hotline and trained AI: No

Workbase – Premium support with human chat, hotline and trained AI: Yes

Premium support with human chat, hotline and trained AI

Personio – Premium support with human chat, hotline and trained AI: No

Workbase – Premium support with human chat, hotline and trained AI: Yes

Ready to Switch?

Book a free consultation today.

In a free demo call, we present our platform in detail and customize the demonstration to your specific needs. We are also available to answer any questions you may have.

AI Assistant, personalized Dashboards, Pages, Whiteboards, Wiki, News and internal Surveys.

Never explain something twice again. Create Trainings with Tests, Quizzes and interactive Elements. Training? Done.

Ready to Switch?

Book a free consultation today.

In a free demo call, we present our platform in detail and customize the demonstration to your specific needs. We are also available to answer any questions you may have.

AI Assistant, personalized Dashboards, Pages, Whiteboards, Wiki, News and internal Surveys.

Never explain something twice again. Create Trainings with Tests, Quizzes and interactive Elements. Training? Done.

Ready to Switch?
Book a free consultation today.

In a free demo call, we present our platform in detail and customize the demonstration to your specific needs. We are also available to answer any questions you may have.

Ready to Switch?

Book a free consultation today.

In a free demo call, we present our platform in detail and customize the demonstration to your specific needs. We are also available to answer any questions you may have.

Frequently Asked Questions.

Why is Workbase's mobile app better than Personio's?

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Workbase's mobile app gives you full access to all the platform's features, allowing you to manage HR tasks from anywhere. Personio's mobile app is severely limited, primarily offering time tracking and absence requests.

How does Personio's pricing compare to Workbase?

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Personio's pricing isn't transparent. They require a demo before providing a quote, making it difficult to budget. Workbase offers clear, per-user pricing, so you know exactly what to expect.

Does Personio offer AI-powered features like Workbase?

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No, Personio does not mention any AI features like Workbase's AI Assistant, which can answer employee questions and automate content creation.

Is Personio suitable for companies outside of Germany?

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While Personio has offices in other European countries, its core features, like payroll integration with DATEV, are primarily geared towards the German market. Workbase is designed to be more globally adaptable.

How does Workbase's training functionality compare to Personio's?

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Workbase provides a comprehensive training platform with in-app video recording, advanced statistics, and interactive elements. Personio’s training features are less detailed and lack features like video training and advanced progress tracking.

Why is Workbase's mobile app better than Personio's?

Workbase's mobile app gives you full access to all the platform's features, allowing you to manage HR tasks from anywhere. Personio's mobile app is severely limited, primarily offering time tracking and absence requests.

More

How does Personio's pricing compare to Workbase?

Personio's pricing isn't transparent. They require a demo before providing a quote, making it difficult to budget. Workbase offers clear, per-user pricing, so you know exactly what to expect.

More

Does Personio offer AI-powered features like Workbase?

No, Personio does not mention any AI features like Workbase's AI Assistant, which can answer employee questions and automate content creation.

More

Is Personio suitable for companies outside of Germany?

While Personio has offices in other European countries, its core features, like payroll integration with DATEV, are primarily geared towards the German market. Workbase is designed to be more globally adaptable.

More

How does Workbase's training functionality compare to Personio's?

Workbase provides a comprehensive training platform with in-app video recording, advanced statistics, and interactive elements. Personio’s training features are less detailed and lack features like video training and advanced progress tracking.

More

Why is Workbase's mobile app better than Personio's?

More

Workbase's mobile app gives you full access to all the platform's features, allowing you to manage HR tasks from anywhere. Personio's mobile app is severely limited, primarily offering time tracking and absence requests.

How does Personio's pricing compare to Workbase?

More

Personio's pricing isn't transparent. They require a demo before providing a quote, making it difficult to budget. Workbase offers clear, per-user pricing, so you know exactly what to expect.

Does Personio offer AI-powered features like Workbase?

More

No, Personio does not mention any AI features like Workbase's AI Assistant, which can answer employee questions and automate content creation.

Is Personio suitable for companies outside of Germany?

More

While Personio has offices in other European countries, its core features, like payroll integration with DATEV, are primarily geared towards the German market. Workbase is designed to be more globally adaptable.

How does Workbase's training functionality compare to Personio's?

More

Workbase provides a comprehensive training platform with in-app video recording, advanced statistics, and interactive elements. Personio’s training features are less detailed and lack features like video training and advanced progress tracking.