We will cut to the chase — you’re here because you’ve done your research and want to know the best fit for your company: Included or Visier.
Included is the AI-native people analytics solution that empowers users with democratized insights and automated decision-making at a fraction of the cost. Visier is the people impact platform, designed to power the people data economy. Both are great options for HR and people analytics teams, but which is the best one for your company?
In this guide, we’ll break down both platforms’ features, deployment, and pricing models to help you decide which solution is the best fit for your organization.
Included vs. Visier: AI
AI’s real strength is in turning data into insights that help teams make smarter decisions. To get the most out of a people analytics platform, effectively using AI is key.
Included
Included was born in the era of AI. As an AI-native people analytics solution, Included’s chatbot uses complex and advanced AI models, including GenAI, to give you not only metrics but also instant insights that are easy to understand and turn into strategy. In other words, AI is the core of Included’s technology, not just an add-on.
Visier
Visier introduced “Vee” in June 2023, a new AI digital assistant available for Visier People and Visier Embedded customers to purchase. While Visier has leveraged AI technology for predictive purposes before, Vee now enables customers to ask burning people questions and receive simple answers, directly through a generative AI-powered chatbot.
Included vs. Visier: Data and Insights
Data is foundational for people analytics, but the real value comes from analyzing the data and drawing the right conclusions.
Included
Included pulls from your core HR business systems (e.g., HRIS and ATS) to deliver ready-to-action insights for both HR teams and business leaders – not just more aggregated data. With clear and digestible explanations instead of complex charts and statistical analysis, Included helps you quickly understand the key takeaways and take action with confidence.
Visier
Visier offers numerous prebuilt dashboards and metrics to explore data captured across HR system integrations. Users can review data in numerous formats through colorful charts and reports. Having this vast amount of data is a great starting point for HR and people analytics teams to begin their analyses and strategic recommendations.
Included vs. Visier: Adoption
Making analytics easy for everyone to access and understand—not just the statistical experts—enables people analytics platforms to make a bigger impact. This way, leaders can make smart, real-time decisions that matter.
Included
Included is designed for adoption across an organization. From HR leadership and people analysts to managers and team leads, Included creates a self-service experience for the end users of the data. Using GenAI, Included automatically narrates stories from the insights, creating digestible analytics to help teams make quick, effective decisions that drive real business results. Included also provides enterprise grade permissions to ensure right access levels across the organization.
Visier
Founded in 2010, Visier is an established industry tool, designed with people analysts in mind. While Visier grants unlimited user access with security-based permissions, their set of robust dashboards and reporting features are optimized for analysts, focusing on aggregated data to support detailed, ad hoc requests.
Included vs. Visier: Time to Value
Getting up and running quickly is important for organizations eager to see the benefits of their people analytics solution.
Included
Included offers a rapid deployment process, with full implementation possible in as little as 3 weeks. It’s a SaaS platform with pre-built APIs with the most popular HR systems, built-in data quality management, out-of-the box metrics, stories, and out-of-the-box scorecards. With Included, you can start seeing results and benefits right away.
Visier
Visier offers an extensive pre-sales process to prepare their customers, with established steps for onboarding, planning, manual system migration, data enrichment, instructor-led training, and more. All in all, deployment can require months for some customers. This extended timeline can delay benefits and ROI, making it less suitable for organizations looking for quick wins.
Included vs. Visier: Affordability
Budget is always a key factor when choosing a new tech solution, and people analytics is no different. When picking a people analytics platform, it’s important to look for clear pricing and good value.
Included
Included keeps pricing simple and straightforward. Built by a rockstar engineering team, the Included platform optimally uses hardware resources, enabling them to pass those savings onto their customers. As a result, Included’s product innovations are all inclusive, eliminating the need for frequent upgrades or additional purchases. There are no service fees or ongoing charges, providing clear and predictable costs. Included also offers proof of concept (POC) periods for organizations looking to experience the solution before making a longer term commitment.
Visier
Visier leverages a modular pricing structure that begins with their “Essentials” product as the base offering. Additional capabilities, like Advanced Talent Acquisition, Employee Experience, and Learning & Development Impact, are available as a la carte options at an extra cost after initially purchasing the solution. Visier also charges additional fees, including service team fees, additional setup costs, and continuous fees for custom reports.
Which People Analytics Platform is Right for You?
Choosing the right platform is a big decision. Both Included and Visier are powerful tools, but your organization’s needs will guide the choice.
If you’re looking for quick deployment, simple pricing, and easy-to-digest insights, Included is a powerful yet straightforward solution for tackling the challenges of understanding your people data in order to drive your organization forward with confidence. It’s flexible and scalable, providing value immediately after it’s deployed.
Visier may be better suited for companies interested in a traditional analytics solution and are willing to navigate the longer deployment times for the more in-depth deployment process. Visier can be a great tool for teams looking to aggregate mass amounts of data for their continued strategic analysis.
Now that you have all the information on Included and Visier, which will you choose?
Don’t wait to experience the impact of an insights-driven people strategy. Get a free demo of Included today!