App comparison
Add up to 4 apps below to see how they compare. You can also use the "Compare" buttons while browsing.
Learn why GetApp is free
With more than 45 years of experience in HCM, Vista provides the tools to streamline maintaining information for your employees throughout their entire employment life cycle.
Typical customers
Platforms supported
Support options
Training options
Functionality
4.5
/5
16
Total features
29
5 categories
Functionality contenders
Overall Rating
4.6
/5
16
Positive reviews
11
4
1
0
0
Overall rating contenders
daniel g.
Public Policy, 201-500 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
Review source
Share this review:
The customer support makes this system a great system and the company a great company to do business with.
I have supported many HR and Payroll systems and this is by far the most flexible and risiliant systems that I have worked with. The system is designed to allow for installing updates as well as for including custom code in a way that preserves the functionality and integrity of the original base code. This is essential when considering the long term support and maintenance of a system. Customer support is great and very personal. The techs know me and my system and are always able to provide insight and assistance in a timely manner.
I am not a fan of the crystal reporting engine but this implementation seems to be sound and pretty resiliant. We were able to create reports we needed to fit our organizations needs. I prefer SSRS.
Wendy T.
Public Policy, 201-500 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
Review source
Share this review:
Overall we have been happy with the Vista 7 upgrade. I look forward to seeing what the payroll change will bring.
We upgraded to the Vista 7 platform in September after being on PDS Vista for 9 years. The new version is a lot more intuitive and our self-service employees love the icons instead of drop downs for finding their information. As a payroll user I like that there is more information on each tab, a lot less clicking. I also like that all the payroll processes, reports and timesheets are in one pop up box.
Some of the things that used to work fine in 4.1 don't work in 7. I like that there is more screen print buttons added , but they only print the screen showing, not all the information on the page if you have to scroll down. It kind of defeats the purpose when it doesn't print all the information. Also when using the timesheet to add deduction or fringe adjustments that apply only for the specific pay period it doesn't stay on the same tab when changing employees.
Lydia P.
Real Estate, 201-500 employees
Used other for 1-2 years
Review source
Share this review:
It is cleaner than 4 and it is more intuitive. The upgrade went smoothly thanks to the help of PDS Team. They were very knowledgeable.
The position structure is very cumbersome and difficult to update. Though it has changed quite a bit from Vista 4 the changes made weren't for the better.
Tonia W.
Review source
Share this review:
Vista HRMS is a complete and comprehensive HR system, from the hiring process, through benefits, payroll, taxes, time management, etc. The Vendor is always on top of the latest tax laws (at least in the US) as well as always moving forward in the use of new technology while maintaining for those who haven’t quite caught up in technology. In addition, the system is open enough to allow the general super user to customize to fit their needs or for higher level customizations to meet even the most out-of-reach needs.
I personally came in after our Vista HRMS was installed and in use. What I found was our staff was lacking the training to make the system do what they needed. When inquiring our staff of this, it was expressed that the training they did receive was rushed and not understood. Since we went through a 3rd party instead of PDS directly, we were not able to work with PDS which reflected this lack of training. I cannot say that this is the vendors down fall exactly as I know my users but had there been a choice we would choose to work directly with PDS.
Melissa C.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad, 501-1,000 employees
Used daily for 1-2 years
Review source
Share this review:
I am genuinely excited to see what the future holds for the PDS group and Vista products. If you like personalized service and a team who genuinely cares about their customers you should definitely consider use of this product.
I love the multitude of layers available in security, and the ease with which the system can be customized to meet our needs. Customer service is top notch! It seems to me each person I've encountered with PDS handles my questions and concerns as if it were personally impacting them. I have never been made to feel like I should have known how to do something before reaching out for help and for that alone I am eternally grateful!
Vista 4.1 is a bit less user friendly than other HRMS systems I have used in the past, but I think this may be attributed to our initial installation and set-up. We are working to improve those things as we prepare to upgrade to the new platform.
Q. Who are the typical users of Vista?
Vista has the following typical customers:
Freelancers, Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business, Non Profit, Public Administrations, Small Business
Q. What languages does Vista support?
Vista supports the following languages:
English
Q. Does Vista support mobile devices?
Vista supports the following devices:
Android, iPad, iPhone
Q. Does Vista offer an API?
Yes, Vista has an API available for use.
Q. What level of support does Vista offer?
Vista offers the following support options:
24/7 (Live rep), FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Email/Help Desk, Chat