Ascender vs. Folks Comparison Chart

Empower your employees to grow with a complete view of their performance. Folks Performance makes it easy to set up and manage 360-degree feedback processes, gathering insights from managers, peers, and direct reports in a structured, confidential way. The platform centralizes all feedback, highlights strengths, and identifies development opportunities, helping leaders and employees build stronger skills and improve collaboration. With customizable evaluation forms and simple reporting, you can turn feedback into actionable growth while fostering a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.

Streamline your hiring with Folks ATS. Post jobs to top platforms like LinkedIn, Indeed, Jobillico, Isarta, and Talent.com directly from one place, while centralizing every application in a single, organized pipeline. The intuitive kanban view lets you track candidates effortlessly through each stage, and built-in collaboration tools make it easy to assign tasks, gather feedback, and keep hiring managers aligned. With automated workflows, customizable stages, and integrated communication features, Folks ATS helps growing teams save time, attract top talent, and make smarter hiring decisions — without the hassle of juggling multiple tools.

Manage all your people operations in one place with Folks HR. From employee files to contracts, vacation requests, performance records, and compliance, everything is centralized, secure, and easy to access. No more scattered spreadsheets or lost documents—Folks HR gives you a clear, organized view of your workforce. Designed for small and medium-sized businesses, the platform simplifies daily HR tasks, saves time, and ensures accuracy, so you can focus on building stronger teams and a healthier workplace culture.

Simplify payroll management with Folks Payroll, built for Canadian businesses. Automate calculations, deductions, and government remittances to stay compliant while reducing errors. Employee data, worked hours, and absences flow seamlessly into payroll, ensuring accuracy and efficiency every cycle. With direct deposit, electronic pay stubs, and secure record-keeping, employees get paid on time and with confidence. Folks HR makes payroll stress-free and efficient, so you can focus on what matters most—your people.

Drive employee growth and align individual goals with company objectives through Folks Performance. Set clear goals, track progress, and schedule regular reviews—all in one platform. Managers can provide continuous feedback, employees can document achievements, and HR teams can access a centralized record of performance history. With customizable evaluation templates, reminders, and visual dashboards, Folks HR makes performance reviews simple, structured, and fair. The result: stronger engagement, better conversations, and a culture of continuous improvement that helps both people and businesses thrive.