AI-native talent intelligence vs European HR suite with payroll. Different jobs, complementary when used together.
Personio excels at HR operations. Clous excels at talent intelligence.
AI-native architecture (not AI assistant)
Real-time analytics and live dashboards
Full talent lifecycle (hiring to growth)
Skills-first recommendations with provenance
Employee-centric experiences
Fast implementation (days, not months)
Core HR, ATS, time & absence management
Payroll native (DE), connectors across EU
People Workflow Automation (saves 60 hrs/month)
200+ marketplace integrations
In-product AI assistant (not AI-native)
SMB-focused, European compliance built-in
When you need strategic talent intelligence beyond HR operations.
Intelligence built into every decision—not just an assistant feature.
Live analytics that update as reality changes—not monthly exports.
Hiring, development, mobility, and planning—not just HR basics.
Hyper-personalized experiences that drive growth—not just HR efficiency.
Days to value vs. weeks of setup and configuration.
Straightforward switch with clear owners and checkpoints.
Week 1
Inventory data, integrations, and goals.
Week 2–3
Secure import and verification.
Week 4
Train admins and hiring teams.
Week 5
Monitor usage and outcomes.
Week 6–8
Tune workflows and reports.
Transparent pricing. 48-hour pilot. No credit card.