Finding the right Applicant Tracking System (ATS) in the Australian market often feels like a choice between two worlds: standard administrative automation or deep talent intelligence. while Martian Logic offers a functional approach to recruitment workflows, Compono represents a shift toward understanding the 'who' behind the 'what' – ensuring every hire isn't just a placement, but a long-term cultural fit.
As your organisation grows, the pressure to hire quickly can often overshadow the need to hire well. Many HR leaders find themselves stuck with legacy systems that manage the 'paperwork' of recruitment but fail to predict how a candidate will actually perform within their unique team dynamic. This is where the debate between Compono and Martian Logic begins. It isn't just about moving a candidate from 'Applied' to 'Hired' – it is about the data you gather along the way to ensure that person stays for the next three years.
The Australian recruitment landscape has shifted significantly over the last decade. We have moved away from simple database management toward integrated 'People Intelligence' platforms. While Martian Logic has built a reputation on automating the heavy lifting of HR administration and onboarding, modern teams are increasingly looking for more. They need a system that doesn't just store resumes but actually analyses human behaviour.
At Compono, we believe that recruitment is a science, not just a process. By focusing on the work personality of every applicant, we help businesses move beyond the CV. When you compare this to the more traditional ATS approach, the difference in retention and team performance becomes clear. It is the difference between filling a seat and building a culture.
When you look at Martian Logic, you see a robust tool for workflow automation. It handles the 'nitty-gritty' of recruitment – job board posting, applicant tracking, and onboarding modules. These are essential features for any mid-market company. However, the limitation often lies in the depth of the candidate profile. A workflow can tell you where a person is in your funnel, but it can't tell you if they will clash with your current leadership style.
Compono Hire takes a different approach. While we provide the same seamless automation for job postings and candidate management, we bake 'People Intelligence' into the very first step. Every candidate who enters the Compono ecosystem can be assessed against eight distinct personality types. For example, The Doer might be perfect for a high-output execution role, while The Pioneer is exactly what you need for a new venture lead.
Automation is a commodity – intelligence is a competitive advantage. Martian Logic provides the former, helping you organise your hiring. Compono provides the latter, helping you optimise it. Our platform is built on a decade of research into what makes teams high-performing. We don't just look at skills; we look at the natural preferences that dictate how a person works, leads, and resolves conflict.
Consider a scenario where you are hiring a new manager. A standard ATS like Martian Logic will help you filter for '10 years experience' and 'MBA'. Compono will do that too, but it will also tell you if that candidate is The Evaluator, who excels at objective risk analysis, or The Advisor, who thrives on collaborative problem-solving. Knowing this before the first interview changes the entire conversation.
Software is only as good as the people who use it. If a system is too complex or feels 'clunky', your hiring managers will find ways to work around it rather than through it. Martian Logic offers a comprehensive suite, but users often report a steeper learning curve due to the sheer volume of administrative settings. For a busy HR lead, time spent 'fighting the software' is time lost from finding talent.
We designed the Compono platform to be intuitive from day one. Our interface is clean, modern, and focused on the insights that matter most. Whether you are using Compono Engage to check the pulse of your team or Compono Hire to find your next star, the experience is consistent. We prioritise the human element of HR tech, ensuring that the data is easy to read and even easier to act upon.
The true cost of a bad hire in Australia can be up to 2.5 times the employee's salary. While Martian Logic can help you speed up the hiring process, speed doesn't always equal quality. If you hire the wrong person faster, you are simply accelerating your turnover rate. This is where the 'Compono way' delivers a higher return on investment.
By using our Culture, Engagement & Performance Model, we help you align new hires with your existing team values. We help you see the gaps in your team – perhaps you have too many Campaigners and not enough Auditors to check the details. Filling these 'personality gaps' is how you build a resilient, high-performing organisation that outlasts the competition.
Martian Logic is a capable tool for those who want to digitise their existing HR paperwork. But if you want to transform how your business thinks about people, Compono is the clear choice. We provide the automation you expect from a modern ATS, combined with the psychological insights you need to lead effectively. In today's competitive market, you don't just need a system to manage applicants – you need a partner to help you understand them.
While both systems automate job postings and candidate tracking, Compono integrates proprietary work personality assessments. This allows you to see how a candidate will fit into your team dynamic, rather than just reviewing their past experience.
Yes, Compono is specifically designed for organisations with 60–1,000 staff. We provide enterprise-level intelligence with the agility and ease of use required by growing Australian businesses.
Absolutely. Unlike many ATS-only platforms, our Compono Engage module helps you monitor team sentiment and culture long after the onboarding process is complete, ensuring long-term retention.
Our research-backed model includes The Doer, The Auditor, The Helper, The Advisor, The Pioneer, The Campaigner, The Evaluator, and The Coordinator. Each type offers unique strengths to a high-performing team.
Compono improves hiring quality by matching candidates to the specific work activities and behavioural traits required for a role. This reduces the 'gut-feel' bias and replaces it with data-driven talent intelligence.