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Access PeopleXD vs Dayforce HCM comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Access PeopleXD
Ranking in Talent Management
48th
Average Rating
3.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Benefits Administration (33rd), Expense Management (43rd), HR Analytics Software (12th)
Dayforce HCM
Ranking in Talent Management
9th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
Cloud HCM (7th), Talent Intelligence (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Talent Management category, the mindshare of Access PeopleXD is 0.2%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dayforce HCM is 2.5%, up from 2.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Talent Management
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer951189 - PeerSpot reviewer
Has many features in need of improvement, including its monitoring, interface, dashboard and technical support
The solution has many areas in need of improvement. I cannot cite just one or two. These include management, monitoring, interface, dashboard and technical support, by way of example. A checklist should be included and the user interface should be addressed. The solution has a function which allows one to give feedback for every employee and to do so overall. The visibility, GUI and features involved in the feedback function are not up to snuff. Employee service details are an issue.
TracyBritan - PeerSpot reviewer
Frustrating support and difficult customization prevent optimal use of learning system
Customizing the home screen was difficult; I could not remove certain tabs that were irrelevant to our users. The search functionality is poor as there's no way for administrators to tag keywords to training courses, making it hard for people to find content. Additionally, there is no way to send a direct link to training if someone asks about it. The reporting is subpar; you can only report by course and not by person unless you go into specific Dayforce reports, which do not match the fields in the learning module. The support is also terrible, with slow response times and a lack of useful knowledge-based articles.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The solution is stable."
"The implementation was through a team assigned to us by Ceridian. They were extremely knowledgeable and it made the implementation go very smoothly."
"Our employee benefits enrollment is managed through Ceridian Dayforce, which makes for a limited manual process."
"We like being able to hire from the Dayforce recruiting module straight into Dayforce and having the file feeds go to our benefits vendor."
"I have not encountered many bugs, and in the rare instances where problems occurred, Ceridian Dayforce HCM promptly fixed them. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten."
"We have been able to automate many of our manual processes."
"The time capture from time cards to charging to projects has greatly improved because it is now all automated and flows into the GL very easily."
"Ceridian Dayforce HCM is a stable product."
"Configuring your HR policies and rules is straightforward."
 

Cons

"The solution has many areas in need of improvement, including management, monitoring, interface, dashboard and technical support."
"The solution has a lot of glitches."
"An area for improvement could be a little more testing before implementing hotfixes to make sure they do not interfere with any active customized products."
"Many things are presented as though they will be included with the system but then require costly upgrades."
"The reporting could be improved."
"Customizing the home screen was difficult; I could not remove certain tabs that were irrelevant to our users."
"I would also like to see some improvement in standard reports. A standard report should be available to pull the required information for Affirmative Action Plans. I do not think I should have to build or create one."
"Dayforce has its gaps like every HR system, but nothing comes to mind at the moment."
"It would be nice if retro pay calculations were made automatically for salaried payroll, so a calculation and manual entry do not have to be done."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"We paid for the implementation costs in the first year with the money that we saved by switching to Dayforce HCM."
"Earlier, the price of the product was reasonable. Under present circumstances, the price or cost of the product has been increased."
"In terms of pricing, the product is expensive. However, it is crucial to take into account the manner in which the solution will be utilized and the availability of other alternatives."
"The XOXO program associated with Dayforce allows you to earn credits towards registration and accommodations at their annual Insight Conferences, which can be a real savings to the company when sending employees to the conference."
"I rate the solution's pricing a seven on a scale where one is the lowest and ten is the most expensive."
"Negotiate for everything you want."
"We found the setup costs and pricing to be very reasonable."
"Ceridian continually enhances Dayforce HCM. Some of these enhancements they charge for and some are just straight enhancements with no extra charge."
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Top Industries

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Educational Organization
28%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

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Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about Ceridian Dayforce HCM?
The solution's payroll portion is very streamlined.
What needs improvement with Ceridian Dayforce HCM?
Customizing the home screen was difficult; I could not remove certain tabs that were irrelevant to our users. The search functionality is poor as there's no way for administrators to tag keywords t...
What is your primary use case for Ceridian Dayforce HCM?
We have used Dayforce HCM for our HR functionalities and for the learning module over the last five years. We actually just migrated to a new learning management system.
 

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Also Known As

CoreTalent, CoreHR Compensation and Benefits, CoreHR CoreExpense
Ceridian Dayforce HCM, Ascender Talent Management, Ceridian Ideal
 

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