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Access PeopleXD vs UKG comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Access PeopleXD
Ranking in Benefits Administration
29th
Ranking in Talent Management
39th
Ranking in HR Analytics Software
13th
Average Rating
3.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Expense Management (18th)
UKG
Ranking in Benefits Administration
2nd
Ranking in Talent Management
5th
Ranking in HR Analytics Software
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
125
Ranking in other categories
Employee Scheduling Software (1st), Cloud HCM (6th), Employee Time Tracking Software (2nd), Talent Acquisition (5th), AI-Agents for HR (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Benefits Administration category, the mindshare of Access PeopleXD is 1.3%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of UKG is 6.5%, down from 7.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Benefits Administration Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
UKG6.5%
Access PeopleXD1.3%
Other92.2%
Benefits Administration
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer951189 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Manager at a retailer with 10,001+ employees
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.
Streamlined time tracking boosts operational efficiency across multiple regions
The time tracking feature is the most effective for employee management. UKG is used in Europe, the United States, Australia, and East Asian countries for HR activities like payroll. The application is like an ERP, providing comprehensive features for organizations, simplifying their processes, and reducing the need to use multiple software solutions.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We use the solution for employee and manager services and person management and employee records."
"The solution is stable."
"Employees are able to easily enroll in new benefits online without any assistance."
"UltiPro is far and away the leader in SaaS products, especially when a $1M solution is not appropriate."
"Ability to have multiple HR processes within a single package."
"Customer service is excellent."
"Technical Support: 9/10, there are times we are able to stump the tech."
"We previously used ADP, and we switched because it is better than their system."
"I have found the most valuable feature to be business intelligence and Cognos reporting."
"Customer service is very good when you get their attention."
 

Cons

"The solution has many areas in need of improvement, including management, monitoring, interface, dashboard and technical support."
"Reporting and the talent suite need improvement compared to other vendors."
"Initial setup was complex. Many times, it felt like it was a do-it-yourself implementation."
"The self service benefit enrollment tool could be more user friendly."
"We did encounter deployment issues. This was our first year using the printing services, and our W-2s were done incorrectly for three of our states."
"Implementation in 2009-2010 was a bit bumpy due to changes with the UltiPro project team."
"UKG has complex clock-in and clock-out features. It changes things too often, and it feels like the tool is constantly changing things without testing before implementing changes in production. Additionally, it doesn't communicate these changes very well."
"There were issues with deployment. It was poorly launched due to a lack of personnel on our part."
"Reporting is always a hurdle for any user just because it is so extensive. They provide a lot of out-of-the-box reports, but it is something that you always need to work on because you need more advanced writing of reports."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"While I am unsure of the licensing cost itself, the total cost of implementation and licensing for a company with over 5000 employees would be around 6,00,000. So, there are additional costs beyond licensing."
"The pricing depends on the number of licenses we buy."
"I wasn't involved in the pricing part. I'm a user, and I believe it is based on the user count. One thing that is nice about Ultimate is that you can learn how to use the system without additional fees. The learning aspect is the life of a product, and the training was a huge reason why we went with Ultimate. We did have some integration costs. They were a part of the implementation because of the integrations to other systems that we included in our implementation."
"The platform is not affordable but also not the most expensive."
"UKG's pricing and licensing model involves ongoing expenses based on the number of employees paid. The initial implementation cost is low when UKG implements it directly. However, when partners handle the implementation, it becomes more expensive since partners don't receive the monthly recurring fees."
"If you're going for the full suite, it can be fairly pricey."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
27%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Healthcare Company
8%
Construction Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business48
Midsize Enterprise43
Large Enterprise48
 

Questions from the Community

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What needs improvement with UKG?
UKG needs more publicity. It is a productive ERP ( /categories/erp ) application, but many people in the IT market are not aware of it. Greater awareness could increase its adoption.
What is your primary use case for UKG?
I worked for a healthcare organization and a university. Most organizations use UKG ( /products/ukg-reviews ) to track employee timesheets, capturing accurate swipe-in and swipe-out data. UKG ( /pr...
What advice do you have for others considering UKG?
Publicity is very important for any software. If people aren't aware of UKG, despite its productivity, they won't use it. Expanding the awareness is essential for greater adoption. Overall, I would...
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

CoreTalent, CoreHR Compensation and Benefits, CoreHR CoreExpense
UKG Pro, UKG Dimensons, UKG Ready
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Bromford, Mercer, Novartis, Liberty Insurance, DCU
Tesla, Marriott, Yamaha, Aramark, Feeding America, Samsung, Sony Music, Dave & Buster's, Revlon
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