We performed a comparison between Dayforce HCM and SAP SuccessFactors based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Talent Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."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."
"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."
"The tool has improved a lot in the area of its mobile application, especially considering its added security features, like single sign-on capabilities."
"We like being able to hire from the Dayforce recruiting module straight into Dayforce and having the file feeds go to our benefits vendor."
"The fact that the time and attendance system is built into the HRIS is very valuable because, in the past, we had to use two different systems."
"We used the solution to do a lot of performance management during the review cycle and it helped us alleviate the administrative burden."
"Statutory holiday pay is calculated automatically."
"Great time and attendance payroll and benefits administration which has improved our efficiency."
"Scalability-wise, I rate the solution an eight out of ten...It is a stable solution."
"SAP SuccessFactors is a stable solution."
"It has improved my organization by enabling us to efficiently manage our personnel."
"It's brought to our organization a big big improvement. We would give it a good rating."
"It has a global database, and it is globally accessible. By using this solution, we have moved away from paper, which is a big step for us."
"SuccessFactors' best features are talent management and HR Analytics."
"Easy to use and user-friendly."
"The tool has a unique talent management platform."
"Dayforce has its gaps like every HR system, but nothing comes to mind at the moment."
"Management and reporting of the GL costing could be improved."
"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."
"The solution's initial setup was difficult. Also, the solution's initial deployment took around six months."
"Our current software program offers a home page with important company documents and a place for company announcements. Unfortunately, Ceridian Dayfoce does not offer this."
"The reporting could be improved."
"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."
"One area to be improved is the solution's reporting function, which can be cumbersome."
"We have many interruptions and disconnection points into processes, which is why we are looking to another solution. We are not so happy with the system. We believe we have in the market better solution, so we are looking for alternatives but so far the system has been used a lot."
"The SAP SuccessFactors updates need to be more industry-specific because every industry has specific modules. What I want to be added to SAP SuccessFactors is a chat box where SAP staff can give support to users."
"SAP SuccessFactors could improve learning management. The module is desperate and should be included in the primary solution. Additionally, it is missing some business use cases."
"We encountered challenges with the tool's integration with third-party applications and deployments."
"The solution is quite expensive."
"There have been cases involving a lot of re-implementations and frustrations within clients where they have the workbook sessions, the workbook workshops and things like that. And I think that doesn't really go down well because the workbooks are very technical and, a lot of times, very confusing for the client."
"SuccessFactors should consider building their best practices around critical industries to help companies become more differentiated in the markets they operate in."
"The user experience could be simplified."
Dayforce HCM is ranked 10th in Talent Management with 14 reviews while SAP SuccessFactors is ranked 1st in Talent Management with 90 reviews. Dayforce HCM is rated 8.6, while SAP SuccessFactors is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of Dayforce HCM writes "Greatly improved our efficiency with its integrated time and attendance module". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SAP SuccessFactors writes "Offers many useful modules and integrations, and helps companies adhere to best practices". Dayforce HCM is most compared with Workday, UKG, Oracle HCM Cloud, Alight and Netsuite SuitePeople, whereas SAP SuccessFactors is most compared with SAP HCM, Workday, Oracle HCM Cloud, PeopleSoft and Microsoft Viva Insights. See our Dayforce HCM vs. SAP SuccessFactors report.
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