Cornerstone Learn vs Oracle Taleo vs SAP SuccessFactors comparison

The compared Cornerstone OnDemand and Oracle solutions aren't in the same category. Cornerstone OnDemand is ranked #7 in LMS , with an average rating of 8.5, and holds a 8.5% mindshare in the category. Oracle is ranked #10 in BA , with an average rating of 7.0, and holds a 2.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Cornerstone OnDemand users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 84% of Oracle users who would recommend it.

Cornerstone Learn

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100% willing to recommend

Oracle Taleo

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84% willing to recommend

SAP SuccessFactors

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85% willing to recommend

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Vibha Mishra

Global L&D Lead at Tieto Sweden AB

Streamlined compliance training and efficient session creation empower diverse industries

Creating a session requires just one click, which makes data ready efficiently. Reporting-wise, Cornerstone is the best. It allows internal content management, playlist creation, using external links for learning, and supports various AI training. All the compliance training, code of conduct, and audits are handled through Cornerstone, making it beneficial.

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Prasan Edirisinghe

Associate Architect-Technology at Virtusa Global

Industry-standard stack enables better load handling for large-scale companies

With Taleo, I experience two limitations. First, it only supports soft calls with a daily limit, which is a concern. The other limitation is that it feels outdated, and I cannot compare certain things or implement some automations that require a lot of manual intervention when initiating, generating, and calculating offers.

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Renelia Villanueva

Vice President & Group Head- People & Workplace Management at Alorica

Moving to a cloud-based employee portal has improved experience but user interface requires attention

I am currently handling SAP sub-modules, particularly in HR. I interface with SAP SuccessFactors modules such as Employee Central, Goals and Performance, and Talent Moving from an in-house developed employee self-service portal to a cloud-based internet solution is an improvement for us.…

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

Pros

"Their integration features with other platforms are valuable. It is also relatively easy to use. Their library of training modules is fairly robust as well."

"Stability and scalability are good. They have four releases every year of which learning is a big portion of that. They're constantly refining and defining and they're embedding a lot of new technology into it all the time."

"Its user-friendly interface is most valuable. You can configure your welcome page and design it the way you want on your own."

"The most valuable features of Cornerstone Learning are how extensive the configurable the solution is."

"It is a complete suite of solutions and features. Compared to other solutions which are more niche solutions, which may be as good as Cornerstone or even better in certain parts of it, like discerning user experience. You will not find another solution that has the same completeness of features in all different areas of learning."

"It is a one-stop shop solution, where you can actually log in using your Windows username and password, and the single sign-on can be configured with this LMS."

"The reporting feature is fantastic, and I also like the dynamic learning assignment feature. It is interactive and user-friendly. It is also highly stable, automated, and customizable."

"Cornerstone Learning's most valuable features are the keyword search, filters, and add-to-favorites option."

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"Oracle Taleo's integration capabilities are good."

"Good integration capabilities and extensibility."

"The stability of the solution is good."

"The Talent Acquisition and Headhunting features are good."

"The product's stability is good."

"Performance and goal management are good to have, based on certain client requirements where the user base isn't too large, but the most workable domain of Taleo is the recruiting module."

"The advantage I see is the presence of the industrial Taleo stack, which is beneficial for large-scale companies handling a higher load."

"The solution offers good benefits for administrators."

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"SAP SuccessFactors is a very reliable and stable solution."

"The self-service part is most valuable. Employees and managers can do a lot of things on their own, and they are not dependent on the HR organization."

"HR and managers can use the onboarding tool to help new employees prepare for their first day on the job, which can help them acclimate to the company culture and reduce anxiety."

"The best features that were working well for us was the Goal Management and Performance Management. They were the most valuable to our organization."

"The tool's most valuable feature is document generation."

"SAP SuccessFactors is one of the most robust platforms in the world today. For a unique global company, they need a platform that is compliant, such as GDP compliant in Europe. The solution delivers high quality in their core HR IS system which is called Employee Central. The system is one of the strongest and sturdiest modules that are in existence in the world."

"All of SuccessFactors' features are useful, but there are several modules within SuccessFactors that I find handy. You have Employee Central, which manages employee records within the system. It manages all the information about an employee, including names, addresses, account numbers, positions, org charts, etc. It also handles performance reviews and KPIs for employees within an organization. Then you have succession planning and development as well."

"It's very user-friendly."

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Cons

"The user interface is in need of improvement."

"The recruitment module needs to be improved in Cornerstone Learning."

"The existing test functionality is really old-fashioned, basic, and limited."

"Cornerstone Learning could improve the curriculum function by giving it more flexibility. I'm managing the solution and I adding content to the system, and overall, the backend of the system looks a bit dated. Cornerstone Learning has focused a lot on the user experience and less on the backend operational administrative experience. This could be improved overall."

"Cornerstone Learning could be improved with more e-learning content."

"The support for this solution could be improved."

"There is a need for quite a bit of improvement. The reporting side of things definitely needs a lot of improvement. At the moment, it gives you a data dump. You have to open it up in Excel and filter out the bits that you don't want and need."

"Could use more robust reporting or more flexibility and scalability around the reporting side."

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"The pricing could be improved."

"Oracle Taleo felt a bit outdated, and we didn't use it for every step of the candidate process. We mainly used it to track job IDs, create job requisitions, and add candidates when making an offer. It wasn't very user-friendly for moving candidates through different stages of the recruitment lifecycle."

"The solution should be more intuitive and user-friendly when navigating the different pages within Oracle."

"It would be beneficial if Oracle Taleo included AI-based CV screening, rather than just keyword matches."

"It only supports soft calls with a daily limit, which is a concern."

"In terms of Oracle Taleo as a product, there are a lot of things which can be developed; most feedback which I have heard from customers is about the dashboard and the home page, both of which are quite basic."

"There are always going to be little caveats here and there that you might not have known about as far as changes are concerned, however, it's not business-oriented to the point where the business shuts down."

"For larger enterprises, Oracle Taleo may not stand out due to other available tools in the market that offer more features and scalability."

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"The user experience and interface are not user-friendly."

"SAP SuccessFactors functionality doesn't meet the expectation of our end users. There are other solutions that have better functionality, such as Workday, which is one of the top applications. Additionally, the solution could be easier to use."

"The product doesn't have a modernized look and is not very user-friendly like other products."

"There is an area of improvement in integrating SuccessFactors with different platforms."

"I don't think SuccessFactors is quite fit for use as an employee database."

"SAP SuccessFactors could improve the integration. It is not simple to integrate and it needs to be made easier."

"The graphical user interface (GUI) is not very friendly. On the homepage, it is not possible to place advisories or announcements at the top."

"Visual representations, in the form of graphs and charts, can be added. This is beneficial for both management and employees. Upon accessing the system, they should generate graphical representations on their dashboard. These visuals illustrate aspects such as company-wide training progress and current company training status. The information encompasses both company-related data and personal profiles. This approach makes it convenient to grasp the company's profile along with individual information."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing of Cornerstone Learning is reasonable, but my knowledge of the cost is limited. I've had some discussions about licenses. I suppose we've had to push them a little bit to be more flexible about the licensing. For example, someone said they could only give us licenses in a batch of 500, but we found out that it wasn't true. We were able to negotiate a different amount."

"I would rate the price at four on a scale from one to five because it's a very expensive product."

"The solution cost approximately $47,000 annually."

"I'm not aware of the costs. It must have been something for which we paid. Every single employee in the company had some kind of access to Cornerstone because that's how they got to their training."

"Quality always comes at a cost. I would not rate it as expensive. It provides value for money."

"I was not involved in the financial negotiation for our contract with this company, but in the past, I have seen the fees run between $10 USD and $11 USD per user."

"It is a premium product, and it is on par with its competitors. It isn't out of scale with what the market is demanding. We're always looking at ways of trimming costs, but we haven't had a lot of flexibility with pricing and/or options with Cornerstone. So, its price is decent. There are ad hoc engineering costs when we are required to use a Cornerstone resource. Additionally, when we choose to integrate with third-party platforms, there is a setup and maintenance fee for these data integrations. They need to be built into our ongoing budget as we expand our offerings."

"I rate the price of Cornerstone Learning a four out of five. There are not any additional costs other than the standard licensing fees"

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"Whether you pay annually or on some other payment schedule depends on the license model you choose. Typically, clients pay a yearly subscription."

"Oracle Taleo is an expensive solution."

"The cost of SAP SuccessFactors is reasonable."

"It could be cheaper."

"This is a more costly solution than comparable products, and training is not available in the open-market, so this has to be purchased separately from the vendor."

"SAP SuccessFactors requires an annual subscription."

"The price of the solution is highly expensive."

"It is not cheap, but it is reasonable."

"If you go by best practices and do it right from the outset, the setup won't be a costly endeavor. In terms of setup, there is a lot of flexibility compared to three years ago."

"We have a yearly license. There are no additional costs."

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Top Industries

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Comms Service Provider

22%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

Comms Service Provider

20%

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

University

Comms Service Provider

12%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

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Questions from the Community

Is Cornerstone Learning reliable for content organization?

I think the organizational management of Cornerstone Learning is great. My organization uses this learning software ...

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Does Cornerstone Learning provide you with good reports?

Cornerstone Learning provides great reports for your training programs and the performance of your employees on them....

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Why would you recommend Cornerstone as a platform for virtual training?

Hello, I think that Cornerstone is more than suitable for virtual training. For one, it gives you a really big array...

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What needs improvement with Oracle Taleo?

It would be beneficial if Oracle Taleo included AI-based CV screening, rather than just keyword matches. This would e...

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What is your primary use case for Oracle Taleo?

As an HR professional focused on talent acquisition, I primarily use Oracle Taleo for managing the talent side and hi...

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What advice do you have for others considering Oracle Taleo?

I would rate Oracle Taleo a seven out of ten. Oracle Taleo is more suitable for a bigger SME size business, whereas s...

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What are the biggest differences between Workday, Oracle Cloud and SAP SuccessFactors?

Differences between Workday, Oracle Cloud,w and SAP SuccessFactors:w Oracle: "simple interface and deep customizatio...

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What is better, SAP HCM or SAP SuccessFactors?

When it comes to user experience, SuccessFactors is unquestionably superior, as it provides end users with a new expe...

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What do you like most about SAP SuccessFactors?

The tool is easy to use for performance management. We haven't experienced any issues with SAP SuccessFactors for per...

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Comparisons

Workday vs Cornerstone Learn

Compared 19% of the time

Pluralsight vs Cornerstone Learn

Compared 9% of the time

Oracle HCM Cloud vs Cornerstone Learn

Compared 6% of the time

Skillsoft vs Cornerstone Learn

Compared 5% of the time

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Oracle HCM Cloud vs Oracle Taleo

Compared 28% of the time

Workday vs Oracle Taleo

Compared 20% of the time

PeopleSoft vs Oracle Taleo

Compared 16% of the time

Eightfold Talent Intelligence Platform vs Oracle Taleo

Compared 8% of the time

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Workday vs SAP SuccessFactors

Compared 27% of the time

Oracle HCM Cloud vs SAP SuccessFactors

Compared 16% of the time

SAP HCM vs SAP SuccessFactors

Compared 15% of the time

PeopleSoft vs SAP SuccessFactors

Compared 6% of the time

Eightfold Talent Intelligence Platform vs SAP SuccessFactors

Compared 2% of the time

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Also Known As

Cornerstone Learning Suite, Saba Cloud

Taleo, SonicRecruit

SuccessFactors

Overview

Cornerstone Learn offers a comprehensive learning management system designed to enhance educational experiences with a focus on user-friendliness, reporting, analytics, and automation capabilities.

Cornerstone Learn provides a robust platform for learning management, ensuring efficient content delivery and knowledge retention. It offers tools for digital, classroom, and blended learning environments. Users have access to custom reporting tools, performance analytics, and seamless integrations with APIs. Despite its rich features, there is room for improvement in interface updates, navigation simplification, and mobile app enhancements. The platform is suited for diverse training needs, especially in large organizations.

What are the key features of Cornerstone Learn?

User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive design simplifies navigation.
Custom Reporting Tool: Allows detailed insights into learning metrics.
Performance Tracking Analytics: Monitors progress effectively.
Proxy Enrollment: Facilitates bulk user enrollments easily.
Automation: Streamlines repetitive tasks in learning workflows.
Mobile Accessibility: Learn on the go with mobile platform support.
API Integration: Connects with other software for extended functionality.
Playlist Capabilities: Organizes content into personalized playlists.

What benefits can users expect from Cornerstone Learn?

Seamless Onboarding: Smooth transitioning for new users enhances experience.
Dynamic Assignments: Adapts to varying learning needs efficiently.
Email Digests: Keeps learners updated without overwhelming them.
Comprehensive Learning Experiences: From virtual meetings to certifications.
Broad Configurability: Adapts to diverse learning environments.

Cornerstone Learn is widely adopted in healthcare, manufacturing, and automotive industries for employee training and e-learning initiatives. It supports compliance training and certification management, integrating with platforms like LinkedIn Learning to deliver on-demand and professional skills training. Companies in corporate and governmental sectors utilize it to maintain their workforce's knowledge up to date, accommodating up to 10,000 users per organization.

Cornerstone OnDemand

The Oracle Taleo Cloud Service enables enterprises and midsize businesses to recruit top performers with the right cloud talent skills, aligning them to key goals and performance while developing and compensating them appropriately. The industry's broadest cloud-based talent management platform, Oracle Taleo Cloud Service collects relevant information throughout the employee's entire lifecycle, empowering HR, managers, and employees to leverage their cloud talent to drive improved performance and business success.

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SAP SuccessFactors is an AI-powered, cloud-based HR suite supporting over 100 countries, providing real-time insights and integrated solutions across core HR, payroll, talent, learning, analytics, and employee experience.

Trusted by over 10,000 organizations, SAP SuccessFactors elevates people processes, decisions, and experiences by empowering employees. It offers AI-driven tools enhancing self-service, learning, performance, and development, unifying people and skills data to align talents with business goals. The platform ensures compliance with legal updates and speeds up results using HR best practices and a robust partner network. Its modular design, seamless integration, and mobile access stand out, supporting global accessibility and talent management. Role-based permissions and automated compliance offer flexibility and security, catering to diverse industries.

What are the most important features of SAP SuccessFactors?

Performance and Goal Management: Facilitates setting and tracking employee objectives.
Employee Lifecycle Management: Streamlines employee processes from recruitment to exit.
Learning Management: Promotes continuous learning and development.
Real-Time Reporting: Provides instant insights into HR data.

What benefits should users look for in SAP SuccessFactors reviews?

Increased Productivity: AI-driven tools enhance workforce agility.
Talent Alignment: Unifying skills data aligns workforce with business priorities.
Compliance Assurance: Regular updates ensure legal and regulatory adherence.
Global Accessibility: Cloud-based platform supports cross-geography management.

Organizations implement SAP SuccessFactors for Performance Management, Talent Acquisition, Learning, and HR core functions, streamlining recruitment, onboarding, records management, goal setting, and performance evaluation. It extends to time management, compensation, and talent development, integrating across geographies for centralized data management, reporting, and analytics, enhancing HR operations and employee engagement.

SAP

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ICA Fluor, Monsanto Company, Hitachi Consulting, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Kalpataru Ltd, DELL Inc., JSR Micro Inc., Skanska AB, Acciona, Baloise Group, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, Logicalis Inc., Garmin International, Intuit Inc, The Dow Chemical Company

City of Cape Town, ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd., TransAlta Corporation, Keolis, PT XL Axiata Tbk, National Football League (NFL), Plan International, Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company, China Talent Group (CTG TMO), Umicore S.A., Butterfield Bank, Skril

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