Cornerstone Performance vs SAP SuccessFactors vs Workday comparison

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Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Talent Management category, the mindshare of Cornerstone Performance is 1.2%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP SuccessFactors is 8.6%, down from 19.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Workday is 8.1%, down from 17.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Product	Mindshare (%)
SAP SuccessFactors	8.6%
Workday	8.1%
Cornerstone Performance	1.2%
Other	82.1%

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Sarra Bannouri

Consultant at a sports company with 501-1,000 employees

Enhanced performance reviews with flexible goal setting and valuable employee feedback

I primarily use Cornerstone Performance for performance appraisals, year-end reviews, check-ins, and competency assessments. It's about managers and direct reports, employees meeting and discussing their progress on milestones, etc The tasks themselves, such as the performance reviews and…

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Saptak Samadder

Assistant Manager at Kashiv Biosciences

HR has gained clear analytics for attrition, goals, and appraisals and manages talent efficiently

SAP SuccessFactors has a low error rate. We had many ad hoc reports that we needed to generate, and it was very easy to do so in SAP SuccessFactors. We also created many in-house reports according to our specific requirements with the help of this tool, which was a really big game changer for us. We did not depend on advanced Excel in those cases. We generated a lot of detailed reports whenever we needed them during emergency cases or board meetings. A lot of usefulness and time were saved in those cases. I will also mention that we conducted a comparative study for some recruitment cases. We had a recruitment model where we were looking for a very niche profile. Since the job profile was really different and rare, we had to depend on analytics to understand and shortlist from a large pool of candidates that we already had in our database. Analytics was really helpful in this situation.

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Eslam Abo Elnaga

Senior people and systems analyst at B_labs & Mylo

Has improved HR process efficiency through intuitive workflows and responsive support

There is something that could be improved in Workday, specifically in the time tracking module. While I am not working on Workday now, I was a regional HRIS working for Egypt, Malta, India, and China. I mention these countries to relate to high population countries and companies. In our company, we use assigned work schedules for our teams. Because we work with the time tracking module, we need to assign shifts. In the manufacturing industry, we might need to change shifts every day or week. Manufacturing teams are huge, approximately 50 to 200 people in one team. If this team has one leader, the leader needs to assign a work schedule for each person individually. While there is mass upload functionality where we can load shifts for all people or specific groups, we need to select multiple people and assign them to a schedule from the interface itself. I have requested this functionality many times. When extracting business processes awaiting actions report, I can select different processes in one box, hit okay, and the report comes up. However, the same functionality does not work for work schedule assigning. If implemented, it would help many people in companies with high populations and big teams.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I would definitely recommend Cornerstone Performance."

"All Learning Management Systems have their strengths and weaknesses, SAP SuccessFactors is a strong option, but organizations should choose based on their specific needs."

"The best feature is that the solution has an open architecture and provides an open platform so it can coexist with other systems."

"Considering the flexibility of the system and its ability to accommodate complex business processes, the product is ready to be used in multiple industries."

"SuccessFactors' most valuable feature is performance management."

"Once we switched to SuccessFactors and started enjoying all of its features, it's really given us an edge and things have been going great."

"Scalability-wise, I rate the solution an eight out of ten...It is a stable solution."

"We found SAP SuccessFactors to be more promising with reference to functionality and from an implementation perspective."

"As for the product itself, I like its flexibility and configurability."

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"Overall, it delivers a really seamless solution that allows for operational efficiencies and operational excellence."

"This is a reliable solution."

"The solution is easy to use and provides great flexibility and security."

"The product is useful for storing employee records."

"Workday has improved our organization by being a centralized spot for payroll and benefits information."

"The payroll and benefits engine is the most valuable Workday solution in my opinion. It is also easy to access."

"It's intuitive, a very usable tool and it's easy to find the data you're looking for."

"It was more efficient for the agents for their performance reviews, but when it came to HR and the recruitment team, it sometimes worked, and sometimes, it didn't work."

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Cons

"The competency assessment is not as flexible as the rest of the solution features. I would like more options for customization."

"We were not happy with their after-sales support. Whenever we had an issue it was really difficult to get in touch with them."

"One area for improvement is making SuccessFactors more compatible with other countries, especially in terms of payroll and other functionalities."

"The installation was a bit complex. They are more complicated than other cloud solutions."

"SuccessFactors feels rigid. It should be more streamlined. Also, the interface design is outdated and needs an upgrade."

"The tool is not very nimble or customizable."

"There are some limiting aspects to this product."

"There are a few features that are missing. There are specific features on the HTM, such as telecom safety, that just isn't there. It's not a very detailed solution in that sense. However, it is maybe not expected to have those kinds of features on the surface level of the product."

"The data management part can be improved in terms of how you can manage data from the HR admin's or HR team's perspective."

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"Also, while the browser is powerful, the mobile app is so limited it is mostly useless."

"There were a lot of issues. There were consistency or accuracy issues with the data we had, and every time we had to pull reports in Workday, it was difficult."

"Workday could improve by adding other features, such as messaging to candidates and other recruiting capabilities that other new-age solutions have."

"The solution has some features missing when you put them in the test studio or Confluence Studio. I would like the tool’s coding to be easier to understand and automated. Most of the coding these days is automated. Any query given can pull the answer directly which can make the solution easier to understand."

"Workday is an expensive solution."

"I would really like to see a more robust timekeeping solution in Workday. Currently, most organizations are using Kronos for timekeeping and Workday for HR data. They then integrate Workday with Dimensions to manage time-related activities and payroll processing."

"Errors are not very clear in some cases. I've been experiencing some issues within the application that the error messages or what I needed to do were not very easily clear to me."

"The solution needs to be updated with generative UI."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"I don't want to comment on the license cost, to be honest. It could be about $1,000 approximately per customer. However, it's very flexible in terms of the licensing costs depending on the volume and depending on the deal of installation."

"For SAP, the product is pricey, both CAPEX and the OPEX. It's something that could be improved."

"I rate the tool's pricing a seven to eight out of ten."

"The solution is on the expensive side but is definitely worth the money."

"I have raised change requests for some modules within SuccessFactors. For example, when you're using Recruiting Management, there's a feature called Interview Central you can use to reach the candidates you're interviewing. I wanted to add a writing assessment when I select the competency on that platform. It varies from consultant to consultant, depending on what module they use."

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

"We don't utilize even half of the licenses because not everyone uses them. With SAP SuccessFactors, though, we're now conducting all our performance evaluations within the system, so I suppose we're making better use of those licenses. As for SAP for employee services and internal benefits processing, we do have licenses for those but don't utilize them."

"The price of the solution depends on too many factors to provide an estimate. However, the price of SAP SuccessFactors is competitive."

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"The pricing for this solution is fairly high. It is not affordable for small and mid-sized companies."

"The solution is flexible in terms of pricing."

"Its price is pretty high. It is more expensive than what is offered by other competitors in the market."

"Workday is an expensive solution."

"By and large, Workday is expensive. It is based on the headcount. I'd probably rate it a three or four out of five in terms of pricing. It'd be like buying a Mercedes or a high-end car. It's expensive, but there's a specific value that you're getting with additional features and things of that nature. Using that metaphor, Workday probably tends to be more of a luxury. There are others like ADP that can do your payroll, your time off, and other things, but they don't do it as well."

"I need to pay for a license. It is expensive."

"It's very, very expensive."

"With a bigger budget, I would recommend SAP."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

12%

Construction Company

12%

Outsourcing Company

Performing Arts

Comms Service Provider

16%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Construction Company

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

University

Healthcare Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	23
Midsize Enterprise	13
Large Enterprise	70

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	17
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	43

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Cornerstone Performance?

The competency assessment is not as flexible as the rest of the solution features. I would like more options for cust...

What is your primary use case for Cornerstone Performance?

I primarily use Cornerstone Performance for performance appraisals, year-end reviews, check-ins, and competency asses...

What advice do you have for others considering Cornerstone Performance?

I would definitely recommend Cornerstone Performance. The solution should work on making features more customizable.

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...

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...

How easy is to maintain Workday, Oracle Cloud, and SuccessFactors?

I implemented Workday in 2024 and without having previous Workday experience, it was very challenging. I spent most o...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Workday?

If you go with the launch implementation approach, the solution is generally not very expensive. If you want to add m...

What needs improvement with Workday?

Workday can be improved in terms of reporting and customization. Sometimes it is difficult to create custom reports a...

What is your primary use case for Workday?

Workday is primarily used for HR operations such as employee data management, payroll processing, leave tracking, and...

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Overview

Cornerstone Performance provides organizations with a robust suite of performance management tools, enhancing workforce management and productivity.

Cornerstone Performance offers a reliable technology stack that facilitates effective employee performance tracking and evaluation. It provides tailored solutions to fit unique organizational structures and needs. This platform supports managers in aligning individual goals with business objectives, ensuring that workforce strategies are clear and measurable.

What are the key features of Cornerstone Performance?

Goal Alignment: Enables setting clear, measurable goals for teams and individuals.
Performance Reviews: Streamlines review processes with customizable templates.
Feedback Tools: Facilitates real-time feedback among colleagues.
Analytics: Provides data-driven insights for performance improvement.

What benefits should users evaluate in Cornerstone Performance reviews?

Increased Productivity: Enhances overall employee output through effective monitoring.
Improved Engagement: Boosts employee morale with comprehensive feedback.
Data Analysis: Offers insightful analytics to drive performance strategies.

Industries such as finance, healthcare, and tech benefit from Cornerstone Performance by implementing goal alignment and feedback systems tailored to their sector's demands. Specialized dashboards and analytics tools offer clear insights, helping to meet specific industry standards and regulations.

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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

Workday provides a cloud-based platform offering robust human capital management features, emphasizing security, user-friendliness, and operational efficiency through workflow automation.

Workday is utilized by organizations for human capital management, supporting everything from employee recruitment to retirement, payroll processing, and performance tracking. It centralizes HR operations to increase efficiency and manage employee data effectively. Its business process framework allows for drag-and-drop functionality, which along with real-time reporting, enriches the user experience. Workday's modules cover talent, compensation, benefits, and learning, enhancing the workforce management approach. Though integration with external systems can be complex, its usability and flexible configuration support adaptability. Users seek enhancements in customization, reporting, interface usability, and speed, particularly in financial, timekeeping, and payroll modules. Expanding automation, API connectors, language support, and introducing country and industry-specific modules would significantly boost its capabilities. Pricing remains a concern among users.

What are Workday's most important features?

Security: Ensures data protection with robust measures.
User-Friendliness: Intuitive design for ease of use.
Centralized Data Management: Consolidates employee information in one platform.
Real-Time Reporting: Delivers up-to-the-minute insights for decision-making.
Workflow Automation: Streamlines processes to reduce manual tasks.

What benefits should be evaluated when considering Workday?

Operational Efficiency: Automation streamlines HR processes and reduces redundancies.
Enhanced Usability: Integrated modules improve user interaction and efficiency.
Scalability: Adaptable configurations meet diverse business requirements.
Integration Capabilities: Connections with other systems bolster functionality.

Workday is implemented in a range of industries, including finance, healthcare, and technology, offering specialized HR management solutions tailored to each sector's unique requirements. These implementations improve workforce management and align HR strategies with organizational goals, showcasing its adaptability across different business landscapes.