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Cornerstone Performance vs Workday HCM comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 21, 2026

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

Categories and Ranking

Cornerstone Performance
Ranking in Talent Management
13th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Workday HCM
Ranking in Talent Management
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
66
Ranking in other categories
Benefits Administration (1st), Cloud HCM (1st), Talent Acquisition (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Talent Management category, the mindshare of Cornerstone Performance is 1.2%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Workday HCM is 8.5%, down from 16.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Talent Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Workday HCM8.5%
Cornerstone Performance1.2%
Other90.3%
Talent Management
 

Featured Reviews

Sarra Bannouri - PeerSpot reviewer
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…
Amit_Rai - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Software Engineer at a consultancy with 1,001-5,000 employees
Automation has transformed hire to retire processes and delivers powerful HR analytics
In Workday Human Capital Management, I feel that the security part needs to be improved. Workday gives complete control to the implementers regarding security and who is going to see what data. There are sometimes loopholes that are not identified unless fully tested. If Workday had a security alert system, even a small alert would help the security architect secure all information better, especially sensitive data such as payroll. Additionally, customization is another area of improvement, as Workday provides a default blue and yellow theme, which may not align with a company's branding. If Workday provided the option to customize themes based on a company's preferences, it would enhance the user experience.

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."
"According to me, the most valuable feature is autonomy of business processes and the security configuration within the tenant, specifically the configuration. The solution is highly stable. It’s designed to handle most tasks automatically. I rate it a nine out of ten. The solution is highly scalable. I rate it an eight out of ten. This solution consistently supports its customers through its implementation partners or sales support. The setup is designed to be user-friendly and straightforward. Workday HCM is user-friendly and easier to implement within the organization"
"Overall, this solution provides a good user experience and is very easy to use."
"We use Workday for HR services and found the software to be very user-friendly compared to the previous software."
"It stores everything for the employee. It has also been able to store the information that we use for our payroll demand."
"The most valuable feature of Workday is the ease of use which is overall user-friendly."
"Amazing with the support team; their response time is really good."
"Everything is in Workday as far as personnel is concerned."
"It is quite user-friendly, and we can store all the employee data information on it."
 

Cons

"The competency assessment is not as flexible as the rest of the solution features. I would like more options for customization."
"The user interface can be enhanced."
"For time management, it does not have a calendar generator. For example, if you want to have a shift calendar for an entire year, you need to push the entire year's calendar into the system instead of being able to generate it using a time management pattern."
"One area that could be improved with Workday is the analytics side."
"There are other enhancements that go untended that have been languishing for years."
"They don't offer any backend database access. This is one limitation that I found in this product."
"We have had issues with respect to incidents."
"It's possible that the way things are integrated could be improved but if you've used SAP then Workday is actually pretty good."
"The dashboard is fine, but the dashboarding and other aspects could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The pricing for this solution is fairly high. It is not affordable for small and mid-sized companies."
"Each module comes with an additional cost. It operates on a mid-price model. So, there is an additional payment for each module needed. The solution might be costlier for smaller companies, making it more suitable for mid to large-sized enterprises."
"It's very, very expensive."
"The solution’s pricing is better than SAP SuccessFactors."
"I rate the product’s pricing a ten out of ten."
"With a bigger budget, I would recommend SAP."
"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."
"The solution is flexible in terms of pricing."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
14%
Outsourcing Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise50
 

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 customization.
What is your primary use case for Cornerstone Performance?
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...
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 customization to suit the purpose." SAP: Multiple functionalities that increase process effi...
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 of 2025 putting out fires and cleaning up the business processes that came with l...
What needs improvement with Workday?
Workday can be improved in terms of reporting and customization. Sometimes it is difficult to create custom reports and requires extra effort or support. The user interface can also be confusing in...
 

Also Known As

Cornerstone Performance Suite, Sonar6
Workday Human Capital Management
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

New Belgium, Virgin Media, Hershey, University of Southern California, Hyatt, Walgreens, Turner, Commonwealth Bank
AAA, Allied Global, Avago Technologies Limited, Aviva, Cardinal Health, CareFusion, Chiquita Brands International, Equifax, Flextronics, HP, Life Time Fitness, McKee Foods, MGM Resorts International, Sanofi, ServiceSource International, Symantec, TripAdvisor, Yahoo!
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