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JD Edwards World vs PeopleSoft comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

JD Edwards World
Ranking in ERP
19th
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
5.7
Number of Reviews
17
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
PeopleSoft
Ranking in ERP
9th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
86
Ranking in other categories
Activity Based Costing Software (5th), Benefits Administration (6th), Talent Management (6th), Demand Management (1st), Talent Acquisition (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the ERP category, the mindshare of JD Edwards World is 1.3%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of PeopleSoft is 2.0%, down from 2.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
ERP Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
PeopleSoft2.0%
JD Edwards World1.3%
Other96.7%
ERP
 

Featured Reviews

RT
Senior Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Integration and customization streamline complex processes for improved efficiency
The user interface in JD Edwards World is very crude; I press a button to get to the application, unlike EnterpriseOne, which offers a more finished experience with dashboards. Other software like Salesforce or Cognos offers a good user interface where users find it intuitive to navigate. It should be more accessible, even for those who have never interacted with JD Edwards World before.
HM
Owner at Qubixlabs.com
Newcomers benefit from automation and user-friendly integration
PeopleSoft is affordable for existing customers only, not for new customers. The popularity is declining for several reasons. Resources are moving to cloud solutions such as Workday cloud. Even though it is the same Oracle environment, professionals are transitioning due to challenges in availability, scalability, and resource allocation. When there are limited hiring opportunities for a particular technology, professionals must consider switching technologies either internally within their organization or personally. If a project ends and someone is placed on bench without new opportunities, they often need to switch to technologies with more market demand. Currently, resources are frequently moving to other ERP systems such as Workday, SAP, Mulesoft, and Salesforce, as there are numerous ERP systems in the marketplace.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I rate JD Edwards World as an eight."
"A global system with a local presence and intercontinental communication, it provides us with a common language, product, and customer base."
"The most valuable feature in JD Edwards World is World Writer, the reporting functionality; inventory management in JD Edwards World is useful and it helps with supply chain as long as the setup is done correctly."
"The solution's UI is user friendly and has good performance and good search facility."
"We've found the initial setup to be easy."
"JD Edwards World supports operations in manufacturing and distribution, which are crucial for our organization."
"Collecting data in standard formats for processing in a data warehouse."
"The pricing is okay. It's not overly expensive."
"Initial setup can be complex without training or use of consultants."
"A solid and mature product."
"PeopleSoft is scalable."
"The most valuable feature of PeopleSoft Procurement is the completely end-to-end integration of the procurement process."
"The feature that I have found most valuable is having the sources so that you're able to adapt the product to your needs. That was a big benefit."
"I like the speed of the processing and how easy it is to use."
"The new version of this solution is very scalable."
"I'd like PeopleSoft to be like on the cloud and more mobile-friendly. If I try to access it from a cell phone, it's a bit difficult, so it would be great if PeopleSoft could improve these features."
 

Cons

"The user interface in JD Edwards World is very crude; I press a button to get to the application, unlike EnterpriseOne, which offers a more finished experience with dashboards."
"Update interface capabilities and data maintenance tools to modern standards."
"Improvements are needed in transitioning JD Edwards World to a more stable and reliable cloud product, particularly in terms of GDPR and data privacy compliance."
"The pricing for JD Edwards World could be more affordable so that it could be available to a broader audience. My clients want more analytics or data analysis features from JD Edwards World."
"Its end of life is already announced, so I don't expect lots of improvement coming from the product anywhere anymore."
"The integration technology could be stronger at this point."
"JD Edwards World is very outdated and not really supported anymore."
"The technical support from Oracle needs a lot of improvement. Both the response time and quality of support require enhancement."
"I think it needs better integration with other parties."
"It needs a better interface on the financial side because there have been more improvements to the RMS interface than the financial one."
"PeopleSoft could improve by being more user-friendly. It's somewhat awkward to navigate."
"The ease of integration needs improvement."
"Stability is an area where the solution lacks and needs to be improved."
"My developers want to use more HTML instead of the specialized tool, PeopleTools because, they say, it's better from a user perspective."
"The whole systematic flow of any query raised to HR should be improved."
"There should be more analytics, monitoring analytics, and also machine learning should be incorporated into the core product."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing for JD Edwards World could be more affordable."
"You have to pay for a license, and the license cost is calculated based on the number of users you have."
"The price of JD Edwards World is reasonable. Since it is a legacy solution the price has been reduced."
"We are a University and the cost and license are negotiated privately."
"I would rate the pricing an eight out of ten, with ten being expensive."
"The tool is expensive."
"I don't know if they are still providing licenses or if they have suspending licenses."
"Check all options before a decision is made."
"PeopleSoft has a yearly maintenance fee."
"One of the cheapest solutions available and also one of the best."
"This solution offers annual licensing. We pay per user."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
21%
Wholesaler/Distributor
10%
Computer Software Company
8%
University
6%
Comms Service Provider
10%
University
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise6
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business28
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise50
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about JD Edwards World?
The most valuable feature for me is the traceability customization, which allows me to track the movement and history of artifacts in our ecosystem.
What needs improvement with JD Edwards World?
JD Edwards World's key point for improvement is to be more digitally enabled. It also needs to assist all the different industries more than it currently does. The lack of functionality in JD Edwar...
What is your primary use case for JD Edwards World?
JD Edwards World is used for almost everything, with multi-skilling across all the modules.
What are the differences between Oracle HCM Cloud and PeopleSoft?
Although both are solutions to manage HR, their differences make each one suitable for different companies. Oracle Cloud HCM is a platform for connecting all human resource processes in your organ...
What do you like most about PeopleSoft?
I use the reporting feature occasionally to check for potential improvements in timesheets. We have integrated it with Power BI.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PeopleSoft?
The pricing is customer-specific, so I am not generally privy to what the pricing for licensing is. However, generally, I think PeopleSoft is certainly cheaper than cloud solutions.
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

SICIM S.p.A., Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta S.p.A, Atrium European Real Estate, Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, Calumet Specialty Partners, LP Products, Grupo Arcor, Original BUFF S.A., Shelf Drilling Ltd., African + Eastern, Westfield Group LLC, Sportmaster Ltd., Beijing Xinladao Restaurant Group
BMI Healthcare, Lone Star College System, Jefferson County Public Schools, Griffith University, Los Rios Community College District, Tervita Corporation, INFRA S.A. de C.V., ICF Habitat, Central Washington University, Tech Mahindra Limited, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Stanford Childrens Health
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