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Oracle HCM Cloud vs PeopleSoft vs UKG comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.2
Companies using Oracle HCM Cloud experience varying ROI with benefits in efficiency, streamlined operations, and improved employee satisfaction.
Sentiment score
5.2
Organizations find PeopleSoft cost-effective, emphasizing its successful long-term use and economical implementation compared to Oracle and SAP.
Sentiment score
6.2
UKG users enjoy data integrity and efficiency, but many find ROI unclear despite improved processes and cost savings.
It is time-saving in payroll processing.
CIO at Clarinox Technologies
The ROI is more about easing operations rather than quantifiable metrics.
Head Of Information Technology at SAISOFT
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.0
Oracle HCM Cloud customer service offers quick responses but needs improvement in issue resolution and technical support quality.
Sentiment score
4.6
PeopleSoft's customer service is praised for reliability and documentation, but custom support and Oracle's central service receive mixed reviews.
Sentiment score
7.2
UKG's customer service is inconsistent, praised for expertise but criticized for delays and inefficiencies, needing service consistency improvements.
Oracle provides robust technical support, with regular updates every six months or quarterly.
Head Of Information Technology at SAISOFT
I have been facing an issue with Journeys, and I had raised a couple of SRs, but unfortunately, there has been no solution until now.
Oracle Certified HCM Cloud Consultant at NexInfo Solutions, Inc.
Oracle's technical support is generally satisfactory yet lacks flexibility and rapid response times.
Application Developer at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
I have not found any other enterprise resource planning systems that are as well documented or as easily searchable as PeopleSoft.
CEO at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
If a customer designs custom applications and encounters issues, PeopleSoft will not provide service for those custom applications.
Owner at Qubixlabs.com
One developer and one functional person can efficiently manage the implementation for a large organization.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.8
Oracle HCM Cloud is praised for seamless scalability, allowing effortless growth management and seamless user onboarding for various business sizes.
Sentiment score
7.5
PeopleSoft offers high scalability, seamless integration, and stability for both traditional and cloud-based environments, supporting diverse organizational growth.
Sentiment score
7.4
UKG is scalable and adaptable across various organization sizes and industries, effectively meeting growth and flexibility requirements.
You can't scale HCM on Fusion Cloud as a standalone service.
Head Of Information Technology at SAISOFT
This rating reflects the limitation that custom applications do not receive support.
Owner at Qubixlabs.com
UKG is scalable, especially for organizations with shift work activities like healthcare, as it can accommodate different shift timings and overlapping schedules efficiently.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.5
Oracle HCM Cloud stability varies, with many users finding it reliable, though some experience glitches and occasional downtime.
Sentiment score
7.4
PeopleSoft is valued for its reliable, stable performance and mature features, significantly enhancing business operations despite occasional upgrade challenges.
Sentiment score
7.1
Users find UKG mostly stable with occasional issues, but appreciate quick responses and effective system integration.
While I have not seen any downtime, the system can be slow at times.
CIO at Clarinox Technologies
Small issues take maximum one to two hours to resolve, while major issues take up to 12 hours.
Owner at Qubixlabs.com
 

Room For Improvement

Enhancements needed for UI, integration, payroll, data processing, customization, training, cost reduction, and recruitment functionalities.
PeopleSoft needs enhanced mobility, better integration, improved support, reduced complexity, and clarity on development to minimize costs and disruptions.
UKG users seek improved implementation, customer service, system integration, platform flexibility, and enhanced features like time management and training.
Standardizing the exposure of functionalities within the application as external interfaces could enhance integration capabilities.
Application Developer at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
One potential area of improvement for Oracle HCM Cloud is that it lags. It takes time to reflect the pages, and the loading time now requires us to wait for the page to load.
Human Resources Intern at a government with 10,001+ employees
Instead of uploading documents, a default integration with local government authorities would simplify onboarding.
Head Of Information Technology at SAISOFT
Professionals are transitioning due to challenges in availability, scalability, and resource allocation.
Owner at Qubixlabs.com
More delivered artificial intelligence functionality in operations and finance would be helpful.
CEO at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
It is a productive ERP application, but many people in the IT market are not aware of it.
 

Setup Cost

Oracle HCM Cloud offers competitive pricing with discounts, though it may be costly for SMEs; negotiate for optimal costs.
PeopleSoft pricing varies widely, influenced by user needs, with high base costs but justified by its functionality and flexibility.
UKG's pricing, influenced by employees and modules, is high yet justified, with negotiation options and discounts available.
I feel the pricing for Oracle HCM Cloud is market competitive; other products are in the same range.
Human Resources Intern at a government with 10,001+ employees
Oracle HCM Cloud pricing is a bit expensive compared to newer solutions.
Head Of Information Technology at SAISOFT
The pricing is not bad, however, it is not affordable for everyone, especially in Africa.
CIO at Clarinox Technologies
PeopleSoft is certainly cheaper than cloud solutions.
CEO at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
Compared to other ERPs like Oracle SCM Cloud or SAP, UKG's pricing is standard and not as expensive.
 

Valuable Features

Oracle HCM Cloud is praised for its modern UI, analytics, HR functions, mobile access, and seamless updates enhancing productivity.
PeopleSoft is highly adaptable, offering robust integration, extensive customization, and supports comprehensive business needs with minimal coding.
UKG offers intuitive, customizable HR solutions with seamless integrations, enhancing automation, data management, and employee lifecycle efficiency.
The most valuable features of Oracle HCM Cloud are its ease of setup, being ready for consumption, talent management, and workforce management applications.
CIO at Clarinox Technologies
For Core HR, all the UI has been changed from different, responsive to Redwood.
Oracle Certified HCM Cloud Consultant at NexInfo Solutions, Inc.
The integration capabilities of Oracle HCM Cloud are valuable, particularly its support for managing global HR operations, including absence management, talent management, employee recruitment, and performance evaluations.
Application Developer at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
It provides the easiest way to integrate with third-party applications for data exchange between systems.
Owner at Qubixlabs.com
It aids me from an auditing perspective, as it's all system-driven, and cannot be altered.
Associate Director Talent Acquisition at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
PeopleSoft is entirely flexible internally within the ecosystem and is completely customizable with delivered integrations to many other third-party products.
CEO at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
The application is like an ERP, providing comprehensive features for organizations, simplifying their processes, and reducing the need to use multiple software solutions.
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Benefits Administration category, the mindshare of Oracle HCM Cloud is 6.0%, down from 13.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of PeopleSoft is 4.1%, down from 10.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of UKG is 7.6%, up from 7.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Benefits Administration Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Oracle HCM Cloud6.0%
UKG7.6%
PeopleSoft4.1%
Other82.3%
Benefits Administration
 

Featured Reviews

AanilaNanda - PeerSpot reviewer
Human Resources Intern at a government with 10,001+ employees
Provides unified access to multiple HR functions and reduces navigation effort
I am generally satisfied with the talent management capabilities in Oracle HCM Cloud, but as I mentioned, there are certain pages that really lag sometimes and there are a lot of bugs in talent management. Before, when it had a responsive UI, it was fine, but after it switched to Redwood, I feel there are bugs, and the functionality stated in the documents is not accurate. It takes some time to get that feature, and we need to raise product SR or ask in the community how it works. It's not easily understandable, especially in the talent management area. One potential area of improvement for Oracle HCM Cloud is that it lags. It takes time to reflect the pages, and the loading time now requires us to wait for the page to load. Earlier, we used to click and see the page immediately. However, now we need to wait for it to get loaded, which can be frustrating when working in a fast mode.
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.
Streamlined time tracking boosts operational efficiency across multiple regions
The time tracking feature is the most effective for employee management. UKG is used in Europe, the United States, Australia, and East Asian countries for HR activities like payroll. The application is like an ERP, providing comprehensive features for organizations, simplifying their processes, and reducing the need to use multiple software solutions.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
Educational Organization
7%
Comms Service Provider
10%
University
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
8%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Construction Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business25
Midsize Enterprise18
Large Enterprise33
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business28
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise50
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business48
Midsize Enterprise43
Large Enterprise48
 

Questions from the Community

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 C...
What do you like most about Oracle HCM Cloud?
The most valuable features of the solution are the core HR, absence, payroll, and recruitment modules.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle HCM Cloud?
I feel the pricing for Oracle HCM Cloud is market competitive; other products are in the same range. Out of ten, I fe...
What do you like most about PeopleSoft?
I use the reporting feature occasionally to check for potential improvements in timesheets. We have integrated it wit...
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, generall...
What needs improvement with PeopleSoft?
More delivered artificial intelligence functionality in operations and finance would be helpful.
What needs improvement with UKG?
UKG needs more publicity. It is a productive ERP ( /categories/erp ) application, but many people in the IT market ar...
What is your primary use case for UKG?
I worked for a healthcare organization and a university. Most organizations use UKG ( /products/ukg-reviews ) to trac...
What advice do you have for others considering UKG?
Publicity is very important for any software. If people aren't aware of UKG, despite its productivity, they won't use...
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

Oracle Human Capital Management Cloud
No data available
UKG Pro, UKG Dimensons, UKG Ready
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Kovaion Consulting India Pvt. Ltd., eVerge Group, Kalpataru, Logicalis Inc., Macmillan Science and Education, Drivestream Inc., Kamal Osman Jamjoom Group LLC, WAXIE Sanitary Supply
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
Tesla, Marriott, Yamaha, Aramark, Feeding America, Samsung, Sony Music, Dave & Buster's, Revlon
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