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Oracle HCM Cloud vs PeopleSoft vs Workday comparison

 

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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
5.7
Organizations saw substantial ROI improvements with Workday due to efficiency, cost savings, increased engagement, and data accessibility.
It is time-saving in payroll processing.
Technology Consultant at Clarinox Technologies Kenya
The ROI is more about easing operations rather than quantifiable metrics.
Head Of Information Technology at SAISOFT
Around 30 to 40% of time has been saved in HR-related tasks such as onboarding, approvals, and reporting.
Network Security Engineer at Arrow PC Network Pvt Ltd
 

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
6.6
Workday's customer service is generally responsive, but technical support feedback is mixed and international support needs improvement.
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
If a customer designs custom applications and encounters issues, PeopleSoft will not provide service for those custom applications.
Owner at Qubixlabs.com
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
With Workday, I can pick up the phone, call them on Teams, and they answer immediately.
Senior people and systems analyst at B_labs & Mylo
Customer support is good.
Network Security Engineer at Arrow PC Network Pvt Ltd
 

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
7.6
Workday offers scalable cloud solutions, ideal for mid to large enterprises, accommodating global user demands efficiently.
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
Since it is a cloud-based platform, it can handle increasing data and transactions without major challenges.
Network Security Engineer at Arrow PC Network Pvt Ltd
 

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
7.9
Users rate Workday highly for stability and reliability, noting rare minor issues but praising its performance and customization.
While I have not seen any downtime, the system can be slow at times.
Technology Consultant at Clarinox Technologies Kenya
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.
Workday requires enhancements in reporting, integration, UI, analytics, AI, and support while addressing high costs and complexity.
Instead of uploading documents, a default integration with local government authorities would simplify onboarding.
Head Of Information Technology at SAISOFT
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
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.
Human Resources Intern at a government with 10,001+ employees
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
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.
Senior people and systems analyst at B_labs & Mylo
Creating complex reports has a steep learning curve and often requires specified training.
System Engineer at a retailer with 10,001+ employees
Workday can be improved in terms of reporting and customization.
Network Security Engineer at Arrow PC Network Pvt Ltd
 

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.
Workday's high pricing structure, based on headcount and modules, offers comprehensive value but raises sustainability concerns.
Oracle HCM Cloud pricing is a bit expensive compared to newer solutions.
Head Of Information Technology at SAISOFT
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
The pricing is not bad, however, it is not affordable for everyone, especially in Africa.
Technology Consultant at Clarinox Technologies Kenya
PeopleSoft is certainly cheaper than cloud solutions.
CEO at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
 

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.
Workday excels in security, user interface, and data management, offering real-time reporting, automation, integrations, and efficient HR functionalities.
The most valuable features of Oracle HCM Cloud are its ease of setup, being ready for consumption, talent management, and workforce management applications.
Technology Consultant at Clarinox Technologies Kenya
This makes operations easier, and Oracle has excelled in this area with Fusion Explorer.
Head Of Information Technology at SAISOFT
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 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
It provides the easiest way to integrate with third-party applications for data exchange between systems.
Owner at Qubixlabs.com
The customizability to exactly match the requirements of the customer is what I appreciate about PeopleSoft.
CEO at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
We now have real-time visibility into our global headcount and labor costs, which allows our leadership to make faster data-driven decisions.
System Engineer at a retailer with 10,001+ employees
What I appreciate best about Workday is the recruiting component.
Senior Analyst at Eos Intelligence
The interface of Workday is superior.
Senior people and systems analyst at B_labs & Mylo
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Benefits Administration category, the mindshare of Oracle HCM Cloud is 4.5%, down from 12.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of PeopleSoft is 3.9%, down from 9.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Workday is 10.0%, down from 19.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Benefits Administration Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Workday10.0%
Oracle HCM Cloud4.5%
PeopleSoft3.9%
Other81.6%
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.
Eslam Abo Elnaga - PeerSpot reviewer
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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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Construction Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
10%
University
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
7%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
University
7%
Healthcare 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 Business17
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise42
 

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 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 is your primary use case for PeopleSoft?
I work with many industries, and my most recent work was in the public sector. Currently, I am helping a public secto...
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...
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 do you like most about Workday?
I like its UI and UX. When we were using Oracle or SAP, the UI/UX wasn't very user-friendly for the employees.
 

Comparisons

 

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Oracle Human Capital Management Cloud
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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
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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