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Oracle HCM Cloud vs SumTotal Systems Talent Portal [EOL] comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle HCM Cloud
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
74
Ranking in other categories
Benefits Administration (2nd), Talent Management (4th), Cloud HCM (4th), HR Analytics Software (1st), Talent Acquisition (3rd)
SumTotal Systems Talent Por...
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Q&A Highlights

US
Aug 10, 2017
 

Featured Reviews

Kishor Namburu - PeerSpot reviewer
Streamlines HR operations and reduces management through valuable self-service features
We used Oracle HCM Cloud for HRMS to access without a perpetual license. We aimed to transition employees to the cloud because Oracle planned to stop support for E Business Suite by twenty twenty-five. We wanted to test and understand how Oracle HCM Cloud would support our business needs It…
US
A customizable, end-to-end solution for Performance Management, Learning, and Succession Planning
* There should be a feature for succession managers to add employee-specific comments so that it is visible only to the manager. * Not sure how this can be made easier, but the development of interface from the core HR system to this system is a tedious and time-consuming process, involving multiple iterations of modifications and testing. * Analytics is one area where this system really needs a large improvement because currently, it has only basic reporting features.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution's scalability potential is very good. We have more than 1,000 users ourselves."
"The most valuable feature of Oracle HCM Cloud is its integration."
"The solution is very good at building out a roadmap based on client needs and feedback."
"Oracle is a strong option for purchasing or procurement."
"In terms of ERP, it's a good product. It's convenient."
"The valuable features of Oracle HCM Cloud are the frequent updates, if there are any discrepancies, we consult with our record directly and they come up with the solution for the betterment of the cloud."
"Offers a good balanced scorecard capability."
"The solution's most valuable features are all the human resources aspects and access management, as well as the talent review. The solution's talent management is very, very good."
"System usability has improved to a large extent and our manual effort has been reduced."
 

Cons

"The customization of the solution presents many challenges."
"The solution has much room for improvement in all the modules."
"I would like to see more flexibility in integration interfaces for different functions."
"The data uploading part and backup could be better. They are a bit complex. Oracle is continuously changing it from one functionality to another. It's a bit unstable right now, and it's basically on the backend data upload part. If I have to upload, for example, data for 100 employees, it's a bit of a challenge for an end-user. It can be difficult if you're not a technical person and an end-user like me. I administer the platform, and if I get a request to upload and I'm not a technical person, then I'm just lost. I have to do some research and then complete the task. But it's evolving, and I hope it's more user-friendly in the future. In the next release, I would like a more stable mobile application. The current version isn't very stable. It takes time to open, and although they have come up with new UI pages, a few open areas need to be addressed. I would also like to see more robust and user-friendly data uploading techniques that would be helpful for end users like us. We don't have a technical background, and we just want to upload the data for our day-to-day operations."
"Product integration, particularly with collaboration tools, is lacking in this solution."
"I would like to see improvements in the user experience, specifically reducing the number of clicks required to achieve desired outcomes. Additionally, enhancing the look and feel of the front end and allowing for a greater level of configuration would be beneficial. Its pricing should be less."
"Legal local legislation integration could improve."
"The product is comparably complex to install and deploy properly."
"Analytics is one area where this system really needs a large improvement because currently, it has only basic reporting features."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is a subscription to use this solution, and there can be additional fees."
"The contract for one of them will be extended for three years and for another one for two years. One of them is paying monthly, and another one is paying per quarter. I don't know about the third one. So, it differs."
"There is a license required for the use of this solution and we are on an annual license."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a five out of ten."
"The solution is expensive."
"On an annual basis, we pay about $25,000 for our company. This includes the VAT, support, upgrades and everything else."
"The solution is quite expensive for small and medium-sized companies."
"The is a license needed to use the solution. The license can be paid in different increments, such as quarterly."
"Licensing is quite flexible, but please ensure that you have the right team negotiating with them."
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Answers from the Community

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Aug 10, 2017
Aug 10, 2017
I see them less in recent new contracts for larger organisations, which are typically won by the other ones mentioned in Q2. From what I have seen from Sumtotal, it is a fine LMS but may be a bit old fashioned with less appealing learning experience. Other attention points are availability of experienced consultancy services in your area and the integration with other modules in the Talent suit...
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GV
Aug 8, 2017
I see them less in recent new contracts for larger organisations, which are typically won by the other ones mentioned in Q2. From what I have seen from Sumtotal, it is a fine LMS but may be a bit old fashioned with less appealing learning experience. Other attention points are availability of experienced consultancy services in your area and the integration with other modules in the Talent suite, as some of these have been acquired, so integration may be an issue.
US
Aug 10, 2017
Thanks Geert Van.. Appreciate your response. Helpful!
 

Top Industries

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Educational Organization
23%
Computer Software Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
6%
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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 Cloud HCM is a platform for connecting all human resource processes in your organ...
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?
Cost-management initiatives were implemented to reduce expenses, such as controlling overtime hours. Licensing costs were also a consideration, particularly regarding contractors.
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Also Known As

Oracle Human Capital Management Cloud
Talent Portal
 

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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
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