Oracle HCM Cloud vs Sympa HR comparison

Oracle and Sympa HR are both solutions in the Cloud HCM category. Oracle is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.2, while Sympa HR is ranked #20 with an average rating of 7.0. Oracle holds a 6.0% mindshare in CHCM, compared to Sympa HR’s 0.9% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of Oracle users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Sympa HR users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Oracle HCM Cloud and Sympa HR are products in the HR tech market. Oracle shows strength in advanced features, whereas Sympa HR is favored for its user-friendly deployment and cost-effectiveness.

Features: Oracle HCM Cloud includes advanced analytics, global HR management, and automated payroll. Sympa HR offers intuitive core HR services, strong performance management, and customizable features.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Oracle HCM Cloud uses a robust cloud-based deployment model with various support options, although its complexity can extend implementation times. Sympa HR provides a simpler deployment process and responsive customer service, facilitating a smoother transition.

Pricing and ROI: Oracle HCM Cloud's setup costs are substantial but could deliver a significant ROI in environments that require comprehensive solutions. Sympa HR has lower initial costs and achieves quicker ROI through its streamlined processes.

To learn more, read our detailed Oracle HCM Cloud vs. Sympa HR Report (Updated: December 2025).

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle HCM Cloud

Ranking in Talent Management

4th

Ranking in Cloud HCM

4th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Benefits Administration (2nd), HR Analytics Software (1st), Talent Acquisition (2nd)

Sympa HR

Ranking in Talent Management

22nd

Ranking in Cloud HCM

20th

Average Rating

7.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Cloud HCM category, the mindshare of Oracle HCM Cloud is 6.0%, down from 9.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sympa HR is 0.9%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Cloud HCM Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Oracle HCM Cloud	6.0%
Sympa HR	0.9%
Other	93.1%

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AanilaNanda

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.

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reviewer2385297

Student at a university with 5,001-10,000 employees

We benefit from built-in automations like notifications and standard processes, but customer support needs improvement

Learning Sympa HR was a mix of basics that were easy to grasp and some aspects that required more understanding due to customization. While it adapted to some of our specific needs, there were still areas that needed further tailoring, especially in integrations with other systems like Zoom. Currently, we're not using AI features in Sympa, but we're considering it as a future project to automate manual tasks in HR, although we're mindful of data privacy concerns when integrating AI tools with confidential personal data. I would rate Sympa HR at a seven out of ten. While it has some fundamental issues like allowing multiple leave applications for the same dates, it also offers a nice user experience. I would recommend it with reservations. If you're clear about your needs and can manage some shortcomings, it's a good option. However, if you require more reliable system support, you might want to explore other alternatives.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is simple to use and can streamline processes because it does not require further development."

"The newer Redwood team is more client-focused and this is very valuable."

"Oracle HCM Cloud is essential for security needs and especially for payroll. The payroll feature is very good."

"Oracle HCM Cloud's most valuable feature is that it is user-friendly."

"The most valuable feature of Oracle HCM Cloud is its integration."

"The most valuable feature is the support for mobile devices."

"The core part and the talent management part are most valuable."

"Oracle HCM Cloud is easier to use than Oracle ETS. Everything is included on one page, and we no longer need to do workarounds. For example, creating elements, eligibility profiles, and formulas is much easier."

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"Sympa HR was helpful since it helped me manage HR master data in a single system."

"One of my favorite features of Sympa HR is its customization options. You can tailor it to meet your specific needs, which is really beneficial for HR processes."

Cons

"The tool should allow more customization for specific requirements. Some processes could be streamlined, and certain features in specific modules must be added."

"I would like to see more direct access for both human resources and employees without so many screens to navigate."

"An employee needs training to apply for leave, something as simple as that. They shouldn't need training materials or user guides to navigate the system. We're moving towards empowering users, especially with end-user-facing systems. People should be self-reliant and not need to rely on manuals. Oracle HCM Cloud is very old-school in this regard."

"The compensation module needs further automation."

"Cloud learning can be improved."

"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."

"The product is comparably complex to install and deploy properly."

"I think it could use more features, perhaps artificial intelligence, since that's becoming more prominent in the world, and it's not yet implemented in HCM."

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"As a developer, I can say that some of Sympa HR's back-end functionalities, like the API systems, aren't fully fledged or modern enough, a downside of which Sympa is aware."

"Sympa HR has some fundamental issues like allowing multiple leave applications for the same dates. That needs improvement."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is definitely super expensive. Oracle is very, very expensive for what they offer."

"I haven't personally dealt with the cost details, but based on client feedback, Oracle HCM Cloud is considered expensive due to additional support costs on top of licensing fees."

"The product could be more affordable."

"The is a license needed to use the solution. The license can be paid in different increments, such as quarterly."

"It has a licensing cost. It has a cloud-based subscription, which is quite cheap."

"According to the Turkish market, the pricing is a little bit expensive."

"I don't know how much it costs, but I know that everything is included. We don't pay anything extra apart from the licensing fee."

"There is a subscription to use this solution, and there can be additional fees."

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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...

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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.

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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 feel it's around six or seven. It's reasonable and not that much.

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What needs improvement with Sympa HR?

Sympa HR has some fundamental issues like allowing multiple leave applications for the same dates. That needs improvement.

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What is your primary use case for Sympa HR?

We're implementing Sympa for HR management across our global organization, which spans about seven countries with roughly two thousand employees. Our goal is to centralize all HR processes, includi...

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What advice do you have for others considering Sympa HR?

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Overview

Natively built for the cloud, Oracle Fusion Cloud Human Capital Management is a complete solution that connects every human resource process—and every person—across your enterprise. We help you create a community where people feel valued, heard, and like they belong. With a single user experience and data model and seamless processes and infrastructure, Oracle Cloud HCM can help you redefine what best looks like for your people.

Platform capabilities empower every HR process including: Global HR, Talent Management, Recruiting, Learning, Workforce Rewards, Workforce Management, Work Life Solutions, HR Help Desk, Workforce Health and Safety Incidents, Payroll Management, Benefits Management, Advanced HCM Controls, and Strategic Workforce Planning.

Top 10 Reason Why Customers Choose Oracle Cloud HCM:

Tailored User Experience

Employees expect tailored experiences from their work technology and want to feel supported by their organization regardless of where, when, and how they work. Providing employees with a tailored user experience is now a necessity—one that many HR teams are striving for as they evaluate their technology. That’s why Oracle Cloud HCM offers the only complete employee experience platform that empowers your people to connect, grow, and thrive.

Adaptable and Extensible

HR is at the forefront of navigating change and needs to be able to adapt quickly as new challenges arise. Oracle Cloud HCM delivers an adaptable and flexible solution to meet changing business practices, regulations, and environments.

Complete HCM Cloud Solution

Organizations that want to manage the entire employee lifecycle select Oracle Cloud HCM because it’s the most complete HR cloud solution on the market. Built as a single cloud solution for all HR functionalities, it connects every HR process from hire to retire.

Complete Enterprise Solution

One of the many things that sets Oracle apart from other vendors is that we natively built our software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications on our own cloud platform and infrastructure. With applications and data all on one platform, you can gain unobstructed visibility across your organization and increased data security

Improved Business Value

Oracle customers leverage our HCM cloud application to drive business value through better user engagement and adoption, streamlined processes, improved productivity, and lower total cost of ownership

Dedication to Innovation

Innovation is the biggest benefit of moving your systems to the cloud. Our quarterly updates allow us to continuously deliver new and exciting features. With a team of more than 20,000 engineers, Oracle delivers more than 1,000 innovation updates annually—80% of which are based on customer feedback.

Data Security and Privacy

Oracle has a strong security culture and is trusted by

organizations worldwide with strict security requirements. Stored in state-of-the-art data centers, Oracle Cloud HCM and our infrastructure have advanced multilayered security measures that can help customers meet both local and international regulations

Vibrant HR Community

Oracle Cloud Customer Connect is a vibrant online

community of more than 40,000 HCM users and a great place to crowdsource information, discuss the latest releases, register for in-person or virtual events, and submit product suggestions.

Customer Success

Oracle customers have access to an implementation success manager, on-demand education, and success planning tools. We offer 24/7 customer service in 145 countries worldwide to help you maximize the value of your investment.

Global Capabilities

Most enterprises today operate at both the global and local levels, so our customers appreciate that Oracle Cloud HCM is designed to meet both international and regional needs for more than 200 jurisdictions and 27 languages.

Oracle HCM Cloud is a complete HR application suite which helps organizations become more strategic and agile with a best-in-class workforce experience. It integrates HR best practices and technology to provide an engaging, informative, and adaptive HR experience throughout the entire employee lifecycle. Oracle HCM Cloud allows organizations find, develop and retain the best talent, enable collaboration, deliver deep workforce insights, and increase operational efficiency

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Sympa HR was designed to support HR professionals all across the world. We provide local and international companies with an aggregated, clear view of all their people data and offer unlimited integrations to other software. Reliable HR data and flexible tools are a necessity for efficient HR work during times of change. Sympa HR helps you keep track of all your processes in one place, supports smart decision-making and helps automate routine tasks. Backed up with great customer support, it is currently used by hundreds of organisations worldwide and has one of the highest customer satisfaction rates of any HR technology in Europe.

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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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