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PeopleSoft vs Sage People comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 4, 2024

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

Categories and Ranking

PeopleSoft
Ranking in Benefits Administration
3rd
Ranking in Talent Management
5th
Ranking in Talent Acquisition
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
85
Ranking in other categories
ERP (8th), Activity Based Costing Software (4th), Demand Management (1st)
Sage People
Ranking in Benefits Administration
33rd
Ranking in Talent Management
31st
Ranking in Talent Acquisition
18th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
Cloud HCM (28th), HR Analytics Software (12th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Benefits Administration category, the mindshare of PeopleSoft is 8.1%, down from 12.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sage People is 0.9%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Benefits Administration
 

Featured Reviews

IanCampbell - PeerSpot reviewer
Saves time through transclusion - using a single record across multiple modules
The most valuable feature is the module integration, which saves time through transclusion - using a single record across multiple modules. The user interface has improved significantly. The current client redesigns work centers per subsidiary business unit, making navigation more intuitive and easier for end users. Reporting and analytics capabilities have greatly improved.
Spencer Gray - PeerSpot reviewer
Highly customizable, robust, and access to helpful online community
In my opinion, the performance management module of this system could use improvement as it falls behind compared to other specialized performance management platforms. While I understand that this system is not solely focused on performance management and is more of a generalist solution, it still lacks the capabilities and features that you can find in other specialized platforms. If we were to switch to a provider solely focused on performance management, we would have access to a wider range of features and capabilities that are not currently available in this system. Sage People offers a wide range of functions that meet most requirements. However, there is still room for improvement. One feature that I would like to see added is the ability to detect and address any failures in the custom processes or functions built within the system. I would like to see a tool that can automatically sense and identify any issues in the system. Currently, when something goes wrong, it's not always immediately obvious and requires a lot of manual troubleshooting. It would be helpful if there was an error message that clearly explained why the system is failing. This would speed up the investigation process and make it ten times faster.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The time system is what we get the most benefit from."
"It is a very stable ERP solution. It is also supported on Oracle Cloud and provides extensive features."
"The solution's scalability is good."
"The synchronization of business processes, and the software, streamlined the shared service departments to run 40% leaner."
"It's very fully featured. It has more features and more configurability than SAP."
"Job data is a valuable feature."
"The most valuable feature for us is the integration between the HR Payroll and Financials modules"
"I use the reporting feature occasionally to check for potential improvements in timesheets. We have integrated it with Power BI."
"The solution's initial setup was straightforward."
"The most valuable feature of Sage People is the integration with our payroll system."
"The reporting features are also very valuable because, on top of 300+ reports available on the system, you can also customize quite a number of reports."
"The solution is beneficial overall."
"Sage makes all the information accessible, like pulling a file because an employee needs something ASAP. It's all in the system. It's easy to find old reports if I need them for payroll purposes. It might take days to do some of this work by hand."
"I guess I would say maybe that it is a more robust system."
"Without a doubt, the most valuable aspect of this solution is the reports, as it offers endless possibilities for report customization. You can easily build any report you can imagine with this system."
"The solution provides the ability to trace back records, is reliable, makes life easy, and is secure."
 

Cons

"Having applications which provide more enhanced features and user-friendly elements."
"The Time and Labor module is not that flexible."
"Areas that need improvement are the add-ons to the fluid pages and additional features in SCM and finance, both functionally and technically."
"Parsing of CVs is productive but accuracy can be improved."
"Areas for improvement include implementing/upgrading tools and documentation. The Oracle support website can be difficult to navigate."
"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."
"Global payroll could be easier to use."
"The solution could improve by offering PeopleSoft site licenses. Currently, Oracle is pushing for everyone to transition to the cloud, but clients are discontent with this approach. Offering new PeopleSoft site licenses would be the most beneficial for our clients."
"Its stability could be better."
"Its technical support could have been better."
"The budget module does not work. Sage People need to maybe make it more user-friendly."
"The automation in Sage People could improve. The solution is the best used for data storage but the automation could be better to have more functionality."
"In my opinion, the performance management module of this system could use improvement as it falls behind compared to other specialized performance management platforms."
"If Sage People were to become a fully cloud-based solution, it could lead to significant improvements. With the COVID pandemic highlighting the benefits of remote work, a complete shift to cloud-based functionality would be a welcome development for users."
"The user interface is not great."
"The integration with our payroll system could improve. However, it is managed by another company."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Mostly yearly payments are to be made toward licensing costs. It is not much of an expensive solution."
"PeopleSoft has a yearly maintenance fee."
"I would consider this to be an expensive product, but the quality justifies it."
"The expenses related to the solution are nominal."
"Check all options before a decision is made."
"One of the cheapest solutions available and also one of the best."
"The solution is priced per module."
"We are a University and the cost and license are negotiated privately."
"From an SME standpoint, I wouldn't necessarily describe it as expensive. However, for the average startup, it may not be affordable since our current annual expenditure on the system, which supports approximately 210-220 users, amounts to approximately £15,000 to £18,000."
"I think it's reasonably priced. But in comparison to other systems, I would choose them over Sage People, regardless of their prices."
"There is other software on the market that can do similar functions to Sage People that could be better in price. Some solution allows you to do your payroll processes by month or by the process. Small companies could benefit by using another solution."
"I believe we pay licensing on a yearly basis, but I can't comment on the total amount that we pay on licensing."
"The price of the solution is reasonable."
"The pricing is reasonable."
"We have to purchase the solution's license to use it."
"Its cost is moderate for a multi-group licensing model."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Government
9%
University
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Computer Software Company
20%
Comms Service Provider
15%
Educational Organization
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What are the differences between Oracle HCM Cloud and PeopleSoft?
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I use the reporting feature occasionally to check for potential improvements in timesheets. We have integrated it with Power BI.
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