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PeopleSoft vs SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

PeopleSoft
Ranking in Talent Acquisition
5th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
86
Ranking in other categories
ERP (8th), Activity Based Costing Software (4th), Benefits Administration (6th), Talent Management (3rd), Demand Management (1st)
SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding
Ranking in Talent Acquisition
12th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
4.4
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Talent Acquisition category, the mindshare of PeopleSoft is 3.8%, down from 6.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding is 0.8%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Talent Acquisition Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
PeopleSoft3.8%
SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding0.8%
Other95.4%
Talent Acquisition
 

Featured Reviews

IanCampbell - PeerSpot reviewer
CEO at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
Decades of use have delivered secure, customizable control for public sector operations and finance
I have just completed three assessments: one on inventory demand planning, another on using artificial intelligence to bring supplier contracts in portable document format directly into PeopleSoft. PeopleSoft works both internally as well as with third-party products that integrate seamlessly with PeopleSoft. PeopleSoft operates both from a need-to-know-only basis as well as being able at the same time to do group purchase and realize large quantity purchase discounts. My clients have used marketplaces, and it is really industry-specific whether they use one or not, or if there is even one available. I would rate this product nine out of ten.
MH
Consultant at In2IT EBS
Onboarding has streamlined hiring and document workflows but still needs a more intuitive interface
Onboarding is user-friendly, and we can map documents and forms based on the requirements of the clients. The recruit-to-hire data mapping is also quite good in Onboarding. I have worked with the Onboarding dashboard extensively. Based on the company culture and the processes they want to integrate within the Onboarding process, we gather those requirements and implement them in the system. The implementation capabilities are quite strong in this regard. SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding is open to experimentation and iteration. The candidate flow from RCM to Onboarding is quite seamless. Forming a candidate into an employee is accomplished within a few clicks, including sending the candidate from Onboarding to EC, which provides a good experience for the client. From version 1.0 to 2.0, things have changed considerably. DocuSign and other integrations have been added to Onboarding, and I believe things are progressing well. Electronic forms during Onboarding have helped us reduce time, and e-signatures and DocuSign have been particularly beneficial. Building forms within the system and uploading them has significantly reduced paperwork and manpower requirements, resulting in considerable time savings.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Our end process is going through multiple procure-to-pay systems, so the most valuable feature of PeopleSoft is the collaboration that it provides between our procurement/purchasing and accounts payable."
"Its user interface is impressive."
"The beauty of using the on-premises solution is having customizations according to business requirements, because business requirements are not always aligned with the out-of-the-box product."
"PeopleSoft allows you to schedule upgrades and inform users beforehand. This gives your IT team time to manage the implementation and minimize disruption."
"With the way that my agency uses PeopleSoft, the most valuable feature of it is the ability it gives us to track our contracts and the release against those contracts."
"It is a customizable product; we can customize it based on our needs, which is one of the features that I like about PeopleSoft, and as far as financial accounting is concerned, the user interface is very good and you can also configure Chart of Accounts for all performance insights."
"This solution has the potential of making life easier, so it is just a question of adaptation to it."
"Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"Onboarding is user-friendly, and we can map documents and forms based on the requirements of the clients."
 

Cons

"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."
"Oracle PeopleSoft HCM is one of the most expensive systems in the HCM area, so if the organization has budget limitations, then I would not recommend this system."
"The product is not intuitive, and finding the right candidate can be arduous."
"It needs a better interface on the financial side because there have been more improvements to the RMS interface than the financial one."
"There are a couple of areas for improvement, including better overall performance as well as an even quicker update process so that we have as minimal downtime as possible."
"There can occasionally be complexity in the initial setup."
"An area for improvement would be that it's quite difficult to learn how to use this product, and the documentation provided isn't helpful in giving you practical advice."
"My advice to those thinking about implementing this solution is it is a dying technology."
"I observe that numerous support issues arise with clients, requiring frequent bug fixes."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool is expensive."
"There are no additional costs for licensing."
"We are a University and the cost and license are negotiated privately."
"Yearly payments are to be made toward the licensing costs of PeopleSoft. PeopleSoft is not very expensive, so I feel it is an affordable product."
"The product's cost depends on the number of people in your company or the number of paychecks processed. They charge based on these factors, plus a maintenance fee. I'm not sure about current pricing since Oracle took over."
"I don't know if they are still providing licenses or if they have suspending licenses."
"I would consider this to be an expensive product, but the quality justifies it."
"I would rate the pricing an eight out of ten, with ten being expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
8%
Construction Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
University
8%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business28
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise50
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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 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, generally, I think PeopleSoft is certainly cheaper than cloud solutions.
What needs improvement with PeopleSoft?
More delivered artificial intelligence functionality in operations and finance would be helpful.
What needs improvement with SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding?
I observe that numerous support issues arise with clients, requiring frequent bug fixes. The user interface could be more user-friendly. Based on these observations, I would rate the system at 7.5.
What is your primary use case for SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding?
I am working with SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding for RCM and Onboarding purposes. I work with one of the implementation partners of SAP, and we implement the system for our customers. Primarily, we ...
 

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Sample Customers

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
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