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PeopleSoft vs Unit4 Business World 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:
 

Categories and Ranking

PeopleSoft
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
85
Ranking in other categories
ERP (8th), Activity Based Costing Software (4th), Benefits Administration (3rd), Talent Management (5th), Demand Management (1st), Talent Acquisition (4th)
Unit4 Business World
Average Rating
6.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
Cloud ERP (9th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Enterprise Resource Planning solutions, they serve different purposes. PeopleSoft is designed for ERP and holds a mindshare of 2.5%, up 2.4% compared to last year.
Unit4 Business World, on the other hand, focuses on Cloud ERP, holds 3.6% mindshare, up 1.4% since last year.
ERP
Cloud ERP
 

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.
Mirchaye Mulugeta - PeerSpot reviewer
A flexible solution that is useful in finance, HR, and procurement
We use the tool in finance, HR, and procurement.  Unit4 Business World's most valuable feature is flexibility. Its dashboards are easy.  I would like to see direct communication support to engage with clients. The parent company should have a direct relationship with clients. Also, the tool's…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"PeopleSoft automatically generates code, making it easier to integrate with third-party or internal systems."
"I often say that PeopleSoft's greatest feature is how customizable it is."
"PeopleSoft is a good core system. They frequently update the solution and recently they have added some good enhancement features for higher education. We just switched to the new fluid interface and that is working very well for us. It is very good."
"I would recommend the solution. It's very stable and scalable, which makes it a reliable solution."
"The most valuable feature is that it's easy to use."
"PeopleSoft is scalable."
"In general, this solution is user friendly and also performs well. There are two types of forms. One is a standardized form, which you can define things into. The other, you can customize so more repetition can be done in an even manner. That way, it can be designed for what the public or user actually wants. It's not very tough for any person, or layman to understand exactly what the screen requires one to do."
"The customizations allow us to come up with a lot of complex labor rules. In the Philippines, there's a lot of different kinds of rules you need to be in compliance with. The solution offers up a lot of flexibility and customization that is perfect for our region's requirements."
"Unit4 Business World is a reliable product."
"Unit4 Business World's most valuable feature is flexibility. Its dashboards are easy."
"The product's self-service capabilities have benefited our organization."
 

Cons

"I would like to see a better UI."
"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."
"Often support just asks people to install a lot of upgrades. Sometimes they don't really give you clear details as to why you need to upgrade. They just say, "You need to upgrade this because there's a newer image, etc". They never really give you the reason underlying why you are having errors."
"The biggest disadvantage with things like PeopleSoft is that they do continuous support and fixes and upgrades. You get to choose when you want to implement that upgrade. However, in order to keep up, you have to upgrade."
"The Time and Labor module is not that flexible."
"Areas for improvement include implementing/upgrading tools and documentation. The Oracle support website can be difficult to navigate."
"On the other hand, the more recent push for standardization precludes customized approaches to certain industry requirements."
"The UI and user experience are not great, and it's not as feature-rich as today's systems. Furthermore, our implementation does not include all the components we need, like payroll or some other functions."
"Reporting and analytics features must be improved."
"I would like to see direct communication support to engage with clients. The parent company should have a direct relationship with clients. Also, the tool's licensing, upgrade, and maintenance costs should be reduced."
"I would like to see more flexibility in the customization for us to be able to customize it based on the client's requirements."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The licensing cost for PeopleSoft is 3,500 per course and the annual subscription fee is 6,500."
"I would consider this to be an expensive product, but the quality justifies it."
"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."
"One of the cheapest solutions available and also one of the best."
"Mostly yearly payments are to be made toward licensing costs. It is not much of an expensive solution."
"It's approximately $3,000,000 to $4,000,000 USD per year."
"PeopleSoft has a yearly maintenance fee."
"I would rate the pricing an eight out of ten, with ten being expensive."
"I rate the solution's pricing a five out of ten."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Government
9%
University
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
University
27%
Government
13%
Educational Organization
8%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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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 PeopleSoft?
I use the reporting feature occasionally to check for potential improvements in timesheets. We have integrated it with Power BI.
What do you like most about Unit4 Business World?
The product's self-service capabilities have benefited our organization.
What needs improvement with Unit4 Business World?
I would like to see direct communication support to engage with clients. The parent company should have a direct relationship with clients. Also, the tool's licensing, upgrade, and maintenance cost...
What is your primary use case for Unit4 Business World?
We use the tool in finance, HR, and procurement.
 

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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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