Sage People vs Workday Human Capital Management comparison

Sage and Workday are both solutions in the Cloud HCM category. Sage is ranked #20, while Workday is ranked #11 with an average rating of 8.5. Sage holds a 1.7% mindshare in CHCM, compared to Workday’s 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 81% of Sage users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Workday users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Sage People and Workday Human Capital Management focus on enhancing HR operations, with Workday having the upper hand due to its extensive features.

Features: Sage People offers flexibility with mobile-friendly capabilities, comprehensive analytics, and customizable reports. Workday provides global workforce management, advanced reporting, and robust employee record keeping.

Room for Improvement: Sage People could improve its user interface, expand integration options, and enhance customizability. Workday may consider simplifying its deployment process, reducing costs, and improving user experience during configuration.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Sage People's swift deployment and strong customer support attract businesses seeking quick transitions. Workday requires a more complex deployment but maintains dependable support for ongoing customer needs.

Pricing and ROI: Sage People offers competitive pricing and lower setup costs, allowing quicker ROI for smaller organizations. Workday, with its higher initial costs, provides long-term benefits for businesses ready to leverage extensive functionalities.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Sage People

Ranking in Cloud HCM

20th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Benefits Administration (17th), Talent Management (23rd), HR Analytics Software (8th), Talent Acquisition (15th)

Workday Human Capital Manag...

Ranking in Cloud HCM

11th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2026, in the Cloud HCM category, the mindshare of Sage People is 1.7%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Workday Human Capital Management is 1.0%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Cloud HCM Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Workday Human Capital Management	1.0%
Sage People	1.7%
Other	97.3%

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Spencer Gray

People Advisor at Thomas International

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.

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Amit_Rai

Senior Software Engineer at a consultancy with 1,001-5,000 employees

Automation has transformed hire to retire processes and delivers powerful HR analytics

In Workday Human Capital Management, I feel that the security part needs to be improved. Workday gives complete control to the implementers regarding security and who is going to see what data. There are sometimes loopholes that are not identified unless fully tested. If Workday had a security alert system, even a small alert would help the security architect secure all information better, especially sensitive data such as payroll. Additionally, customization is another area of improvement, as Workday provides a default blue and yellow theme, which may not align with a company's branding. If Workday provided the option to customize themes based on a company's preferences, it would enhance the user experience.

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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

"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."

"Compared to the other system that we were using, I think Sage is more friendly. As an administrator, Sage's dashboard is visually friendly and many tasks are easier to accomplish. Another feature that we've liked since we started using Sage is the reporting. With the other system, we needed to configure a lot of things manually when it came to reporting, but with Sage the reporting tasks are much simpler."

"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 most valuable features of Sage People are the reports that are useful for decision-making and the API that can be integrated well. Additionally, the solution can be accessed from mobile devices onto the cloud."

"We are now able to visualize global team structures, and as we rollout other features, the organization will benefit from an easy to use system and standard processes."

"I guess I would say maybe that it is a more robust system."

"Compared to the other HR systems I have used in the past, I can say that Sage is in my top five when it comes to recommendations."

"The solution's initial setup was straightforward."

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"Workday Human Capital Management is a user-friendly solution."

"The solution has good accessibility; it's easy to use and not very confusing."

"The unique selling point of Workday is its easy-to-use user interface, which is quite difficult in other ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle Fusion."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is a cloud-based system and easy to use."

"The product is a complete solution for security."

"The reports I can download with compensation details come in a very organized manner, and I can record any future payments through the software, such as deferred cash bonuses that need to be paid one year later."

"According to me, the most valuable feature is autonomy of business processes and the security configuration within the tenant, specifically the configuration. The solution is highly stable. It’s designed to handle most tasks automatically. I rate it a nine out of ten. The solution is highly scalable. I rate it an eight out of ten. This solution consistently supports its customers through its implementation partners or sales support. The setup is designed to be user-friendly and straightforward. Workday HCM is user-friendly and easier to implement within the organization"

"Workday Human Capital Management's most valuable feature is self-service."

Cons

"Within the absence screens, we have it set up to automatically allow up to five days holiday to carry over. If staff members are allowed to carry over, it’s a bit difficult to add it in easily."

"The user interface is not great."

"There were a couple of things that we wanted to customize, but we couldn’t do it ourselves."

"Right now, Sage doesn't seem to have what we are looking for when it comes to managing HR tickets. In my previous experiences with other HR software, we had to buy another solution to obtain this functionality, and it would be a great feature for Sage to consider adding. For an HR system, Sage would do very well to include it."

"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 product lacks several features available in more mature products."

"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."

"There is a mash-up of Visualforce and apex triggers which bear down heavily on the system."

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"The solution should focus more on user experience and less on the technical side."

"The compensation module is not dynamic enough or flexible enough to accommodate the complexities in our salary structure."

"In Workday Human Capital Management, I feel that the security part needs to be improved."

"The solution should enhance its flexibility and promptly incorporate the brainstormed ideas into the upcoming releases. Typically, after their brainstorming session, it takes one or two update cycles for the changes to reflect in the tenant."

"Currently, the product's payroll feature works only in four countries. It should work for more countries."

"The tool has certain shortcomings when it comes to its integration capabilities with other systems in our company, making it an area where improvements are required."

"It would be good if the solution provided more extensive training sessions."

"We have had issues with respect to incidents."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"Its cost is moderate for a multi-group licensing model."

"I believe we pay licensing on a yearly basis, but I can't comment on the total amount that we pay on licensing."

"The cost of Sage People varies depending on the financial resources of the organization. While it may be affordable for middle-level companies, it may be more challenging for young companies to bear the cost."

"The pricing is reasonable."

"I think it's reasonably priced. But in comparison to other systems, I would choose them over Sage People, regardless of their prices."

"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."

"The price of the solution is reasonable."

More Sage People pricing and cost advice

"Each module comes with an additional cost. It operates on a mid-price model. So, there is an additional payment for each module needed. The solution might be costlier for smaller companies, making it more suitable for mid to large-sized enterprises."

"The solution’s pricing is better than SAP SuccessFactors."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

16%

Comms Service Provider

15%

Marketing Services Firm

Outsourcing Company

Comms Service Provider

21%

Construction Company

10%

Government

10%

Healthcare Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	7
Large Enterprise	6

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	1
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	7

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Workday Human Capital Management's key use case is the hire to retire business process. The business processes we have in Workday include hiring an employee, transfers, promotions, and termination ...

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I am using only Workday Human Capital Management, not anything else. I am not able to answer what metrics we use to measure the impact of Workday Human Capital Management because that is a task for...

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Overview

Sage People offers customizable reporting, system integration, and HR management capabilities tailored to companies managing diverse teams globally through Salesforce technology. It enhances workforce engagement and enables seamless interaction with payroll and financial systems.

Sage People is built for managing HR services, including payroll integration, employee data handling, and talent acquisition. It provides a visually appealing interface powered by Salesforce, enhancing employee processes with functions like time-off management and legally compliant reporting. Implementation supports global operations across APAC, EMEA, and Americas, optimizing workforce engagement and standardizing HR processes.

What are Sage People's key features?

Customizable Reporting: Enables detailed analysis and evaluation of HR metrics
Payroll Integration: Seamlessly connects with payroll systems to streamline financial transactions
Global Team Visualization: Visualizes team structures for better management
Employee Information Management: Centralizes employee data for easy access and updates
Cloud and On-Premise Support: Allows flexibility in deployment and ensures robust performance

What benefits are important to consider in reviews?

Process Standardization: Facilitates consistent HR practices across various regions
Employee Engagement: Enhances workforce interaction and satisfaction
Mobile Access: Provides remote accessibility for team management
Efficient Integration: Connects with existing financial systems for simplified workflows

Sage People is widely used across industries for efficient HR management, especially in talent acquisition and onboarding processes. Its adaptability enables companies to customize according to workforce requirements, whether in the cloud or on-premise, supporting comprehensive payroll management and application oversight.

Sage

Workday Human Capital Management is a single, unified system, offering one security model and a seamless user experience. Infused with artificial intelligence, Workday provides a cloud-based platform that intelligently adapts to your organization's evolving needs. This user-friendly, global system leverages AI to deliver personalized experiences and predictive insights, ensuring you're always on the latest version, whether on a browser or mobile device. As part of the unified Workday suite, which includes Financial Management, Payroll, and Recruiting, its AI capabilities help you make smarter, data-driven decisions for the future of your workforce.

Workday

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Rocketship Education, Monitise, u-blox, SolarWinds, Mitsubishi, SmartStream, Canonical, Betfair

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