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SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding vs Workday HCM comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 21, 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

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
Workday HCM
Ranking in Talent Acquisition
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
66
Ranking in other categories
Benefits Administration (1st), Talent Management (2nd), Cloud HCM (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Talent Acquisition category, the mindshare of SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding is 0.8%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Workday HCM is 13.0%, down from 20.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Talent Acquisition Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Workday HCM13.0%
SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding0.8%
Other86.2%
Talent Acquisition
 

Featured Reviews

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.
Amit_Rai - PeerSpot reviewer
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.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Onboarding is user-friendly, and we can map documents and forms based on the requirements of the clients."
"Since adopting Workday, we have reduced HR administrative processing time by 45%."
"What I appreciate best about Workday is the recruiting component."
"Workday has improved our organization by being a centralized spot for payroll and benefits information."
"The solution was very good at reconfiguration and customization of their software. It helped us to meet federal regulations."
"Workday Human Capital Management is a user-friendly solution."
"It is more efficient than any methods/processes I have used in other companies."
"I like its UI and UX. When we were using Oracle or SAP, the UI/UX wasn't very user-friendly for the employees."
"The platform itself is very robust and I generally like the reporting and analytics capability."
 

Cons

"I observe that numerous support issues arise with clients, requiring frequent bug fixes."
"They could provide a web chatbot feature in the dashboard for Workday."
"The finance module of this solution is not great and needs improvement."
"The solution can be improved by speeding up the load time when pulling up information."
"It has missing functionalities. Specific countries, like Germany, didn't have the option to do payroll. Now we need to look for another product for HR."
"There could be a web-based application for making payments to the employees."
"Workday does have a community site where people can go on and off for suggestions. They call them Brainstorms, and you can vote them up. That is something that they do well, but oftentimes, they seem to be racing to deliver something based on what a competitor is delivering. For example, if they hear SAP has this new functionality and learning that's going to be coming out, they prioritize there, which makes sense, but unfortunately, some of these Brainstorms may get neglected where the product might not be improved as quickly or as needed for the customers. You might be waiting for a year or two to get a feature that you'd like released. They should pay more attention to customer feedback and ensure that customer feedback is an essential part of their product roadmap."
"The user interface can be enhanced."
"My opinion is that this solution can improve the overall integrations and add more automation. I think anything that could be on a self-serve basis would work quite well."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"By and large, Workday is expensive. It is based on the headcount. I'd probably rate it a three or four out of five in terms of pricing. It'd be like buying a Mercedes or a high-end car. It's expensive, but there's a specific value that you're getting with additional features and things of that nature. Using that metaphor, Workday probably tends to be more of a luxury. There are others like ADP that can do your payroll, your time off, and other things, but they don't do it as well."
"With a bigger budget, I would recommend SAP."
"I rate the product’s pricing a ten out of ten."
"Its price is pretty high. It is more expensive than what is offered by other competitors in the market."
"The solution is flexible in terms of pricing."
"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."
"Workday is moderately priced - I'd rate its pricing three out of five."
"It is on a yearly basis."
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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise50
 

Questions from the Community

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 ...
What are the biggest differences between Workday, Oracle Cloud and SAP SuccessFactors?
Differences between Workday, Oracle Cloud,w and SAP SuccessFactors:w Oracle: "simple interface and deep customization to suit the purpose." SAP: Multiple functionalities that increase process effi...
How easy is to maintain Workday, Oracle Cloud, and SuccessFactors?
I implemented Workday in 2024 and without having previous Workday experience, it was very challenging. I spent most of 2025 putting out fires and cleaning up the business processes that came with l...
What needs improvement with Workday?
Workday can be improved in terms of reporting and customization. Sometimes it is difficult to create custom reports and requires extra effort or support. The user interface can also be confusing in...
 

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Workday Human Capital Management
 

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Sample Customers

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AAA, Allied Global, Avago Technologies Limited, Aviva, Cardinal Health, CareFusion, Chiquita Brands International, Equifax, Flextronics, HP, Life Time Fitness, McKee Foods, MGM Resorts International, Sanofi, ServiceSource International, Symantec, TripAdvisor, Yahoo!
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