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SumTotal Systems Talent Portal [EOL] vs UKG comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

SumTotal Systems Talent Por...
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
UKG
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
125
Ranking in other categories
Benefits Administration (3rd), Talent Management (6th), Employee Scheduling Software (1st), Cloud HCM (6th), Employee Time Tracking Software (2nd), HR Analytics Software (2nd), Talent Acquisition (6th), AI-Agents for HR (5th)
 

Featured Reviews

it_user585276 - PeerSpot reviewer
Head HRM Technology at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
A customizable, end-to-end solution for Performance Management, Learning, and Succession Planning
* There should be a feature for succession managers to add employee-specific comments so that it is visible only to the manager. * Not sure how this can be made easier, but the development of interface from the core HR system to this system is a tedious and time-consuming process, involving multiple iterations of modifications and testing. * Analytics is one area where this system really needs a large improvement because currently, it has only basic reporting features.
Streamlined time tracking boosts operational efficiency across multiple regions
The time tracking feature is the most effective for employee management. UKG is used in Europe, the United States, Australia, and East Asian countries for HR activities like payroll. The application is like an ERP, providing comprehensive features for organizations, simplifying their processes, and reducing the need to use multiple software solutions.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"System usability has improved to a large extent and our manual effort has been reduced."
"It enables us to manage the system ourselves. We don't need an additional team to do a lot of maintenance and add the things that we want."
"UTM has improved our productivity in having our timesheets produced in a timely manner, in order to process payroll earlier than we had with previous payroll product."
"We've definitely realized ROI on the module."
"Employees love to see their paychecks as soon as payroll has processed."
"Talent Management and Business Intelligence are the most valuable features."
"I am learning new aspects of the program every week and as new modules open I look forward to what this program will do for our business!"
"The implementing staff has been very friendly."
"I like the ease of use with the system and the integration between HRIS and payroll."
 

Cons

"Analytics is one area where this system really needs a large improvement because currently, it has only basic reporting features."
"General cases sometimes languish for weeks without resolution; have had varying levels of success with different technical resources."
"Since UKG is a SaaS software, other parts of the application or add-on solutions are not the best in class or very configurable."
"Hard to mention one, but perhaps only the amount of time it takes to reach customer support, but once you're on the phone with someone, they seem to know exactly how to fix things given the right info."
"I wish UltiPro had the functionality as an administrator to view a user's screen or what they are viewing when trying to help troubleshoot if the user is not onsite."
"Automation, rules for life insurance, etc., are areas with room for improvement."
"Payment services continues to be our biggest area of concern."
"We had many issues with carrier connection."
"Too many updates"
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Licensing is quite flexible, but please ensure that you have the right team negotiating with them."
"The pricing depends on the number of licenses we buy."
"If you're going for the full suite, it can be fairly pricey."
"UKG's pricing and licensing model involves ongoing expenses based on the number of employees paid. The initial implementation cost is low when UKG implements it directly. However, when partners handle the implementation, it becomes more expensive since partners don't receive the monthly recurring fees."
"I wasn't involved in the pricing part. I'm a user, and I believe it is based on the user count. One thing that is nice about Ultimate is that you can learn how to use the system without additional fees. The learning aspect is the life of a product, and the training was a huge reason why we went with Ultimate. We did have some integration costs. They were a part of the implementation because of the integrations to other systems that we included in our implementation."
"The platform is not affordable but also not the most expensive."
"While I am unsure of the licensing cost itself, the total cost of implementation and licensing for a company with over 5000 employees would be around 6,00,000. So, there are additional costs beyond licensing."
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What needs improvement with UKG?
UKG needs more publicity. It is a productive ERP ( /categories/erp ) application, but many people in the IT market are not aware of it. Greater awareness could increase its adoption.
What is your primary use case for UKG?
I worked for a healthcare organization and a university. Most organizations use UKG ( /products/ukg-reviews ) to track employee timesheets, capturing accurate swipe-in and swipe-out data. UKG ( /pr...
What advice do you have for others considering UKG?
Publicity is very important for any software. If people aren't aware of UKG, despite its productivity, they won't use it. Expanding the awareness is essential for greater adoption. Overall, I would...
 

Also Known As

Talent Portal
UKG Pro, UKG Dimensons, UKG Ready
 

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