# Best Enterprise Compensation Planning Software

## How Many Compensation Planning Software Products Does G2 Track?

**Total Products under this Category:** 76

### Category Stats (Jul 2026)

- **Average Rating:** 4.51/5 The average rating of products in this category, based on all submitted ratings
- **Top Trending Product:** Paycor (+1.22%) - Among all products in this category, Paycor recorded the largest rating increase compared to last month

_Last updated: July 28, 2026_

## How Does G2 Rank Compensation Planning Software Products?

**Why You Can Trust G2's Software Rankings:**

- 30 Analysts and Data Experts
- 30,600+ Authentic Reviews
- 76+ Products
- Unbiased Rankings

G2's software rankings are built on verified user reviews, rigorous moderation, and a consistent research methodology maintained by a team of analysts and data experts. Each product is measured using the same transparent criteria, with no paid placement or vendor influence. While reviews reflect real user experiences, which can be subjective, they offer valuable insight into how software performs in the hands of professionals. Together, these inputs power the G2 Score, a standardized way to compare tools within every category.

## G2 Grid® for Compensation Planning Software
 ![G2 Grid® for Compensation Planning Software plotting products by satisfaction and market presence](https://www.g2.com/categories/compensation-planning/grids.png?focus%5B%5D=88220&focus%5B%5D=40177&focus%5B%5D=39525&focus%5B%5D=40600&focus%5B%5D=553&focus%5B%5D=89607&focus%5B%5D=571&focus%5B%5D=3386)

Highlighted products: CaptivateIQ, Payscale Ascent (formerly Marketpay), Payscale Ascent (formerly Payfactors), Salary.com, UKG Pro, Workday Compensation, Xactly, and CompLogix.

Underlying data: [Grid® JSON](https://www.g2.com/categories/compensation-planning/grids.json?focus%5B%5D=captivateiq&focus%5B%5D=payscale-ascent-formerly-marketpay&focus%5B%5D=payscale-ascent-formerly-payfactors&focus%5B%5D=salary-com-salary-com&focus%5B%5D=ukg-pro&focus%5B%5D=workday-compensation&focus%5B%5D=xactly&focus%5B%5D=complogix&segment=enterprise)

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CaptivateIQ
](https://www.g2.com/products/captivateiq/reviews)

By [CaptivateIQ](https://www.g2.com/sellers/captivateiq)

[

4.7/5(3,488)

](https://www.g2.com/products/captivateiq/reviews)

What do users say?

Users consistently praise the platform for its ease of use and real-time visibility into commission tracking, which enhances transparency and trust among sales teams. The intuitive interface allows fo

Pros and Cons

[
Ease of Use (507)
](https://www.g2.com/products/captivateiq/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons)[
Learning Curve (80)
](https://www.g2.com/products/captivateiq/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons)

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Payscale Ascent (formerly Marketpay)
](https://www.g2.com/products/payscale-ascent-formerly-marketpay/reviews)

By [Payscale](https://www.g2.com/sellers/payscale)

[

4.4/5(274)

](https://www.g2.com/products/payscale-ascent-formerly-marketpay/reviews)

What do users say?

Users consistently praise the ease of use and robust reporting capabilities of Marketpay, highlighting how it simplifies compensation analysis and market data management. The platform's intuitive desi

Pros and Cons

[
Ease of Use (75)
](https://www.g2.com/products/payscale-ascent-formerly-marketpay/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons)[
Inadequate Reporting (20)
](https://www.g2.com/products/payscale-ascent-formerly-marketpay/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons)

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Payscale Ascent (formerly Payfactors)
](https://www.g2.com/products/payscale-ascent-formerly-payfactors/reviews)

By [Payscale](https://www.g2.com/sellers/payscale)

[

4.3/5(723)

](https://www.g2.com/products/payscale-ascent-formerly-payfactors/reviews)

What do users say?

Users consistently praise the platform for its user-friendly interface and robust market data, which streamline compensation management and enhance decision-making. The ability to centralize job descr

Pros and Cons

[
Ease of Use (81)
](https://www.g2.com/products/payscale-ascent-formerly-payfactors/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons)[
Not User-Friendly (25)
](https://www.g2.com/products/payscale-ascent-formerly-payfactors/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons)

[
Salary.com
](https://www.g2.com/products/salary-com-salary-com/reviews)

By [Salary.com](https://www.g2.com/sellers/salary-com)

[

4.4/5(1,083)

](https://www.g2.com/products/salary-com-salary-com/reviews)

What do users say?

Users consistently praise the product for its ease of use and robust data, which help streamline salary benchmarking and compensation analysis. The platform's ability to provide tailored insights base

Pros and Cons

[
Ease of Use (150)
](https://www.g2.com/products/salary-com-salary-com/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons)[
Limited Job Information (31)
](https://www.g2.com/products/salary-com-salary-com/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons)

[
UKG Pro
](https://www.g2.com/products/ukg-pro/reviews)

By [UKG](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ukg)

[

4.3/5(2,244)

](https://www.g2.com/products/ukg-pro/reviews)

What do users say?

Users consistently praise the ease of use and intuitive interface of UKG Pro, highlighting how it simplifies HR tasks and enhances employee self-service capabilities. Many appreciate the platform's ab

Pros and Cons

[
Ease of Use (171)
](https://www.g2.com/products/ukg-pro/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons)[
Not User-Friendly (50)
](https://www.g2.com/products/ukg-pro/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons)

[
Workday Compensation
](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-compensation/reviews)

By [Workday](https://www.g2.com/sellers/workday)

[

4.3/5(77)

](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-compensation/reviews)

What do users say?

Users consistently praise the software for its ease of use and centralized access to compensation information, allowing them to manage pay, benefits, and time off efficiently. The intuitive interface

Pros and Cons

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Ease of Access (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-compensation/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons)[
Communication Delays (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-compensation/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons)

[
Xactly
](https://www.g2.com/products/xactly/reviews)

By [Xactly](https://www.g2.com/sellers/xactly)

[

4.2/5(1,096)

](https://www.g2.com/products/xactly/reviews)

What do users say?

Users consistently praise the product for its ease of use and accurate commission tracking, which simplifies the management of complex compensation plans. The platform's ability to provide real-time v

Pros and Cons

[
Ease of Use (182)
](https://www.g2.com/products/xactly/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons)[
Not Intuitive (49)
](https://www.g2.com/products/xactly/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons)

[
CompLogix
](https://www.g2.com/products/complogix/reviews)

By [CompLogix](https://www.g2.com/sellers/complogix)

[

4.8/5(43)

](https://www.g2.com/products/complogix/reviews)

What do users say?

Users consistently praise the software for its user-friendly interface and customizability, which make it easy for both administrators and employees to navigate and adapt to their specific needs. Many

Pros and Cons

[
Ease of Use (21)
](https://www.g2.com/products/complogix/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons)[
Integration Issues (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/complogix/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons)

[
Aeqium
](https://www.g2.com/products/aeqium/reviews)

By [Aeqium](https://www.g2.com/sellers/aeqium)

[

4.7/5(29)

](https://www.g2.com/products/aeqium/reviews)

What do users say?

Users consistently praise Aeqium for its ease of use and intuitive interface, which simplifies compensation management and reduces reliance on spreadsheets. The platform's responsive customer support

Pros and Cons

[
Ease of Use (18)
](https://www.g2.com/products/aeqium/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons)[
Limited Job Variety (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/aeqium/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons)

[
Oracle Talent Management...
](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-talent-management-cloud-formerly-taleo/reviews)

By [Oracle](https://www.g2.com/sellers/oracle)

[

3.4/5(360)

](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-talent-management-cloud-formerly-taleo/reviews)

What do users say?

Users consistently praise the ease of use and robust reporting functionality of the software, highlighting its ability to streamline the hiring process and manage candidate data effectively. Many appr

Pros and Cons

[
Ease of Use (14)
](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-talent-management-cloud-formerly-taleo/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons)[
Not User-Friendly (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-talent-management-cloud-formerly-taleo/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons)

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SimplyMerit
](https://www.g2.com/products/simplymerit/reviews)

By [MorganHR, Inc.](https://www.g2.com/sellers/morganhr-inc)

[

4.8/5(72)

](https://www.g2.com/products/simplymerit/reviews)

What do users say?

Users consistently praise the outstanding customer support and ease of use of SimplyMerit, highlighting how the platform simplifies the merit management process. Many appreciate its intuitive design,

Pros and Cons

[
Ease of Use (25)
](https://www.g2.com/products/simplymerit/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons)[
Upload Issues (5)
](https://www.g2.com/products/simplymerit/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons)

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Updated 

Products classified in the overall Compensation Planning category are similar in many regards and help companies of all sizes solve their business problems. However, enterprise business features, pricing, setup, and installation differ from businesses of other sizes, which is why we match buyers to the right Enterprise Business Compensation Planning to fit their needs. Compare product ratings based on reviews from enterprise users or connect with one of G2's buying advisors to find the right solutions within the Enterprise Business Compensation Planning category.

In addition to qualifying for inclusion in the Compensation Planning Software category, to qualify for inclusion in the Enterprise Business Compensation Planning Software category, a product must have at least 10 reviews left by a reviewer from an enterprise business.

Top Tools at a Glance

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Market-benchmarked compensation planning with hybrid-role pricing

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User Review

"Easy Access to Updated Compensation Data with Flexible Mapping and Exports"

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Automated sales commission calculations with real-time visibility

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User Review

"Easy to navigate for Sellers and eliminate time usage."

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Unified payroll and compensation self-service

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User Review

"Paycom Review 06.26.2026"

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Multi-source salary benchmarking with job pricing

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User Review

"Payscale is a value add"

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Unified compensation planning with configurable approval workflows

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User Review

"Straightforward, Efficient Employee Portal That Keeps Everything in One Place"

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Multi-survey compensation benchmarking and structure modeling

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User Review

"Efficient Compensation Planning with Some Flaws"

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Automated sales compensation calculation and transparency

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User Review

"Automates Processes but Struggles with Complex Credit Assignments"

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Performance-connected compensation planning and benchmarking

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User Review

"Intuitive UI and Strong Performance Reviews with Clear Org Hierarchy"

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Real-time commission visibility with CRM-native simulations

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User Review

"Advanced AI Tool and Easy Platform—A Pleasure to Use"

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