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Workday Adaptive Planning

(307)4.3 out of 5
14th Easiest To Use in Workforce Planning software
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OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Workday Adaptive Planning gives finance and business leaders limitless decision intelligence with AI‑powered planning, forecasting, and reporting. The platform connects live data from any combination

Users: Financial Analyst, Senior Financial Analyst · Industries: Computer Software, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 58% Mid-Market, 33% Enterprise
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
Workday Adaptive Planning features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.4
Ease of Setup
Average: 8.4
8.0
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.7
8.1
Quality of Support
Average: 8.8
6.7
How long did it take to go live?
Average: 2.9
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
Verified User in Accounting
AA
A good planning tool as a standalone. Allows for various customisation to support planning dimensions and scenarios. Inputs are straightforward,... Read review
TH
The ability to modify and create your own space to fit the needs of the business Read review
Seller Details
Year Founded
2005
HQ Location
Pleasanton, CA
Company Website
https://www.workday.com
Twitter
@Workday
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/17719/
Ownership
NYSE:WDAY
Phone
(925) 951-9000

ChartHop

(164)4.3 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Starting at $3.00
9th Easiest To Use in Workforce Planning software
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

ChartHop is an AI-powered people operations platform designed to streamline and enhance the management of human resources within an organization. This comprehensive solution integrates various functio

Users: Content QA Associate, People Operations Manager · Industries: Information Technology and Services, Computer Software · Market Segment: 85% Mid-Market, 8% Enterprise
User Sentiment

Users frequently mention the ease of use, the ability to understand organizational structure, and the customizable nature of the tool as key benefits. Reviewers noted issues with integrations, lack of bidirectional functionality, difficulty in navigation, and problems with data upkeep and customization of certain fields.
User SatisfactionSeller Details
ChartHop features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.1
Ease of Setup
Average: 8.4
8.4
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.7
8.8
Quality of Support
Average: 8.8
1.4
How long did it take to go live?
Average: 2.9
Seller Details
Year Founded
2018
HQ Location
New York
Company Website
https://www.charthop.com
Twitter
@ChartHop
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/12996946/
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Keka

(2,002)4.5 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Contact Us
2nd Easiest To Use in Workforce Planning software
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Keka is a global People and Project Operations Platform designed for growing businesses to align teams, drive performance, and streamline HR, payroll, and project delivery. From hiring and onboardi

Users: HR Manager, HR Executive · Industries: Information Technology and Services, Computer Software · Market Segment: 73% Mid-Market, 21% Small-Business
User Sentiment

Reviewers frequently mention the user-friendly interface, seamless automation of complex tasks, and the time-saving benefits of having all HR operations in one place. Users mentioned occasional slow loading times, limited customization options, and the need for more robust security measures in certain areas like payroll.
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Keka features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Ease of Setup
Average: 8.4
9.0
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.7
8.7
Quality of Support
Average: 8.8
1.4
How long did it take to go live?
Average: 2.9
Seller Details
Year Founded
2015
HQ Location
Seattle, US
Company Website
https://www.keka.com
Twitter
@kekahr_official
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/6417440/

Employment Hero

(1,158)4.3 out of 5
11th Easiest To Use in Workforce Planning software
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Employment Hero is an AI Employment Operating System (OS) that unifies recruitment, HR, payroll and benefits into one automated infrastructure for SMEs and growing organisations. Built to remove every

Users: HR Manager, Finance Manager · Industries: Construction, Hospital & Health Care · Market Segment: 40% Mid-Market, 28% Small-Business
User Sentiment

Reviewers appreciate the user-friendly interface, the ability to sync HR data directly with payroll for accurate pay runs, and the platform's capacity to centralize key HR functions, making day-to-day processes easier to manage. Users experienced issues with the initial setup being hard for field staff, the desktop login process being cumbersome, and the platform's inability to track allowances in the HR platform, requiring manual addition in the Payroll platform.
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Employment Hero features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.7
Ease of Setup
Average: 8.4
8.2
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.7
7.9
Quality of Support
Average: 8.8
1.7
How long did it take to go live?
Average: 2.9
Seller Details
Year Founded
2014
HQ Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Company Website
https://employmenthero.com
Twitter
@EmploymentHero
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/employment-hero/

IBM Planning Analytics

(257)4.4 out of 5
Free trial available
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

IBM Planning Analytics is an AI-powered integrated planning solution that automates your planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, enabling real-time analysis on a single governed platform. Elim

Users: Financial Analyst · Industries: Information Technology and Services, Financial Services · Market Segment: 51% Enterprise, 36% Mid-Market
User Sentiment

Users like the tool's powerful planning capabilities, Excel integration, real-time insights, automation features, and the ability to handle large, multi-dimensional datasets quickly and efficiently. Reviewers noted that the tool has a steep learning curve, the interface can feel outdated and cluttered, and the built-in visualization and dashboarding lacks flexibility and design polish.
User SatisfactionSeller Details
IBM Planning Analytics features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.4
Ease of Setup
Average: 8.4
7.9
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.7
8.0
Quality of Support
Average: 8.8
7.7
How long did it take to go live?
Average: 2.9
Seller Details
Year Founded
1911
HQ Location
Armonk, New York, United States
Company Website
https://www.ibm.com
Twitter
@IBMSecurity
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/1009/
Ownership
SWX:IBM
Phone
1-866-277-7488

Paycor

(1,333)3.9 out of 5
13th Easiest To Use in Workforce Planning software
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Paycor, a Paychex company, offers the most comprehensive, flexible, and innovative Human Capital Management (HCM) platform on the market. Paycor unifies employee data in a single system while seamless

Users: HR Manager, Human Resources Manager · Industries: Hospital & Health Care, Non-Profit Organization Management · Market Segment: 72% Mid-Market, 18% Small-Business
User Sentiment

Users frequently mention the ease of use, the ability to streamline onboarding, integrated learning management system, the ability to request time off, pull pay stubs and tax details, and complete performance management reviews, and the ability to run background checks for future employees. Reviewers noted issues with customer service, system glitches, difficulty in finding documents, inability to include direct links to Teams/Meet/Zoom in calendar invites, and issues with initial setup and implementation.
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Paycor features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.7
Ease of Setup
Average: 8.4
7.9
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.7
7.6
Quality of Support
Average: 8.8
2.5
How long did it take to go live?
Average: 2.9
Seller Details
Year Founded
1990
HQ Location
Cincinnati, OH
Company Website
https://www.paycor.com
Twitter
@PaycorInc
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/22803/
Ownership
NASDAQ: PYCR

Built

(107)4.6 out of 5
8th Easiest To Use in Workforce Planning software
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Built is a modular, intuitive Position Intelligence Platform. Core modules include an interactive, automated org chart, position management/control, succession planning, and time off management. Pay f

Industries: Marketing and Advertising, Computer Software · Market Segment: 56% Small-Business, 39% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
Built features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.9
Ease of Setup
Average: 8.4
9.2
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.7
9.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.8
1.8
How long did it take to go live?
Average: 2.9
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
Verified User in Biotechnology
AB
Pros about Built for Teams: 1) Ease of use 2) Excellent customer service 3) Efficient Read review
Verified User in Education Management
AE
Utility, usability, customer service, and value for the investment. The support Aaron and Brett at Built for Teams has provided all the way from... Read review
Seller Details
Year Founded
2021
HQ Location
Salt Lake City, UT
Company Website
https://www.builtapp.com/
Twitter
@builtforteams
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/builtforteams/

headcount365

(29)4.9 out of 5
10th Easiest To Use in Workforce Planning software
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

headcount365 is a complete headcount management software that replaces every spreadsheet & process with a single source of truth boasting key benefits like: 1) A unified hiring plan, for all ma

Industries: Computer Software · Market Segment: 76% Mid-Market, 21% Enterprise
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
headcount365 features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Ease of Setup
Average: 8.4
8.8
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.7
9.9
Quality of Support
Average: 8.8
3.2
How long did it take to go live?
Average: 2.9
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
SG
Implementation speed. The team handled the heavy lifting, allowing internal teams to continue day-to-day operations without disruption. The project... Read review
MM
The implementation was 4 weeks and super quick! Clear visibility into the request and approval process. Prior processes required manual tracking... Read review
Seller Details
Year Founded
2021
HQ Location
New York
Company Website
https://www.headcount365.com
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/headcount365

Functionly

(24)4.9 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$72.00
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Functionly is a workforce design platform that unifies people data across HR, finance, and business systems to visualize your current org and plan what’s next. Map roles, accountabilities, and matrix

Industries: Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 63% Small-Business, 38% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
Functionly features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.1
Ease of Setup
Average: 8.4
8.8
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.7
10.0
Quality of Support
Average: 8.8
0.0
How long did it take to go live?
Average: 2.9
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
Paul M.
PM
The way the application works to provide you a visual representation of your organisational structure. With the ability to drag and drop people,... Read review
Ivan K.
IK
Functionly did save a lot of my time comparing with chart builders(draw.io, etc) when I did plan org structure for my startup because it... Read review
Seller Details
Year Founded
2018
HQ Location
San Francisco, California
Company Website
https://www.functionly.com
Twitter
@functionly
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/functionly/

Forecast

(50)4.1 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$5/person per month
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Forecast is a team scheduling and capacity analysis software that helps you plan staffing needs, schedule your team across projects, and optimize time to ensure project success and a happy team. Wi

Industries: Marketing and Advertising, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 42% Mid-Market, 38% Small-Business
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
Forecast features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.4
Ease of Setup
Average: 8.4
6.8
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.7
7.8
Quality of Support
Average: 8.8
5.3
How long did it take to go live?
Average: 2.9
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
Verified User in Mining & Metals
UM
When I work with different projects, the structured distribution of tasks is done under a predictive analysis, which gives the teams the perfect... Read review
BT
Forecast is currently being used by our managed organization, the greatest comprehensive benefit of the company's general resources, this... Read review
Seller Details
Year Founded
2006
HQ Location
New York
Company Website
https://www.getharvest.com
Twitter
@harvest
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/951058/

Qvantum

(18)4.1 out of 5
Free trial available
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

QVANTUM is an innovative business planning software that stands out for its efficiency and user-friendliness. With its cloud-based SaaS solution, companies eliminate the inaccuracies and risks of trad

Industries: Non-Profit Organization Management · Market Segment: 78% Mid-Market, 17% Small-Business
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
Qvantum features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Ease of Setup
Average: 8.4
8.9
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.7
9.0
Quality of Support
Average: 8.8
1.7
How long did it take to go live?
Average: 2.9
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
Verified User in Computer Software
EC
Strong modelling functionality which can be used by yourself. Tool is cloud-based and therefore it is very easy to connect to planners. Basically... Read review
TE
I find the comment field and good applicability great, you can work well with that. Read review
Seller Details
Year Founded
2018
HQ Location
Aachen, Deutschland
Company Website
https://www.getqvantum.com/
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/qvantum/