Compare Access PeopleHR and Workday HCM
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (68.9% of reviews)
Enterprise (73.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
£3.00
No pricing available
Access PeopleHR
Star Rating
(413)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (68.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
£3.00
Free Trial is available
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Workday HCM
Star Rating
(1,562)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (73.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Workday HCM excels in overall user satisfaction, reflected in its higher G2 Scores across various categories, including Payroll and Core HR. Users appreciate features like the intuitive organization of data, which helps HR professionals manage tasks efficiently, although some express concerns about recent updates.
- Users say Access PeopleHR shines in its user-friendly interface, particularly highlighting the ribbon feature that allows quick access to recently viewed employee profiles. This functionality makes it easier for users to navigate the system without returning to the main dashboard repeatedly.
- Reviewers mention that Workday HCM's implementation process can be more challenging compared to Access PeopleHR, which users find to be straightforward and easy to set up. The initial setup experience is often cited as a positive aspect of Access PeopleHR, making it a favorable choice for smaller organizations.
- According to verified reviews, both products offer similar ease of use, but Workday HCM's advanced features, such as comprehensive time and attendance tracking, receive higher praise. Users appreciate the ability to quickly access schedules and request time off, enhancing their day-to-day experience.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Access PeopleHR provides solid support for holiday booking and planning, Workday HCM offers a broader range of functionalities, including robust expense management and compliance features, which are crucial for larger enterprises.
- Users express mixed feelings about the quality of support from both platforms, with Workday HCM receiving slightly higher ratings. However, Access PeopleHR's support is noted for being responsive and helpful, particularly for users who are new to HR software.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Access PeopleHR
Starter
£3.00
All of your essential people management needs packaged to make your small business more efficient
- Digitise employee records
- Copilot – gen AI to speed up everyday HR tasks (Core AI)
- Document management and e-signatures
Workday HCM
No pricing availableFree Trial
Access PeopleHR
Free Trial is available
Workday HCM
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.0
295
8.6
1,195
Ease of Use
8.2
297
8.2
1,215
Ease of Setup
8.3
204
7.7
329
Ease of Admin
8.4
154
7.7
275
Quality of Support
7.5
247
8.2
929
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.0
145
8.2
256
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
289
8.1
1,168
Features by Category
Core HR
7.5
142
8.6
399
7.9
160
8.7
375
5.8
98
8.2
226
6.8
106
8.3
331
7.5
113
8.3
279
6.4
102
8.5
340
Generative AI
5.2
54
7.0
40
Platform
6.7
156
7.5
203
6.3
148
8.0
176
6.4
141
7.9
166
7.5
160
8.2
205
7.7
156
8.5
207
7.4
147
8.0
174
7.1
161
8.2
204
7.2
158
8.4
205
Employee Self Service
10.0
7
8.8
366
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
322
|
Verified
10.0
6
8.1
249
Administration
Not enough data
8.7
275
|
Verified
10.0
5
8.7
330
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
329
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
209
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
268
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
175
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
267
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
265
Not enough data
8.8
258
Taxes
Not enough data
8.6
213
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Integration
Not enough data
8.3
171
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
210
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
161
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
203
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.5
294
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
300
|
Verified
8.0
5
8.6
318
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
272
|
Verified
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
8.6
306
Not enough data
8.5
278
Not enough data
8.1
175
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
266
Not enough data
8.7
298
Not enough data
8.5
186
Not enough data
8.3
209
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
8.6
306
Not enough data
8.5
278
Not enough data
8.1
175
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
266
Not enough data
8.7
298
Not enough data
8.5
186
Not enough data
8.6
280
Not enough data
8.3
209
Not enough data
8.4
177
Not enough data
8.2
30
Not enough data
8.4
32
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.9
19
Not enough data
7.1
19
Not enough data
7.0
19
Platform
6.7
156
7.5
203
6.3
148
8.0
176
6.4
141
7.9
166
7.5
160
8.2
205
7.7
156
8.5
207
7.4
147
8.0
174
7.1
161
8.2
204
7.2
158
8.4
205
Processing
Not enough data
7.9
27
Not enough data
8.3
24
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
8.5
24
Compliance
Not enough data
8.1
24
Not enough data
8.3
25
Not enough data
8.1
24
Integration
Not enough data
8.5
29
Not enough data
8.3
25
Not enough data
8.2
22
Reporting
Not enough data
8.4
21
Not enough data
8.4
21
Not enough data
8.4
23
Operations
Not enough data
8.6
24
Not enough data
8.7
22
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.9
23
Not enough data
8.7
19
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.6
66
Not enough data
8.2
57
Not enough data
8.8
70
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.9
70
Not enough data
8.6
72
Not enough data
8.7
75
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.4
63
Not enough data
8.4
65
Not enough data
7.8
52
Not enough data
8.5
56
Not enough data
7.9
49
Not enough data
8.5
55
Not enough data
8.3
60
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance reviews
7.0
61
|
Verified
8.4
62
|
Verified
6.7
58
|
Verified
8.2
60
|
Verified
6.6
60
|
Verified
8.4
67
|
Verified
Goals
7.0
62
|
Verified
8.6
66
|
Verified
6.4
59
|
Verified
8.6
59
|
Verified
Feedback
6.8
58
8.3
61
|
Verified
6.5
59
8.2
57
6.9
67
7.6
50
6.3
58
7.3
32
Data
6.9
64
|
Verified
8.5
63
|
Verified
7.1
62
|
Verified
8.4
61
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Performance Management
4.0
18
6.7
14
4.3
20
6.9
14
Basic Features
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.6
6
Risk Mitigation
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Analytics
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
3.6
12
Not enough data
3.1
12
Not enough data
3.5
11
Not enough data
Sourcing
6.5
40
7.7
120
6.2
39
7.8
123
4.4
13
9.0
5
6.3
17
9.0
8
4.7
13
9.2
6
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
7.0
40
8.1
119
5.9
13
8.6
7
7.1
16
9.0
8
4.6
13
8.0
5
5.1
13
8.8
7
4.7
13
8.3
5
6.0
13
8.6
6
Platform
6.7
156
7.5
203
6.3
148
8.0
176
6.4
141
7.9
166
7.5
160
8.2
205
7.7
156
8.5
207
7.4
147
8.0
174
7.1
161
8.2
204
7.2
158
8.4
205
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
3.5
11
7.3
5
3.5
11
Not enough data
3.6
11
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Onboarding
Not enough data
6.9
12
Not enough data
6.8
12
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
7.2
13
Not enough data
7.2
12
Platform Content
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
203
Not enough data
8.6
204
Not enough data
8.1
99
Not enough data
8.6
175
Not enough data
8.4
159
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.5
135
Not enough data
8.2
151
Not enough data
8.2
167
Not enough data
8.4
229
Not enough data
8.4
239
Platform Data
Not enough data
8.0
170
Not enough data
8.4
200
Not enough data
8.5
88
Platform
6.7
156
7.5
203
6.3
148
8.0
176
6.4
141
7.9
166
7.5
160
8.2
205
7.7
156
8.5
207
7.4
147
8.0
174
7.1
161
8.2
204
7.2
158
8.4
205
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
8.1
209
Not enough data
8.4
274
Conversational Automation - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Task Automation - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Predictive Analytics - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance & Policy - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Multi‑System Integration - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Proactive Intervention - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agent Governance - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Basic Features - AI Interview Agent
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Bias Audit - AI Interview Agent
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Transcription - AI Interview Agent
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Capability - AI Interview Agent
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Authoring
Not enough data
8.7
19
Not enough data
8.4
20
Not enough data
8.5
20
Not enough data
8.4
20
Course Delivery
Not enough data
8.7
19
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.4
20
Course Management
Not enough data
8.0
19
Not enough data
8.3
19
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.7
20
LMS Marketplace
Not enough data
8.4
17
Not enough data
7.8
18
Not enough data
7.4
16
Interface
Not enough data
8.5
20
Not enough data
8.3
19
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
8.6
19
Not enough data
8.3
19
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
8.8
21
Not enough data
8.7
19
Not enough data
8.5
19
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.3
10
Not enough data
7.3
10
Not enough data
7.3
10
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
6.7
156
7.5
203
6.3
148
8.0
176
6.4
141
7.9
166
7.5
160
8.2
205
7.7
156
8.5
207
7.4
147
8.0
174
7.1
161
8.2
204
7.2
158
8.4
205
Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.6
333
Not enough data
8.5
255
Not enough data
8.5
203
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
8.2
154
Not enough data
8.5
178
Not enough data
8.2
149
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.8
258
Administration
Not enough data
8.3
147
Not enough data
8.6
215
Not enough data
8.7
211
Not enough data
8.6
182
Not enough data
8.6
212
Platform
Not enough data
8.6
205
Not enough data
8.4
166
Not enough data
8.4
150
Not enough data
8.7
221
Not enough data
8.1
186
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - AI Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
6.7
156
7.5
203
6.3
148
8.0
176
6.4
141
7.9
166
7.5
160
8.2
205
7.7
156
8.5
207
7.4
147
8.0
174
7.1
161
8.2
204
7.2
158
8.4
205
Platform
6.7
156
7.5
203
6.3
148
8.0
176
6.4
141
7.9
166
7.5
160
8.2
205
7.7
156
8.5
207
7.4
147
8.0
174
7.1
161
8.2
204
7.2
158
8.4
205
Workforce Management Platform Features
6.2
95
Not enough data
6.0
98
Not enough data
7.1
109
Not enough data
8.3
128
Not enough data
6.6
104
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.7
100
Not enough data
7.2
106
Not enough data
6.0
96
Not enough data
6.4
102
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Access PeopleHR and Workday HCM are categorized as Core HR, Payroll, Performance Management, HCM Software, and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Unique Categories
Access PeopleHR is categorized as Workforce Management, Employee Engagement, and Employee Recognition
Workday HCM is categorized as Career Management, Benefits Administration, Onboarding, Multi-Country Payroll, Healthcare HR, AI Interview Agent, Pay Equity, Time Tracking, Corporate Learning Management Systems, and AI Agents for HR
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Access PeopleHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Workday HCM
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
9.6%
Financial Services
8.0%
Hospital & Health Care
4.8%
Retail
4.2%
Construction
3.5%
Other
69.9%
Information Technology and Services
11.6%
Computer Software
9.2%
Hospital & Health Care
5.9%
Internet
5.8%
Financial Services
5.4%
Other
62.2%
Discussions
What makes a good HR system?
1 Comment
DH
Move to HR DuoRead more
Access PeopleHR has no more discussions with answers
What is included in Workday HCM?
2 Comments
AS
Almost all of the Human Resource business use cases are available in Workday HCM and Payroll like Employee Profile, Goals and Performance Evaluation, Career,...Read more
Can you explain workday financial in more detail?
2 Comments
PS
Hi Harold, I'm Patrick, a research analyst with G2 covering the financial services space, and would be happy to help answer your question. Here is an...Read more
What is Workday HCM used for?
1 Comment
MA
Workday HCM is used to manage the full employee lifecycle in one integrated platform. It supports core HR functions such as maintaining employee records,...Read more
