Compare ApplicantPro and Ceridian Dayforce
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side-by-side comparison of ApplicantPro vs. Ceridian Dayforce
based on preference data from user reviews. ApplicantPro rates 4.3/5 stars with 79 reviews. By contrast, Ceridian Dayforce rates 4.2/5 stars with 555 reviews. Each product's score is calculated with real-time data from verified user reviews, to help you make the best choice between these two options, and decide which one is best for your business needs.
 ApplicantPro |  Ceridian Dayforce Optimized for quick response | |
| Star Rating | ApplicantPro | Ceridian Dayforce |
| Market Segments | ApplicantPro Mid-Market (77.6% of reviews) | Ceridian Dayforce Enterprise (49.7% of reviews) |
| Entry Level Price | ApplicantPro No pricing information available | Ceridian Dayforce No pricing information available |
ApplicantPro vs Ceridian Dayforce
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Ceridian Dayforce easier to use. However, ApplicantPro is easier to set up and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with ApplicantPro overall.
- Reviewers felt that ApplicantPro meets the needs of their business better than Ceridian Dayforce.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that ApplicantPro is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Ceridian Dayforce over ApplicantPro.
Categories
Shared Categories
ApplicantPro and Ceridian Dayforce are categorized as Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Onboarding
Unique Categories
ApplicantPro is categorized as Recruitment Marketing and Video Interviewing
Ceridian Dayforce is categorized as HR Compliance, Compensation Management, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Human Resource Management Systems, Payroll, Workforce Management, Core HR, Time Tracking, Benefits Administration, Employee Scheduling, Training Management Systems, Time & Attendance, and Multi-Country Payroll
Pricing
Free Trial
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
ApplicantPro
Responses: 69
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 491
Ease of Use
ApplicantPro
Responses: 69
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 493
Ease of Setup
ApplicantPro
Responses: 43
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 267
Ease of Admin
ApplicantPro
Responses: 44
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 278
Quality of Support
ApplicantPro
Responses: 61
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 435
Ease of Doing Business With
ApplicantPro
Responses: 41
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 278
Product Direction (% positive)
ApplicantPro
Responses: 69
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 486
Features
Sourcing
Social Sourcing
ApplicantPro
Responses: 37
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 5
Job Posting
ApplicantPro
Responses: 48
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 8
Candidate Sourcing Metrics
ApplicantPro
Responses: 38
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 6
Candidate Search
ApplicantPro
Responses: 40
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 6
Career Page Configuration
ApplicantPro
Responses: 37
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 8
Platform Content
Forms Library
ApplicantPro
Responses: 11
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 111
E-Forms
ApplicantPro
Responses: 12
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 110
E-Signature
ApplicantPro
Responses: 12
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 100
Background Checks
ApplicantPro
Responses: 8
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 56
Offer Letter Approvals
ApplicantPro
Responses: 8
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 73
Offer Letter Templates
ApplicantPro
Responses: 8
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 75
Candidate Management
Dashboards
ApplicantPro
Responses: 46
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 7
Workflow Building
ApplicantPro
Responses: 31
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 7
Hiring Processes Tracking
ApplicantPro
Responses: 42
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 6
Scheduling
ApplicantPro
Responses: 29
Ceridian Dayforce
Applicant Data Management
ApplicantPro
Responses: 38
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 7
Candidate Evaluations
ApplicantPro
Responses: 30
Ceridian Dayforce
Automated Resume Parsing
ApplicantPro
Responses: 31
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 6
Candidate-Facing Statuses
ApplicantPro
Responses: 26
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 5
Platform Additional Functionality
Self-Service Portal
ApplicantPro
Responses: 9
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 125
Automated Team Introductions
ApplicantPro
Responses: 7
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 81
Compliance Training
ApplicantPro
Responses: 7
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 66
Automated Onboarding Workflows
ApplicantPro
Responses: 10
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 120
Onboarding Notifications
ApplicantPro
Responses: 11
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 114
Platform Data
Time-to-Productivity Reporting
ApplicantPro
Responses: 7
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 83
Onboarding Process Reporting
ApplicantPro
Responses: 8
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 92
Visualization
ApplicantPro
Responses: 6
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 27
Platform
Customization
ApplicantPro
Responses: 26
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 197
Integration APIs
ApplicantPro
Responses: 16
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 120
Internationalization
ApplicantPro
Responses: 15
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 92
User, Role, and Access Management
ApplicantPro
Responses: 29
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 214
Performance
ApplicantPro
Responses: 29
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 194
Mobility
ApplicantPro
Responses: 25
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 184
Reporting
ApplicantPro
Responses: 28
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 214
Dashboards
ApplicantPro
Responses: 29
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 147
Recruiting and Onboarding
Interview Scheduling
ApplicantPro
Responses: 23
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 88
Onboarding
ApplicantPro
Responses: 19
Ceridian Dayforce
Responses: 134
Reviewers' Company Size
Reviewers of ApplicantPro were most often representing companies in the Mid-Market segment, while reviewers for Ceridian Dayforce were more commonly in the Enterprise segment.
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
ApplicantPro
Ceridian Dayforce
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
ApplicantPro
Ceridian Dayforce
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
ApplicantPro
Ceridian Dayforce
Reviewers' Industry
Hospital & Health Care
9.2%
Construction
6.6%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
5.3%
Education Management
5.3%
Banking
5.3%
Other
68.4%
Retail
13.6%
Hospital & Health Care
6.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.1%
Financial Services
3.3%
Hospitality
3.1%
Other
67.6%
Reviews
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Debbi D.
Administrator in Sporting Goods
Customization, tracking for Affirmative Action Plans
Renee M.
Administrator in Retail
Dayforce is an intuitive application that allows, with ease the set up of different user levels with the exact authority needed without having to compromise. In our retail organization we have several different users that require a different level of...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Consultant in Human Resources
Doesn't show if applicant has applied to multiple job postings within the company.
Administrator in Human Resources
The reporting module needs improvement. Support needs serious improvement. Currently it can take them weeks and even months to resolve issues.
Top Alternatives
Discussions
How do I make sure I don't contact a candidate who has already been turned down
1 comment
MK
Hi, Misty. This is totally doable! I'm going to have a Client Success rep reach out to you to discuss it so keep an eye on your inbox. - Hannah, ApplicantProRead more
Speeding up Integration
1 comment
MD
Hi, Madisen! We are actively looking into how to make the integration with Paylocity better. I'll have a support rep reach out to you via email to discuss...Read more
ApplicantPro has no more discussions with answers
Can you make the website more mobile compatible?
2 comments
AT
We value your feedback! Are you referring to Ceridian.com or Dayforce?
Read more
What services are useful for I9 screening, background verification?
1 comment
SM
Equifax has been very easy to work with. They partner with Ceridian for I-9s, employment verifications, and background checks. We use them for I-9s and...Read more
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