# Benefitfocus vs Workday Benefits Comparison


| | Benefitfocus | Workday Benefits | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 30 | 127 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (82.1% of reviews) | Enterprise (63.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Benefitfocus

**Not enough data**

### Workday Benefits

Pros:
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)
- Simple (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficulty (2 reviews)
- Not Intuitive (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Benefitfocus | Workday Benefits | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (27 reviews) | 9.0 (90 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (26 reviews) | 8.5 (90 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.0 (23 reviews) | 8.7 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (25 reviews) | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (26 reviews) | 8.6 (69 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.7 (26 reviews) | 8.0 (81 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Benefitfocus

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Workday Benefits

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Benefits Administration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Benefitfocus** | 8.6/10 | 23 |
| **Workday Benefits** | 8.7/10 | 76 |

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

| Feature | Benefitfocus | Workday Benefits | 
|---|---|---|
| **Benefits Record Management** | 8.5 (22 reviews) | 8.8 (61 reviews) | 
| **Enrollment Planning** | 9.0 (22 reviews) | 8.7 (61 reviews) | 
| **Third-Party Carrier Integration** | 7.9 (21 reviews) | 8.3 (42 reviews) | 
| **Document Management** | 8.5 (16 reviews) | 8.6 (55 reviews) | 
| **Total Compensation Statements** | Not enough data | 8.8 (64 reviews) | 
| **Self-Service Portal** | 9.2 (22 reviews) | 9.0 (66 reviews) | 
| **Regulatory Compliance** | 9.3 (15 reviews) | 8.7 (47 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Benefits Access** | 9.0 (18 reviews) | 8.6 (55 reviews) | 
| **Timesheet Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payroll Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Recruitment Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduction Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Training Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compensation Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **HR Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Attendance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Retirement Plan Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Provider Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Online Benefits Enrollment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

| Feature | Benefitfocus | Workday Benefits | 
|---|---|---|
| **Benefits Record Management** | 8.5 (22 reviews) | 8.8 (61 reviews) | 
| **Enrollment Planning** | 9.0 (22 reviews) | 8.7 (61 reviews) | 
| **Third-Party Carrier Integration** | 7.9 (21 reviews) | 8.3 (42 reviews) | 
| **Document Management** | 8.5 (16 reviews) | 8.6 (55 reviews) | 
| **Total Compensation Statements** | Not enough data | 8.8 (64 reviews) | 
| **Self-Service Portal** | 9.2 (22 reviews) | 9.0 (66 reviews) | 
| **Regulatory Compliance** | 9.3 (15 reviews) | 8.7 (47 reviews) | 
| **Benefits Dashboards** | 9.0 (22 reviews) | 8.9 (65 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Benefits Access** | 9.0 (18 reviews) | 8.6 (55 reviews) | 
| **Integrations / APIs** | 8.2 (18 reviews) | 8.2 (38 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | 9.7 (11 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Benefitfocus | Workday Benefits | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Benefitfocus | Workday Benefits | 
|---|---|---|
| **ACA Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vacation/Leave Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **HIPAA Compliant** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Leave Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **COBRA Administration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting &amp; Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Database** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Time Off Requests** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Benefits Administration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Configurable Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sick Leave Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Life Insurance Administration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Health Insurance Administration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Benefits Administration Outsourcing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Disability Insurance Administration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Attendance Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Applicant Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **FMLA Administration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Onboarding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **HSA/FSA Administration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Benefitfocus | Workday Benefits | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 7.7 (21 reviews) | 7.6 (17 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 7.9 (15 reviews) | 8.7 (14 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 8.1 (15 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.7 (21 reviews) | 8.9 (19 reviews) | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | 8.2 (21 reviews) | 8.5 (21 reviews) | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Training Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Goal Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Feedback Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Action Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Benefits Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Feedback Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Recruitment Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Training Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Orientation Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **HR Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Help Desk Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payroll Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Job Description Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Social Media Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assessment Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Social Media Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Initiative Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Community Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Referral Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Candidate Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Communication Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Advertising Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Job Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Discount Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Pipeline Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Job Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Storage Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compensation Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Job Application Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **HR Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Competency Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Job Description Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Evaluation Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-Based Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Benefits Administration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/benefits-administration)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Benefitfocus | Workday Benefits | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 0% | 5.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 17.9% | 31.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 82.1% | 63.1% | 

### By Industry

#### Benefitfocus

- **Retail:** 14.3%
- **Education Management:** 7.1%
- **Higher Education:** 7.1%
- **Human Resources:** 7.1%
- **Insurance:** 7.1%
- **Music:** 7.1%
- **Restaurants:** 7.1%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.6%
- **Mining &amp; Metals:** 3.6%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 3.6%
- **Other:** 32.1%

#### Workday Benefits

- **Computer Software:** 12.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 11.6%
- **Insurance:** 8.3%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 5.0%
- **Hospital &amp; Health Care:** 5.0%
- **Financial Services:** 4.1%
- **Banking:** 3.3%
- **Hospitality:** 3.3%
- **Management Consulting:** 2.5%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 42.1%

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## Top Discussions

### Benefitfocus

No discussions available for this product.

### Workday Benefits

- Title: [What is Workday software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-workday-software-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Employees Management, basically anything related with Bonuses, HR processes like vacations."
- Title: [Can my coworkers check the benifits i have?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/51315-can-my-coworkers-check-the-benifits-i-have) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "No they cannot. Only those given security access can view benefit elections."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/benefitfocus-vs-workday-benefits)

