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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.3% of reviews)
Enterprise (53.3% of reviews)
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No pricing available
Cascade
Star Rating
(17)2.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(1,622)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (53.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that SAP SuccessFactors excels in providing a comprehensive platform for HR-related tasks, allowing users to access all employee data from a single location. This integration is particularly beneficial for managing everything from hiring to separation, making it a valuable tool for HR professionals.
- Users say that Cascade offers a traditional user interface that simplifies navigation, making it easier to manage multiple people and processes. Recent updates have improved the overall user experience, indicating that the software is evolving positively, even if it still feels somewhat dated compared to competitors.
- Reviewers mention that SAP SuccessFactors is particularly well-suited for remote work, with features like easy login/logout options and mobile-friendly access to payslips and leave applications. This functionality is crucial for organizations with a distributed workforce, enhancing employee engagement and satisfaction.
- According to verified reviews, Cascade is recognized for its planning and execution capabilities, helping organizations set visions and strategies effectively. Users appreciate how it can turn ideas into actionable plans, although some feel it lacks the depth of features found in more established HR platforms.
- G2 reviewers highlight that SAP SuccessFactors has a strong support system, with users rating the quality of support highly. This is essential for organizations that require reliable assistance during implementation and ongoing use, ensuring that any issues can be resolved quickly.
- Users express concerns about Cascade's overall performance, noting that while it has a smooth processing experience, it still falls short in comparison to SAP SuccessFactors in terms of user satisfaction and feature richness. This disparity is reflected in the overall ratings, where SAP SuccessFactors significantly outperforms Cascade.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cascade
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Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.3
13
8.4
1,206
Ease of Use
6.7
14
8.2
1,224
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
7.9
592
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.0
514
Quality of Support
6.4
13
8.1
1,058
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.3
489
Product Direction (% positive)
6.7
14
8.0
1,163
Features by Category
Core HR
Not enough data
8.6
255
Not enough data
8.4
218
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
228
Not enough data
8.8
121
Not enough data
8.5
123
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.3
13
Platform
Not enough data
7.7
434
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
388
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
377
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
462
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
481
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
404
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
457
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
459
|
Verified
Expense Reports
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
Agentic AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Travel Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
8.3
33
Feature Not Available
8.1
34
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Mobile
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
8.9
50
Not enough data
8.9
50
Feature Not Available
8.8
51
Not enough data
8.5
48
Not enough data
8.7
51
Platform
Not enough data
8.7
51
Not enough data
8.2
46
Not enough data
8.5
46
Not enough data
8.7
51
Not enough data
8.6
50
Feature Not Available
7.4
43
Communication
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
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
Productivity Tools
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
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Employee Self Service
Not enough data
7.7
26
Not enough data
7.9
25
Not enough data
7.8
27
Administration
Not enough data
8.0
25
Not enough data
8.3
26
Not enough data
8.2
24
Not enough data
8.1
25
Not enough data
8.1
24
Not enough data
7.8
24
Not enough data
8.1
24
Not enough data
7.8
21
Not enough data
7.7
21
Taxes
Not enough data
8.3
24
Feature Not Available
7.5
8
Feature Not Available
7.4
9
Integration
Not enough data
8.1
25
Not enough data
8.2
26
Not enough data
8.0
22
Not enough data
8.8
26
Platform
Not enough data
8.3
28
Not enough data
8.4
28
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
8.0
29
Benefits Administration Platform Features
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Benefits Administration Platform Features
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
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
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
7.7
434
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
388
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
377
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
462
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
481
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
404
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
457
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
459
|
Verified
Automation
Not enough data
8.5
65
Logistics
Not enough data
8.7
61
Not enough data
8.6
62
Not enough data
8.5
59
Management
Not enough data
8.3
59
Not enough data
8.7
63
Not enough data
8.9
73
Not enough data
8.8
65
Not enough data
8.7
64
Not enough data
9.1
72
Not enough data
8.5
67
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.3
57
Not enough data
8.4
59
Not enough data
8.7
65
Customization
Not enough data
8.0
58
Not enough data
8.2
64
HR Content
Not enough data
8.5
61
Not enough data
8.3
59
Not enough data
8.5
61
Logistics
Not enough data
8.5
56
Not enough data
8.7
69
Not enough data
7.7
47
Management
Not enough data
8.0
49
Not enough data
8.9
63
Not enough data
8.5
60
Not enough data
8.5
64
Not enough data
8.5
65
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.9
8
Not enough data
6.5
8
Platform Basics
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 Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform 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
Basics
Not enough data
8.6
79
Not enough data
8.5
72
Not enough data
8.5
75
Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.5
77
Content
Not enough data
8.4
68
Not enough data
8.5
70
Basics
Not enough data
8.6
79
Not enough data
8.5
72
Not enough data
8.5
75
Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.5
77
Not enough data
8.6
58
Not enough data
8.4
62
Content
Not enough data
8.4
68
Not enough data
8.5
70
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
8.0
368
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
371
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
407
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
7.7
434
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
388
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
377
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
462
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
481
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
404
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
457
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
459
|
Verified
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
8.3
102
Not enough data
8.0
83
Not enough data
8.0
88
Not enough data
8.2
97
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
8.0
98
Not enough data
8.3
102
Not enough data
7.1
26
Not enough data
7.7
86
Not enough data
8.0
88
Not enough data
8.2
97
Not enough data
8.3
92
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Functionality
Not enough data
8.0
368
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
390
Not enough data
8.1
371
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
407
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Recruiting Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
7.7
434
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
388
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
377
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
462
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
481
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
404
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
457
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
459
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.4
99
Not enough data
8.2
94
Not enough data
8.3
107
Not enough data
8.4
117
Not enough data
8.4
93
Not enough data
8.6
112
Not enough data
8.0
96
Not enough data
8.1
111
Not enough data
8.4
114
Not enough data
8.4
91
Benchmarking and Equity - Compensation Management
Not enough data
6.3
10
Not enough data
6.2
10
Not enough data
8.0
10
Platform
Not enough data
7.7
434
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
388
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
377
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
462
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
481
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
404
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
457
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
459
|
Verified
Performance reviews
Not enough data
8.3
108
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
108
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
107
|
Verified
Goals
Not enough data
8.6
116
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
107
|
Verified
Feedback
Not enough data
8.2
106
Not enough data
8.3
102
Not enough data
7.7
97
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
85
Data
Not enough data
8.2
114
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
112
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Performance Management
Not enough data
6.7
13
Not enough data
6.9
13
Career pathing
Not enough data
8.4
17
Not enough data
8.3
17
Opportunity matching
Not enough data
8.0
17
Not enough data
8.0
17
Analytics and integrations
Not enough data
7.7
17
Not enough data
8.1
17
Not enough data
7.5
16
Reports
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Cleaning
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.6
25
Recruitment Platform - Recruitment Platforms
Not enough data
4.2
8
Not enough data
6.0
7
Not enough data
5.4
8
Not enough data
6.0
7
Not enough data
6.5
8
Not enough data
5.7
7
Recruitment AI - Recruitment Platforms
Not enough data
6.5
8
Not enough data
3.8
7
Not enough data
6.0
7
Agentic AI - Recruitment Platforms
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
5.6
8
Not enough data
5.8
8
Core Features - Employee Experience Software
Not enough data
9.2
19
Not enough data
8.6
13
People Analytics - Employee Experience Software
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
7.9
12
Advanced Features - Employee Experience Software
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
8.2
12
Employee Improvement - Employee Experience Software
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
7.6
12
Learning Content - Ethics and Compliance Learning
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
Ethics - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Certifications - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Sourcing
Not enough data
8.2
299
Not enough data
8.3
299
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
Not enough data
8.4
302
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
Not enough data
7.7
434
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
388
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
377
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
462
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
481
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
404
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
457
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
459
|
Verified
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Onboarding
Not enough data
4.3
12
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.4
12
Not enough data
5.6
12
Not enough data
6.4
13
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.0
92
Not enough data
8.3
100
Not enough data
8.4
102
Not enough data
8.1
83
Not enough data
8.2
95
Not enough data
8.2
91
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.3
106
Not enough data
8.1
85
Not enough data
8.2
92
Not enough data
8.2
103
Not enough data
8.5
108
Platform Data
Not enough data
7.8
95
Not enough data
8.0
98
Not enough data
8.2
73
Platform
Not enough data
7.7
434
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
388
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
377
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
462
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
481
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
404
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
457
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
459
|
Verified
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
8.1
371
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
255
Agentic AI - Employee Intranet
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Authoring
Not enough data
7.9
74
Not enough data
7.8
24
Not enough data
7.9
85
Not enough data
8.4
25
Course Delivery
Not enough data
8.4
95
Not enough data
8.3
95
Not enough data
8.5
94
Course Management
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
8.2
84
Not enough data
8.1
86
Not enough data
8.4
60
LMS Marketplace
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
64
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Interface
Not enough data
7.9
60
Not enough data
8.1
67
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
8.0
98
Not enough data
8.3
102
Not enough data
7.7
86
Not enough data
8.0
83
Not enough data
8.0
88
Not enough data
8.2
97
Not enough data
8.3
92
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.8
8
Not enough data
5.8
8
Not enough data
5.6
8
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.7
82
Not enough data
8.6
83
Not enough data
8.7
66
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.4
80
Not enough data
8.3
76
Not enough data
8.6
85
Not enough data
8.6
48
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.6
77
Not enough data
8.6
85
Not enough data
8.6
82
Not enough data
8.4
76
Platform
Not enough data
7.7
434
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
388
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
377
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
462
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
481
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
404
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
457
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
459
|
Verified
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.0
41
Not enough data
8.4
48
Not enough data
8.0
44
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.0
42
Not enough data
8.3
43
Not enough data
8.2
43
Not enough data
8.4
45
Platform Performance
Not enough data
8.1
46
Not enough data
8.2
28
Not enough data
8.3
42
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
48
Not enough data
8.4
46
Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.4
50
Not enough data
8.3
46
Not enough data
8.6
46
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
8.3
33
Feature Not Available
8.1
34
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.8
49
Administration
Not enough data
8.9
50
Not enough data
8.9
50
Feature Not Available
8.8
51
Not enough data
8.5
48
Not enough data
8.7
51
Platform
Not enough data
8.7
51
Not enough data
8.2
46
Not enough data
8.5
46
Not enough data
8.7
51
Not enough data
8.6
50
Feature Not Available
7.4
43
Platform
Not enough data
7.7
434
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
388
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
377
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
462
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
481
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
404
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
457
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
459
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
7.7
434
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
388
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
377
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
462
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
481
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
404
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
457
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
459
|
Verified
Workforce Management Platform Features
Not enough data
7.9
65
Not enough data
8.0
63
Not enough data
8.3
70
Not enough data
8.5
73
Not enough data
8.4
71
Not enough data
8.4
69
Not enough data
8.4
68
Not enough data
8.4
63
Not enough data
8.1
48
Not enough data
8.4
68
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cascade and SAP SuccessFactors HCM are categorized as Training Management Systems, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Core HR, Workforce Management, Payroll, and HCM Software
Unique Categories
Cascade is categorized as Expense Management
SAP SuccessFactors HCM is categorized as Benefits Administration, Employee Experience, Employee Engagement, Employee Intranet, HR Analytics, Absence Management, Recruitment Marketing, Compensation Management, Time & Attendance, Ethics and Compliance Learning, Performance Management, Onboarding, Recruiting Automation, Candidate Relationship Management, Succession Planning, HR Service Delivery, Corporate Learning Management Systems, Time Tracking, Learning Experience Platforms (LXP), Recruitment Platforms, and Talent Marketplace Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cascade
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SAP SuccessFactors 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
20.0%
Government Administration
13.3%
Supermarkets
6.7%
Public Relations and Communications
6.7%
Media Production
6.7%
Other
46.7%
Information Technology and Services
11.9%
Computer Software
8.0%
Human Resources
5.1%
Staffing and Recruiting
3.7%
Retail
3.5%
Other
67.8%
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where did successfactors go wrong?
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Unlike most modern vendors who encourage the client for independence and growth, SFSF protects it's partner by limiting access to "provision access", even...Read more
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