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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (52.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Contact Us Per Year
Dayforce
Star Rating
(903)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about DayforceEmployee Navigator
Star Rating
(152)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Year
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Dayforce excels in "Time, Attendance, and PTO" management with a score of 8.4, while Employee Navigator struggles in this area with a score of 6.8. Reviewers mention that Dayforce's time tracking features are intuitive and easy to use, making it a preferred choice for organizations with complex attendance needs.
- Reviewers mention that Employee Navigator shines in "Benefits Administration," scoring an impressive 9.5 compared to Dayforce's 8.0. Users on G2 highlight the platform's comprehensive benefits record management and enrollment planning features, which streamline the benefits process for small businesses.
- Users say that Dayforce's "Quality of Support" is rated at 7.5, which is notably lower than Employee Navigator's 9.3. Reviewers mention that Employee Navigator provides exceptional customer service, with quick response times and knowledgeable support staff, making it a reliable partner for small businesses.
- G2 users report that Employee Navigator's "Ease of Setup" is rated at 8.7, significantly higher than Dayforce's 6.8. Users mention that the onboarding process for Employee Navigator is straightforward, allowing small businesses to get up and running quickly without extensive training.
- Reviewers mention that Dayforce's "Expense Management" feature is rated poorly at 4.9, while Employee Navigator excels with a score of 8.8. Users report that Employee Navigator's expense tracking and reporting capabilities are robust, making it easier for businesses to manage employee expenses effectively.
- Users on G2 highlight that Dayforce's "Employee Self Service" web portal scores 8.7, which is competitive, but Employee Navigator's self-service capabilities are rated slightly higher at 8.9. Reviewers mention that both platforms offer user-friendly interfaces, but Employee Navigator's mobile access is noted as a key advantage for employees on the go.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Dayforce
No pricing availableEmployee Navigator
Enhanced
Contact Us
Per Year
- Online enrollment
- Carrier, payroll & TPA integrations
- Enrollment forms library
Free Trial
Dayforce
No trial information availableEmployee Navigator
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.4
782
8.9
136
Ease of Use
8.3
787
9.0
137
Ease of Setup
6.9
482
8.7
116
Ease of Admin
7.8
503
9.1
116
Quality of Support
7.6
710
9.2
129
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
508
9.4
113
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
776
9.2
133
Features by Category
Core HR
7.9
278
8.8
27
8.3
299
6.8
29
4.9
70
Feature Not Available
7.7
222
8.2
24
7.9
256
8.4
26
7.9
267
9.5
29
Generative AI
5.3
40
7.7
14
Platform
7.7
370
7.6
92
7.4
260
8.2
87
7.7
212
Feature Not Available
8.3
384
8.9
94
8.0
355
9.2
93
7.9
341
8.5
86
7.6
382
8.3
94
7.8
304
8.8
92
Employee Self Service
8.7
434
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
360
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
403
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
8.7
418
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
429
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
440
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
122
Not enough data
8.7
421
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
374
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
398
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
362
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
356
|
Verified
Not enough data
Taxes
8.5
401
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
385
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
375
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integration
7.6
276
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
321
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
285
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
297
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
7.9
408
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
416
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
421
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
366
|
Verified
Not enough data
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.3
239
9.3
115
8.3
217
9.0
113
7.5
189
8.4
108
8.1
195
8.2
109
8.3
193
7.9
99
8.6
246
8.8
110
8.4
203
8.3
106
8.2
173
7.9
97
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.3
239
9.3
115
8.3
217
9.0
113
7.5
189
8.4
108
8.1
195
8.2
109
8.3
193
7.9
99
8.6
246
8.8
110
8.4
203
8.3
106
8.3
183
8.9
98
8.2
173
7.9
97
7.9
154
8.3
94
7.0
40
7.6
65
7.6
46
7.9
67
Generative AI
5.8
31
7.2
66
5.8
31
7.7
66
5.2
30
7.0
63
Platform
7.7
370
7.6
92
7.4
260
8.2
87
7.7
212
Feature Not Available
8.3
384
8.9
94
8.0
355
9.2
93
7.9
341
8.5
86
7.6
382
8.3
94
7.8
304
8.8
92
Automation
8.3
180
Not enough data
Logistics
8.0
190
Not enough data
8.2
181
Not enough data
8.3
147
Not enough data
Management
8.0
162
Not enough data
8.3
176
Not enough data
8.0
178
Not enough data
8.7
210
Not enough data
8.6
204
Not enough data
8.9
214
Not enough data
8.6
189
Not enough data
Monitoring
8.2
161
Not enough data
8.2
170
Not enough data
7.8
161
Not enough data
Processing
8.8
43
Not enough data
8.6
45
Not enough data
8.5
48
Not enough data
8.4
44
Not enough data
Compliance
8.6
43
Not enough data
8.7
42
Not enough data
8.6
42
Not enough data
Integration
8.5
41
Not enough data
8.1
41
Not enough data
8.1
29
Not enough data
Reporting
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
38
Not enough data
8.5
38
Not enough data
Platform Basics
7.4
41
Not enough data
7.8
51
Not enough data
Platform Data
7.7
51
Not enough data
7.8
47
Not enough data
7.9
56
Not enough data
Platform Content
7.8
47
Not enough data
7.4
39
Not enough data
7.1
43
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.6
23
Not enough data
Platform Basics
6.7
5
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
Platform Data
7.9
7
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
6.9
9
Not enough data
7.2
9
Not enough data
Platform Functionality
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
6.8
10
Not enough data
6.5
9
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
6.1
9
Not enough data
6.3
9
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Talent Intelligence
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.6
42
Not enough data
8.3
33
Not enough data
8.6
35
Not enough data
8.5
38
Not enough data
Platform Basics
7.8
62
Not enough data
7.6
56
Not enough data
7.6
57
Not enough data
Platform Content
7.6
52
Not enough data
7.0
45
Not enough data
7.2
44
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
7.4
45
Not enough data
7.9
56
Not enough data
7.0
44
Not enough data
7.3
45
Not enough data
7.1
50
Not enough data
Performance reviews
7.1
46
Not enough data
7.3
60
Not enough data
7.9
51
Not enough data
Goals
7.5
70
Not enough data
7.1
65
Not enough data
Feedback
7.3
63
Not enough data
7.4
56
Not enough data
7.1
49
Not enough data
6.4
47
Not enough data
Data
7.1
56
Not enough data
7.4
56
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Performance Management
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
Platform - Compensation Planning
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
Additional Features - Compensation Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Onboarding
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 Content
7.9
195
Not enough data
7.9
195
Not enough data
7.8
176
Not enough data
7.9
120
Not enough data
7.8
147
Not enough data
7.7
148
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.5
205
Not enough data
7.9
142
Not enough data
7.6
126
Not enough data
8.2
187
Not enough data
8.0
182
Not enough data
Platform Data
7.8
141
Not enough data
7.7
156
Not enough data
7.7
92
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
370
7.6
92
7.4
260
8.2
87
7.7
212
Feature Not Available
8.3
384
8.9
94
8.0
355
9.2
93
7.9
341
8.5
86
7.6
382
8.3
94
7.8
304
8.8
92
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.0
142
Not enough data
8.3
201
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.1
29
Not enough data
8.1
32
Not enough data
8.1
29
Not enough data
Platform Content
7.4
28
Not enough data
7.3
27
Not enough data
7.4
31
Not enough data
7.2
23
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.1
24
Not enough data
7.4
31
Not enough data
7.8
24
Not enough data
7.2
24
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
370
7.6
92
7.4
260
8.2
87
7.7
212
Feature Not Available
8.3
384
8.9
94
8.0
355
9.2
93
7.9
341
8.5
86
7.6
382
8.3
94
7.8
304
8.8
92
Time Tracking
8.7
307
Not enough data
8.1
203
Not enough data
7.9
172
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Mobile Time Tracking
8.6
262
Not enough data
Administration
7.9
202
Not enough data
8.1
236
Not enough data
7.7
219
Not enough data
7.9
191
Not enough data
8.2
253
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
237
Not enough data
7.6
166
Not enough data
7.9
137
Not enough data
8.1
240
Not enough data
8.0
221
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
370
7.6
92
7.4
260
8.2
87
7.7
212
Feature Not Available
8.3
384
8.9
94
8.0
355
9.2
93
7.9
341
8.5
86
7.6
382
8.3
94
7.8
304
8.8
92
Platform
7.7
370
7.6
92
7.4
260
8.2
87
7.7
212
Feature Not Available
8.3
384
8.9
94
8.0
355
9.2
93
7.9
341
8.5
86
7.6
382
8.3
94
7.8
304
8.8
92
Workforce Management Platform Features
8.0
145
Not enough data
8.3
238
Not enough data
8.7
285
Not enough data
8.3
260
Not enough data
7.9
156
Not enough data
7.9
121
Not enough data
8.1
175
Not enough data
8.7
262
Not enough data
8.2
159
Not enough data
7.8
188
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Dayforce and Employee Navigator are categorized as Benefits Administration and Core HR
Unique Categories
Employee Navigator has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Dayforce
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Employee Navigator
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
Retail
10.1%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.0%
Hospital & Health Care
6.0%
Financial Services
4.0%
Hospitality
3.1%
Other
71.0%
Insurance
58.3%
Financial Services
3.5%
Human Resources
2.8%
Hospital & Health Care
2.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
2.1%
Other
30.6%
Discussions
Can you make the website more mobile compatible?
2 Comments
AN
We value your feedback! Are you referring to Ceridian.com or Dayforce?
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How Much Does Employee Navigator cost?
1 Comment
KB
There are different plan options. I use the Elite which is around $800 per month. This has the PTO , onboarding and task management. If you don't need...Read more
How do I run reports in employee Navigator?
1 Comment
KB
There are lots of great canned reports under the report tab. I also really like the column based and row reports. These let you customize what you want to...Read more
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