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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.7% of reviews)
Mid-Market (47.5% of reviews)
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Dayforce
Star Rating
(904)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(104)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (47.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- G2 reviewers report that Dayforce excels in providing a comprehensive and organized user experience, with many users praising its ability to store historical data and facilitate audits. One user noted, "You can put the candidates details along with the feedback which makes it easier during audit to give information."
- Users say that HotSchedules stands out for its user-friendly interface, particularly in scheduling tasks. Reviewers appreciate the "shortcuts and the ease of use in creating schedules and trends," making it a favorite for those in need of efficient scheduling solutions.
- According to verified reviews, Dayforce has a robust implementation process, but some users have mentioned challenges with configuration. Despite this, many find it easy to use in both employee and manager roles, highlighting its organized information structure.
- Reviewers mention that HotSchedules offers a superior mobile experience, with a mobile app that "saves a ton of time." This feature is particularly beneficial for users who need to manage schedules on the go, enhancing overall productivity.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Dayforce has a strong presence in the enterprise market, it may not cater as effectively to mid-market needs compared to HotSchedules, which is favored by mid-sized businesses. This distinction can influence the choice depending on the size of the organization.
- Users report that both products have their strengths in support quality, but HotSchedules edges out with higher ratings. Reviewers appreciate the quality of support from HotSchedules, stating it contributes positively to their overall experience, while Dayforce users have noted some room for improvement in this area.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Dayforce
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No pricing availableFree Trial
Dayforce
No trial information availableHotSchedules
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
782
9.0
88
Ease of Use
8.3
787
8.7
88
Ease of Setup
6.9
483
7.7
13
Ease of Admin
7.8
503
7.6
14
Quality of Support
7.6
710
8.1
69
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
508
7.5
12
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
776
8.5
84
Features by Category
Core HR
7.9
278
Not enough data
8.3
299
Not enough data
4.9
70
Not enough data
7.7
222
Not enough data
7.9
256
Not enough data
7.9
267
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.3
40
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
370
Not enough data
7.4
260
Not enough data
7.7
212
Not enough data
8.3
384
Not enough data
8.0
355
Not enough data
7.9
341
Not enough data
7.6
382
Not enough data
7.8
304
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
8.3
217
Not enough data
7.5
189
Not enough data
8.1
195
Not enough data
8.3
193
Not enough data
8.6
246
Not enough data
8.4
203
Not enough data
8.2
173
Not enough data
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.3
239
Not enough data
8.3
217
Not enough data
7.5
189
Not enough data
8.1
195
Not enough data
8.3
193
Not enough data
8.6
246
Not enough data
8.4
203
Not enough data
8.3
183
Not enough data
8.2
173
Not enough data
7.9
154
Not enough data
7.0
40
Not enough data
7.6
46
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.8
31
Not enough data
5.8
31
Not enough data
5.2
30
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
370
Not enough data
7.4
260
Not enough data
7.7
212
Not enough data
8.3
384
Not enough data
8.0
355
Not enough data
7.9
341
Not enough data
7.6
382
Not enough data
7.8
304
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Restaurant Scheduling
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 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
9.7
5
7.6
57
9.3
5
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
9.3
5
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
Not enough data
7.4
260
Not enough data
7.7
212
Not enough data
8.3
384
Not enough data
8.0
355
Not enough data
7.9
341
Not enough data
7.6
382
Not enough data
7.8
304
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
7.4
260
Not enough data
7.7
212
Not enough data
8.3
384
Not enough data
8.0
355
Not enough data
7.9
341
Not enough data
7.6
382
Not enough data
7.8
304
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
7.4
260
Not enough data
7.7
212
Not enough data
8.3
384
Not enough data
8.0
355
Not enough data
7.9
341
Not enough data
7.6
382
Not enough data
7.8
304
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
370
Not enough data
7.4
260
Not enough data
7.7
212
Not enough data
8.3
384
Not enough data
8.0
355
Not enough data
7.9
341
Not enough data
7.6
382
Not enough data
7.8
304
Not enough data
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 HotSchedules are categorized as Time & Attendance, Employee Scheduling, and Workforce Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Dayforce
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
HotSchedules
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%
Restaurants
33.7%
Food & Beverages
27.7%
Hospitality
8.9%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
4.0%
Entertainment
4.0%
Other
21.8%
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