Compare Employee Navigator and UKG Ready 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.7% of reviews)
Mid-Market (55.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Year
No pricing available
Employee Navigator
Star Rating
(158)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Year
Browse all 4 pricing plansUKG Ready
Star Rating
(2,490)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (55.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about UKG ReadySummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that UKG Ready excels in user-friendliness, with many users finding it simple to navigate for tasks like reviewing check stubs and filling out forms. This ease of use is highlighted by comments such as, "It's very self-explanatory and user-friendly, so you don't need to be knowledgeable about UKG to use it."
- Users say that Employee Navigator shines in its benefits administration capabilities, with one reviewer noting its seamless integration with payroll systems, which made benefits management a breeze. This feature is particularly appreciated by companies that rely on efficient benefits handling.
- Reviewers mention that UKG Ready's implementation process is notably quick and intuitive, with users praising the initial setup as easy and straightforward. One user remarked, "I like that it's easy to use. The initial setup was also easy, and it works for what I use it for."
- According to verified reviews, Employee Navigator receives high marks for its customer support, with users highlighting the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. This aspect is crucial for businesses that need reliable assistance during implementation and ongoing use.
- G2 reviewers report that UKG Ready offers robust features for time, attendance, and PTO management, scoring significantly higher in this area compared to Employee Navigator. Users appreciate the convenience of tracking their time and managing leave through the platform.
- Users say that while Employee Navigator has a strong focus on small businesses, UKG Ready is better suited for mid-market companies, as reflected in its broader feature set and higher overall satisfaction ratings. This makes UKG Ready a more appealing option for organizations looking for comprehensive HR solutions.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Employee Navigator
Enhanced
Contact Us
Per Year
- Online enrollment
- Carrier, payroll & TPA integrations
- Enrollment forms library
UKG Ready
No pricing availableFree Trial
Employee Navigator
No trial information availableUKG Ready
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
142
9.1
2,040
Ease of Use
9.0
143
8.8
2,069
Ease of Setup
8.6
121
8.5
1,414
Ease of Admin
9.0
122
8.1
619
Quality of Support
9.1
134
8.8
1,723
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
119
8.5
594
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
139
8.7
2,017
Features by Category
Core HR
8.8
27
8.4
388
6.8
29
9.0
425
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.2
24
8.5
355
8.4
26
8.6
359
9.5
30
8.9
305
Generative AI
7.7
14
6.8
61
Platform
7.6
92
8.4
566
8.2
91
8.1
423
Feature Not Available
8.1
401
8.9
94
8.6
546
9.2
94
8.7
534
8.5
86
8.6
493
8.3
96
8.7
544
8.8
92
8.6
535
Employee Self Service
Not enough data
9.1
968
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
866
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
889
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
9.1
973
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
986
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
930
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
743
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
856
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
836
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
908
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
809
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
807
|
Verified
Taxes
Not enough data
8.9
838
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
785
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
732
Integration
Not enough data
8.4
746
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
805
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
733
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
757
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.7
901
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
907
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
914
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
854
|
Verified
Benefits Administration Platform Features
9.3
118
Not enough data
9.0
116
Not enough data
8.4
109
Not enough data
8.2
110
Not enough data
7.9
99
Not enough data
8.8
112
Not enough data
8.3
106
Not enough data
7.9
97
Not enough data
Benefits Administration Platform Features
9.3
118
Not enough data
9.0
116
Not enough data
8.4
109
Not enough data
8.2
110
Not enough data
7.9
99
Not enough data
8.8
112
Not enough data
8.3
106
Not enough data
8.9
98
Not enough data
7.9
97
Not enough data
8.3
100
Not enough data
7.6
65
Not enough data
7.9
67
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.2
66
Not enough data
7.7
66
Not enough data
7.0
63
Not enough data
Platform
7.6
92
8.4
566
8.2
91
8.1
423
Feature Not Available
8.1
401
8.9
94
8.6
546
9.2
94
8.7
534
8.5
86
8.6
493
8.3
96
8.7
544
8.8
92
8.6
535
Automation
Not enough data
8.9
1082
Logistics
Not enough data
8.7
1090
Not enough data
8.7
1072
Not enough data
8.7
970
Management
Not enough data
8.5
1021
Not enough data
8.8
1039
Not enough data
8.9
1058
Not enough data
9.0
1125
Not enough data
8.9
1109
Not enough data
9.1
1149
Not enough data
8.8
1039
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.8
1000
Not enough data
8.8
1003
Not enough data
8.8
990
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
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
7.3
15
Not enough data
7.3
15
Not enough data
7.9
15
Sourcing
Not enough data
8.1
161
Not enough data
8.0
174
Not enough data
7.4
18
Not enough data
8.3
23
Not enough data
7.5
17
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
Not enough data
8.1
163
Not enough data
8.3
25
Not enough data
8.7
22
Not enough data
7.4
17
Not enough data
7.7
19
Not enough data
7.7
17
Not enough data
7.7
21
Platform
7.6
92
8.4
566
8.2
91
8.1
423
Feature Not Available
8.1
401
8.9
94
8.6
546
9.2
94
8.7
534
8.5
86
8.6
493
8.3
96
8.7
544
8.8
92
8.6
535
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
7.6
16
Not enough data
7.1
15
Not enough data
6.9
15
Time Tracking
Not enough data
9.1
950
Not enough data
8.7
819
Not enough data
8.6
748
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
8.1
634
Not enough data
8.2
638
Not enough data
8.2
631
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
9.0
801
Administration
Not enough data
8.6
715
Not enough data
8.6
775
Not enough data
8.6
733
Not enough data
8.7
686
Not enough data
8.8
773
Platform
Not enough data
8.7
782
Not enough data
8.3
674
Not enough data
8.3
632
Not enough data
8.9
793
Not enough data
8.6
742
Not enough data
7.9
636
Platform
7.6
92
8.4
566
8.2
91
8.1
423
Feature Not Available
8.1
401
8.9
94
8.6
546
9.2
94
8.7
534
8.5
86
8.6
493
8.3
96
8.7
544
8.8
92
8.6
535
Workforce Management Platform Features
Not enough data
8.2
273
Not enough data
8.3
314
Not enough data
9.2
401
Not enough data
8.9
382
Not enough data
8.3
294
Not enough data
8.2
270
Not enough data
8.5
313
Not enough data
8.8
376
Not enough data
8.3
274
Not enough data
8.2
304
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Employee Navigator and UKG Ready are categorized as Core HR
Unique Categories
Employee Navigator is categorized as Benefits Administration
UKG Ready is categorized as Time & Attendance, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Time Tracking, Workforce Management, Payroll, and HCM Software
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Employee Navigator
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
UKG Ready
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
Insurance
56.7%
Financial Services
3.3%
Human Resources
2.7%
Hospital & Health Care
2.7%
Non-Profit Organization Management
2.0%
Other
32.7%
Hospital & Health Care
11.4%
Retail
5.9%
Education Management
4.3%
Manufacturing
4.0%
Non-Profit Organization Management
3.7%
Other
70.8%
Discussions
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
Employee Navigator has no more discussions with answers
Best practice for refunding garnishments & bonus over payments
9 Comments
BJ
I had no idea it could be done like that. How would you handle refunding a bonus paid in error? Oh..................THANK YOU!Read more
Using calendar in Kronos in other applications
3 Comments
LP
Did you ever get any good answers here. I would love for time off requests to flow to the calendar (outlook) as showing OOO. Read more
Is there an easier way to enter things like raises with multiple job codes
3 Comments
KB
We used an import for our minimum wage job rate that went up last year and now this Jan. There is an import for the Primary code and a separate one for the...Read more
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