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# NetSuite vs Workday Financial Management Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Pricing

**NetSuite**
Free Trial

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**Workday Financial Management**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**NetSuite**
6 monthsFaster

Based on 205 responses

**Workday Financial Management**
8 months

Based on 16 responses

Return on Investment

**NetSuite**
20 months

Based on 175 responses

**Workday Financial Management**
15 months5 months sooner

Based on 16 responses

Perceived Cost

**NetSuite**
$$$$$

**Workday Financial Management**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**NetSuite**
25%17% more

**Workday Financial Management**
8%

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**Pros & Cons**
from reviews

**NetSuite**
[
Ease of Use (568)
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Customizability (363)
](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-netsuite/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1434488&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Learning Curve (383)
](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-netsuite/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1420314&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Improvement Needed (335)
](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-netsuite/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1421527&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Workday Financial Management**
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Ease of Use (28)
](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-financial-management/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1514102&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Integrations (9)
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Not User-Friendly (9)
](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-financial-management/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1514600&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Learning Curve (8)
](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-financial-management/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1514235&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**NetSuite**
[

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Tipalti

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Adaptive from Workday

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Workforce Now

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AfterShip

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**Workday Financial Management**
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Adaptive from Workday

](https://www.g2.com/products/adaptive-from-workday/reviews)[

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ADP SmartCompliance®

](https://www.g2.com/products/adp-smartcompliance/reviews)[

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ADP Time and Labor Management

](https://www.g2.com/products/adp-adp-time-and-labor-management/reviews)[

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AlertMedia

](https://www.g2.com/products/alertmedia/reviews)[
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Screenshots

**NetSuite**
 ![NetSuite screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1866160/Dashboard---Full-Screen-no-tiles-_1_.jpg)

**Workday Financial Management**
 ![Workday Financial Management screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1489351/Discovery-Board---Workday.png)

**Ratings**
from reviews

Meets Requirements

**NetSuite**

**8.1** /10

Based on 3,756 responses

**Workday Financial Management**

**8.6** /10

Based on 254 responses

Ease of Use

**NetSuite**

**7.6** /10

Based on 4,432 responses

**Workday Financial Management**

**8.2** /10

Based on 358 responses

Ease of Setup

**NetSuite**

**6.6** /10

Based on 3,081 responses

**Workday Financial Management**

**7.6** /10

Based on 246 responses

Ease of Admin

**NetSuite**

**7.4** /10

Based on 2,010 responses

**Workday Financial Management**

**8.0** /10

Based on 61 responses

Quality of Support

**NetSuite**

**7.0** /10

Based on 3,493 responses

**Workday Financial Management**

**8.3** /10

Based on 222 responses

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**NetSuite**

**7.5** /10

Based on 2,000 responses

**Workday Financial Management**

**8.4** /10

Based on 61 responses

Product Direction (% positive)

**NetSuite**

**7.7** /10

Based on 3,625 responses

**Workday Financial Management**

**8.5** /10

Based on 232 responses

**Features**
ratings from reviews

Accounting

**7.2** /10

Based on 2,328 responses

**8.3** /10

Based on 268 responses

Revenue Management

**7.2** /10

Based on 396 responses

**8.4** /10

Based on 46 responses

Billing

**7.3** /10

Based on 742 responses

**8.9** /10

Based on 23 responses

CRM

**7.2** /10

Based on 841 responses

Not enough data

Expense Management

Not enough data

**8.7** /10

Based on 98 responses

Nonprofit Accounting

**7.7** /10

Based on 2,107 responses

Not enough data

Subscription Billing

**6.8** /10

Based on 113 responses

Not enough data

Discrete ERP

**7.3** /10

Based on 92 responses

Not enough data

Distribution ERP

**7.3** /10

Based on 254 responses

Not enough data

ERP Systems

**7.3** /10

Based on 1,413 responses

Not enough data

Project-Based ERP

**7.6** /10

Based on 171 responses

Not enough data

Donor Management

**7.6** /10

Based on 28 responses

Not enough data

Nonprofit CRM

**7.5** /10

Based on 36 responses

Not enough data

E-Commerce Platforms

**7.2** /10

Based on 326 responses

Not enough data

Field Service Management

**6.6** /10

Based on 27 responses

Not enough data

User Insights

**Reviewers' Company Size**

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
31.1%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
58.3%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)
10.6%

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
31.1%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
58.3%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)
10.6%

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
18.5%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.6%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)
49.9%

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
18.5%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.6%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)
49.9%

**Reviewers' Industry**

[![NetSuite](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/4b02508eaf1eed7c1c991b5f0ce3fab7/oracle-netsuite.svg "NetSuite")](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-netsuite/reviews)
NetSuite

Computer Software
9.4%

Accounting
7.7%

Information Technology and Services
7.1%

Manufacturing
5.1%

Retail
5.1%

Other
65.7%

[![Workday Financial Management](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/606c76b1813abca2e96fde9dc8fa51ec/workday-financial-management.svg "Workday Financial Management")](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-financial-management/reviews)
Workday Financial Management

Accounting
10.4%

Financial Services
9.4%

Hospital & Health Care
7.6%

Higher Education
7.4%

Computer Software
4.6%

Other
60.6%

Alternatives

**NetSuite Alternatives**

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[
SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
](/products/sap-cloud-erp-sap-s-4hana-cloud/reviews)

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[
Sage Intacct
](/products/sage-intacct/reviews)

 ![Certinia Financial Management Cloud](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0dd6ba751598afe1d4100180c8bc4acf/certinia-financial-management-cloud.svg "Certinia Financial Management Cloud")

[
Certinia Financial...
](/products/certinia-financial-management-cloud/reviews)

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[
Acumatica
](/products/acumatica/reviews)

**Workday Financial Management Alternatives**

 ![Sage Intacct](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_14f9ce34aa0bb0f679b3f8e617a83f09/sage-intacct.jpg "Sage Intacct")

[
Sage Intacct
](/products/sage-intacct/reviews)

 ![Certinia Financial Management Cloud](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0dd6ba751598afe1d4100180c8bc4acf/certinia-financial-management-cloud.svg "Certinia Financial Management Cloud")

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Certinia Financial...
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[
SAP ECC
](/products/sap-ecc/reviews)

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Oracle PeopleSoft
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## NetSuite vs Workday Financial Management FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between NetSuite vs Workday Financial Management?

Workday Financial Management stands out for higher reviewer satisfaction on support and ease of use, while NetSuite is favored for customizability and breadth of partner applications.

| | [NetSuite](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-netsuite/reviews) | [Workday Financial Management](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-financial-management/reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.1/5 (4912 reviews) | 4.2/5 (286 reviews) |
| Largest Segment | Mid-Market | Enterprise |
| Ease of Setup score | 6.5 | 7.5 |
| Quality of Support score | 7.0 | 8.2 |
| Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Customizability (363 all-time mentions) | Ease of Use (28 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of NetSuite and Workday Financial Management compare?

Workday Financial Management is rated higher for price satisfaction, indicating reviewers consider it the stronger value.

- **NetSuite:** In recent reviews, several mention that NetSuite is expensive for small teams and that some basic features require add-ons, impacting perceived value.
- **Workday Financial Management:** Reviewers describe the price as fair and note a strong return on investment, with positive sentiment around established pricing and value for money.
- **Switching reasons:** Some reviewers cite high costs and required add-ons as reasons for considering alternatives to NetSuite.

### What are the best alternatives to NetSuite and Workday Financial Management?

The top three alternatives to NetSuite and Workday Financial Management are SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud), Sage Intacct, and Certinia Financial Management Cloud.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [NetSuite](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-netsuite/reviews) | 4.1/5 (4912 reviews) | Mid-Market | Reviewers note high cost for small teams and add-on fees | Customizability (363 all-time mentions) |
| [Workday Financial Management](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-financial-management/reviews) | 4.2/5 (286 reviews) | Enterprise | Reviewers describe price as fair and ROI as strong | Ease of Use (28 all-time mentions) |
| [SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-cloud-erp-sap-s-4hana-cloud/reviews) | 4.4/5 (1061 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — |
| [Sage Intacct](https://www.g2.com/products/sage-intacct/reviews) | 4.3/5 (4433 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [Certinia Financial Management Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/certinia-financial-management-cloud/reviews) | 4.0/5 (437 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |

### Which ERP Systems features should I prioritize when comparing NetSuite and Workday Financial Management?

Buyers should prioritize ease of use, customizability, integrations, reporting, and support quality when comparing NetSuite and Workday Financial Management.

- **Ease of Use:** NetSuite 7.5, Workday Financial Management 8.2; 568 all-time mentions for NetSuite, 28 for Workday Financial Management.
- **Customizability:** NetSuite 363 all-time mentions; Workday Financial Management has limited customization mentions and some reviewers cite rigidity.
- **Integrations:** NetSuite 2588 all-time mentions; Workday Financial Management 9 all-time mentions.
- **Reporting:** NetSuite 170 all-time mentions for comprehensive features; Workday Financial Management 6 all-time mentions for reporting features.
- **Quality of Support:** NetSuite 7.0, Workday Financial Management 8.2.

### What are the pros and cons of NetSuite vs Workday Financial Management?

NetSuite's headline strength is customizability, while Workday Financial Management is most praised for ease of use.

- **NetSuite strengths:** Customizability (363 all-time mentions), ease of use (568), efficiency (229), comprehensive features (170), user-friendly (234).
- **NetSuite trade-offs:** Learning curve (383), improvement needed (335), missing features (286), limited customization (248), poor customer support (152).
- **Workday Financial Management strengths:** Ease of use (28), integrations (9), intuitive UI (6), reporting features (6), navigation ease (7).
- **Workday Financial Management trade-offs:** Learning curve (8), expensive (3), long delays (3), poor customer support (2), pricing issues (1).

### Is NetSuite or Workday Financial Management better for small businesses?

NetSuite is a better fit for small businesses based on its mid-market focus and reviewer sentiment.

- **NetSuite:** Largest segment is mid-market, with reviewers noting its flexibility and suitability for companies of various sizes, including small businesses.
- **Workday Financial Management:** Largest segment is enterprise, and reviewers frequently cite high costs and complexity as barriers for smaller organizations.

### Which ERP Systems platform has better integrations?

NetSuite is favored for integrations, with a significantly higher volume of reviewer-cited integrations than Workday Financial Management.

- **NetSuite:** 2,588 all-time mentions for integrations, with Box (206) and Shopify (27) frequently cited in reviews.
- **Workday Financial Management:** 9 all-time mentions for integrations, with Workday HCM integration noted in recent reviews.

### How do NetSuite and Workday Financial Management compare on customer support?

Workday Financial Management scores materially higher on Quality of Support, 8.2 versus NetSuite's 7.0.

- **NetSuite:** Reviewers report mixed experiences, with 152 all-time mentions of poor customer support and several recent reviews requesting more responsive or hands-on assistance.
- **Workday Financial Management:** Reviewers consistently describe support as helpful and responsive, with positive onboarding experiences and a higher satisfaction score.

### Which is easier to implement, NetSuite or Workday Financial Management?

Workday Financial Management is rated higher for Ease of Setup, 7.5 versus NetSuite's 6.5, indicating a smoother implementation experience.

- **NetSuite:** Reviewers describe the initial setup as sometimes bumpy or challenging, with a learning curve for new users.
- **Workday Financial Management:** Reviewers highlight easy onboarding, clear instructions, and supportive setup experiences, especially for new startups and organizations consolidating multiple systems.

### Which product has better Management?

Workday Financial Management is rated higher for Management, the most frequently mentioned feature across both products.

- **NetSuite:** Management-related features are supported by 170 all-time mentions for comprehensive features and 363 for customizability, with a Meets Requirements score of 8.1.
- **Workday Financial Management:** Management is supported by 28 all-time mentions for ease of use, 6 for reporting features, and a Meets Requirements score of 8.6.