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At a Glance
NOVAtime
NOVAtime
Star Rating
(22)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.5% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about NOVAtime
UKG Pro
UKG Pro
Star Rating
(2,163)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.6% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about UKG Pro
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that UKG Pro excels in overall user satisfaction, with many praising its ease of use and the seamless integration of features. Users appreciate how intuitive the mobile application is, allowing them to efficiently manage work hours and PTO.
  • According to verified reviews, NOVAtime offers a user-friendly experience that is adaptable for all employees. Users highlight the ease of accessing personal timecards and PTO balances, making it simple to manage time-off requests and avoid scheduling conflicts.
  • Reviewers mention that UKG Pro has a strong focus on talent management and onboarding features, which are particularly beneficial for organizations looking to streamline their HR processes. This has been noted as a significant advantage for users managing larger teams.
  • Users say that while NOVAtime provides solid functionality for time tracking and attendance, it may not match the comprehensive capabilities of UKG Pro in areas like performance management and reporting, which are crucial for data-driven decision-making.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that UKG Pro's implementation process is generally quick and intuitive, making it easier for organizations to get up and running. In contrast, some users of NOVAtime have expressed a desire for more robust support during the setup phase.
  • According to recent feedback, while NOVAtime scores well in areas like shift scheduling and absence management, UKG Pro's overall higher ratings in user satisfaction and feature richness suggest it may be a better fit for companies seeking a more comprehensive workforce management solution.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
NOVAtime
No pricing available
UKG Pro
No pricing available
Free Trial
NOVAtime
No trial information available
UKG Pro
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
19
8.5
1,786
Ease of Use
8.0
19
8.5
1,831
Ease of Setup
7.6
11
7.6
1,032
Ease of Admin
7.7
11
8.0
959
Quality of Support
8.9
17
8.1
1,595
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
11
8.3
946
Product Direction (% positive)
6.9
19
8.4
1,753
Features by Category
Not enough data
7.9
1,017
Core HR
Not enough data
8.4
700
Not enough data
7.9
675
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
511
Not enough data
8.3
591
Not enough data
8.0
745
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.7
55
Platform
8.0
5
7.7
728
8.0
5
7.6
537
Not enough data
7.7
380
8.3
6
8.3
810
7.3
5
8.5
741
8.0
5
7.7
589
8.7
5
8.3
799
8.0
5
7.9
686
Not enough data
8.5
1,013
Employee Self Service
Not enough data
8.8
933
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
735
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
652
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
8.6
826
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
793
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
894
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
278
Not enough data
8.9
837
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
740
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
728
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
802
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
751
|
Verified
Taxes
Not enough data
8.7
782
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
693
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
626
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
7.9
505
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
526
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
439
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
562
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.2
827
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
845
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
860
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
774
|
Verified
7.2
5
Not enough data
Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.5
109
Basics
Not enough data
8.5
97
Not enough data
8.4
79
Not enough data
9.0
96
Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.3
64
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
92
Content
Not enough data
8.5
91
Not enough data
8.3
85
Not enough data
8.3
71
Operations
Not enough data
8.5
54
Not enough data
8.4
54
Not enough data
8.4
52
Not enough data
8.4
51
Not enough data
7.7
54
Not enough data
8.4
320
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.0
223
Not enough data
8.6
269
Not enough data
8.8
270
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.4
231
Not enough data
8.2
86
Not enough data
8.3
232
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.1
221
Not enough data
8.5
241
Not enough data
8.0
92
Not enough data
8.8
220
Not enough data
9.1
298
Performance ManagementHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
7.5
133
Performance reviews
Not enough data
7.7
74
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
92
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
105
|
Verified
Goals
Not enough data
8.3
93
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
85
|
Verified
Feedback
Not enough data
7.9
76
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
72
Not enough data
7.3
63
Not enough data
6.8
56
Data
Not enough data
8.1
98
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
95
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Performance Management
Not enough data
5.5
10
Not enough data
5.5
10
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
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
Talent Acquisition SuitesHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compensation PlanningHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
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
Fatigue Risk ManagementHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Fatigue Management - Fatigue Risk 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
Platform Capabilities - Fatigue Risk Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)Hide 26 FeaturesShow 26 Features
Not enough data
7.9
928
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
7.7
237
Not enough data
8.0
193
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
Not enough data
7.7
219
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
8.0
5
7.7
728
8.0
5
7.6
537
Not enough data
7.7
380
8.3
6
8.3
810
7.3
5
8.5
741
8.0
5
7.7
589
8.7
5
8.3
799
8.0
5
7.9
686
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.7
997
Agentic AI - Onboarding
Not enough data
5.7
9
Not enough data
6.0
10
Not enough data
6.0
10
Not enough data
5.8
10
Not enough data
6.8
10
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.1
244
Not enough data
8.5
358
Not enough data
8.5
363
Not enough data
8.2
185
Not enough data
8.1
258
Not enough data
7.9
258
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.5
404
Not enough data
7.5
194
Not enough data
7.9
208
Not enough data
8.3
350
Not enough data
8.3
370
Platform Data
Not enough data
7.8
164
Not enough data
7.9
296
Not enough data
8.0
183
Platform
8.0
5
7.7
728
8.0
5
7.6
537
Not enough data
7.7
380
8.3
6
8.3
810
7.3
5
8.5
741
8.0
5
7.7
589
8.7
5
8.3
799
8.0
5
7.9
686
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
7.7
397
Not enough data
8.3
522
Not enough data
Not enough data
Conversational Automation - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Task Automation - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Predictive Analytics - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance & Policy - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Multi‑System Integration - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Proactive Intervention - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agent Governance - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Corporate Learning Management SystemsHide 28 FeaturesShow 28 Features
Not enough data
7.9
56
Course Authoring
Not enough data
8.5
37
Not enough data
8.1
33
Not enough data
8.2
38
Not enough data
8.3
33
Course Delivery
Not enough data
8.5
40
Not enough data
8.0
42
Not enough data
8.5
34
Course Management
Not enough data
7.8
24
Not enough data
8.2
36
Not enough data
8.6
32
Not enough data
8.5
36
LMS Marketplace
Not enough data
7.5
20
Not enough data
7.4
23
Not enough data
7.8
21
Interface
Not enough data
8.4
34
Not enough data
8.4
29
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
8.4
35
Not enough data
8.5
40
Not enough data
8.5
37
Not enough data
8.0
29
Not enough data
8.2
34
Not enough data
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.5
36
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.1
8
Not enough data
7.1
8
Not enough data
6.7
7
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
8.2
871
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Content
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 Additional Functionality
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
8.0
5
7.7
728
8.0
5
7.6
537
Not enough data
7.7
380
8.3
6
8.3
810
7.3
5
8.5
741
8.0
5
7.7
589
8.7
5
8.3
799
8.0
5
7.9
686
Not enough data
8.0
649
Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.0
570
Not enough data
7.8
331
Not enough data
7.8
252
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.2
368
Administration
Not enough data
8.1
393
Not enough data
8.1
424
Not enough data
7.8
370
Not enough data
8.0
310
Not enough data
8.5
490
Platform
Not enough data
8.2
478
Not enough data
7.7
336
Not enough data
7.7
224
Not enough data
8.3
466
Not enough data
7.6
372
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AI Agents
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
7.9
871
Platform
8.0
5
7.7
728
8.0
5
7.6
537
Not enough data
7.7
380
8.3
6
8.3
810
7.3
5
8.5
741
8.0
5
7.7
589
8.7
5
8.3
799
8.0
5
7.9
686
8.8
14
8.1
929
Platform
8.0
5
7.7
728
8.0
5
7.6
537
Not enough data
7.7
380
8.3
6
8.3
810
7.3
5
8.5
741
8.0
5
7.7
589
8.7
5
8.3
799
8.0
5
7.9
686
Workforce Management Platform Features
8.1
6
8.3
105
9.4
8
8.0
123
9.0
12
8.3
209
9.2
11
8.0
209
9.2
6
Feature Not Available
8.3
5
7.9
128
Not enough data
8.1
150
8.7
10
8.5
221
8.9
6
7.7
104
8.7
9
8.2
133
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
NOVAtime
NOVAtime
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
22.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
45.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
31.8%
UKG Pro
UKG Pro
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
4.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
48.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
46.6%
Reviewers' Industry
NOVAtime
NOVAtime
Hospital & Health Care
18.2%
Human Resources
13.6%
Translation and Localization
4.5%
Telecommunications
4.5%
Staffing and Recruiting
4.5%
Other
54.5%
UKG Pro
UKG Pro
Hospital & Health Care
6.5%
Oil & Energy
5.2%
Hospitality
4.7%
Financial Services
4.6%
Retail
4.3%
Other
74.6%
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Discussions
NOVAtime
NOVAtime Discussions
What does NOVAtime do?
1 Comment
AC
NOVAtime provides timekeeping systems.Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
NOVAtime has no more discussions with answers
UKG Pro
UKG Pro Discussions
What is UltiPro system?
11 Comments
PG
This article offers a really clear explanation of the UltiPro system within the broader UKG Pro suite. It's so easy to get these systems confused, so your...Read more
Can an employee have multiple direct deposits?
3 Comments
How is the best way to get my NTR to file our unemployment reports timely? They were filed late 3 quarters in 2019. Also, how do I get my NTR to communicate with me and answer my emails and/or phone calls. There's been zero comunication.
3 Comments
JE
We track grants by using the project code. We can add as a default the project/grant code in Core if the employee only works one grant. If the employee works...Read more