# SmartLinx vs UKG Ready Comparison | | SmartLinx | UKG Ready | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 3.8 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 11 | 2,612 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (50.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (56.3% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### SmartLinx **Not enough data** ### UKG Ready Pros: - Ease of Use (852 reviews) - Easy Access (365 reviews) Cons: - Login Problems (111 reviews) - Navigation Difficulty (110 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | SmartLinx | UKG Ready | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 7.7 (10 reviews) | 9.1 (2097 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 7.7 (10 reviews) | 8.8 (2127 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 8.5 (1456 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.1 (653 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 8.8 (1773 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.5 (631 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 5.3 (10 reviews) | 8.7 (2066 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### SmartLinx #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### UKG Ready #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Core HR | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **SmartLinx** | N/A | N/A | | **UKG Ready** | 8.4/10 | 732 | #### Core HR | Feature | SmartLinx | UKG Ready | |---|---|---| | **Organization Management** | Not enough data | 8.4 (390 reviews) | | **Time, Attendance, and PTO** | Not enough data | 9.0 (429 reviews) | | **Expense Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Salary Structures** | Not enough data | 8.5 (357 reviews) | | **Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.6 (362 reviews) | | **Benefits Administration** | Not enough data | 8.9 (305 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | SmartLinx | UKG Ready | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 6.8 (61 reviews) | #### Platform | Feature | SmartLinx | UKG Ready | |---|---|---| | **Customization ** | Not enough data | 8.4 (567 reviews) | | **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | 8.1 (424 reviews) | | **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 8.1 (402 reviews) | | **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (547 reviews) | | **Performance** | Not enough data | 8.7 (535 reviews) | | **Mobility** | Not enough data | 8.6 (494 reviews) | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.7 (545 reviews) | | **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 8.6 (536 reviews) | ### Payroll | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **SmartLinx** | N/A | N/A | | **UKG Ready** | 8.8/10 | 1248 | #### Employee Self Service | Feature | SmartLinx | UKG Ready | |---|---|---| | **Web Portal** | Not enough data | 9.1 (978 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Benefits Manager** | Not enough data | 8.7 (869 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Mobile** | Not enough data | 8.7 (895 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Administration | Feature | SmartLinx | UKG Ready | |---|---|---| | **Payroll Entry** | Not enough data | 9.1 (979 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Time Off Accrual** | Not enough data | 8.9 (996 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Direct Deposit** | Not enough data | 9.2 (935 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Expense Reimbursement** | Not enough data | 8.4 (743 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Pre-tax Deductions** | Not enough data | 8.9 (859 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Wage Garnishment** | Not enough data | 8.7 (838 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Approvals** | Not enough data | 9.0 (914 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Check/W-2 Printing** | Not enough data | 9.0 (814 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Check/W-2 Delivery** | Not enough data | 9.0 (809 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Taxes | Feature | SmartLinx | UKG Ready | |---|---|---| | **Tax Calculation** | Not enough data | 8.9 (841 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Tax Filing** | Not enough data | 8.7 (788 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Automatic Tax Payment** | Not enough data | 8.7 (733 reviews) | #### Integration | Feature | SmartLinx | UKG Ready | |---|---|---| | **API / Integration** | Not enough data | 8.4 (754 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Time Tracking Integration** | Not enough data | 8.9 (807 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Accounting Integration** | Not enough data | 8.5 (733 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Core HR Integration** | Not enough data | 8.6 (758 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Platform | Feature | SmartLinx | UKG Ready | |---|---|---| | **Reporting and Dashboards** | Not enough data | 8.7 (911 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 8.7 (909 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | 8.9 (933 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Scalability** | Not enough data | 8.9 (858 reviews) ✓ Verified | ### Time & Attendance | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **SmartLinx** | N/A | N/A | | **UKG Ready** | 8.8/10 | 1343 | #### Automation | Feature | SmartLinx | UKG Ready | |---|---|---| | **Process Automation** | Not enough data | 8.9 (1084 reviews) | #### Logistics | Feature | SmartLinx | UKG Ready | |---|---|---| | **Dashboards & Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.7 (1093 reviews) | | **Data Collection** | Not enough data | 8.7 (1075 reviews) | | **Lanuguage Options** | Not enough data | 8.7 (972 reviews) | #### Management | Feature | SmartLinx | UKG Ready | |---|---|---| | **Schedule Creation Tools** | Not enough data | 8.5 (1024 reviews) | | **Schedule Management** | Not enough data | 8.8 (1042 reviews) | | **Employee Leave Management** | Not enough data | 8.9 (1062 reviews) | | **User Access** | Not enough data | 8.9 (1128 reviews) | | **User Role Access** | Not enough data | 8.9 (1112 reviews) | | **Employee Information** | Not enough data | 9.1 (1154 reviews) | | **Employee Information Automation** | Not enough data | 8.8 (1042 reviews) | #### Monitoring | Feature | SmartLinx | UKG Ready | |---|---|---| | **Regulations Enforcement** | Not enough data | 8.8 (1003 reviews) | | **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.8 (1007 reviews) | | **Integration** | Not enough data | 8.8 (992 reviews) | ### Medical Staff Scheduling | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **SmartLinx** | N/A | N/A | | **UKG Ready** | N/A | N/A | #### Operations | Feature | SmartLinx | UKG Ready | |---|---|---| | **Automated Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Absence Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Resource Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Administrative | Feature | SmartLinx | UKG Ready | |---|---|---| | **Employee Work Status** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Days-Off Approval** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Time Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Staffing Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mass Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Healthcare HR | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **SmartLinx** | N/A | N/A | | **UKG Ready** | N/A | N/A | #### Operations | Feature | SmartLinx | UKG Ready | |---|---|---| | **Personnel Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Talent Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Regulation and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Metrics and Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### HCM Software | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **SmartLinx** | N/A | N/A | | **UKG Ready** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | SmartLinx | UKG Ready | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Recruiting | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **SmartLinx** | N/A | N/A | | **UKG Ready** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | SmartLinx | UKG Ready | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Talent Acquisition Suites | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **SmartLinx** | N/A | N/A | | **UKG Ready** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | SmartLinx | UKG Ready | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **SmartLinx** | N/A | N/A | | **UKG Ready** | 8.1/10 | 694 | #### Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) | Feature | SmartLinx | UKG Ready | |---|---|---| | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 7.3 (15 reviews) | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 7.3 (15 reviews) | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 7.9 (15 reviews) | #### Sourcing | Feature | SmartLinx | UKG Ready | |---|---|---| | **Candidate Search** | Not enough data | 8.1 (161 reviews) | | **Career Page Configuration** | Not enough data | 8.0 (174 reviews) | | **Social Sourcing** | Not enough data | 7.4 (18 reviews) | | **Job Posting** | Not enough data | 8.3 (23 reviews) | | **Candidate Sourcing Metrics** | Not enough data | 7.5 (17 reviews) | #### Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System | Feature | SmartLinx | UKG Ready | |---|---|---| | **Candidate Evaluations** | Not enough data | 8.1 (163 reviews) | | **Applicant Data Management** | Not enough data | 8.3 (25 reviews) | | **Hiring Processes Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.7 (22 reviews) | | **Automated Resume Parsing** | Not enough data | 7.4 (17 reviews) | | **Scheduling** | Not enough data | 7.7 (19 reviews) | | **Candidate-Facing Statuses** | Not enough data | 7.7 (17 reviews) | | **Workflow Building** | Not enough data | 7.7 (21 reviews) | #### Platform | Feature | SmartLinx | UKG Ready | |---|---|---| | **Customization ** | Not enough data | 8.4 (567 reviews) | | **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | 8.1 (424 reviews) | | **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 8.1 (402 reviews) | | **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (547 reviews) | | **Performance** | Not enough data | 8.7 (535 reviews) | | **Mobility** | Not enough data | 8.6 (494 reviews) | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.7 (545 reviews) | | **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 8.6 (536 reviews) | #### AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) | Feature | SmartLinx | UKG Ready | |---|---|---| | **Predictive Insights** | Not enough data | 7.6 (16 reviews) | | **AI Job Description** | Not enough data | 7.1 (15 reviews) | | **Chatbot** | Not enough data | 6.9 (15 reviews) | ### Time Tracking | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **SmartLinx** | N/A | N/A | | **UKG Ready** | 8.6/10 | 1121 | #### Time Tracking | Feature | SmartLinx | UKG Ready | |---|---|---| | **Ease of Completing Timesheets** | Not enough data | 9.1 (959 reviews) | | **Tracking Time to Project/Task** | Not enough data | 8.7 (824 reviews) | | **Billable Time Rate Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (751 reviews) | #### Client Invoicing | Feature | SmartLinx | UKG Ready | |---|---|---| | **Invoice Creation and Delivery** | Not enough data | 8.1 (636 reviews) | | **Electronic Payments** | Not enough data | 8.2 (640 reviews) | | **Project Accounting / Revenue Recognition** | Not enough data | 8.2 (632 reviews) | #### Mobile Time Tracking | Feature | SmartLinx | UKG Ready | |---|---|---| | **Time Tracking** | Not enough data | 9.0 (804 reviews) | #### Administration | Feature | SmartLinx | UKG Ready | |---|---|---| | **Business Tool Integration** | Not enough data | 8.6 (716 reviews) | | **Workflow** | Not enough data | 8.7 (778 reviews) | | **Automated Reminders** | Not enough data | 8.6 (735 reviews) | | **Policy Compliance Management** | Not enough data | 8.7 (689 reviews) | | **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 8.8 (775 reviews) | #### Platform | Feature | SmartLinx | UKG Ready | |---|---|---| | **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.8 (785 reviews) | | **APIs / Integration** | Not enough data | 8.3 (676 reviews) | | **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 8.3 (633 reviews) | | **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | 8.9 (796 reviews) | | **Mobile User Support** | Not enough data | 8.6 (745 reviews) | | **Offline** | Not enough data | 7.9 (637 reviews) | ### Workforce Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **SmartLinx** | N/A | N/A | | **UKG Ready** | 8.5/10 | 752 | #### Platform | Feature | SmartLinx | UKG Ready | |---|---|---| | **Customization ** | Not enough data | 8.4 (567 reviews) | | **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | 8.1 (424 reviews) | | **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 8.1 (402 reviews) | | **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (547 reviews) | | **Performance** | Not enough data | 8.7 (535 reviews) | | **Mobility** | Not enough data | 8.6 (494 reviews) | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.7 (545 reviews) | | **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 8.6 (536 reviews) | #### Workforce Management Platform Features | Feature | SmartLinx | UKG Ready | |---|---|---| | **Labor Forecasting** | Not enough data | 8.2 (275 reviews) | | **Shift Scheduling** | Not enough data | 8.3 (316 reviews) | | **Time & Attendance Tracking** | Not enough data | 9.2 (405 reviews) | | **Absence & Leave Management** | Not enough data | 8.9 (385 reviews) | | **Skills Management** | Not enough data | 8.3 (296 reviews) | | **Succession Planning** | Not enough data | 8.2 (272 reviews) | | **Workforce Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.5 (315 reviews) | | **Self-Service Capabilities** | Not enough data | 8.8 (379 reviews) | | **Mobile Shift Scheduling** | Not enough data | 8.3 (277 reviews) | | **Team Communication** | Not enough data | 8.3 (307 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Unique to SmartLinx (2):** [Healthcare HR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/healthcare-hr), [Medical Staff Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/medical-staff-scheduling) **Unique to UKG Ready (7):** [Time & Attendance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-attendance), [Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/applicant-tracking-systems-ats), [Time Tracking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-tracking-software), [Core HR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/core-hr), [Workforce Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/workforce-management), [Payroll Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/payroll), [HCM Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hcm-software) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | SmartLinx | UKG Ready | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 50.0% | 11.4% | | **Mid-Market** | 40.0% | 56.3% | | **Enterprise** | 10.0% | 32.3% | ### By Industry #### SmartLinx - **Hospital & Health Care:** 30.0% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 10.0% - **Information Technology and Services:** 10.0% - **Human Resources:** 10.0% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 10.0% - **Education Management:** 10.0% - **Computer Software:** 10.0% - **Accounting:** 10.0% #### UKG Ready - **Hospital & Health Care:** 11.3% - **Retail:** 5.7% - **Education Management:** 4.5% - **Manufacturing:** 4.2% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.7% - **Government Administration:** 3.0% - **Human Resources:** 3.0% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 2.9% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.8% - **Construction:** 2.6% - **Other:** 56.3% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to SmartLinx - [Paylocity](https://www.g2.com/products/paylocity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5379 reviews) - [UKG Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/ukg-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (2197 reviews) - [ADP Workforce Now](https://www.g2.com/products/adp-workforce-now/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (4229 reviews) - [Workday HCM](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-hcm/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1673 reviews) - [Paycor](https://www.g2.com/products/paycor/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (1333 reviews) - [ClearCompany](https://www.g2.com/products/clearcompany/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (507 reviews) - [isolved](https://www.g2.com/products/isolved/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1307 reviews) - [APS](https://www.g2.com/products/aps-aps/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (826 reviews) - [Hireology](https://www.g2.com/products/hireology/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1362 reviews) - [Humanity Schedule by TCP](https://www.g2.com/products/humanity-schedule-by-tcp/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1073 reviews) ### Alternatives to UKG Ready - [Paycom](https://www.g2.com/products/paycom/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (6499 reviews) - [Paylocity](https://www.g2.com/products/paylocity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5379 reviews) - [Paychex](https://www.g2.com/products/paychex/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1702 reviews) - [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (12904 reviews) - [Paycor](https://www.g2.com/products/paycor/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (1333 reviews) - [Dayforce](https://www.g2.com/products/dayforce/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (957 reviews) - [APS](https://www.g2.com/products/aps-aps/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (826 reviews) - [BambooHR](https://www.g2.com/products/bamboohr/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5539 reviews) - [Workday HCM](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-hcm/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1673 reviews) - [isolved](https://www.g2.com/products/isolved/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1307 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### SmartLinx - Title: [What is SmartLinx used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-smartlinx-used-for) — 1 comment *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Smartlinx is a leader in workforce management and human capital management solutions for skilled nursing, senior care, and post-acute care. Smartlinx..." ### UKG Ready No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/smartlinx-vs-ukg-ready)