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Mid-Market (59.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (74.7% of reviews)
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SunFish by DataOn
Star Rating
(203)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (59.0% of reviews)
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Star Rating
(1,461)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (74.7% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
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- G2 reviewers report that Workday HCM excels in its comprehensive capabilities, effectively managing the full employee lifecycle from hire to retire. Users appreciate its robust reporting features, noting that the user interface is intuitive and easy to navigate, which enhances day-to-day usability.
- Users say that SunFish by DataOn stands out for its user-friendly design and mobile accessibility. Reviewers highlight its real-time HR process management and customizable interface, making it a practical choice for organizations looking for simplicity and flexibility.
- According to verified reviews, Workday HCM has a stronger overall satisfaction score, reflecting its effectiveness in core HR processes like job and organization management. Users value its scalability and the ability to handle complex HR needs, which is particularly beneficial for larger enterprises.
- Reviewers mention that SunFish by DataOn provides excellent support, with many users praising the responsiveness of the support team. This aspect is crucial for organizations that require ongoing assistance and quick resolutions to issues, enhancing the overall user experience.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Workday HCM has a higher G2 Score, SunFish by DataOn receives commendations for its ease of setup and administration. Users find it straightforward to implement and manage, which can be a significant advantage for smaller businesses or those with limited IT resources.
- Users report that both platforms have their strengths, but Workday HCM's advanced reporting capabilities and comprehensive feature set make it a preferred choice for enterprises, while SunFish by DataOn's simplicity and customization options cater well to mid-market companies seeking a more tailored solution.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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Our HCM solutions come in different packages to support companies different sizes, industry requirements and HR needs depending on where they are along their HR maturity journey.
Solutions can be implemented starting with Core HR functions for Employee Data, Time and Payroll and due our modular approach can grow over time to add Recruitment, Learning, Performance and OKR.
Our pricing is a complex matrix that depends on users, total numbers of employees, and features selection.
- Features, are selected based on the needs of the company and the package will be tailored to the company
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
193
8.5
1,154
Ease of Use
9.2
195
8.2
1,172
Ease of Setup
8.8
145
7.6
296
Ease of Admin
8.8
93
7.5
237
Quality of Support
9.1
189
8.1
898
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
93
8.1
219
Product Direction (% positive)
9.7
189
8.1
1,138
Features by Category
Core HR
9.0
113
8.6
386
9.2
113
8.7
351
8.8
106
8.2
222
8.7
107
8.3
327
8.9
105
8.3
275
8.9
110
8.4
329
Generative AI
7.9
62
6.9
38
Platform
8.7
110
7.5
203
8.6
103
8.0
177
8.6
98
7.9
167
9.0
108
8.3
206
8.8
104
8.5
206
8.7
104
8.0
175
8.9
109
8.2
203
8.7
109
8.4
205
Employee Self Service
8.8
114
8.8
363
|
Verified
8.6
109
8.6
320
|
Verified
8.7
110
8.1
248
Administration
9.1
118
8.7
273
|
Verified
9.0
113
8.7
328
|
Verified
8.5
105
9.0
327
|
Verified
8.8
107
8.5
208
|
Verified
8.6
113
8.7
266
|
Verified
8.7
109
8.4
174
|
Verified
9.1
115
8.8
266
|
Verified
8.5
106
8.8
264
8.5
104
8.8
257
Taxes
8.8
117
8.6
211
|
Verified
8.7
117
Feature Not Available
8.6
115
Feature Not Available
Integration
8.5
107
8.3
168
|
Verified
8.6
110
8.6
209
|
Verified
8.3
109
8.3
160
|
Verified
8.8
111
8.5
202
|
Verified
Platform
8.9
116
8.5
292
|
Verified
9.1
116
8.5
299
|
Verified
8.8
113
8.6
315
|
Verified
8.8
111
8.6
269
|
Verified
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
8.6
306
Not enough data
8.5
277
Not enough data
8.1
175
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
265
Not enough data
8.7
297
Not enough data
8.5
186
Not enough data
8.3
209
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
8.6
306
Not enough data
8.5
277
Not enough data
8.1
175
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
265
Not enough data
8.7
297
Not enough data
8.5
186
Not enough data
8.6
280
Not enough data
8.3
209
Not enough data
8.4
177
Not enough data
8.2
30
Not enough data
8.4
32
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.9
19
Not enough data
7.1
19
Not enough data
7.0
19
Platform
8.7
110
7.5
203
8.6
103
8.0
177
8.6
98
7.9
167
9.0
108
8.3
206
8.8
104
8.5
206
8.7
104
8.0
175
8.9
109
8.2
203
8.7
109
8.4
205
Automation
8.6
129
Not enough data
Logistics
8.7
130
Not enough data
8.6
127
Not enough data
8.7
127
Not enough data
Management
8.5
122
Not enough data
8.7
124
Not enough data
9.1
132
Not enough data
8.9
130
Not enough data
8.9
129
Not enough data
9.2
131
Not enough data
8.6
130
Not enough data
Monitoring
8.4
122
Not enough data
8.4
121
Not enough data
8.6
124
Not enough data
Processing
Not enough data
7.9
27
Not enough data
8.3
24
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
8.5
24
Compliance
Not enough data
8.1
24
Not enough data
8.3
25
Not enough data
8.1
24
Integration
Not enough data
8.5
29
Not enough data
8.3
25
Not enough data
8.2
22
Reporting
Not enough data
8.4
21
Not enough data
8.4
21
Not enough data
8.4
23
Platform Basics
8.4
102
Not enough data
8.7
104
Not enough data
8.6
100
Not enough data
9.0
106
Not enough data
Platform Functionality
8.6
104
Not enough data
8.7
103
Not enough data
Platform Data
8.7
104
Not enough data
8.8
104
Not enough data
8.5
103
Not enough data
8.6
103
Not enough data
Operations
Not enough data
8.6
24
Not enough data
8.7
22
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.9
23
Not enough data
8.7
19
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.6
66
Not enough data
8.2
57
Not enough data
8.8
70
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.9
70
Not enough data
8.6
72
Not enough data
8.7
75
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.4
63
Not enough data
8.4
65
Not enough data
7.8
52
Not enough data
8.5
56
Not enough data
7.9
49
Not enough data
8.5
55
Not enough data
8.3
60
Performance reviews
8.5
54
8.4
62
|
Verified
8.5
55
8.2
60
|
Verified
8.5
56
8.4
67
|
Verified
Goals
8.6
54
8.6
65
|
Verified
8.6
54
8.6
59
|
Verified
Feedback
8.6
55
8.3
60
|
Verified
8.5
54
8.2
57
8.2
51
7.6
50
8.1
53
7.3
32
Data
8.5
56
8.5
62
|
Verified
8.8
56
8.4
61
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Performance Management
8.1
14
6.7
14
8.5
14
6.9
14
Basic Features
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Risk Mitigation
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
6
Analytics
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
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
Generative AI
8.3
23
Not enough data
Recruitment Platform - Recruitment Platforms
8.9
9
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
Recruitment AI - Recruitment Platforms
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Recruitment Platforms
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
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
120
Not enough data
7.8
123
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.2
6
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
Not enough data
8.1
119
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.6
6
Platform
8.7
110
7.5
203
8.6
103
8.0
177
8.6
98
7.9
167
9.0
108
8.3
206
8.8
104
8.5
206
8.7
104
8.0
175
8.9
109
8.2
203
8.7
109
8.4
205
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Onboarding
Not enough data
6.7
11
Not enough data
6.5
11
Not enough data
6.8
11
Not enough data
6.9
12
Not enough data
7.0
11
Platform Content
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
202
Not enough data
8.5
203
Not enough data
8.1
98
Not enough data
8.5
173
Not enough data
8.4
158
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.5
134
Not enough data
8.2
150
Not enough data
8.2
166
Not enough data
8.4
227
Not enough data
8.4
237
Platform Data
Not enough data
8.0
169
Not enough data
8.4
198
Not enough data
8.5
87
Platform
8.7
110
7.5
203
8.6
103
8.0
177
8.6
98
7.9
167
9.0
108
8.3
206
8.8
104
8.5
206
8.7
104
8.0
175
8.9
109
8.2
203
8.7
109
8.4
205
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
8.1
208
Not enough data
8.4
271
Basic Features - AI Interview Agent
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Bias Audit - AI Interview Agent
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Transcription - AI Interview Agent
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Capability - AI Interview Agent
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Authoring
8.7
28
8.7
19
8.7
28
8.4
20
8.5
28
8.4
19
8.4
28
8.3
19
Course Delivery
8.5
28
8.7
19
8.9
29
8.7
21
9.0
29
8.4
20
Course Management
8.5
28
8.0
19
8.7
29
8.3
19
8.7
28
8.8
20
8.6
28
8.7
20
LMS Marketplace
8.2
28
8.4
17
8.3
28
7.8
18
8.3
28
7.4
16
Interface
8.9
28
8.5
20
8.6
28
8.3
19
Training & eLearning
8.5
27
8.6
19
8.6
28
8.3
19
8.5
28
8.2
19
8.5
28
8.2
19
8.9
28
8.8
20
8.9
28
8.7
19
8.8
28
8.5
19
Generative AI
8.0
22
7.3
10
7.9
22
7.3
10
7.8
22
7.3
10
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
8.1
13
8.1
7
8.2
13
8.6
7
Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.6
330
Not enough data
8.5
254
Not enough data
8.5
202
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
8.2
153
Not enough data
8.5
177
Not enough data
8.2
148
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.7
253
Administration
Not enough data
8.3
147
Not enough data
8.5
213
Not enough data
8.6
208
Not enough data
8.6
181
Not enough data
8.6
210
Platform
Not enough data
8.6
203
Not enough data
8.4
165
Not enough data
8.4
149
Not enough data
8.6
221
Not enough data
8.0
184
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
8.7
110
7.5
203
8.6
103
8.0
177
8.6
98
7.9
167
9.0
108
8.3
206
8.8
104
8.5
206
8.7
104
8.0
175
8.9
109
8.2
203
8.7
109
8.4
205
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
SunFish by DataOn and Workday HCM are categorized as Corporate Learning Management Systems, Core HR, Payroll, Performance Management, and HCM Software
Unique Categories
SunFish by DataOn is categorized as Recruitment Platforms, Absence Management, and Time & Attendance
Workday HCM is categorized as Healthcare HR, Pay Equity, Multi-Country Payroll, Career Management, Onboarding, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Benefits Administration, Time Tracking, and AI Interview Agent
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
SunFish by DataOn
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Workday HCM
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
Manufacturing
12.5%
Financial Services
12.0%
Mining & Metals
7.0%
Automotive
7.0%
Construction
6.5%
Other
55.0%
Information Technology and Services
11.4%
Computer Software
9.3%
Internet
6.0%
Hospital & Health Care
6.0%
Financial Services
5.3%
Other
62.1%
Discussions
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Can you explain workday financial in more detail?
2 Comments
LB
You got me interested. I have an interview coming up soon and I don't know how to properly ask questions that are important to me about remuneration and the...Read more
What is included in Workday HCM?
2 Comments
ST
Workday Student includes Student Recruiting, Admissions*, Curriculum Management*, Records*, Academic Advising*, Financial Aid* and Student Financials*Read more
What is Workday HCM used for?
1 Comment
MA
Workday HCM is used to manage the full employee lifecycle in one integrated platform. It supports core HR functions such as maintaining employee records,...Read more
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