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Mid-Market (48.6% of reviews)
Enterprise (74.7% of reviews)
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UKG Pro
Star Rating
(2,153)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.6% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(1,437)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (74.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
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- G2 reviewers report that UKG Pro excels in user experience, with many praising its intuitive mobile application that allows for easy navigation and efficient management of work hours and PTO. Users appreciate how seamlessly all features are integrated, making daily tasks more manageable.
- Users say that Workday HCM offers a strong user-friendly interface, particularly highlighting its ability to simplify pay monitoring and streamline onboarding processes. This ease of access helps users stay organized and reduces manual work, which is a significant advantage for HR management.
- Reviewers mention that UKG Pro has a higher overall satisfaction score compared to Workday HCM, reflecting its strong performance in areas like talent onboarding and management. Users specifically appreciate the thoughtful arrangement of features that enhance their workflow.
- According to verified reviews, Workday HCM shines in its integration capabilities, with users noting that it combines real-time data across HR processes effectively. This integration helps improve data accuracy and reduces the need for manual input, which is a common pain point in HR software.
- G2 reviewers report that while both products have similar scores in quality of support, UKG Pro users have highlighted its responsive customer service as a key benefit, making it easier to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
- Users say that Workday HCM's two-step verification feature enhances security, which is a significant plus for organizations concerned about data protection. This focus on security, combined with its intuitive navigation, makes it a solid choice for enterprise-level users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
UKG Pro
No pricing availableWorkday HCM
No pricing availableFree Trial
UKG Pro
No trial information availableWorkday HCM
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
1,779
8.5
1,141
Ease of Use
8.5
1,824
8.2
1,159
Ease of Setup
7.6
1,025
7.5
283
Ease of Admin
8.0
954
7.5
229
Quality of Support
8.1
1,589
8.1
886
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
941
8.1
211
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
1,748
8.1
1,125
Features by Category
Core HR
8.4
697
8.5
380
7.9
670
8.7
346
Feature Not Available
8.2
220
7.9
510
8.3
323
8.3
589
8.3
272
8.0
740
8.4
325
Generative AI
6.7
55
6.9
38
Platform
7.7
728
7.5
202
7.6
536
8.0
175
7.7
380
7.9
167
8.3
809
8.3
204
8.5
740
8.5
203
7.7
589
8.0
175
8.3
797
8.2
200
7.9
686
8.4
203
Employee Self Service
8.8
933
|
Verified
8.8
363
|
Verified
8.3
735
|
Verified
8.6
320
|
Verified
7.9
652
|
Verified
8.1
248
Administration
8.6
824
|
Verified
8.7
271
|
Verified
8.0
792
|
Verified
8.7
327
|
Verified
9.2
893
|
Verified
9.0
327
|
Verified
8.2
278
8.5
208
|
Verified
8.9
836
|
Verified
8.7
266
|
Verified
8.6
739
|
Verified
8.4
174
|
Verified
8.6
728
|
Verified
8.8
265
|
Verified
9.0
801
|
Verified
8.8
264
9.0
750
|
Verified
8.8
257
Taxes
8.7
781
|
Verified
8.6
211
|
Verified
8.2
692
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.3
625
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Integration
7.9
505
|
Verified
8.3
167
|
Verified
8.3
526
|
Verified
8.6
208
|
Verified
8.1
439
|
Verified
8.3
160
|
Verified
8.5
562
|
Verified
8.5
202
|
Verified
Platform
8.2
827
|
Verified
8.5
292
|
Verified
8.5
845
|
Verified
8.5
299
|
Verified
8.5
860
|
Verified
8.6
314
|
Verified
8.6
774
|
Verified
8.6
268
|
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
264
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
264
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
7.7
728
7.5
202
7.6
536
8.0
175
7.7
380
7.9
167
8.3
809
8.3
204
8.5
740
8.5
203
7.7
589
8.0
175
8.3
797
8.2
200
7.9
686
8.4
203
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
8.2
24
Not enough data
8.1
24
Integration
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
8.3
24
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
Basics
8.5
97
Not enough data
8.4
79
Not enough data
9.0
96
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
8.3
64
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
92
Not enough data
Content
8.5
91
Not enough data
8.3
85
Not enough data
Operations
8.5
54
8.6
24
8.4
54
8.7
22
8.4
52
8.7
21
8.4
51
8.9
23
7.7
54
8.7
19
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.6
65
Not enough data
8.2
57
Not enough data
8.8
70
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.8
69
Not enough data
8.6
72
Not enough data
8.7
74
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
55
Not enough data
7.9
49
Not enough data
8.5
55
Not enough data
8.3
59
Platform Basics
8.0
223
Not enough data
8.6
269
Not enough data
8.8
270
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.4
231
Not enough data
8.2
86
Not enough data
8.3
232
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
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
Not enough data
Performance reviews
7.7
74
|
Verified
8.4
62
|
Verified
7.7
92
|
Verified
8.2
60
|
Verified
8.3
105
|
Verified
8.4
67
|
Verified
Goals
8.3
93
|
Verified
8.6
64
|
Verified
8.0
85
|
Verified
8.5
58
|
Verified
Feedback
7.9
76
|
Verified
8.3
60
|
Verified
7.8
72
8.2
57
7.3
63
7.6
50
6.8
56
7.3
32
Data
8.1
98
|
Verified
8.5
62
|
Verified
8.3
95
|
Verified
8.4
61
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Performance Management
5.5
10
6.7
14
5.5
10
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
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 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
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
7.7
237
7.7
120
8.0
193
7.8
121
8.3
5
9.0
5
8.3
5
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
7.7
219
8.1
118
Not enough data
8.9
6
8.0
5
8.9
6
7.3
5
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.6
6
Platform
7.7
728
7.5
202
7.6
536
8.0
175
7.7
380
7.9
167
8.3
809
8.3
204
8.5
740
8.5
203
7.7
589
8.0
175
8.3
797
8.2
200
7.9
686
8.4
203
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Onboarding
5.7
9
6.7
11
6.0
10
6.5
11
6.0
10
6.8
11
5.8
10
6.7
11
6.8
10
7.0
11
Platform Content
8.1
244
Feature Not Available
8.5
358
8.3
202
8.5
363
8.5
203
8.2
185
8.1
98
8.1
258
8.5
171
7.9
257
8.4
157
Platform Additional Functionality
8.5
404
8.5
134
7.5
194
8.2
150
7.9
208
8.2
166
8.3
350
8.4
226
8.3
370
8.4
235
Platform Data
7.8
164
8.0
169
7.9
296
8.3
197
8.0
183
8.5
87
Platform
7.7
728
7.5
202
7.6
536
8.0
175
7.7
380
7.9
167
8.3
809
8.3
204
8.5
740
8.5
203
7.7
589
8.0
175
8.3
797
8.2
200
7.9
686
8.4
203
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.7
397
8.1
206
8.3
522
8.4
269
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
Course Authoring
8.5
37
8.7
19
8.1
33
8.4
20
8.2
38
8.4
19
8.3
33
8.3
19
Course Delivery
8.5
40
8.7
19
8.0
42
8.7
21
8.5
34
8.4
20
Course Management
7.8
24
8.0
19
8.2
36
8.3
19
8.6
32
8.8
20
8.5
36
8.7
20
LMS Marketplace
7.5
20
8.4
17
7.4
23
7.8
18
7.8
21
7.4
16
Interface
8.4
34
8.5
20
8.4
29
8.3
19
Training & eLearning
8.4
35
8.6
19
8.5
40
8.3
19
8.5
37
8.2
19
8.0
29
8.2
19
8.2
34
8.8
20
8.6
38
8.7
19
8.5
36
8.5
19
Generative AI
7.1
8
7.3
10
7.1
8
7.3
10
6.7
7
7.3
10
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
5.7
5
8.1
7
5.7
5
8.6
7
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
7.7
728
7.5
202
7.6
536
8.0
175
7.7
380
7.9
167
8.3
809
8.3
204
8.5
740
8.5
203
7.7
589
8.0
175
8.3
797
8.2
200
7.9
686
8.4
203
Time Tracking
8.0
570
8.6
329
7.8
331
8.5
253
7.8
252
8.5
202
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
8.2
153
Feature Not Available
8.5
177
Feature Not Available
8.2
148
Mobile Time Tracking
8.2
366
8.7
251
Administration
8.1
393
8.3
147
8.1
424
8.5
212
7.8
370
8.6
207
8.0
310
8.6
181
8.5
489
8.6
209
Platform
8.2
477
8.6
201
7.7
336
8.4
163
7.7
224
8.4
149
8.3
466
8.7
219
7.6
372
8.0
184
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
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
Platform
7.7
728
7.5
202
7.6
536
8.0
175
7.7
380
7.9
167
8.3
809
8.3
204
8.5
740
8.5
203
7.7
589
8.0
175
8.3
797
8.2
200
7.9
686
8.4
203
Platform
7.7
728
7.5
202
7.6
536
8.0
175
7.7
380
7.9
167
8.3
809
8.3
204
8.5
740
8.5
203
7.7
589
8.0
175
8.3
797
8.2
200
7.9
686
8.4
203
Workforce Management Platform Features
8.3
105
Not enough data
8.0
123
Not enough data
8.3
209
Not enough data
8.0
209
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
128
Not enough data
8.1
150
Not enough data
8.5
221
Not enough data
7.7
104
Not enough data
8.2
133
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
UKG Pro and Workday HCM are categorized as Onboarding, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Corporate Learning Management Systems, Time Tracking, Healthcare HR, Payroll, Performance Management, HCM Software, and Core HR
Unique Categories
UKG Pro is categorized as Succession Planning, Workforce Management, Fatigue Risk Management, AI Agents for HR, Compensation Planning, Employee Engagement, and Employee Recognition
Workday HCM is categorized as Pay Equity, Multi-Country Payroll, Career Management, and Benefits Administration
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
UKG Pro
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
Hospital & Health Care
6.5%
Oil & Energy
5.2%
Hospitality
4.8%
Financial Services
4.6%
Retail
4.3%
Other
74.6%
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
What is UltiPro system?
4 Comments
OS
UltiPro is a product of Ultimate Software, a top cloud provider of software for human capital management (HCM). Offering HR, compensation, talent, payroll,...Read more
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
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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