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UKG Pro
Star Rating
(2,164)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.6% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(2,490)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (55.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- G2 reviewers report that UKG Ready excels in user-friendliness, with many users highlighting its intuitive interface that makes tasks like reviewing check stubs and filling out forms straightforward. In contrast, while UKG Pro is described as a comprehensive HR solution, some users find it less accessible for new employees, noting that it takes time to become familiar with its features.
- Users say that UKG Ready's setup process is notably easy, allowing for quick onboarding and immediate usability. This is a significant advantage for organizations looking to implement a new system without extensive training. On the other hand, UKG Pro has received feedback indicating that its setup can be more complex, requiring a steeper learning curve before users feel comfortable navigating the system.
- Reviewers mention that UKG Ready provides excellent mobile support, making it convenient for employees to manage their tasks on the go. Users appreciate the app's functionality, which simplifies daily operations. In comparison, while UKG Pro does offer mobile capabilities, some users feel that its mobile experience is not as robust or user-friendly as that of UKG Ready.
- According to verified reviews, UKG Ready outperforms UKG Pro in areas like time tracking and attendance management, with users praising its efficiency in creating timesheets and tracking hours. UKG Pro, while functional, has been noted to have some limitations in these areas, leading to a less seamless experience for users managing time and attendance.
- G2 reviewers highlight that UKG Ready's customer support is highly rated, with users feeling well-supported during their use of the software. In contrast, while UKG Pro does have a solid support system, some users have expressed a desire for more responsive assistance, indicating that there may be room for improvement in this area.
- Users report that UKG Pro serves as a comprehensive HR tool, integrating various functionalities like payroll and benefits management into one platform. However, some users feel that this complexity can lead to challenges in navigation. UKG Ready, while perhaps less comprehensive, is appreciated for its straightforward approach, making it easier for users to find and utilize the features they need without feeling overwhelmed.
Pricing
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UKG Pro
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UKG Pro
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
1,789
9.1
2,040
Ease of Use
8.5
1,834
8.8
2,069
Ease of Setup
7.6
1,035
8.5
1,414
Ease of Admin
8.0
961
8.1
619
Quality of Support
8.1
1,598
8.8
1,723
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
948
8.5
594
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
1,756
8.7
2,017
Features by Category
Core HR
8.4
701
8.4
388
7.9
677
9.0
425
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.9
511
8.5
355
8.3
591
8.6
359
8.0
747
8.9
305
Generative AI
6.7
55
6.8
61
Platform
7.7
729
8.4
566
7.6
537
8.1
423
7.7
380
8.1
401
8.3
811
8.6
546
8.5
741
8.7
534
7.7
590
8.6
493
8.3
800
8.7
544
7.9
686
8.6
535
Employee Self Service
8.8
934
|
Verified
9.1
968
|
Verified
8.3
735
|
Verified
8.7
866
|
Verified
7.9
652
|
Verified
8.7
889
|
Verified
Administration
8.6
826
|
Verified
9.1
973
|
Verified
8.0
794
|
Verified
8.9
986
|
Verified
9.2
894
|
Verified
9.2
930
|
Verified
8.2
278
8.4
743
|
Verified
8.9
837
|
Verified
8.9
856
|
Verified
8.6
740
|
Verified
8.7
836
|
Verified
8.6
728
|
Verified
9.0
908
|
Verified
9.0
803
|
Verified
9.0
809
|
Verified
9.0
751
|
Verified
9.0
807
|
Verified
Taxes
8.7
782
|
Verified
8.9
838
|
Verified
8.2
693
|
Verified
8.7
785
|
Verified
8.4
626
|
Verified
8.7
732
Integration
7.9
505
|
Verified
8.4
746
|
Verified
8.3
526
|
Verified
8.9
805
|
Verified
8.1
439
|
Verified
8.5
733
|
Verified
8.5
562
|
Verified
8.6
757
|
Verified
Platform
8.2
827
|
Verified
8.7
901
|
Verified
8.5
846
|
Verified
8.7
907
|
Verified
8.5
860
|
Verified
8.8
914
|
Verified
8.6
774
|
Verified
8.9
854
|
Verified
Automation
Not enough data
8.9
1082
Logistics
Not enough data
8.7
1090
Not enough data
8.7
1072
Not enough data
8.7
970
Management
Not enough data
8.5
1021
Not enough data
8.8
1039
Not enough data
8.9
1058
Not enough data
9.0
1125
Not enough data
8.9
1109
Not enough data
9.1
1149
Not enough data
8.8
1039
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.8
1000
Not enough data
8.8
1003
Not enough data
8.8
990
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
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
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
Not enough data
7.7
92
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
105
|
Verified
Not enough data
Goals
8.3
93
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
85
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feedback
7.9
76
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
72
Not enough data
7.3
63
Not enough data
6.8
56
Not enough data
Data
8.1
98
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
95
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Performance Management
5.5
10
Not enough data
5.5
10
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
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
7.3
15
Not enough data
7.3
15
Not enough data
7.9
15
Sourcing
7.7
237
8.1
161
8.0
193
8.0
174
8.3
5
7.4
18
8.3
5
8.3
23
Not enough data
7.5
17
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
7.7
219
8.1
163
Not enough data
8.3
25
8.0
5
8.7
22
7.3
5
7.4
17
Not enough data
7.7
19
Not enough data
7.7
17
Not enough data
7.7
21
Platform
7.7
729
8.4
566
7.6
537
8.1
423
7.7
380
8.1
401
8.3
811
8.6
546
8.5
741
8.7
534
7.7
590
8.6
493
8.3
800
8.7
544
7.9
686
8.6
535
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
7.6
16
Not enough data
7.1
15
Not enough data
6.9
15
Agentic AI - Onboarding
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
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.1
244
Not enough data
8.5
359
Not enough data
8.5
364
Not enough data
8.2
185
Not enough data
8.1
258
Not enough data
7.9
258
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
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
371
Not enough data
Platform Data
7.8
164
Not enough data
7.9
296
Not enough data
8.0
183
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
729
8.4
566
7.6
537
8.1
423
7.7
380
8.1
401
8.3
811
8.6
546
8.5
741
8.7
534
7.7
590
8.6
493
8.3
800
8.7
544
7.9
686
8.6
535
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.7
397
Not enough data
8.3
523
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
Course Authoring
8.5
37
Not enough data
8.1
33
Not enough data
8.2
38
Not enough data
8.3
33
Not enough data
Course Delivery
8.5
40
Not enough data
8.0
42
Not enough data
8.5
34
Not enough data
Course Management
7.8
24
Not enough data
8.2
36
Not enough data
8.6
32
Not enough data
8.5
36
Not enough data
LMS Marketplace
7.5
20
Not enough data
7.4
23
Not enough data
7.8
21
Not enough data
Interface
8.4
34
Not enough data
8.4
29
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
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
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.1
8
Not enough data
7.1
8
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
5.7
5
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
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
729
8.4
566
7.6
537
8.1
423
7.7
380
8.1
401
8.3
811
8.6
546
8.5
741
8.7
534
7.7
590
8.6
493
8.3
800
8.7
544
7.9
686
8.6
535
Time Tracking
8.0
571
9.1
950
7.8
331
8.7
819
7.8
252
8.6
748
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
8.1
634
Feature Not Available
8.2
638
Feature Not Available
8.2
631
Mobile Time Tracking
8.2
368
9.0
801
Administration
8.1
393
8.6
715
8.1
424
8.6
775
7.8
370
8.6
733
8.0
310
8.7
686
8.5
491
8.8
773
Platform
8.2
479
8.7
782
7.7
336
8.3
674
7.7
224
8.3
632
8.3
466
8.9
793
7.6
373
8.6
742
Feature Not Available
7.9
636
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
729
8.4
566
7.6
537
8.1
423
7.7
380
8.1
401
8.3
811
8.6
546
8.5
741
8.7
534
7.7
590
8.6
493
8.3
800
8.7
544
7.9
686
8.6
535
Platform
7.7
729
8.4
566
7.6
537
8.1
423
7.7
380
8.1
401
8.3
811
8.6
546
8.5
741
8.7
534
7.7
590
8.6
493
8.3
800
8.7
544
7.9
686
8.6
535
Workforce Management Platform Features
8.3
105
8.2
273
8.0
123
8.3
314
8.3
209
9.2
401
8.0
209
8.9
382
Feature Not Available
8.3
294
7.9
128
8.2
270
8.1
150
8.5
313
8.5
221
8.8
376
7.7
104
8.3
274
8.2
133
8.2
304
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
UKG Pro and UKG Ready are categorized as Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Time Tracking, Workforce Management, Payroll, HCM Software, and Core HR
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
UKG Pro
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
UKG Ready
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
4.7%
Financial Services
4.6%
Retail
4.3%
Other
74.6%
Hospital & Health Care
11.4%
Retail
5.9%
Education Management
4.3%
Manufacturing
4.0%
Non-Profit Organization Management
3.7%
Other
70.8%
Discussions
What is UltiPro system?
24 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
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
Best practice for refunding garnishments & bonus over payments
9 Comments
BJ
I had no idea it could be done like that. How would you handle refunding a bonus paid in error? Oh..................THANK YOU!Read more
Using calendar in Kronos in other applications
3 Comments
LP
Did you ever get any good answers here. I would love for time off requests to flow to the calendar (outlook) as showing OOO. Read more
Is there an easier way to enter things like raises with multiple job codes
3 Comments
KB
We used an import for our minimum wage job rate that went up last year and now this Jan. There is an import for the Primary code and a separate one for the...Read more
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