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SAP SuccessFactors

Best SAP SuccessFactors Alternatives

10 products that do the same job as SAP SuccessFactors, matched to the reason you might switch, with similarity scores and published prices.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 31 sources, facts checked

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SAP SuccessFactors alternatives, closest first

  1. DayforceSimilarity 80
  2. Workday HCMSimilarity 80
  3. Oracle Fusion Cloud HCMSimilarity 73

SAP SuccessFactors alternatives, closest first

Products built for the same job come first, then products that also cover it, each group by similarity: the share of categories (50%), company sizes served (30%) and pricing model (20%) a product shares with SAP SuccessFactors.

Built for the same job

  1. Dayforce

    vs SAP SuccessFactors: Same HCM Software score (6.5).

    Similarity80 of 100
  2. Workday HCM

    vs SAP SuccessFactors: HCM Software score 6.3 vs 6.5.

    Similarity80 of 100
  3. Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM

    vs SAP SuccessFactors: No list price or score published for both Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM and SAP SuccessFactors yet.

    Similarity73 of 100
  4. ADP Workforce Now

    vs SAP SuccessFactors: Same HCM Software score (6.5).

    Similarity67 of 100
  5. isolved People Cloud

    vs SAP SuccessFactors: No list price or score published for both isolved People Cloud and SAP SuccessFactors yet.

    Similarity57 of 100
  6. UKG Pro

    vs SAP SuccessFactors: HCM Software score 6.0 vs 6.5.

    Similarity55 of 100
  7. Paycom

    vs SAP SuccessFactors: Same HCM Software score (6.5).

    Similarity52 of 100
  8. Paylocity

    vs SAP SuccessFactors: HCM Software score 6.8 vs 6.5.

    Similarity40 of 100

Also cover what SAP SuccessFactors does

  1. Paycor

    vs SAP SuccessFactors: HCM Software score 5.4 vs 6.5.

    Similarity52 of 100
  2. Netchex

    vs SAP SuccessFactors: HCM Software score 3.1 vs 6.5.

    Similarity51 of 100

Why buyers look beyond SAP SuccessFactors

  1. Quote-only pricing

    Both packages are 'price upon request' with no published figures.

  2. Multi-year auto-renewing contracts

    Contract duration is 1 to 5 years with auto-renewal.

SAP SuccessFactors vs its closest alternatives

HCM Software comparison: LeadChange Score, pricing and verified features
ProductScorePricing modelOpen APISOC 2 Type IIMobile appsAutomatic tax filingISO 27001
SAP SuccessFactors1–56.5Quote onlyYesYesYesNot disclosedYes
Dayforce6–106.5Quote onlyYesYesYesYesNot disclosed
Workday HCM11–136.3Quote onlyNot disclosedYesYesNot disclosedYes
Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM14,15Not scoredQuote onlyYesNot disclosedNot disclosedNot disclosedNot disclosed
ADP Workforce Now16–196.5Quote onlyYesNot disclosedYesYesNot disclosed
isolved People Cloud20–22Not scoredQuote onlyYesNot disclosedYesYesNot disclosed
UKG Pro23–276.0Quote onlyYesYesYesYesYes
Paycom28–316.5Quote onlyNot disclosedNot disclosedYesYesYes

Not disclosed = the vendor doesn’t publish it.

Alternatives to similar products

Frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to SAP SuccessFactors?

The closest alternatives to SAP SuccessFactors in HCM Software are Dayforce (80% similar), Workday HCM (80% similar), and Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM (73% similar), by the categories, company sizes and pricing model they share. Dayforce vs SAP SuccessFactors: Same HCM Software score (6.5).

Which SAP SuccessFactors alternative scores highest?

Dayforce (80% similar to SAP SuccessFactors), with a LeadChange Score of 6.5/10 in HCM Software against 6.5 for SAP SuccessFactors, among the 3 closest alternatives.

Why do teams look for SAP SuccessFactors alternatives?

The fit limits documented for SAP SuccessFactors: quote-only pricing and multi-year auto-renewing contracts. The “Why buyers look beyond SAP SuccessFactors” section explains each one from its source.

Is Workday HCM better than SAP SuccessFactors?

Workday HCM scores 6.3/10 in HCM Software against 6.5 for SAP SuccessFactors; which fits better depends on your headcount, budget and the modules you need. Feature by feature: SAP SuccessFactors vs Workday HCM.

How this page was made

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    Scored and compared with the LeadChange methodology, version 1.3. Read the methodology

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Sources

The 31 pages this page's facts come from, with the day we last checked each one. The numbers beside the figures above link here.

Quotes from the sources
  1. SAP SuccessFactors sap.com/products/hcm/pricing.html“Price upon requestIn blocks of 1 UsersContract duration 1 to 5 years”
  2. SAP userapps.support.sap.com/sap/support/knowledge/en/2341070“The SFAPI is SuccessFactors Data API. It is a SOAP Web Service designed for importing and exporting data to and from your SuccessFactors instance.”
  3. SAP sap.com/about/trust-center/certification-compliance/sap-successfactors-human-capital-management-soc-2-2026.html“SAP SuccessFactors Human Capital Management has prepared SOC 2 Type 2 audit report by an independent 3rd party accountant.”
  4. App Store apps.apple.com/us/app/sap-successfactors-mobile/id426562526“SAP SuccessFactors Mobile helps businesses bring HR closer to their employees”
  5. SAP sap.com/documents/2025/06/2a71dad6-0b7f-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.html“SAP SuccessFactors Human Capital Management, SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll, and SAP SuccessFactors Payroll ISO 27001 Certificate”
  6. Dayforce dayforce.com“Contact Sales”
  7. Dayforce dayforce.com/why-dayforce/our-technology“Use event services and open APIs to bring new ideas to market faster.”
  8. Dayforce dayforce.com/who-we-are/information-security“Dayforce maintains relevant industry certifications and attestations including ISO and SOC 2 Type II.”
  9. Dayforce dayforce.com/why-dayforce/compliance“Give deskless workers one mobile app for schedules, time, and pay — and reduce the cost and friction of running multiple point solutions.”
  10. Dayforce dayforce.com/how-we-help/services-and-support/hr-outsourcing-services/payroll-tax-filing-services“Dayforce payroll tax services help you meet critical deadlines and file timely and accurate returns.”
  11. Workday workday.com/en-us/products/human-capital-management/overview.html“Contact Sales”
  12. Workday workday.com/en-us/why-workday/trust/compliance.html“The SOC 2 Type II report is an independent assessment of our control environment performed by a third party.” “Information Security Scope (ISO 27001, 27017, 27018): Adaptive Planning, Analytics and Reporting, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) and Contract & Document Intelligence, Financial Management, HiredScore, Human Capital Management, Payroll”
  13. App Store apps.apple.com/us/app/workday/id316800034“The Workday app provides secure, mobile access to your Workday applications on-the-go.”
  14. Oracle oracle.com/human-capital-management
  15. Oracle docs.oracle.com/en/cloud/saas/human-resources/farws/index.html
  16. ADP adp.com/what-we-offer/products/adp-workforce-now/compare-options.aspx“Find the package that's right for you Selectshow/hide info Simplify payroll and HR with an all-in-one suite. Get pricing”
  17. ADP adp.com/what-we-offer/integrations/api-central.aspx“ADP API specialists are available to guide you through your development efforts including API selection and best practices to help drive your project to completion.”
  18. ADP apps.adp.com/en-US/apps/406528/adp-workforce-now-next-generation-time-and-attendance/features“Device: Employees can use their mobile phones or turn a shared tablet into a timeclock with the Time Kiosk app.”
  19. ADP adp.com/what-we-offer/payroll/payroll-software.aspx“Just right for growing organizations, ADP Workforce Now® includes: Automated payroll Payroll tax filing and compliance Mobile access”
  20. isolved isolvedhcm.com“Have Questions? Let's Talk”
  21. isolved marketplace.isolvedhcm.com/join“Using a robust REST architecture underlying isolved People Cloud, developers can seamlessly integrate with isolved and drive immediate impact across business functions.”
  22. isolved isolvedhcm.com/hr-payroll/payroll-software“Available via any web browser or the isolved People Cloud™ mobile app” “isolved manages your tax calculations, filings and payments on your behalf through an intelligently connected system.”
  23. Software Advice softwareadvice.com/scheduling/ukg-pro-profile“Get Price Quote”
  24. UKG Pro developer.ukg.com“UKG Pro Platform Webhooks Modern, event-driven notifications for changes related to UKG data”
  25. UKG Trust Center trustcenter.ukg.com“COMPLIANCE SOC 1 Type 2 5 COMPLIANCE SOC 2 Type 2” “COMPLIANCE ISO/IEC 27001”
  26. UKG Pro ukg.com/products/ukg-pro“Can employees access UKG Pro on mobile? Yes, UKG Pro offers mobile access so employees and managers can handle timekee”
  27. UKG ukg.com/products/features/payroll“UKG offers tax filing, W-2/1099 distribution, check printing, garnishment processing, reconciliation reporting, and new-hire reporting.”
  28. Paycom paycom.com/pricing“With Paycom, each quote is customized to the functionality a company needs and the number of employees.”
  29. Paycom paycom.com/payroll-hr-mobile-app“Paycom’s single, user-friendly app gives your workforce 24/7 access to manage its data and tasks with ease”
  30. Paycom paycom.com/software/payroll“Paycom handles payroll taxes, garnishments and filings — helping protect your business from costly penalties — all within a single payroll management software.”
  31. Paycom paycom.com/about/security“Five (27001, 22301, 9001, 27701 and 42001)”

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