PeopleSoft vs UKG comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

PeopleSoft
Ranking in Benefits Administration
3rd
Ranking in Talent Management
5th
Ranking in Talent Acquisition
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
80
Ranking in other categories
ERP (11th), Activity Based Costing Software (6th), Demand Management (2nd)
UKG
Ranking in Benefits Administration
6th
Ranking in Talent Management
6th
Ranking in Talent Acquisition
5th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
121
Ranking in other categories
Employee Scheduling Software (1st), Cloud HCM (5th), Employee Time Tracking Software (4th), HR Analytics Software (1st)
 

Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the Benefits Administration category, the market share of PeopleSoft is 11.5% and it decreased by 15.0% compared to the previous year. The market share of UKG is 6.4% and it increased by 11.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Benefits Administration
Unique Categories:
ERP
3.1%
Activity Based Costing Software
13.1%
Talent Management
4.1%
 

Featured Reviews

HarishMahanta - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 24, 2023
Comprehensive solution for SCM but requires add-ons for fluid pages
I would like to see a chatbot in PeopleSoft as part of artificial intelligence. Moreover, there are already a few things in the cloud. In the market, all companies and entities are moving to the cloud, whether it is Oracle cloud or AWS cloud. The cloud is the most secure platform where we can also have Fusion. Few companies have migrated from PeopleSoft to Fusion or Oracle Cloud, or AWS cloud based on their organization's requirements. Some organizations are moving from PeopleSoft to upgrade their tools or application versions, while others are moving from PeopleSoft to HCM Cloud if they are into HCM. The cost of the product depends on the enterprise's size, and some enterprises are moving in quantity due to the current market. Additional areas that need improvement are the add-ons to the fluid pages and additional features in SCM and finance, both functionally and technically.
PN
Apr 4, 2023
User-friendly, good support, and stable
We use UKG to monitor staff time management, specifically their clock-ins, and clock-outs We utilize UKG to track the time when an employee clocks in, takes breaks, and clocks out. This allows us to monitor the productive hours worked by the employee and how long they have been present. The…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"PeopleSoft is mostly used for payroll and core HR functionality. Some customers use it for its finance module."
"The time system is what we get the most benefit from."
"PeopleSoft is scalable."
"Job data is a valuable feature."
"PeopleSoft has been fairly reliable for us. We haven't had any issues with stability."
"The most valuable feature is ERP application information."
"Scales up very well."
"Peoplesoft is the best payroll software in the market."
"I like UKG's integration."
"The most valuable feature is being able to get time management reports which break out reclassified jobs and departments to separate areas of the company. This allows for better tracking of hours spent in certain jobs and where more hours may be needed."
"I have found the most valuable feature to be business intelligence and Cognos reporting."
"It is much easier to use and the customer service is better than our previous solution."
"The solution's UI is good. Also, it is very easy to use."
"The fact that I can see the whole HR information in a single point is valuable. There is a unified view of everything, which is good. Previously, we had many different systems for each part of the information. Now, it is all centralized. It is very good."
"We use the tool for various functions, including payroll, HR, recruiting, onboarding, and workforce management. We've implemented all these modules across all the clients I've worked with."
"The product's most valuable feature is the ability to establish connectivity between the front and the back end, particularly the single point of data entry, to minimize mistakes."
 

Cons

"I would like to see a better UI."
"If there is another release, they should look at going to mobile computing to stay competitive."
"The implementation of PeopleSoft is quite complex and is not as easy as other cloud products such as SuccessFactor or Workday."
"The solution could improve by offering PeopleSoft site licenses. Currently, Oracle is pushing for everyone to transition to the cloud, but clients are discontent with this approach. Offering new PeopleSoft site licenses would be the most beneficial for our clients."
"The solution could have better processes and automation, or features that allow for a paperless environment."
"The solution needs to work on its mobile technology. We're hoping in the next version we're working on implementing, 9.2, will have more of this."
"The API integration could be better."
"PeopleSoft lacks integration capabilities."
"The product's integration features need improvement."
"UKG has complex clock-in and clock-out features. It changes things too often, and it feels like the tool is constantly changing things without testing before implementing changes in production. Additionally, it doesn't communicate these changes very well."
"UKG could be a little more flexible in some areas."
"The solution could improve by simplifying it even more core reports, such as more sample reports, more generic reports that you can edit and improve on yourself."
"I would like to see more functionality in the next release to be able to get hours and dollars per calendar month rather than just by payroll in the Business Intelligence reports."
"I would like the capability to use UKG as a single platform without the need to alternate between systems."
"One area where UKG could improve is in its ability to understand its own competency and then work hard to improve it."
"The navigation on the screen could be better. Sometimes, I have to dig a little bit deep to find what I need. Everything is there. It just needs to be a little bit smoother."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's approximately $3,000,000 to $4,000,000 USD per year."
"The expenses related to the solution are nominal."
"We are a University and the cost and license are negotiated privately."
"PeopleSoft has a yearly maintenance fee."
"I don't know if they are still providing licenses or if they have suspending licenses."
"Mostly yearly payments are to be made toward licensing costs. It is not much of an expensive solution."
"I would consider this to be an expensive product, but the quality justifies it."
"Yearly payments are to be made toward the licensing costs of PeopleSoft. PeopleSoft is not very expensive, so I feel it is an affordable product."
"The platform is not affordable but also not the most expensive."
"While I am unsure of the licensing cost itself, the total cost of implementation and licensing for a company with over 5000 employees would be around 6,00,000. So, there are additional costs beyond licensing."
"UKG's pricing and licensing model involves ongoing expenses based on the number of employees paid. The initial implementation cost is low when UKG implements it directly. However, when partners handle the implementation, it becomes more expensive since partners don't receive the monthly recurring fees."
"I wasn't involved in the pricing part. I'm a user, and I believe it is based on the user count. One thing that is nice about Ultimate is that you can learn how to use the system without additional fees. The learning aspect is the life of a product, and the training was a huge reason why we went with Ultimate. We did have some integration costs. They were a part of the implementation because of the integrations to other systems that we included in our implementation."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
9%
University
9%
Educational Organization
86%
Computer Software Company
2%
Healthcare Company
1%
Financial Services Firm
1%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What are the differences between Oracle HCM Cloud and PeopleSoft?
Although both are solutions to manage HR, their differences make each one suitable for different companies. Oracle Cloud HCM is a platform for connecting all human resource processes in your organ...
What do you like most about PeopleSoft?
I use the reporting feature occasionally to check for potential improvements in timesheets. We have integrated it with Power BI.
What needs improvement with UKG?
UKG could be a little more flexible in some areas.
What is your primary use case for UKG?
We use UKG for payroll and other core HR functions.
 

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UKG Pro, UKG Dimensons, UKG Ready
 

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Sample Customers

BMI Healthcare, Lone Star College System, Jefferson County Public Schools, Griffith University, Los Rios Community College District, Tervita Corporation, INFRA S.A. de C.V., ICF Habitat, Central Washington University, Tech Mahindra Limited, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Stanford Childrens Health
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