SAP HCM vs Sage People comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Sage People
Ranking in Benefits Administration
7th
Ranking in Talent Management
7th
Ranking in Cloud HCM
7th
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
HR Analytics Software (4th), Talent Acquisition (6th)
SAP HCM
Ranking in Benefits Administration
4th
Ranking in Talent Management
4th
Ranking in Cloud HCM
3rd
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
49
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the Cloud HCM category, the market share of Sage People is 0.3% and it decreased by 72.1% compared to the previous year. The market share of SAP HCM is 13.5% and it decreased by 20.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Cloud HCM
Unique Categories:
Benefits Administration
0.2%
Talent Management
0.2%
 

Featured Reviews

KR
Jun 16, 2023
A robust system that needs to be made more user-friendly
The solution must be more customizable. So, if you're really looking to be able to customize the interface, then I would say that's where it would improve. But overall, I was not happy with it. The user interface is not great. From an employee standpoint, it doesn't look updated and doesn't look new, and it requires effort on your part as the administrator to create the look of the system. Also, I would say customer service wasn't great. The whole training process on switching over systems wasn't great. I don't even know how to describe what I need in the future in the solution. So, though not a particular feature, it should be made easier to use for the admins. It should be made more user-friendly.
Ahmed_Kamal - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 7, 2023
Challenges in deployment, particularly related to configuration and implementation
It didn't go live with it. Sap HCM is not a flexible solution to meet our requirements There are several issues with GuI, and it's not easy to use. Additionally, it requires a significant amount of configuration, and we haven't been able to find anyone who can meet our specific data…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The report builder and dashboard builder are very, very good."
"Sage makes all the information accessible, like pulling a file because an employee needs something ASAP. It's all in the system. It's easy to find old reports if I need them for payroll purposes. It might take days to do some of this work by hand."
"The solution's initial setup was straightforward."
"The most valuable features of Sage People are the reports that are useful for decision-making and the API that can be integrated well. Additionally, the solution can be accessed from mobile devices onto the cloud."
"Compared to the other system that we were using, I think Sage is more friendly. As an administrator, Sage's dashboard is visually friendly and many tasks are easier to accomplish. Another feature that we've liked since we started using Sage is the reporting. With the other system, we needed to configure a lot of things manually when it came to reporting, but with Sage the reporting tasks are much simpler."
"I guess I would say maybe that it is a more robust system."
"The reporting features are also very valuable because, on top of 300+ reports available on the system, you can also customize quite a number of reports."
"Without a doubt, the most valuable aspect of this solution is the reports, as it offers endless possibilities for report customization. You can easily build any report you can imagine with this system."
"Recently, the localization versions for different countries were increased, and that added value to the solution."
"We have features such as ABKRS based on the client's requirement, tariff and TMSTA, and so on."
"We have managed to consolidate our payroll for all India operations on this platform."
"All our employee data, like performance and payroll, is managed through SAP HCM."
"The user interface is the solution's most valuable feature. It makes it easy for us to use."
"The platform is simple to use and has a user-friendly dashboard and integration features."
"The valuable features of SAP HCM include managing employee data from hiring to retirement."
"The tool's best feature is SAP SuccessFactors."
 

Cons

"Right now, Sage doesn't seem to have what we are looking for when it comes to managing HR tickets. In my previous experiences with other HR software, we had to buy another solution to obtain this functionality, and it would be a great feature for Sage to consider adding. For an HR system, Sage would do very well to include it."
"The user interface is not great."
"If Sage People were to become a fully cloud-based solution, it could lead to significant improvements. With the COVID pandemic highlighting the benefits of remote work, a complete shift to cloud-based functionality would be a welcome development for users."
"There were a couple of things that we wanted to customize, but we couldn’t do it ourselves."
"Its stability could be better."
"In my opinion, the performance management module of this system could use improvement as it falls behind compared to other specialized performance management platforms."
"The budget module does not work. Sage People need to maybe make it more user-friendly."
"The automation in Sage People could improve. The solution is the best used for data storage but the automation could be better to have more functionality."
"It would be nice if the solution migrated to S/4HANA."
"On the personnel administration side, it's very difficult to do custom development."
"The implementation of the solution can be a bit difficult. They should make it easier. If it could be as simple as the SuccessFactors implementation that would be ideal."
"It was difficult to deploy. There were challenges regarding configurations and implementation. So, we had a lot of issues."
"There are already success factors for the cloud solution which cannot be integrated into S/4 HANA."
"The speed of technical support can be improved."
"SAP HCM cannot integrate with other third-party applications. One of the drawbacks we encounter with SAP HCM, specifically in payroll management, is the limitation regarding changing payroll areas within the same month. For instance, if an employee transitions from staff to non-staff status during the month, we face difficulties because the system doesn't allow us to change the payroll."
"The limitation of HCM compared to new-era human capital management solutions is the cost."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost of Sage People varies depending on the financial resources of the organization. While it may be affordable for middle-level companies, it may be more challenging for young companies to bear the cost."
"The price of the solution is reasonable."
"I think it's reasonably priced. But in comparison to other systems, I would choose them over Sage People, regardless of their prices."
"The pricing is reasonable."
"We have to purchase the solution's license to use it."
"From an SME standpoint, I wouldn't necessarily describe it as expensive. However, for the average startup, it may not be affordable since our current annual expenditure on the system, which supports approximately 210-220 users, amounts to approximately £15,000 to £18,000."
"I believe we pay licensing on a yearly basis, but I can't comment on the total amount that we pay on licensing."
"Its cost is moderate for a multi-group licensing model."
"You pay per license. There not any costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."
"I believe HCM is a little expensive, but I don't know the exact price because I'm involved with the sales team. However, I think the price must be reasonable because many organizations are migrating their current ERPs to SAP. It's excellent software, and the price is competitive."
"In my view, this product is a waste of money for SMB because there are much better products available and licensing is an issue."
"The pricing is around the middle, at a five out of ten. But it depends on the number of licenses. More licenses mean lower per-user costs. You need to understand how to play the volume game and the growth."
"The solution is cheap."
"We purchase the product's yearly license."
"The cost of SAP HCM is high, the license should be reduced. SAP HCM has a lot of hidden costs."
"Licensing fees are paid yearly."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
22%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Educational Organization
7%
Construction Company
7%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Retailer
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Sage People?
The report builder and dashboard builder are very, very good.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sage People?
The product is definitely not cheap. However, it's probably not uber-expensive. It is definitely on the higher end. Companies must understand that the more modules they choose, the more expensive t...
What needs improvement with Sage People?
There were a couple of things that we wanted to customize, but we couldn’t do it ourselves. So, we had to do another project that cost us. The product must improve how absence works.
What do you like most about SAP HCM?
SAP HCM is the one of the best ERP for an organization with a small to large scale business. It has the most efficient payroll functionality. Regards : SAP HR classes in pune
What do you like most about SAP HCM?
HCM is a very important module that each organization should want to use. It will help any organization to calculate and control the cost of their human resources.
What is better, SAP HCM or SAP SuccessFactors?
When it comes to user experience, SuccessFactors is unquestionably superior, as it provides end users with a new experience and an advanced user interface. Additionally, the entire concept of SF is...
 

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