Access PeopleXD vs UKG comparison

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We performed a comparison between Access PeopleXD and UKG based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Access PeopleXD

Ranking in Benefits Administration

31st

Ranking in Talent Management

45th

Ranking in HR Analytics Software

11th

Average Rating

3.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Expense Management (29th)

UKG

Ranking in Benefits Administration

4th

Ranking in Talent Management

5th

Ranking in HR Analytics Software

1st

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

124

Ranking in other categories

Employee Scheduling Software (1st), Cloud HCM (5th), Employee Time Tracking Software (2nd), Talent Acquisition (5th)

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the Benefits Administration category, the mindshare of Access PeopleXD is 0.4%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of UKG is 7.4%, up from 6.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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reviewer951189

IT Manager at a retailer with 10,001+ employees

Has many features in need of improvement, including its monitoring, interface, dashboard and technical support

The solution has many areas in need of improvement. I cannot cite just one or two. These include management, monitoring, interface, dashboard and technical support, by way of example. A checklist should be included and the user interface should be addressed. The solution has a function which allows one to give feedback for every employee and to do so overall. The visibility, GUI and features involved in the feedback function are not up to snuff. Employee service details are an issue.

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Lonnie Fluck

Senior HR/ Talent Acquisition Leader at FitzDrake Search

Helps us establish system front-end and back-end connectivity, but the recruiting features need improvement

I used UKG to track applicants and create job descriptions. We built the electronic onboarding system to be used nationwide and created a path to integrate with the backend The product's most valuable feature is the ability to establish connectivity between the front and the back end,…

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution is stable."

"I have found the most valuable feature to be business intelligence and Cognos reporting."

"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 tool improved employee onboarding efficiency, especially in healthcare, where timely onboarding is crucial. This change directly impacted retention rates positively. It was a massive project that involved various teams working together. It took about a year to revamp the entire process and ensure compliance. However, once implemented, it improved employee satisfaction by saving them two whole days in the onboarding process."

"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."

"The setup process is straightforward."

"The employee self-service feature is most valuable. This is the restaurant industry, and they have a mobile app that allows employees to go in and manage their data. So, employees can manage direct deposit accounts, emergency contacts, and other things in the app. That's definitely the biggest benefit."

"UKG allows us to customize our home screen so that we can easily monitor important items on a daily basis."

"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."

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Cons

"The solution has many areas in need of improvement, including management, monitoring, interface, dashboard and technical support."

"Reporting is always a hurdle for any user just because it is so extensive. They provide a lot of out-of-the-box reports, but it is something that you always need to work on because you need more advanced writing of reports."

"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."

"The product's integration features need improvement."

"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."

"One area where UKG could improve is in its ability to understand its own competency and then work hard to improve it."

"Since UKG is a SaaS software, other parts of the application or add-on solutions are not the best in class or very configurable."

"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."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The pricing depends on the number of licenses we buy."

"If you're going for the full suite, it can be fairly pricey."

"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."

"The platform is not affordable but also not the most expensive."

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Educational Organization

17%

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Educational Organization

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What do you like most about UKG?

I like UKG's integration.

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What needs improvement with UKG?

Our company is testing the UKG Ready Mobile App, but there are some glitches. I feel that in the system when you log on to Kronos, UKG Dimensions, and UKG Workforce Central, we have different modul...

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What is your primary use case for UKG?

I worked with UKG globally, assisting with its implementation in 59 countries. In my company, we use it for the timekeeping aspect offered, payroll purposes, and other stuff like that. It is used f...

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Also Known As

CoreTalent, CoreHR Compensation and Benefits, CoreHR CoreExpense

UKG Pro, UKG Dimensons, UKG Ready

Overview

Access PeopleXD is an end-to-end HR solution with unified payroll for UK and Irish businesses that can transform your people strategy, while giving you absolute freedom and flexibility to adapt. It provides a fully integrated suite of Payroll, People Management, Workforce Management, Talent, Digital Learning, Recruitment and Analytics Software.

Access PeopleXD is a mobile-first, 100% SaaS platform, delivering access to the latest technology at all times with no manual upgrades required.

Access Group

At UKG, our purpose is people — real people with real challenges, and a simple request. Help me keep my employees productive, connected, and happy. So that’s what we did.

We’ve created an unmatched suite of HR and workforce management solutions, backed by our people who care about yours. Our solutions deliver global workforce experiences that truly reflect the connection between life and work today. That means insights are deeper. Work is easier. And interactions are more meaningful.

Sample Customers

Bromford, Mercer, Novartis, Liberty Insurance, DCU

Tesla, Marriott, Yamaha, Aramark, Feeding America, Samsung, Sony Music, Dave & Buster's, Revlon

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