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SAP HCM vs greytHR comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

greytHR
Ranking in Cloud HCM
17th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SAP HCM
Ranking in Cloud HCM
3rd
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
56
Ranking in other categories
Benefits Administration (3rd), Talent Management (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the Cloud HCM category, the mindshare of greytHR is 0.6%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP HCM is 13.9%, down from 16.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Cloud HCM
 

Featured Reviews

Asha Rao - PeerSpot reviewer
A great payroll solution for employee self-service, manager self-service, and leave management
We use greytHR for employee self-service, manager self-service, leave management, attendance management, documentation, email notifications, and letter generation greytHR has a great payroll system for India. The solution's OKR system or performance management tool is not so great. The legal…
Renelia Villanueva - PeerSpot reviewer
Efficient payroll processing with comprehensive attendance management
I am currently heading the payroll benefits and HRIS team here in Manila. We are using SAP HCM on-premises, and we implemented SuccessFactors focusing on Employee Central and GMPM SAP HCM has helped a lot due to the always changing government regulations pertaining to taxation, social security…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"greytHR has a great payroll system for India."
"We've found that the solution has the capability to scale."
"The payroll and time management features are useful."
"The tool's best feature is SAP SuccessFactors."
"It is a scalable solution. There are three administrators maintaining the solution: an HR person, a payroll person, and one backup."
"SAP HCM is a competitive and comprehensive tool that covers major programs in the enterprise and supports the global process."
"I feel SAP HCM is very competitive and worth the investment given its capability to integrate modules and provide comprehensive value."
"We have managed to consolidate our payroll for all India operations on this platform."
"They have some interesting features in the learning space."
 

Cons

"The solution's OKR system or performance management tool is not so great."
"SAP HCM has many different channels for communication with the consultants which makes it complex. There are delays when there is a problem."
"SAP HCM has helped a lot due to the always changing government regulations pertaining to taxation, social security service, and local regulations that change frequently."
"SAP HCM is costly compared to other ERPs like Microsoft Dynamics or Oracle, and I would rate the cost as one out of ten."
"SAP HCM's long and tedious transactions can be improved."
"The solution is rather expensive."
"We find some challenges in the integration between SAP HCM and SAP SuccessFactors."
"The product significantly improved our organization by automating many processes, which reduced paperwork and provided clearer, more accurate goals and competencies."
"Its reporting feature could have customization options."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We need to pay a yearly license for greytHR, which is much cheaper than SAP SuccessFactors."
"The pricing is really high."
"Be careful and guard against future changes in licensing."
"SAP is extremely expensive. The integration costs and customization costs are also a lot."
"Licensing fees are paid yearly."
"The cost of SAP HCM is high, the license should be reduced. SAP HCM has a lot of hidden costs."
"The cost depends on the size of the organization. Compared to others, I'd say Oracle is number one, followed by Workday and SAP HCM."
"HCM is cheaper than SuccessFactors."
"The solution is a little expensive and we are charged per user for the license. The solution can be paid monthly or annually."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Retailer
6%
 

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about greytHR?
greytHR has a great payroll system for India.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for greytHR?
We need to pay a yearly license for greytHR, which is much cheaper than SAP SuccessFactors.
What needs improvement with greytHR?
The solution's OKR system or performance management tool is not so great. The legal reports should be customized based on the states in India, which goes to the labor department. We should have the...
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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Sample Customers

Deloitte, Volvo, Caterpillar, Capgemini, Brigade.Lotte, ESAF, Delhi Public School. Hexaware, Azim Premji Philanthropic Initiatives, PTC, Livestream, Berger, Narayan Hrudayalaya Hospitals, Anand Sweets, Infinite.
City of Cape Town, ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd., TransAlta Corporation, Keolis, PT XL Axiata Tbk, National Football League (NFL), Plan International, Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company, China Talent Group (CTG TMO), Umicore S.A., Butterfield Bank, Skrill Group Ltd.
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