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Oracle HCM Cloud vs SAP HCM comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 8, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Oracle HCM Cloud
Ranking in Benefits Administration
2nd
Ranking in Talent Management
3rd
Ranking in Cloud HCM
4th
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
70
Ranking in other categories
HR Analytics Software (2nd), Talent Acquisition (3rd)
SAP HCM
Ranking in Benefits Administration
3rd
Ranking in Talent Management
4th
Ranking in Cloud HCM
3rd
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
56
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Cloud HCM category, the mindshare of Oracle HCM Cloud is 9.5%, down from 12.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP HCM is 16.5%, up from 15.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Q&A Highlights

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Feb 20, 2023
 

Featured Reviews

OswinSteve - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 2, 2024
Capable of consolidating data from all countries and providing access to any employee information across locations but poor user experience
Oracle HCM Cloud definitely has a lot to improve from a user experience perspective. The platform is huge and feature-rich, but is it truly appealing to an end user? Is it a two-click solution? Does it match current market trends in user experience? No, it has a lot of catching up to do. For example, is the screen catchy for an employee to see their details or access essential information? No. The user experience is zero. An employee needs training to apply for leave, something as simple as that. They shouldn't need training materials or user guides to navigate the system. We're moving towards empowering users, especially with end-user-facing systems. People should be self-reliant and not need to rely on manuals. Oracle HCM Cloud is very old-school in this regard. It's still stuck in the "PeopleSoft" mentality instead of focusing on a user-friendly experience for employees and managers. So, the user experience needs a major overhaul. So, to summarize, it needs to be more user-friendly and present key information on the login screen. In future releases, I would like to see employee dashboards. Oracle HCM should come up with ready-made employee dashboards, like very simple ones. Right now, an employee dashboard or a manager dashboard, but these should be readily available. You shouldn't expect a customer to go and design something they need. There are a few basic things any employee or manager in any company would want to see. One of the best things would be a very simple org chart. Now, the org chart is quite poor on Oracle. There are applications that focus only on org charts and look really good, giving a lot of details about a team and its employees. But Oracle's org chart is bad, so to be specific, they should improve it a lot.
Kumar-Saurav - PeerSpot reviewer
May 14, 2024
Allows you to generate reports, easy integration and offers out-of-the-box support
The limitation of HCM compared to new-era human capital management solutions is the cost. While those solutions offer similar features at a lower price, they are not typically used by large enterprises. However, for small and medium enterprises, the HCM licensing and maintenance costs are quite high. There are numerous solutions like Zoho and Odoo that offer subscription models at a much lower cost, even as low as $10. This significantly impacts SAP's market share, especially among smaller businesses. The high cost is the main reason why it's not widely adopted by smaller businesses. Currently, it's largely used by big enterprises, and only a small percentage of SAP users actually utilize HCM, even though they might be using other SAP modules. The small organizations are not keen on using it.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution has good integration with other applications."
"Since it is an integrated solution, it brings speed and efficiency to the business process."
"This solution has localized the payroll which is a good thing."
"The initial setup or implementation process of the solution is fine. The deployment process took place in two days. So, once one has the runbook and everything in place, it is not that difficult."
"Oracle is a strong option for purchasing or procurement."
"This product can greatly improve handling of human resources and efficiency."
"The most valuable feature of Oracle HCM Cloud is its integration."
"The most valuable feature is the support for mobile devices."
"They have some interesting features in the learning space."
"We are satisfied with the reporting by SAP HCM."
"The most valuable feature, in my view, is the level of exceptions or error messages that come back when something goes wrong."
"The payroll and time management features are useful."
"SAP HCM has a good performance."
"It has the best data management features."
"I think HCM was the most stable for me...It is a very scalable product."
"SAP HCM has valuable features for analytics data management."
 

Cons

"Although the performance management is good, it could be improved as its functionality is quite basic."
"Product integration, particularly with collaboration tools, is lacking in this solution."
"Oracle HCM Cloud could improve by adding AI and more offline capabilities."
"We have received some unfavorable feedback regarding Oracle HCM Cloud's performance. This has led us to investigate alternative solutions. In my own experience, I have struggled with the slowness of the cloud assessment and the overwhelming complexity of the software's robust architecture. I have reservations about sharing any positive experiences I may have had with the solution."
"I rate the technical support of Oracle HCM Cloud an eight out of ten. There is some room for improvement."
"I would focus on making high volume recruitment more bulky."
"The performance and reaction time can be improved."
"In the next release, I would like to see a new recruitments module. I would like to see the preboarding so that it sends out integrations through personal email. That would be very useful."
"The organizational structure visualization could be improved in future releases. The solution has a very poor interface."
"It needs a lot of end user training as it is not intuitive at all."
"There's still room for improvement. We need end-to-end systems. Only the HR team uses HCM, but employees don't have access to their data. With Employee Central, employees can see their ratings, increment cycles, and other details, making things more transparent."
"I would like it to move more towards a single data space, a single data source. SAP as a platform relies on multiple data sources because traditionally, it's been bolted together by the acquisition of other products rather than a single database. That's why there are lots of points of failure and lots of required points of integration. They need a single integration point."
"Its reporting feature could have customization options."
"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."
"The solution is rather expensive."
"We are able to optimize a lot of processes but there is always room for improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of Oracle HCM Cloud could improve. However, everyone would like the price of a solution they are using to be less expensive."
"I am not normally involved in the product's pricing since it normally involves the packages that a user chooses. Pricing differs based on a case-to-case scenario and client-to-client basis."
"I cannot comment on the cost, as this is handled by a different team."
"I rate the product's pricing a seven out of ten."
"On average, it's not a cheap solution."
"On an annual basis, we pay about $25,000 for our company. This includes the VAT, support, upgrades and everything else."
"The data traffic cost is expensive. The solution can scale up beyond my imagination, but the cost can rise up easily."
"The pricing is reasonable."
"We purchase the product's yearly license."
"HCM is cheaper than SuccessFactors."
"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 solution is cheap."
"For implementation, SAP offers little support unless you buy SAP Safeguarding from SAP Consulting."
"You pay per license. There not any costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."
"The product is expensive."
"The pricing is really high."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
53%
Computer Software Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Manufacturing Company
4%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Energy/Utilities Company
5%
 

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 Oracle HCM Cloud?
The most valuable features of the solution are the core HR, absence, payroll, and recruitment modules.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle HCM Cloud?
Compared to other products, Oracle HCM Cloud offers better pricing. It is low-cost and provides a good return on investment.
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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Also Known As

Oracle Human Capital Management Cloud
SAP Human Capital Management
 

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Sample Customers

Kovaion Consulting India Pvt. Ltd., eVerge Group, Kalpataru, Logicalis Inc., Macmillan Science and Education, Drivestream Inc., Kamal Osman Jamjoom Group LLC, WAXIE Sanitary Supply
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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