SAP SuccessFactors HCM

successfactors.com
HR & Payroll
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Make your workforce unstoppable with AI-powered applications that connect your people, your business, and your goals

How to Replace SAP SuccessFactors HCM

Overview

SAP SuccessFactors HCM is a cloud-based human capital management software that combines global HR capabilities with powerful AI and agents to help organizations manage their workforce. It supports core HR and payroll, talent management, HR analytics, and workforce planning across the entire employee lifecycle. Used by more than 10,000 customers in over 200 countries and territories worldwide since 2001.

Features

27 features across 11 categories

Analytics & Reporting(3)

HR Analytics and Workforce PlanningAI

AI-enabled people analytics, scenario modeling, what-if analysis, and strategic workforce planning

Intelligent InsightsAI

Actionable insights from across the organization to drive more informed decisions

Scenario Modeling

Scenario modeling and what-if analysis for workforce planning

Also in: Ivanti, Ramp, Stampli

Artificial Intelligence(3)

Embedded AIAI

AI that fits naturally into the flow of work to give workforce a competitive edge

Joule Agents for HRAI

Ready-to-use Joule Agents that automatically plan and execute multi-step workflows connecting departments, speeding up decisions, and streamlining processes

SAP Business AIAI

AI capabilities to drive success of every employee and boost organizational agility

Also in: UiPath, Scoro, Dayforce

Automation(1)

Multi-Step Workflow AutomationAI

Automatic planning and execution of multi-step workflows connecting departments

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Data Management(3)

Employee Data Storage

Centralized storage and management of employee data

SAP Business Data Cloud

Optimize people and business decisions across hiring, retention, pay, and more

Trusted Data

Single source of people and skills data for confident business operations

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Employee Experience(1)

Employee Experience ManagementAI

Solutions to create seamless AI-enabled employee experiences

HR Operations(3)

Benefits Administration

Benefits management and administration capabilities

Core HR and Payroll

HR information system, payroll software, self-service HR, and time and attendance management

Global HR Standardization

Standardize HR processes across the globe with a single, localized cloud solution

Also in: iCIMS

Performance Management(1)

Goal Planning

Goal planning and management for employee alignment with business objectives

Platform(2)

Integrated Cloud Platform

Single integrated cloud platform connecting people, data, and processes

SAP Business Technology Platform

Extend HCM solutions and integrate with processes across the organization

Also in: KnowBe4, Jira, Asana

Recruiting(1)

SmartRecruiters IntegrationAI

AI-driven insights for intelligent talent acquisition delivering real business results

Talent Management(8)

Career DevelopmentAI

AI-enhanced career development tools to elevate employee experience

Compensation Management

Compensation and pay management capabilities

Learning and Development

Learning and training solutions for employee development

Onboarding

Employee onboarding capabilities integrated with talent management

Performance Management

Performance management tools for employee evaluation and development

RecruitingAI

Intelligent talent acquisition solutions for hiring

Succession Planning

Succession and development planning for talent pipeline management

Talent Management

Solutions for recruiting, onboarding, learning, performance management, and compensation

Workforce Planning(1)

Skills-Based Workforce Planning

Skills engine to support the employee lifecycle with skills-based approach to people management

Cost Calculator

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Build vs Buy

Should you build a SAP SuccessFactors HCM alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 27 features.

Buy SAP SuccessFactors HCM

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying SAP SuccessFactors HCM saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 27 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

3 known integrations

SAP Business Data CloudSAP Business Technology PlatformSmartRecruiters