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Breezy HR vs Workday

Workday
Software
Enterprise cloud applications for finance and HR
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- On request
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The short version
- Only Breezy HR has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Breezy HR the free Bootstrap plan allows one active position or candidate pool at a time; Workday high implementation costs equal to or exceeding annual software fees
- They diverge on capability: Breezy HR covers Applicant Tracking, Workday covers Human capital management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Breezy HR and Workday actually diverge.
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Breezy HR
- Applicant Tracking
- Visual Pipeline
- Video Interviews
- Automated Scheduling
- Assessments
- Career Site
- Indeed
- Google Workspace
Only in Workday
- Human capital management
- Financial management
- Planning
- Analytics
- Payroll
- Time tracking
- Talent management
- Procurement
Both cover
- Slack
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Breezy HR
- Applicant tracking for small and mid-sized teamsnot Workday
- Posting to job boards and managing a candidate pipelinenot Workday
- Structured interviews with scorecards and guidesnot Workday
- Background screening and reference checking through integrationsnot Workday
- Employee referral programmesnot Workday
Workday
- HR managementnot Breezy HR
- Financial planningnot Breezy HR
- Workforce planningnot Breezy HR
- Compliancenot Breezy HR
- Analyticsnot Breezy HR
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Breezy HR
- The free Bootstrap plan allows one active position or candidate pool at a time
- Unlimited positions, EEOC reporting and video interviews all require Startup at $157 a month
- Scorecards, interview guides and e-signatures need Growth at $273 a month
- HRIS integrations, offer management and custom roles are Business tier at $439 a month
- API access and advanced reporting are only on Custom Pro, which is quote-based
Workday
- High implementation costs equal to or exceeding annual software fees
- Long deployment timelines (12-18 months standard) before ROI
- Steep per-employee pricing at enterprise scale ($408-504 PEPM)
- Limited pre-built templates and customization; often requires extensive configuration
- Requires significant IT and change management resources during implementation
Pricing, plan by plan
Breezy HR
Free- BootstrapFree
- 1 Position
- Basic Features
- Candidate Management
- Startup$189/month
- Unlimited Positions
- Video Interviews
- Assessments
Workday
On request- Small Business$undefined/month
- Core HR
- Payroll
- Time tracking
- Medium Enterprise$undefined/month
- Full HCM suite
- Financial management
- Advanced analytics
- Large Enterprise$undefined/month
- Complete platform
- Custom configurations
- Dedicated support
Which should you pick?
Choose Breezy HR if
- You need applicant tracking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want visual pipeline.
Choose Workday if
- You need human capital management.
- You work on Cloud/Web.
- You also want financial management.
Questions people ask
- Is Breezy HR or Workday better?
- Neither clearly leads. Breezy HR starts at Free and Workday at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Breezy HR or Workday?
- Breezy HR has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Breezy HR and On request for Workday.
- Does Breezy HR or Workday run on more platforms?
- Breezy HR runs on Web, Ios, Android. Workday runs on Cloud/Web.
- Can I use Breezy HR for free?
- Yes. Breezy HR has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Workday starts at On request.
- What is Breezy HR best used for?
- Breezy HR is most often used for applicant tracking for small and mid-sized teams, posting to job boards and managing a candidate pipeline, structured interviews with scorecards and guides, background screening and reference checking through integrations. Of those, applicant tracking for small and mid-sized teams and posting to job boards and managing a candidate pipeline are not what Workday is typically brought in for.
- What can Breezy HR do that Workday cannot?
- Breezy HR covers Applicant Tracking, Visual Pipeline, Video Interviews, Automated Scheduling. Workday covers Human capital management, Financial management, Planning, Analytics. Both handle LinkedIn, Slack.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Workday: What is Workday GO and what market is it designed for?
Workday GO is a product designed for small and midsize organizations, bringing together HR and finance solutions with transparent pricing and fast activation in 30 to 60 days. It includes HCM, benefits, payroll, talent, and more at a lower price point than standard Workday.
SourceWorkday: What is Workday Skills Cloud and how does it fit into HCM?
Workday Skills Cloud is an intelligent skills foundation built into Workday HCM. It is described as the world's most open intelligent skills foundation and fuels data-driven talent strategies across recruiting, learning, and workforce planning.
SourceWorkday: Does Workday include payroll and benefits management?
Yes. Workday HCM includes benefits administration and payroll capabilities as part of its core suite. Global payroll processing is available across multiple countries and tax jurisdictions.
SourceWorkday: What is the typical pricing model for Workday HCM?
Workday HCM uses per-employee (PEPM) annual subscription pricing. Companies at scale typically pay $34-42 PEPM. Enterprise organizations with 5,000+ employees typically pay $408-504 per employee annually. Pricing decreases with larger commitments and longer contract terms.
SourceWorkday: How long does Workday implementation typically take?
Standard implementations are lengthy, often taking 12-18 months. Workday GO promises faster activation in 30-60 days. Implementation costs typically equal 100-150% of the first year's software subscription fees.
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