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edX vs SAP SuccessFactors

edX logo

edX

Learning Management

Online courses from the world's top universities

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SAP SuccessFactors logo

SAP SuccessFactors

Recruitment & ATS

Human experience management

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: edX individual course costs not displayed; pricing requires enrollment to view; SAP SuccessFactors complex configuration and customization required
  • They diverge on capability: edX covers Video lectures, SAP SuccessFactors covers Core HR.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which edX and SAP SuccessFactors actually diverge.

Attributes where edX and SAP SuccessFactors differ
AttributeedXSAP SuccessFactors
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Cloud
CategoryLearning ManagementRecruitment & ATS
Founded20122001

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 edX

  • Video lectures
  • Interactive exercises
  • Discussion forums
  • Certificates
  • MicroMasters
  • Professional certificates
  • Degrees
  • Mobile learning

Only in SAP SuccessFactors

  • Core HR
  • Payroll
  • Talent Management
  • Learning
  • Recruiting
  • Performance
  • Succession Planning
  • Analytics

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

edX

  • Learners seeking university-level credentials from elite institutions (MIT, Harvard, Cambridge)not SAP SuccessFactors
  • Career changers pursuing MicroMasters or professional certificatesnot SAP SuccessFactors
  • Individuals in regions with limited access to higher educationnot SAP SuccessFactors

SAP SuccessFactors

No use cases recorded yet. See the SAP SuccessFactors review.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

edX

  • Individual course costs not displayed; pricing requires enrollment to view

SAP SuccessFactors

  • Complex configuration and customization required
  • Steep pricing for enterprise implementations
  • Implementation requires extensive project timelines

Pricing, plan by plan

edX

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the edX review.

SAP SuccessFactors

On request
  • SuccessFactors HXM$undefined/month
    • Core HR
    • Payroll
    • Talent Management

Which should you pick?

Choose edX if

  • You need video lectures.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want interactive exercises.
edX review

Choose SAP SuccessFactors if

  • You need core hr.
  • You work on Web, Cloud.
  • You also want payroll.
SAP SuccessFactors review

Questions people ask

Is edX or SAP SuccessFactors better?
Neither clearly leads. edX starts at On request and SAP SuccessFactors at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, edX or SAP SuccessFactors?
edX starts at On request and SAP SuccessFactors at On request.
Does edX or SAP SuccessFactors run on more platforms?
edX runs on Web, iOS, Android. SAP SuccessFactors runs on Web, Cloud.
What is edX best used for?
edX is most often used for learners seeking university-level credentials from elite institutions (mit, harvard, cambridge), career changers pursuing micromasters or professional certificates, individuals in regions with limited access to higher education. Of those, learners seeking university-level credentials from elite institutions (mit, harvard, cambridge) and career changers pursuing micromasters or professional certificates are not what SAP SuccessFactors is typically brought in for.
What can edX do that SAP SuccessFactors cannot?
edX covers Video lectures, Interactive exercises, Discussion forums, Certificates. SAP SuccessFactors covers Core HR, Payroll, Talent Management, Learning. Both handle Web support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

SAP SuccessFactors: What is SAP SuccessFactors used for?

SAP SuccessFactors is a cloud-based HCM solution for talent management, recruitment, learning, and onboarding. It helps organizations manage employee data, recruiting workflows, performance management, learning programs, and succession planning.

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SAP SuccessFactors: Can SAP SuccessFactors integrate with other systems?

Yes. SAP SuccessFactors can integrate with SAP HCM S/4HANA, other SAP ERP systems, and third-party HRIS, background check providers, and sourcing tools through APIs and integration adapters.

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