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Freshteam vs Oracle HCM Cloud

Freshteam logo

Freshteam

Software

Smart HR software for growing businesses

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Oracle HCM Cloud logo

Oracle HCM Cloud

Software

Complete cloud HCM solution

From
$13/employee per month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Freshteam has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Freshteam freshworks HRMS (formerly Freshteam) paid tiers as captured 19 February 2023 combined a per-employee monthly charge ($1.20 to $2.40+/employee/month) with a separate flat platform fee ($71 to $119+/month), on top of a $0 free tier; Oracle HCM Cloud deployments can take up to a year with steep implementation complexity
  • They diverge on capability: Freshteam covers Applicant Tracking, Oracle HCM Cloud covers Core HR.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Freshteam and Oracle HCM Cloud actually diverge.

Attributes where Freshteam and Oracle HCM Cloud differ
AttributeFreshteamOracle HCM Cloud
Starting priceFree$13/employee per month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Mobile
Founded20101977

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 Freshteam

  • Applicant Tracking
  • Onboarding
  • Time Off
  • Employee Directory
  • Time Tracking
  • Documents
  • Org Chart
  • Freshdesk

Only in Oracle HCM Cloud

  • Core HR
  • Talent Management
  • Workforce Management
  • Payroll
  • Benefits
  • Learning
  • Recruiting
  • AI-Powered Analytics

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Microsoft 365
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

Where each one falls short

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

Freshteam

  • Freshworks HRMS (formerly Freshteam) paid tiers as captured 19 February 2023 combined a per-employee monthly charge ($1.20 to $2.40+/employee/month) with a separate flat platform fee ($71 to $119+/month), on top of a $0 free tier

Oracle HCM Cloud

  • Deployments can take up to a year with steep implementation complexity
  • Complex user interface that is intimidating and difficult to understand at first
  • Limited integration capabilities with leading third-party HR point solutions
  • Slow performance and frequent bugs due to regular updates
  • High implementation costs and complexity make it unsuitable for organizations with fewer than 100 employees
  • Below-average experiences reported with learning and succession planning modules

Pricing, plan by plan

Freshteam

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 50 Employees
    • Basic ATS
    • Time Off
  • Growth$1.2/month
    • All Free features
    • Onboarding
    • Time Tracking
  • Pro$2.4/month
    • All Growth features
    • Custom Reports
    • Advanced Workflows

Oracle HCM Cloud

$13/employee per month

No published plan breakdown. See the Oracle HCM Cloud review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Freshteam if

  • You need applicant tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want onboarding.
Freshteam review

Choose Oracle HCM Cloud if

  • You need core hr.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want talent management.
Oracle HCM Cloud review

Questions people ask

Is Freshteam or Oracle HCM Cloud better?
Neither clearly leads. Freshteam starts at Free and Oracle HCM Cloud at $13/employee per month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Freshteam or Oracle HCM Cloud?
Freshteam has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Freshteam and $13/employee per month for Oracle HCM Cloud.
Does Freshteam or Oracle HCM Cloud run on more platforms?
Freshteam runs on Web, Ios, Android. Oracle HCM Cloud runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Freshteam for free?
Yes. Freshteam has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Oracle HCM Cloud starts at $13/employee per month.
What can Freshteam do that Oracle HCM Cloud cannot?
Freshteam covers Applicant Tracking, Onboarding, Time Off, Employee Directory. Oracle HCM Cloud covers Core HR, Talent Management, Workforce Management, Payroll. Both handle Slack, Microsoft 365, Web support, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Oracle HCM Cloud: How much does Oracle HCM Cloud cost?

Oracle HCM Cloud starts at $13 per employee per month with a 1,000 employee minimum. Enterprise customers typically pay $5-8 per employee per month depending on modules and volume discounts.

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Oracle HCM Cloud: What does Oracle HCM Cloud include?

Oracle HCM Cloud includes core HR, payroll, workforce management, employee analytics, talent management, performance management, and succession planning. Over 600 AI agents are embedded across the Fusion Cloud suite at no additional cost.

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Oracle HCM Cloud: How long does implementation take?

Oracle HCM Cloud implementations typically take up to a year and often require third-party consultants to manage the complex deployment process.

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