SEO & Website Optimization · head to head
Majestic vs Workday

Majestic
SEO & Website Optimization
Backlink analysis and link intelligence platform for SEO
- From
- $41.67/month
- Rated
- -

Workday
All industries
Enterprise cloud applications for finance and HR
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Majestic pricing is based on consumable analysis units, so heavy usage can exhaust a plan's allowance before the month ends.; Workday high implementation costs equal to or exceeding annual software fees
- They diverge on capability: Majestic covers Trust Flow & Citation Flow, Workday covers Human capital management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Majestic and Workday actually diverge.
Identical on both: 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 Majestic
- Trust Flow & Citation Flow
- Site Explorer
- Fresh & Historic Index
- Bulk Backlink Checker
- Author Explorer
- Link Graph
- API Access
Only in Workday
- Human capital management
- Financial management
- Planning
- Analytics
- Payroll
- Time tracking
- Talent management
- Procurement
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Majestic
- Auditing a site's backlink profile before an SEO campaignnot Workday
- Comparing link profiles between competitor domainsnot Workday
- Bulk-checking backlinks across many URLs at oncenot Workday
- Finding link-building opportunities via the link graphnot Workday
Workday
- HR managementnot Majestic
- Financial planningnot Majestic
- Workforce planningnot Majestic
- Compliancenot Majestic
- Analyticsnot Majestic
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Majestic
- Pricing is based on consumable analysis units, so heavy usage can exhaust a plan's allowance before the month ends.
- Lite plan excludes the Historic Index and raw data exports, which are common needs for deeper backlink audits.
- API access requires the most expensive plan, unlike some competitors that bundle limited API calls into mid-tier plans.
- The 7-day money-back guarantee is limited to first-time subscribers on Lite and Pro plans only.
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
Majestic
$41.67/month- Lite$41.67/month
- 1 user
- 1 million analysis units
- Fresh Index, Site Explorer
- Pro$83.33/month
- 1 user
- 20 million analysis units
- Historic Index, Index Merger
- API$333.33/month
- 5 users
- 100 million analysis units
- Full API access
Workday
On request- Small Business$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 Majestic if
- You need trust flow & citation flow.
- You work on web, api.
- You also want site explorer.
Choose Workday if
- You need human capital management.
- You work on Cloud/Web.
- You also want financial management.
Questions people ask
- Is Majestic or Workday better?
- Neither clearly leads. Majestic starts at $41.67/month and Workday at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Majestic or Workday?
- Majestic starts at $41.67/month and Workday at On request.
- Does Majestic or Workday run on more platforms?
- Majestic runs on web, api. Workday runs on Cloud/Web.
- What is Majestic best used for?
- Majestic is most often used for auditing a site's backlink profile before an seo campaign, comparing link profiles between competitor domains, bulk-checking backlinks across many urls at once, finding link-building opportunities via the link graph. Of those, auditing a site's backlink profile before an seo campaign and comparing link profiles between competitor domains are not what Workday is typically brought in for.
- What can Majestic do that Workday cannot?
- Majestic covers Trust Flow & Citation Flow, Site Explorer, Fresh & Historic Index, Bulk Backlink Checker. Workday covers Human capital management, Financial management, Planning, Analytics.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Majestic: What payment options does Majestic support?
Majestic supports payment by Credit Card, Debit Card, and PayPal for recurring monthly and annual subscription plans.
SourceWorkday: 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.
SourceMajestic: Does Majestic offer a money-back guarantee?
Lite and Pro plans include a 7-day money-back guarantee for new customers purchasing their first ever subscription plan.
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.
SourceMajestic: How do I cancel my Majestic subscription?
PayPal users manage cancellation through their PayPal account, while monthly credit card subscribers can cancel via the My Subscriptions page in their account.
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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