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Monday.com vs SAP SuccessFactors

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Monday.com

Software

A platform built for a new way of working

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SAP SuccessFactors logo

SAP SuccessFactors

Software

Human experience management

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Monday.com has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Monday.com expensive at scale with 3-seat minimum and costs increasing quickly with team size; SAP SuccessFactors complex configuration and customization required
  • They diverge on capability: Monday.com covers Customizable workflows, SAP SuccessFactors covers Core HR.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Monday.com and SAP SuccessFactors actually diverge.

Attributes where Monday.com and SAP SuccessFactors differ
AttributeMonday.comSAP SuccessFactors
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Cloud
Founded20122001

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 Monday.com

  • Customizable workflows
  • Multiple views (Kanban, Gantt, Calendar)
  • Automation engine
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Mobile apps
  • Forms
  • Dashboards
  • Workload management

Only in SAP SuccessFactors

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

Both cover

  • Salesforce

What people use each for

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

Monday.com

  • Project managementnot SAP SuccessFactors
  • Sales CRMnot SAP SuccessFactors
  • Marketing campaignsnot SAP SuccessFactors
  • HR processesnot SAP SuccessFactors
  • IT ticketingnot 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.

Monday.com

  • Expensive at scale with 3-seat minimum and costs increasing quickly with team size
  • Limited free plan with only 2 users and 3 boards
  • Mobile app provides reduced functionality compared to web version
  • Email CC/BCC limitations for looping in stakeholders without full board access
  • WorkForms can only create new items, not update existing ones

SAP SuccessFactors

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Monday.com

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Monday.com review.

SAP SuccessFactors

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Monday.com if

  • You need customizable workflows.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want multiple views (kanban, gantt, calendar).
Monday.com 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 Monday.com or SAP SuccessFactors better?
Neither clearly leads. Monday.com starts at Free and SAP SuccessFactors at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Monday.com or SAP SuccessFactors?
Monday.com has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Monday.com and On request for SAP SuccessFactors.
Does Monday.com or SAP SuccessFactors run on more platforms?
Monday.com runs on Web, iOS, Android. SAP SuccessFactors runs on Web, Cloud.
Can I use Monday.com for free?
Yes. Monday.com has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SAP SuccessFactors starts at On request.
What is Monday.com best used for?
Monday.com is most often used for project management, sales crm, marketing campaigns, hr processes. Of those, project management and sales crm are not what SAP SuccessFactors is typically brought in for.
What can Monday.com do that SAP SuccessFactors cannot?
Monday.com covers Customizable workflows, Multiple views (Kanban, Gantt, Calendar), Automation engine, Real-time collaboration. SAP SuccessFactors covers Core HR, Payroll, Talent Management, Learning. Both handle Salesforce.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Monday.com: Does Monday.com have a free plan?

Yes, Monday.com offers a free plan limited to 2 users and 3 boards. Paid plans start at around $9 per seat per month and require a minimum of 3 seats.

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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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Monday.com: Can I use Monday.com on mobile?

Monday.com is available on iOS and Android, but the mobile app lacks the full depth of the desktop version, making complex board management more difficult on the go.

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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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Monday.com: Does Monday.com support offline work?

Monday.com is primarily a cloud-based platform and does not have robust offline capabilities. You need an internet connection to access and edit boards.

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Monday.com: What is Monday.com's pricing based on?

Pricing is based on the number of seats and which product module you choose (Work Management, Sales CRM, Dev, or Service). Each module has different features and pricing.

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