Software · head to head
SAP SuccessFactors vs Lever
The short version
- Each has a real cost: SAP SuccessFactors complex configuration and customization required; Lever customized pricing requires sales contact, no public pricing
- They diverge on capability: SAP SuccessFactors covers Core HR, Lever covers Applicant Tracking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which SAP SuccessFactors and Lever actually diverge.
| Attribute | SAP SuccessFactors | Lever |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, Cloud | Web |
| Founded | 2001 | 2012 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (quote), free tier (No), 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 SAP SuccessFactors
- Core HR
- Payroll
- Talent Management
- Learning
- Recruiting
- Performance
- Succession Planning
- SAP ERP
Only in Lever
- Applicant Tracking
- Candidate CRM
- Sourcing
- Interview Management
- Offer Management
- Indeed
- Slack
Both cover
- Analytics
- Microsoft 365
- Workday
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
SAP SuccessFactors
No use cases recorded yet. See the SAP SuccessFactors review.
Lever
- Applicant tracking from sourcing through offernot SAP SuccessFactors
- Building and nurturing talent pipelines of passive candidatesnot SAP SuccessFactors
- Automating interview scheduling, follow-ups and offer lettersnot SAP SuccessFactors
- Reporting on hiring performance across sourcesnot SAP SuccessFactors
- Screening at volume with AI ranking and recommendationsnot SAP SuccessFactors
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
SAP SuccessFactors
- Complex configuration and customization required
- Steep pricing for enterprise implementations
- Implementation requires extensive project timelines
Lever
- Customized pricing requires sales contact, no public pricing
- Premium features like advanced CRM functionality require additional fees
- Implementation requires some technical configuration
Pricing, plan by plan
SAP SuccessFactors
On request- SuccessFactors HXM$undefined/month
- Core HR
- Payroll
- Talent Management
Lever
On request- LeverTRM$undefined/month
- ATS
- CRM
- Sourcing
- LeverTRM for Enterprise$undefined/month
- All LeverTRM features
- Advanced Security
- Dedicated Support
Which should you pick?
Choose SAP SuccessFactors if
- You need core hr.
- You work on Web, Cloud.
- You also want payroll.
Questions people ask
- Is SAP SuccessFactors or Lever better?
- Neither clearly leads. SAP SuccessFactors starts at On request and Lever at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, SAP SuccessFactors or Lever?
- SAP SuccessFactors starts at On request and Lever at On request.
- Does SAP SuccessFactors or Lever run on more platforms?
- SAP SuccessFactors runs on Web, Cloud. Lever runs on Web.
- What can SAP SuccessFactors do that Lever cannot?
- SAP SuccessFactors covers Core HR, Payroll, Talent Management, Learning. Lever covers Applicant Tracking, Candidate CRM, Sourcing, Interview Management. Both handle Analytics, Microsoft 365, Workday, Web 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.
SourceLever: What is Lever used for?
Lever is modern recruiting software that centralizes recruiting into a single system for sourcing candidates, managing applications, scheduling interviews, collaborating with hiring managers, automating workflows, and measuring hiring performance.
SourceSAP 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.
SourceLever: Does Lever include both ATS and CRM?
Yes. Lever integrates comprehensive Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) functionalities within a single offering called LeverTRM, with features like AI-powered screening and interview transcripts.
SourceLever: What integrations does Lever support?
Lever integrates with 300+ tools including Slack for notifications, Zoom for interviews, calendar applications for scheduling, background check services, job boards, and leading HRIS platforms for talent management workflows.
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