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SAP SuccessFactors vs Thinkific

SAP SuccessFactors logo

SAP SuccessFactors

Recruitment & ATS

Human experience management

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Thinkific logo

Thinkific

Learning Management

Create and sell online courses your way

From
$36/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: SAP SuccessFactors complex configuration and customization required; Thinkific no free plan, 14-day trial only
  • They diverge on capability: SAP SuccessFactors covers Core HR, Thinkific covers Course builder.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where SAP SuccessFactors and Thinkific differ
AttributeSAP SuccessFactorsThinkific
Starting priceOn request$36/month
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
PlatformsWeb, CloudWeb, Mobile
CategoryRecruitment & ATSLearning Management
Founded20012012

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 SAP SuccessFactors

  • Core HR
  • Payroll
  • Talent Management
  • Learning
  • Recruiting
  • Performance
  • Succession Planning
  • SAP ERP

Only in Thinkific

  • Course builder
  • Website builder
  • Quizzes
  • Certificates
  • Communities
  • Memberships
  • Marketing tools
  • Zapier

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Web 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.

Thinkific

  • Course creationnot SAP SuccessFactors
  • Membership sitesnot SAP SuccessFactors
  • Coaching programsnot SAP SuccessFactors
  • Corporate trainingnot 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

Thinkific

  • No free plan, 14-day trial only
  • Transaction fees on third-party payment processors (5% on Basic tier)
  • PayPal only available on Grow plan ($199/month), not on Basic or Start
  • Limited customization on lower-tier plans
  • Cannot embed courses in external domains or iframes
  • Limited number of spaces per plan
  • Less interactive community features compared to alternatives
  • Features continuously moved to higher-priced tiers
  • Payment processing delays reported (up to 90 days)

Pricing, plan by plan

SAP SuccessFactors

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

Thinkific

$36/month
  • Basic$36/month
    • 1 course
    • Up to 500 students
    • Thinkific Payments (0% fees)
  • Start$74/month
    • Up to 3 courses
    • Up to 2,000 students
    • Third-party payment (3% fees)
  • Grow$149/month
    • Unlimited courses
    • Unlimited students
    • Third-party payment (0% fees)

Which should you pick?

Choose SAP SuccessFactors if

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

Choose Thinkific if

  • You need course builder.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want website builder.
Thinkific review

Questions people ask

Is SAP SuccessFactors or Thinkific better?
Neither clearly leads. SAP SuccessFactors starts at On request and Thinkific at $36/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, SAP SuccessFactors or Thinkific?
SAP SuccessFactors starts at On request and Thinkific at $36/month.
Does SAP SuccessFactors or Thinkific run on more platforms?
SAP SuccessFactors runs on Web, Cloud. Thinkific runs on Web, Mobile.
What can SAP SuccessFactors do that Thinkific cannot?
SAP SuccessFactors covers Core HR, Payroll, Talent Management, Learning. Thinkific covers Course builder, Website builder, Quizzes, Certificates. Both handle Analytics, 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.

Source
Thinkific: Does Thinkific have a free plan?

No. Thinkific does not offer a free plan but provides a 14-day free trial. Paid plans start at $36/month (Basic tier).

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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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Thinkific: Are there transaction fees on Thinkific?

Thinkific charges no transaction fees when using their built-in Thinkific Payments. Third-party payment processors incur 5% fees (Basic) down to 0% (Plus), plus 3.6% for Stripe with subscriptions.

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Thinkific: What payment methods does Thinkific support?

PayPal is locked to Grow plan ($199/month). Basic and Start plans do not support PayPal, limiting payment options for international creators and potentially reducing conversions.

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