Software · head to head
SAP SuccessFactors vs Workable
The short version
- Only Workable has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: SAP SuccessFactors complex configuration and customization required; Workable the Standard plan is $299 a month and still charges separately for texting at $89, video interviews at $109 and assessments at $59 a month
- They diverge on capability: SAP SuccessFactors covers Core HR, Workable covers Job posting.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which SAP SuccessFactors and Workable actually diverge.
| Attribute | SAP SuccessFactors | Workable |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | quote | usage-based |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Cloud | Web |
| Founded | 2001 | 2012 |
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 SAP SuccessFactors
- Core HR
- Payroll
- Talent Management
- Learning
- Recruiting
- Performance
- Succession Planning
- SAP ERP
Only in Workable
- Job posting
- Applicant tracking
- Candidate management
- Onboarding
- Employee engagement
- Mobile app
- Integrations
- Slack
Both cover
- Analytics
- Workday
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.
Workable
- Posting jobs and tracking candidates through an applicant tracking systemnot SAP SuccessFactors
- Running structured interviews, assessments and offers in one placenot 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
Workable
- The Standard plan is $299 a month and still charges separately for texting at $89, video interviews at $109 and assessments at $59 a month
- Reaching a plan where those three are included means Premier at $599 a month
- Unlimited active jobs is qualified by a fair usage limit rather than being an actual cap
- AI features run on credits, and credits expire one year from purchase
- Published plan prices cover 1 to 20 employees, so larger headcounts are quoted separately
Pricing, plan by plan
SAP SuccessFactors
On request- SuccessFactors HXM$undefined/month
- Core HR
- Payroll
- Talent Management
Workable
Free- FreeFree
- Basic recruitment
- Limited hires
- Basic tracking
- Plus$undefined/month
- Advanced recruitment
- Engagement tools
- Analytics
Which should you pick?
Choose SAP SuccessFactors if
- You need core hr.
- You work on Web, Cloud.
- You also want payroll.
Choose Workable if
- You need job posting.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want applicant tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is SAP SuccessFactors or Workable better?
- Neither clearly leads. SAP SuccessFactors starts at On request and Workable at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, SAP SuccessFactors or Workable?
- Workable has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for SAP SuccessFactors and Free for Workable.
- Does SAP SuccessFactors or Workable run on more platforms?
- SAP SuccessFactors runs on Web, Cloud. Workable runs on Web.
- Can I use Workable for free?
- Yes. Workable has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SAP SuccessFactors starts at On request.
- What can SAP SuccessFactors do that Workable cannot?
- SAP SuccessFactors covers Core HR, Payroll, Talent Management, Learning. Workable covers Job posting, Applicant tracking, Candidate management, Onboarding. Both handle Analytics, Workday.
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.
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.
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