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Calendar & Time Management · head to head

Timepage vs Workday

Timepage logo

Timepage

Calendar & Time Management

A new kind of calendar

From
$4.99/one-time
Rated
-
Workday logo

Workday

All industries

Enterprise cloud applications for finance and HR

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Timepage iOS and Apple Watch only; no Android or web application; Workday high implementation costs equal to or exceeding annual software fees
  • They diverge on capability: Timepage covers Unique scrolling interface, Workday covers Human capital management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Timepage and Workday actually diverge.

Attributes where Timepage and Workday differ
AttributeTimepageWorkday
Starting price$4.99/one-timeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownquote
PlatformsiOS, Apple WatchCloud/Web
CategoryCalendar & Time ManagementAll industries
Founded19972005

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 Timepage

  • Unique scrolling interface
  • Weather forecasts
  • Smart notifications
  • Heat map view
  • Duration picker
  • iCloud
  • Google Calendar
  • Exchange

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.

Timepage

  • Schedulingnot Workday
  • Appointment bookingnot Workday
  • Time trackingnot Workday
  • Resource managementnot Workday
  • Team coordinationnot Workday

Workday

  • HR managementnot Timepage
  • Financial planningnot Timepage
  • Workforce planningnot Timepage
  • Compliancenot Timepage
  • Analyticsnot Timepage

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Timepage

  • iOS and Apple Watch only; no Android or web application
  • Limited platform coverage compared to cross-platform alternatives
  • One-time $4.99 price may feel premium for a calendar app without subscription model
  • No native macOS desktop application

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

Timepage

$4.99/one-time

No published plan breakdown. See the Timepage review.

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 Timepage if

  • You need unique scrolling interface.
  • You work on iOS, Apple Watch.
  • You also want weather forecasts.

Choose Workday if

  • You need human capital management.
  • You work on Cloud/Web.
  • You also want financial management.

Questions people ask

Is Timepage or Workday better?
Neither clearly leads. Timepage starts at $4.99/one-time and Workday at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Timepage or Workday?
Timepage starts at $4.99/one-time and Workday at On request.
Does Timepage or Workday run on more platforms?
Timepage runs on iOS, Apple Watch. Workday runs on Cloud/Web.
What is Timepage best used for?
Timepage is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management. Of those, scheduling and appointment booking are not what Workday is typically brought in for.
What can Timepage do that Workday cannot?
Timepage covers Unique scrolling interface, Weather forecasts, Smart notifications, Heat map view. Workday covers Human capital management, Financial management, Planning, Analytics.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Timepage: What is the heat map view in Timepage?

The heat map shows a color-coded monthly view where each day's shade intensity indicates how busy that day is, providing quick visual overview of your schedule workload.

Source
Workday: 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.

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Workday: 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.

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Workday: 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.

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Workday: 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.

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Workday: 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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