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UKG Pro vs Workable

UKG Pro logo

UKG Pro

Software

Our purpose is people

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Workable logo

Workable

Software

Recruitment and employee engagement platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Workable has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: UKG Pro no access to super-user privileges or advanced database customization; 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: UKG Pro covers HR Management, Workable covers Job posting.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which UKG Pro and Workable actually diverge.

Attributes where UKG Pro and Workable differ
AttributeUKG ProWorkable
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelUnknownusage-based
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Mobile (iOS/Android), Cloud (Hosted)Web
Founded20202012

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 UKG Pro

  • HR Management
  • Payroll
  • Benefits Administration
  • Talent Management
  • Workforce Management
  • Salesforce
  • Microsoft 365
  • Google Workspace

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.

UKG Pro

No use cases recorded yet. See the UKG Pro review.

Workable

  • Posting jobs and tracking candidates through an applicant tracking systemnot UKG Pro
  • Running structured interviews, assessments and offers in one placenot UKG Pro

Where each one falls short

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

UKG Pro

  • No access to super-user privileges or advanced database customization
  • Limited system procedure access for advanced administrative functions
  • No direct host access via SSH, Telnet, or remote desktop connectivity
  • Requires paid technical support subscription for assistance beyond standard support

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

UKG Pro

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the UKG Pro review.

Workable

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic recruitment
    • Limited hires
    • Basic tracking
  • Plus$undefined/month
    • Advanced recruitment
    • Engagement tools
    • Analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose UKG Pro if

  • You need hr management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile (iOS/Android), Cloud (Hosted).
  • You also want payroll.
UKG Pro review

Choose Workable if

  • You need job posting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want applicant tracking.
Workable review

Questions people ask

Is UKG Pro or Workable better?
Neither clearly leads. UKG Pro 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, UKG Pro or Workable?
Workable has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for UKG Pro and Free for Workable.
Does UKG Pro or Workable run on more platforms?
UKG Pro runs on Web, Mobile (iOS/Android), Cloud (Hosted). Workable runs on Web.
Can I use Workable for free?
Yes. Workable has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. UKG Pro starts at On request.
What can UKG Pro do that Workable cannot?
UKG Pro covers HR Management, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Talent Management. Workable covers Job posting, Applicant tracking, Candidate management, Onboarding. Both handle Analytics, Workday.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

UKG Pro: What databases does UKG Pro support?

UKG Pro is a cloud-based HCM platform that manages payroll, benefits, and HR across 160+ countries in a single integrated system.

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UKG Pro: Does UKG Pro handle multi-country payroll?

Yes. UKG Pro can manage global payroll complexity and ensure accurate, compliant payroll processing across 160+ countries, all in one seamless experience.

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UKG Pro: What features are included in time and attendance tracking?

Time and Attendance module monitors employee working hours, attendance, and related data to drive accurate payroll processing and compliance.

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UKG Pro: Does UKG Pro offer reporting and analytics?

Yes. UKG Pro provides customizable reporting and analytics for actionable workforce insights, enabling data-driven human capital decisions.

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UKG Pro: What is UKG Talk?

UKG Talk is a built-in collaboration platform within UKG Pro that enables real-time team communication and engagement features.

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