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SAP SuccessFactors

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As of 30 August 2026, SAP SuccessFactors's pricing is not published; the vendor quotes on request. SAP SuccessFactors provides cloud-based HCM solutions covering core HR, payroll, talent management, HR analytics, and workforce planning for organizations of al. Softwr lists it under Recruitment. SAP SuccessFactors is made by SAP SE, launched in 1972, available on Web.

Overview

What SAP SuccessFactors does

SAP SuccessFactors provides cloud-based HCM solutions covering core HR, payroll, talent management, HR analytics, and workforce planning for organizations of all sizes.

The honest half

Where it falls short

Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about SAP SuccessFactors.

  • Complex configuration and customization required
  • Steep pricing for enterprise implementations
  • Implementation requires extensive project timelines

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Pricing

What SAP SuccessFactors costs

Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.

SuccessFactors HXM

On request

  • Core HR
  • Payroll
  • Talent Management
  • Learning
  • Analytics

Capabilities

Features

  • Core HR

  • Payroll

  • Talent Management

  • Learning

  • Recruiting

  • Performance

  • Succession Planning

  • Analytics

  • SAP ERP

    Integration with SAP ERP

  • Microsoft 365

    Integration with Microsoft 365

  • Salesforce

    Integration with Salesforce

  • ServiceNow

    Integration with ServiceNow

Answered, with sources

Questions people ask

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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.

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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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Behind it

Who makes SAP SuccessFactors

Company
SAP SE
Based in
Walldorf, Germany

Timeline

SAP SuccessFactors over time

  1. Acquisition2012-02-16

    SAP completes acquisition of SuccessFactors

    Source
  2. Acquisition2011-12-03$3.4bn

    SAP announces acquisition of SuccessFactors for 3.4 billion USD

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