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Kronos Workforce Central Software [EOL] vs PeopleSoft comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Kronos Workforce Central So...
Average Rating
7.2
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
PeopleSoft
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
86
Ranking in other categories
ERP (9th), Activity Based Costing Software (4th), Benefits Administration (6th), Talent Management (6th), Demand Management (2nd), Talent Acquisition (6th)
 

Featured Reviews

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IT Manager at Soporte Antivirus Ltda
Has a simple interface, is easy to use, and has good stability
It's really easy to use and has a simple interface.  The networking could use improvement.  One to three years. Stability is good.  Scalability is just fine. We have fifty users, most of them are admin roles.  Their technical support is very good. They are very helpful. The initial setup was…
IanCampbell - PeerSpot reviewer
CEO at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
Decades of use have delivered secure, customizable control for public sector operations and finance
I have just completed three assessments: one on inventory demand planning, another on using artificial intelligence to bring supplier contracts in portable document format directly into PeopleSoft. PeopleSoft works both internally as well as with third-party products that integrate seamlessly with PeopleSoft. PeopleSoft operates both from a need-to-know-only basis as well as being able at the same time to do group purchase and realize large quantity purchase discounts. My clients have used marketplaces, and it is really industry-specific whether they use one or not, or if there is even one available. I would rate this product nine out of ten.

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Pros

"Do it."
"Technical side: The level of detail (building blocks) in configuration (setup) makes it scalable and secure on a functional level, as well as on a data level."
"The advanced scheduler helps to ensure proper staffing."
"It's really easy to use and has a simple interface."
"Poor user experience."
"The flexibility in configuration is this product’s most valuable feature."
"If the organization has a sufficient budget and wants to manage talent and support business objectives, then this is the answer."
"In general, this solution is user friendly and also performs well. There are two types of forms. One is a standardized form, which you can define things into. The other, you can customize so more repetition can be done in an even manner. That way, it can be designed for what the public or user actually wants. It's not very tough for any person, or layman to understand exactly what the screen requires one to do."
"All the features of the solution are integral to the functionality. Additionally, the navigation customization is beneficial."
"It is a very stable ERP solution, supported on Oracle Cloud and providing extensive features such as perfect load balancing and automatic scaling of the ERP deployment to handle millions of users."
"The most valuable feature is that it's easy to use."
"PeopleSoft is an amazing solution. Its users can have total control of the system, including PeopleCode, Application Engine and Component Interface, along with many other tools delivered by PeopleSoft."
"There are several new features in the PeopleSoft tool set that I've found particularly valuable, such as grid control and related actions."
"I have not found another product that even comes close to PeopleSoft."
 

Cons

"The setup was complex."
"Customer Service: 3/10 Technical Support: I would give technical support a rating of 3/10. A lot of the time, their technical support person did not understand the issue."
"The networking could use improvement."
"Licenses are expensive."
"Poor user experience. Web based, but requires old version of Java on the desktop which is a security nightmare."
"I would like for the initial rollout process to be completed faster so that it can be implemented in a more efficient manner."
"Global payroll could be easier to use."
"The UI and appearance of People Soft needs a lot of upgrading and modernization."
"This solution could be improved by lowering the cost of support."
"There are some small things I'd like changing, but the big thing that needs work is their technical support."
"The BI component of PeopleSoft is lacking."
"The Time and Labor module is not that flexible."
"My advice to those thinking about implementing this solution is it is a dying technology."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price is expensive."
"Check all options before a decision is made."
"I don't know if they are still providing licenses or if they have suspending licenses."
"There are no additional costs for licensing."
"It's approximately $3,000,000 to $4,000,000 USD per year."
"The solution is priced per module."
"This solution offers annual licensing. We pay per user."
"I would rate the pricing an eight out of ten, with ten being expensive."
"The product's cost depends on the number of people in your company or the number of paychecks processed. They charge based on these factors, plus a maintenance fee. I'm not sure about current pricing since Oracle took over."
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Top Industries

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Comms Service Provider
10%
University
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

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Small Business28
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise50
 

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What are the differences between Oracle HCM Cloud and PeopleSoft?
Although both are solutions to manage HR, their differences make each one suitable for different companies. Oracle Cloud HCM is a platform for connecting all human resource processes in your organ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PeopleSoft?
The pricing is customer-specific, so I am not generally privy to what the pricing for licensing is. However, generally, I think PeopleSoft is certainly cheaper than cloud solutions.
What needs improvement with PeopleSoft?
More delivered artificial intelligence functionality in operations and finance would be helpful.
 

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