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Microsoft Viva Insights vs SAP HCM comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Viva Insights
Ranking in Talent Management
30th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SAP HCM
Ranking in Talent Management
3rd
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
59
Ranking in other categories
Benefits Administration (3rd), Cloud HCM (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Talent Management category, the mindshare of Microsoft Viva Insights is 0.9%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP HCM is 3.1%, down from 8.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Talent Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SAP HCM3.1%
Microsoft Viva Insights0.9%
Other96.0%
Talent Management
 

Featured Reviews

AB
Lead Software Engineer at Glastechnische Industrie Peter LISEC GmbH
Provides notifications on missed emails and meetings
Microsoft Viva Insights provides notifications on missed emails and meetings.  Microsoft Viva Insights is integrated with Outlook and SharePoint. It helps me to reply and attend all scheduled meetings.  I get very few notifications of Microsoft Viva Insights on my mobile.  I have been using the…
SS
Assistant Manager at Kashiv Biosciences
Centralized global HR data has improved expense control and supports secure employee management
The features of SAP HCM are valued by me as it had a clear idea about what was expected from the user point. The person or the application has a lot of features and it had actually all the information needed from our part. That aspect is nice. Apart from that, the T-codes are really helpful to understand which particular option we need when we put the T-code in the search box. The stability and reliability of SAP HCM product are really nice, very helpful, and secured. It has no point of leakage and is mostly reliable, as most companies and organizations prefer SAP over many tools. As for security, it's already secured from the beginning itself, and that is the only reason our organization relies on it. Since it's very useful at a global scale, it is a very useful tool and is very easy to access and handle.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Microsoft Viva Insights is integrated with Outlook and SharePoint. It helps me to reply and attend all scheduled meetings."
"We are talking about a very friendly product, which sets an industry standard."
"All our employee data, like performance and payroll, is managed through SAP HCM."
"The platform is simple to use and has a user-friendly dashboard and integration features."
"The technical support is quite good."
"I think it's extremely stable; generally speaking, I think it's exceptionally reliable."
"SAP Payroll module is one of the best in the market and is integrated with benefits, time, etc."
"All of the core processes are very valuable aspects of the solution. These include personnel, administration, organizational structure, and payroll."
"SAP HCM is a solution that I recommend."
 

Cons

"I get very few notifications of Microsoft Viva Insights on my mobile."
"What can be improved in SAP HCM depends on the industry it serves. The system's navigation could be simplified for users. The flow and integration between parts, like core HR, payroll, and recruiting, must be communicated properly. Users should focus on how doing things correctly from the start will improve things in the long run rather than feeling overwhelmed by tasks."
"SAP needs a total upgrade to the user interface. I've worked with the performance module and the objectives and goals module in HCM and they're far from being satisfying to any customer compared to what exists now with SuccessFactors."
"Its reporting feature could have customization options."
"SAP HCM has helped a lot due to the always changing government regulations pertaining to taxation, social security service, and local regulations that change frequently."
"Scalability can be challenging from a cost perspective. If a company has the budget, they opt for the enterprise level."
"The setup process for SAP HCM is a bit complex; it is not simple."
"The Time Management feature is not very user-friendly."
"HCM could improve compatibility, making it more accessible via web applications and graphical interfaces."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The solution is cheap."
"The pricing is really high."
"Licensing is pretty complex. SAP does not have a straight forward way of licensing, and it differs from client to client."
"SAP is expensive, but if you're using the product, then the expensive product becomes inexpensive. Considering its performance and features, I find it quite reasonable."
"You pay per license. There not any costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."
"Be careful and guard against future changes in licensing."
"The product is expensive."
"We have an annual license for this solution, and the price depends on the number of users."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
19%
Comms Service Provider
14%
Healthcare Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Construction Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business19
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise40
 

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What do you like most about SAP HCM?
SAP HCM is the one of the best ERP for an organization with a small to large scale business. It has the most efficient payroll functionality. Regards : SAP HR classes in pune
What do you like most about SAP HCM?
HCM is a very important module that each organization should want to use. It will help any organization to calculate and control the cost of their human resources.
What is better, SAP HCM or SAP SuccessFactors?
When it comes to user experience, SuccessFactors is unquestionably superior, as it provides end users with a new experience and an advanced user interface. Additionally, the entire concept of SF is...
 

Also Known As

Volometrix, Microsoft Workplace Analytics
SAP Human Capital Management
 

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Sample Customers

facebook, Symantec, L'Oreal, Genentech, Qualcomm
City of Cape Town, ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd., TransAlta Corporation, Keolis, PT XL Axiata Tbk, National Football League (NFL), Plan International, Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company, China Talent Group (CTG TMO), Umicore S.A., Butterfield Bank, Skrill Group Ltd.
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