Oracle HCM Cloud vs Sage People comparison

Oracle and Sage are both solutions in the Cloud HCM category. Oracle is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.2, while Sage is ranked #25. Oracle holds a 6.0% mindshare in CHCM, compared to Sage’s 1.2% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of Oracle users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 81% of Sage users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Oracle HCM Cloud and Sage People compete in the HR management software category. Oracle HCM Cloud seems to have the upper hand due to its extensive feature set and flexibility for larger enterprises.

Features: Oracle HCM Cloud offers comprehensive account management, payroll, business intelligence with built-in analytics, and mobile capabilities. It supports customizable talent management and minimizes IT dependency. Sage People is recognized for customizable reporting powered by Salesforce technology, strong integration with financial systems, and the ability to store employee historical data.

Room for Improvement: Oracle HCM Cloud users seek improved mobile functionalities and better system integration, particularly with Oracle E-Business Suite. There are also concerns about recruitment module customization complexity. Sage People could enhance its automation and third-party tool integration, and improve its user interface for better customizability.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Oracle HCM Cloud supports public, private, and hybrid cloud options, allowing flexibility for large organizations. Sage People mainly uses public and private cloud setups, highlighting cost-efficient implementation for SMEs. Oracle’s customer service is criticized for slow response, while Sage People is praised for quick responses but could improve technical support reliability.

Pricing and ROI: Oracle HCM Cloud is priced higher but is seen as fair value for its extensive functionality in large enterprises. Customers need to review terms to avoid extra costs. Sage People offers competitive pricing suited for growing SMEs, although it might be costly for startups. Both emphasize careful planning and integration for maximizing ROI, with room for ROI enhancements.

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle HCM Cloud

Ranking in Benefits Administration

2nd

Ranking in Talent Management

4th

Ranking in Cloud HCM

4th

Ranking in HR Analytics Software

1st

Ranking in Talent Acquisition

2nd

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Sage People

Ranking in Benefits Administration

25th

Ranking in Talent Management

27th

Ranking in Cloud HCM

25th

Ranking in HR Analytics Software

9th

Ranking in Talent Acquisition

16th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Cloud HCM category, the mindshare of Oracle HCM Cloud is 6.0%, down from 9.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sage People is 1.2%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Cloud HCM Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Oracle HCM Cloud	6.0%
Sage People	1.2%
Other	92.8%

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AanilaNanda

Human Resources Intern at a government with 10,001+ employees

Provides unified access to multiple HR functions and reduces navigation effort

I am generally satisfied with the talent management capabilities in Oracle HCM Cloud, but as I mentioned, there are certain pages that really lag sometimes and there are a lot of bugs in talent management. Before, when it had a responsive UI, it was fine, but after it switched to Redwood, I feel there are bugs, and the functionality stated in the documents is not accurate. It takes some time to get that feature, and we need to raise product SR or ask in the community how it works. It's not easily understandable, especially in the talent management area. One potential area of improvement for Oracle HCM Cloud is that it lags. It takes time to reflect the pages, and the loading time now requires us to wait for the page to load. Earlier, we used to click and see the page immediately. However, now we need to wait for it to get loaded, which can be frustrating when working in a fast mode.

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Spencer Gray

People Advisor at Thomas International

Highly customizable, robust, and access to helpful online community

In my opinion, the performance management module of this system could use improvement as it falls behind compared to other specialized performance management platforms. While I understand that this system is not solely focused on performance management and is more of a generalist solution, it still lacks the capabilities and features that you can find in other specialized platforms. If we were to switch to a provider solely focused on performance management, we would have access to a wider range of features and capabilities that are not currently available in this system. Sage People offers a wide range of functions that meet most requirements. However, there is still room for improvement. One feature that I would like to see added is the ability to detect and address any failures in the custom processes or functions built within the system. I would like to see a tool that can automatically sense and identify any issues in the system. Currently, when something goes wrong, it's not always immediately obvious and requires a lot of manual troubleshooting. It would be helpful if there was an error message that clearly explained why the system is failing. This would speed up the investigation process and make it ten times faster.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"In general, functionality is fine."

"I would recommend Oracle HCM Cloud to others."

"What I like most about Oracle HCM Cloud is that I didn't see any area that needs to be dramatically improved. I also appreciate that it has good integration with other Oracle products. The process of integrating Oracle HCM Cloud is rather explanatory. I also found the Oracle library to be helpful. As Oracle HCM Cloud is quite a robust solution, I like it versus other solutions. I like the people at Oracle."

"This product can greatly improve handling of human resources and efficiency."

"HCM solution that's easy to set up and scale, with good data integration and technical support."

"The most valuable features of the solution are the core HR, absence, payroll, and recruitment modules."

"What I like best about Oracle HCM Cloud is that its configuration is okay. I also like it in terms of updates. Product updates that take place from time to time improve Oracle HCM Cloud. What I also found valuable in the product is that since it's on cloud, you can work with it from any place."

"In terms of ERP, it's a good product. It's convenient."

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"The most valuable features of Sage People are the reports that are useful for decision-making and the API that can be integrated well. Additionally, the solution can be accessed from mobile devices onto the cloud."

"Sage makes all the information accessible, like pulling a file because an employee needs something ASAP. It's all in the system. It's easy to find old reports if I need them for payroll purposes. It might take days to do some of this work by hand."

"I guess I would say maybe that it is a more robust system."

"The report builder and dashboard builder are very, very good."

"The solution is beneficial overall."

"The solution provides the ability to trace back records, is reliable, makes life easy, and is secure."

"Without a doubt, the most valuable aspect of this solution is the reports, as it offers endless possibilities for report customization. You can easily build any report you can imagine with this system."

"The reporting features are also very valuable because, on top of 300+ reports available on the system, you can also customize quite a number of reports."

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Cons

"Although the performance management is good, it could be improved as its functionality is quite basic."

"Occasionally there are problems with stability."

"I would like to see more direct access for both human resources and employees without so many screens to navigate."

"The compensation module needs further automation."

"It would be very nice if we were able to roll back transactions from data that was loaded with the data loader."

"There should be more digital assistance included, like chatbots."

"Oracle HCM Cloud could improve by adding AI and more offline capabilities."

"Oracle needs to make some sort of support repository that is up to date."

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"The budget module does not work. Sage People need to maybe make it more user-friendly."

"In my opinion, the performance management module of this system could use improvement as it falls behind compared to other specialized performance management platforms."

"There were a couple of things that we wanted to customize, but we couldn’t do it ourselves."

"Right now, Sage doesn't seem to have what we are looking for when it comes to managing HR tickets. In my previous experiences with other HR software, we had to buy another solution to obtain this functionality, and it would be a great feature for Sage to consider adding. For an HR system, Sage would do very well to include it."

"The integration with our payroll system could improve. However, it is managed by another company."

"Its stability could be better."

"The automation in Sage People could improve. The solution is the best used for data storage but the automation could be better to have more functionality."

"If Sage People were to become a fully cloud-based solution, it could lead to significant improvements. With the COVID pandemic highlighting the benefits of remote work, a complete shift to cloud-based functionality would be a welcome development for users."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"According to the Turkish market, the pricing is a little bit expensive."

"I don't know how much it costs, but I know that everything is included. We don't pay anything extra apart from the licensing fee."

"Oracle HCM Cloud is pricey, but price-wise, it's now more competitive than in the past year. Here in Central Europe, people also look at the pricing, but Central Europe falls under the UAE and Abu Dhabi in terms of headquarters, management, and strategy, but those states don't care too much about the pricing. Pricing is a significant factor in choosing a solution. In the past, Oracle HCM Cloud was compared to the SAP solution, the largest competitor and up to thirty percent higher in price. Now, Oracle HCM Cloud has a price increase of five to ten percent, which could be pricier than SAP now, but it's a more competitive product nowadays and comparable to SAP."

"The contract for one of them will be extended for three years and for another one for two years. One of them is paying monthly, and another one is paying per quarter. I don't know about the third one. So, it differs."

"The price of Oracle HCM Cloud could improve. However, everyone would like the price of a solution they are using to be less expensive."

"On average, it's not a cheap solution."

"The is a license needed to use the solution. The license can be paid in different increments, such as quarterly."

"Oracle HCM offers many features at a low price."

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"I think it's reasonably priced. But in comparison to other systems, I would choose them over Sage People, regardless of their prices."

"The price of the solution is reasonable."

"There is other software on the market that can do similar functions to Sage People that could be better in price. Some solution allows you to do your payroll processes by month or by the process. Small companies could benefit by using another solution."

"We have to purchase the solution's license to use it."

"Its cost is moderate for a multi-group licensing model."

"The cost of Sage People varies depending on the financial resources of the organization. While it may be affordable for middle-level companies, it may be more challenging for young companies to bear the cost."

"I believe we pay licensing on a yearly basis, but I can't comment on the total amount that we pay on licensing."

"The pricing is reasonable."

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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

Educational Organization

Comms Service Provider

18%

Government

Outsourcing Company

Educational Organization

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	25
Midsize Enterprise	18
Large Enterprise	33

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	7
Large Enterprise	6

Questions from the Community

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...

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What do you like most about Oracle HCM Cloud?

The most valuable features of the solution are the core HR, absence, payroll, and recruitment modules.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle HCM Cloud?

I feel the pricing for Oracle HCM Cloud is market competitive; other products are in the same range. Out of ten, I feel it's around six or seven. It's reasonable and not that much.

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Also Known As

Oracle Human Capital Management Cloud

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Overview

Natively built for the cloud, Oracle Fusion Cloud Human Capital Management is a complete solution that connects every human resource process—and every person—across your enterprise. We help you create a community where people feel valued, heard, and like they belong. With a single user experience and data model and seamless processes and infrastructure, Oracle Cloud HCM can help you redefine what best looks like for your people.

Platform capabilities empower every HR process including: Global HR, Talent Management, Recruiting, Learning, Workforce Rewards, Workforce Management, Work Life Solutions, HR Help Desk, Workforce Health and Safety Incidents, Payroll Management, Benefits Management, Advanced HCM Controls, and Strategic Workforce Planning.

Top 10 Reason Why Customers Choose Oracle Cloud HCM:

Tailored User Experience

Employees expect tailored experiences from their work technology and want to feel supported by their organization regardless of where, when, and how they work. Providing employees with a tailored user experience is now a necessity—one that many HR teams are striving for as they evaluate their technology. That’s why Oracle Cloud HCM offers the only complete employee experience platform that empowers your people to connect, grow, and thrive.

Adaptable and Extensible

HR is at the forefront of navigating change and needs to be able to adapt quickly as new challenges arise. Oracle Cloud HCM delivers an adaptable and flexible solution to meet changing business practices, regulations, and environments.

Complete HCM Cloud Solution

Organizations that want to manage the entire employee lifecycle select Oracle Cloud HCM because it’s the most complete HR cloud solution on the market. Built as a single cloud solution for all HR functionalities, it connects every HR process from hire to retire.

Complete Enterprise Solution

One of the many things that sets Oracle apart from other vendors is that we natively built our software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications on our own cloud platform and infrastructure. With applications and data all on one platform, you can gain unobstructed visibility across your organization and increased data security

Improved Business Value

Oracle customers leverage our HCM cloud application to drive business value through better user engagement and adoption, streamlined processes, improved productivity, and lower total cost of ownership

Dedication to Innovation

Innovation is the biggest benefit of moving your systems to the cloud. Our quarterly updates allow us to continuously deliver new and exciting features. With a team of more than 20,000 engineers, Oracle delivers more than 1,000 innovation updates annually—80% of which are based on customer feedback.

Data Security and Privacy

Oracle has a strong security culture and is trusted by

organizations worldwide with strict security requirements. Stored in state-of-the-art data centers, Oracle Cloud HCM and our infrastructure have advanced multilayered security measures that can help customers meet both local and international regulations

Vibrant HR Community

Oracle Cloud Customer Connect is a vibrant online

community of more than 40,000 HCM users and a great place to crowdsource information, discuss the latest releases, register for in-person or virtual events, and submit product suggestions.

Customer Success

Oracle customers have access to an implementation success manager, on-demand education, and success planning tools. We offer 24/7 customer service in 145 countries worldwide to help you maximize the value of your investment.

Global Capabilities

Most enterprises today operate at both the global and local levels, so our customers appreciate that Oracle Cloud HCM is designed to meet both international and regional needs for more than 200 jurisdictions and 27 languages.

Oracle HCM Cloud is a complete HR application suite which helps organizations become more strategic and agile with a best-in-class workforce experience. It integrates HR best practices and technology to provide an engaging, informative, and adaptive HR experience throughout the entire employee lifecycle. Oracle HCM Cloud allows organizations find, develop and retain the best talent, enable collaboration, deliver deep workforce insights, and increase operational efficiency

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Connect teams across borders

Customise communications: Deliver business updates to specific groups and gather feedback with surveys.
Personalise experiences: Create engaging, branded experiences – tailored by group or region.
Connect global teams: Manage your entire workforce, wherever they are. Embed global policies while enforcing local regulations.
Help teams thrive, anywhere: Support wellbeing, provide localised benefits packages, and more.

Get ahead with actionable HR analytics

Make informed decisions: Use People analytics for actionable insights in seconds.
Provide real-time insights: Give up-to-the-minute recommendations so leaders jump on trends and adjust plans.
Customise dashboards: Plan hiring, analyse attrition, manage absence, and more.
Get actionable feedback: Understand the employee experience through surveys, tailored to different groups.

Compete successfully for top talent

Deliver a differentiated, stand-out candidate experience with easy-to-use employer branding themes and options that shows off your culture and company story.
Fill roles faster with skilled talent using our unique, AI-powered, intelligent candidate matching.
Have new employees hit the ground running with seamless remote pre-boarding and onboarding experiences.

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Sample Customers

Kovaion Consulting India Pvt. Ltd., eVerge Group, Kalpataru, Logicalis Inc., Macmillan Science and Education, Drivestream Inc., Kamal Osman Jamjoom Group LLC, WAXIE Sanitary Supply

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