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PeopleSoft pros and cons

Vendor: Oracle
4.0 out of 5
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PROS

PeopleSoft is known for its extensive integration capabilities between HR, Payroll, and Financials modules.
Customization and flexibility are significant strengths, allowing adaptation to various regional requirements and complex labor rules.
Scalability and stability are highly praised, with seamless performance even in large-scale implementations.
PeopleSoft's modular integration efficiently saves time and streamlines business processes.
The software is valued for its complete feature set and configurability, surpassing alternatives like SAP.

CONS

Developers express a preference for more HTML use over PeopleTools for a better user perspective and functionality.
There is a need for enhanced features and more paperless environments with improved processes and automation.
Initial setup complexity stays a concern, often requiring training or consultants.
Efforts are needed to focus on mobile technology and cloud adaptation to remain competitive.
Oracle's strategy pushes migration to the cloud, impacting PeopleSoft users who prefer traditional licenses and on-premise options.
 

PeopleSoft Pros review quotes

it_user436074 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Delivery Manager at a tech company with 10,001+ employees
May 17, 2016
The most valuable feature for us is the integration between the HR Payroll and Financials modules
it_user515244 - PeerSpot reviewer
Owner at a tech company with 1-10 employees
Sep 19, 2016
The most valuable feature is IDE.
it_user515268 - PeerSpot reviewer
Tech Lead Application Development at a individual & family service with 10,001+ employees
Sep 19, 2016
A valuable feature is FSCM.
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it_user515265 - PeerSpot reviewer
Founder at a individual & family service with 10,001+ employees
Sep 19, 2016
The most valuable feature is ERP application information.
it_user516321 - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Analyst at a healthcare company with 501-1,000 employees
Sep 20, 2016
A valuable feature is HCM.
it_user281184 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr Manager, Finance Systems at a individual & family service with 10,001+ employees
Oct 18, 2017
The synchronization of business processes, and the software, streamlined the shared service departments to run 40% leaner.
it_user717492 - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Analyst Sr at a university with 10,001+ employees
Nov 16, 2017
Flexibility in configuration.
CD
Financial System Analyst at RICHMOND CITY HALL
Jul 10, 2018
The integration between Human Capital Management (HCM) and PeopleSoft is an important feature.
reviewer960720 - PeerSpot reviewer
Delivery Head at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Sep 22, 2019
I would recommend the solution. It's very stable and scalable, which makes it a reliable solution.
it_user1022808 - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Lead at a non-tech company with 501-1,000 employees
Oct 6, 2019
The solution's scalability is good.
 

PeopleSoft Cons review quotes

it_user436074 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Delivery Manager at a tech company with 10,001+ employees
May 17, 2016
My developers want to use more HTML instead of the specialized tool, PeopleTools because, they say, it's better from a user perspective.
it_user515244 - PeerSpot reviewer
Owner at a tech company with 1-10 employees
Sep 19, 2016
I would like to see improvement in the UI.
it_user515268 - PeerSpot reviewer
Tech Lead Application Development at a individual & family service with 10,001+ employees
Sep 19, 2016
I would like to see better support, bug fixing, and documentation.
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it_user515265 - PeerSpot reviewer
Founder at a individual & family service with 10,001+ employees
Sep 19, 2016
Having applications which provide more enhanced features and user-friendly elements.
it_user516321 - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Analyst at a healthcare company with 501-1,000 employees
Sep 20, 2016
I would like to see a better UI.
it_user281184 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr Manager, Finance Systems at a individual & family service with 10,001+ employees
Oct 18, 2017
Agile system configurations to accommodate business dynamics.
it_user717492 - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Analyst Sr at a university with 10,001+ employees
Nov 16, 2017
Initial setup can be complex without training or use of consultants.
CD
Financial System Analyst at RICHMOND CITY HALL
Jul 10, 2018
Services that need improvement include PeopleSoft Query, Pivot Grids, and PeopleSoft Test Framework.
reviewer960720 - PeerSpot reviewer
Delivery Head at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Sep 22, 2019
The solution could have better processes and automation, or features that allow for a paperless environment.
it_user1022808 - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Lead at a non-tech company with 501-1,000 employees
Oct 6, 2019
The solution needs to work on its mobile technology. We're hoping in the next version we're working on implementing, 9.2, will have more of this.