Workday vs UKG Pro
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of Rippling vs Gusto vs BambooHR: 11 Best Employee Onboarding Software Tools 2026 and Workday vs SuccessFactors vs Cornerstone: 11 Best Talent Management Software 2026. Last verified June 18, 2026.
The short answer
Workday ranks higher on Top 11 (#6 vs #7) for HR teams automating new hire onboarding, paperwork, and 30-60-90 day plans / HR and people leaders selecting a platform for performance, succession, learning and career development. The enterprise standard for integrated HR, finance, and onboarding at scale.
At a glance
| Workday | UKG Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #6 / Rippling vs Gusto vs BambooHR: 11 Best Employee Onboarding Software Tools 2026 | #7 / Workday vs SuccessFactors vs Cornerstone: 11 Best Talent Management Software 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.2 | 8.3 |
| Best for | Enterprise-grade unified HCM | UKG payroll estates in North America |
| Pricing | $$$$ (Quote-based) | $$$ (quote only, typically $6 to $12 per employee/mo) |
| HQ | Pleasanton, USA | Weston, USA |
| Founded | 2005 | 1990 |
Workday
The enterprise standard for integrated HR, finance, and onboarding at scale.
www.workday.comSee full entry in Rippling vs Gusto vs BambooHR: 11 Best Employee Onboarding Software Tools 2026
UKG Pro
Cheapest talent modules if you already run UKG.
www.ukg.com/solutions/ukg-pro-suiteSee full entry in Workday vs SuccessFactors vs Cornerstone: 11 Best Talent Management Software 2026
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