We performed a comparison between Oracle HCM Cloud and SAP HCM based on our users’ reviews in four categories. After reading the collected data, you can find our conclusion below.
Comparison Results: PeerSpot users feel Oracle HCM cloud is the slightly better option. Oracle offers very intuitive dashboards, is easy to configure and customize, and is very fast. It is a cloud solution, so it can scale super easily and can be used securely anywhere at any time. Oracle updates the solution regularly with new robust features, making it very competitive in the marketplace. Many users feel SAP HCM can be a bit bulky and slow, and there can also be a steep learning curve to getting the solution up to speed.
"The newer Redwood team is more client-focused and this is very valuable."
"The technical support is very good."
"Oracle is a strong option for purchasing or procurement."
"The solution's scalability potential is very good. We have more than 1,000 users ourselves."
"It's highly stable because the system is totally managed by Oracle, Oracle provides 99.9% availability for the system uptime."
"It is very user-friendly. Most of the UI is very intuitive so you don't need to follow a course to follow it up."
"The most valuable features of the solution are the core HR, absence, payroll, and recruitment modules."
"Oracle HCM has a great reporting platform, OTPI, with drag-and-drop functionality. I can design my own reports without relying on the technical team. This empowers HR users to create reports based on their needs, which is a huge advantage."
"The tool's best feature is SAP SuccessFactors."
"The tool's most valuable features for our HR operations include easy reporting capabilities, which allow us to generate reports for management meetings and auditing purposes. Additionally, it supports appointment preparation and processing benefits."
"The most valuable feature is the Personnel Administration."
"Sometimes, employees may have pending requests that need approval, so you should check those and clear any errors to ensure smooth processing."
"SAP HCM has valuable features for analytics data management."
"We have managed to consolidate our payroll for all India operations on this platform."
"All of the core processes are very valuable aspects of the solution. These include personnel, administration, organizational structure, and payroll."
"The integration between the different models like personnel administration, work management, payroll, and time management are the most valuable and key features."
"I would like to see more direct access for both human resources and employees without so many screens to navigate."
"The support from Oracle HCM Cloud is great, they are responsive and helpful. However, they still could improve."
"The user interface, as well as the interfaces between modules, should definitely be enhanced."
"The initial setup is straightforward. However, it is more complex than Oracle Taleo because it has a lot more features have complexity."
"We have received some unfavorable feedback regarding Oracle HCM Cloud's performance. This has led us to investigate alternative solutions. In my own experience, I have struggled with the slowness of the cloud assessment and the overwhelming complexity of the software's robust architecture. I have reservations about sharing any positive experiences I may have had with the solution."
"I was part of a program I went to where I had a discussion on the latest innovation of the Oracle HCM. I think some of the newer technology innovations, such as gamification and consumerization are areas that could be improved."
"In some geographies, you might not find specific localizations. For example, here in Turkey, we can use all Oracle Cloud modules except for payroll. The Oracle payroll module isn't localized for the Turkish system. So, we need to integrate a separate, localized payroll solution with Oracle HCM."
"Oracle HCM Cloud could improve by adding AI and more offline capabilities."
"A better user interface and greater AI integration are crucial."
"SAP is not ready to sell the license on time and delays the progress of projects. It's better to work with a competitor like Oracle. Those that are selling the product just go through powerpoints and don't have the knowledge necessary to sell. They can't answer any questions."
"SAP HCM could improve by having more resources and making it more user-friendly. It is complex."
"HCM could improve compatibility, making it more accessible via web applications and graphical interfaces."
"We find some challenges in the integration between SAP HCM and SAP SuccessFactors."
"It needs a lot of end user training as it is not intuitive at all."
"The solution is rather expensive."
"The product's license is very expensive."
Oracle HCM Cloud is ranked 4th in Cloud HCM with 64 reviews while SAP HCM is ranked 3rd in Cloud HCM with 48 reviews. Oracle HCM Cloud is rated 7.8, while SAP HCM is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of Oracle HCM Cloud writes " Capable of consolidating data from all countries and providing access to any employee information across locations but poor user experience". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SAP HCM writes "Allows you to generate reports, easy integration and offers out-of-the-box support". Oracle HCM Cloud is most compared with SAP SuccessFactors, PeopleSoft, Workday, Oracle E-Business Suite and Oracle Taleo, whereas SAP HCM is most compared with SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, ADP GlobalView Payroll, PeopleSoft and UKG. See our Oracle HCM Cloud vs. SAP HCM report.
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