Workday Review
Verdict: Workday earns 4.2/5 from 8,900 reviews, ranking #5 of 5 HR tools we track. It suits Large enterprises best. Built for enterprise scale is its standout strength, while expensive & complex is the main trade-off to weigh.
Our take on Workday
Workday is a leading enterprise platform for human capital management and finance, used by large organizations for HR, payroll, planning, and analytics at scale.
Key features
- Enterprise HCM
- Payroll & benefits
- Workforce planning
- Financial management
- Advanced analytics
Pros & cons
Pros
- Built for enterprise scale
- Unified HR + finance
- Powerful analytics
Cons
- Expensive & complex
- Long implementation
Who Workday is for
A good fit if…
- • You are large enterprises.
- • Your use case is enterprise HR.
- • Your use case is workforce planning.
- • Your use case is HR + finance unification.
- • Built for enterprise scale matters to you.
Look elsewhere if…
- • Expensive & complex would be a dealbreaker.
- • Long implementation would be a dealbreaker.
Workday pricing
Full pricing breakdown →| Plan | Price | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| EnterprisePopular | Custom | — |
How Workday compares
| Measure | Workday | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Starting price | Custom | $32/mo |
| Rank by rating | #5 of 5 | — |
| Public API | Yes | 4 of 4 offer one |
Integrations
Alternatives to consider
All Workday alternatives →Bottom line on Workday
4.2/5 · Enterprise · best for Large enterprises
Frequently asked questions
Is Workday worth it?+
Workday is rated 4.2/5 across 8,900 reviews and is best suited to Large enterprises. Built for enterprise scale is the standout strength; the main trade-off is expensive & complex.
What do users like most about Workday?+
Built for enterprise scale, Unified HR + finance, Powerful analytics.
What are the downsides of Workday?+
Expensive & complex, Long implementation. Whether these matter depends on your use case — see who it is and isn't for above.
How much does Workday cost?+
Workday uses custom, quote-based pricing. Contact their sales team for a quote.
How does Workday compare with other HR tools?+
Among the 5 HR tools we track, Workday ranks #5 by rating (4.2/5 vs a 4.6/5 category average).
What is Workday best used for?+
Enterprise HR, Workforce planning, HR + finance unification.