We compared 8 top alternatives to Workday HCM on pricing, features, and real user ratings — so you don't have to.
| Tool | Payroll | Global | Free Trial | Starting Price | G2 Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workday HCM (current) | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | Custom | 4.0/5 |
| Zoho People | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | $1/mo | 4.4/5 |
| Rippling | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | $8/mo | 4.8/5 |
| OnPay | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | $40/mo | 4.8/5 |
| Patriot Payroll | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | $17/mo | 4.8/5 |
| Rippling PEO | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | Custom | 4.8/5 |
| Lattice | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | $11/mo | 4.7/5 |
| Workforce.com | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | $4/mo | 4.7/5 |
| Justworks | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | $59/mo | 4.6/5 |
The best Workday HCM alternative depends on your needs. Zoho People is our top pick for small business, medium business, Zoho users, 1-500 employees, while Rippling is ideal for medium business, growing startups, 50-2000 employees. Use our comparison table above to find the best fit for your team size and budget.
Teams switch when they scale down or find Workday too complex and expensive for their size.
Most Workday HCM alternatives offer free trials (typically 14–30 days) rather than permanent free plans. Check each vendor's pricing page for current offers.
Workday HCM uses custom/quote-based pricing. Alternatives like Zoho People start at $1/month. Always verify current pricing directly with each vendor.