Access PeopleXD vs. Dayforce

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Access PeopleXD
Score 5.1 out of 10
N/A
Access PeopleXD is a mobile-first, 100% SaaS HR and Payroll solution that connects processes from hire to retire including Payroll, People Management, Workforce Management, Talent, Recruitment, Learn, Compliance and Analytics.N/A
Dayforce
Score 7.9 out of 10
Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
Dayforce HCM is a cloud-based platform encompassing HR, payroll, benefits, and talent and workforce management. It provides companies with a scalable framework and real-time data, such as continual pay calculations, to enable efficient decision-making.N/A
Pricing
Access PeopleXDDayforce
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Access PeopleXDDayforce
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
Access PeopleXDDayforce
Top Pros

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Top Cons

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Features
Access PeopleXDDayforce
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleXD
7.5
1 Ratings
3% above category average
Dayforce
8.2
394 Ratings
3% above category average
New hire portal8.01 Ratings8.3384 Ratings
Manager tracking tools7.01 Ratings8.1338 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleXD
7.7
1 Ratings
8% above category average
Dayforce
8.1
257 Ratings
2% above category average
Corporate goal setting9.01 Ratings7.5215 Ratings
Individual goal setting7.01 Ratings8.5236 Ratings
Performance tracking7.01 Ratings8.3241 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings7.9201 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleXD
7.3
1 Ratings
10% above category average
Dayforce
8.0
283 Ratings
2% above category average
Performance plans9.01 Ratings8.0262 Ratings
Performance improvement plans7.01 Ratings8.0225 Ratings
Review status tracking6.01 Ratings7.9265 Ratings
Review reminders00 Ratings8.0260 Ratings
Multiple review frequency00 Ratings8.1234 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleXD
6.0
1 Ratings
14% below category average
Dayforce
7.7
131 Ratings
2% below category average
Create succession plans/pools6.01 Ratings8.5104 Ratings
Candidate ranking00 Ratings7.4113 Ratings
Candidate search00 Ratings7.1118 Ratings
Candidate development00 Ratings7.7106 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleXD
8.0
1 Ratings
10% above category average
Dayforce
8.1
302 Ratings
4% above category average
Job Requisition Management8.01 Ratings8.5284 Ratings
Applicant Tracking8.01 Ratings8.3276 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts8.01 Ratings8.2272 Ratings
Company Website Posting00 Ratings8.5277 Ratings
Publish to Social Media00 Ratings8.0233 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings8.4265 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings7.0229 Ratings
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleXD
-
Ratings
Dayforce
7.9
602 Ratings
0% above category average
Employee demographic data00 Ratings8.3525 Ratings
Employment history00 Ratings8.6559 Ratings
Job profiles and administration00 Ratings8.2549 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings8.0553 Ratings
Organizational charting00 Ratings7.3502 Ratings
Organization and location management00 Ratings7.5548 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings7.5370 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleXD
-
Ratings
Dayforce
8.5
602 Ratings
6% above category average
Pay calculation00 Ratings9.1588 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings7.5295 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings8.9154 Ratings
Benefit plan administration00 Ratings8.0475 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings9.0574 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings8.4456 Ratings
Reimbursement management00 Ratings8.5309 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleXD
-
Ratings
Dayforce
8.4
547 Ratings
4% above category average
Approval workflow00 Ratings8.6515 Ratings
Balance details00 Ratings8.3529 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings8.3434 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleXD
-
Ratings
Dayforce
8.2
615 Ratings
1% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings8.6586 Ratings
Update personal information00 Ratings8.7599 Ratings
View company policy documentation00 Ratings7.8419 Ratings
Employee recognition00 Ratings7.9219 Ratings
View job history00 Ratings7.8492 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleXD
-
Ratings
Dayforce
8.0
103 Ratings
0% above category average
Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings8.0103 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleXD
-
Ratings
Dayforce
6.9
601 Ratings
8% below category average
Report builder00 Ratings7.3592 Ratings
Pre-built reports00 Ratings7.3592 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings5.9416 Ratings
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User Ratings
Access PeopleXDDayforce
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(1 ratings)
8.0
(642 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
8.6
(89 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
4.9
(60 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(12 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
5.0
(13 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.3
(66 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(11 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
7.3
(18 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
7.8
(44 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(13 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
7.3
(9 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
9.9
(14 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
8.9
(18 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.9
(12 ratings)
User Testimonials
Access PeopleXDDayforce
Likelihood to Recommend
The Access Group
It is very useful for the medium size or large scale of businesses, it almost settled down the HR and payroll basis transactions just click away. In this digital era it also provides you a desktop free or desktop away environment (accessible via cellphone). You may use it to extract your payslip, mark your leave, generate a report as an when it required
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Dayforce
I think Dayforce is a great option for a large and/or Global organization. I do not think it would be the best fit for a very small company or business. It really shines for enterprise organizations with multi-locations. While a small business could use it, I would say it has too many bells and whistles that might feel overwhelming to a smaller organization.
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Pros
The Access Group
  • People management
  • Payroll management
  • Talent management
  • Digital Learning
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Dayforce
  • Payroll - it shows everything in real time and it runs quickly.
  • People - Having all employee details from the offer letter to W2 information in the same spot.
  • Dayforce Wallet: The on-demand feature is fully integrated with Timesheets and Payroll. What shows in one will be in the other.
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Cons
The Access Group
  • Provide easy ways for customization
  • Provide more ways for integration of processes
  • Provide access at user level to prepare reports, drag and drop basis
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Dayforce
  • There have been a few instances of users being locked out of Ceridian due to recent upgrades. Not ideal when an employee wants to see their paystub and is suddenly have login issues.
  • Not the best for when an employee is transferred to another country as their employee number is locked to their SIN or SSN. And, we are required to create a new user record with a new employee number for the new country.
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Likelihood to Renew
The Access Group
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Dayforce
We are highly invested in Ceridian's Dayforce product. It give us the flexibility and scaling that our growing company needs. Its potential reaches beyond the basic HR functions to the decision making that our Management Team needs. Ceridian is always innovating the employee and employee experiences to offer cutting edge options.
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Usability
The Access Group
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Dayforce
I think it's very usable for the employee. I don't think it is as easy for the HR/PR admins - especially if there is an issue. There are so many setup screens that need to be looked at to try to figure out why payroll isn't calculating properly, hours aren't feeding over correctly, or benefits are not calculating properly. For the most part, they can't do their own troubleshooting. The same is true for the managers. Our managers find it cumbersome to go into make any schedule changes after the schedules have been generated.
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Reliability and Availability
The Access Group
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Dayforce
Dayforce's high availability ensures that our HR processes are supported around the clock, which is critical for a global organization like ours. The platform is cloud-based, offering reliable access from any location at any time, allowing our employees, managers, and HR teams to stay connected regardless of time zones or geographic locations. This level of availability ensures that payroll processing, employee self-service, and real-time data access continue uninterrupted, even during peak periods or unforeseen disruptions. The system’s robust infrastructure minimizes downtime, which is vital for operations that span multiple regions. Additionally, having a centralized platform that’s always available helps keep our teams aligned, ensures compliance, and facilitates timely decision-making across all our locations.
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Performance
The Access Group
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Dayforce
We haven't noticed any slow-down due to the integration of Dayforce WFM with our Ceridian HPL products (HRIS and Payroll). The new HTML view of the timesheets don't load as quickly as the old Silverlight view - however, we have gotten used to the change.
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Support Rating
The Access Group
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Dayforce
Most of the time the support is great; it's not always super efficient but I always get the help I need. Occasionally it takes a lot longer than we had hoped or get conflicting responses. We had one ticket recently where we were told we would have to pay the service team to support us on the project and then another person called the next day with the solution to our query and was able to find a solution easily. Generally, though, the response is great and they either walk me though how to do something via a Zoom Meeting or they email step-by-step instructions on how to do it and say if I have questions we can set up a meeting to discuss further.
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In-Person Training
The Access Group
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Dayforce
Because the training we reviewed at Insights has changed how we use the system everyday. This is a key factor in our training.
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Online Training
The Access Group
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Dayforce
The courses are very interactive and informative. There are classes for every topic, which allows you to make the most of the system. There are also some "go at your own pace" course which is a great option for a busy schedule.
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Implementation Rating
The Access Group
No answers on this topic
Dayforce
Have a strong internal team. Communicate with your implementation team - they are there to make it work for you. Take the time to really think about how you want the system to work for you - in some cases, you may need to rethink your own business practices to see if you are working harder when the system could do it for you
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Alternatives Considered
The Access Group
Access people HR suite (people XD) having a complete package as per the requirement of medium or large scale of businesses, all the HR and payroll related opts and benefits may gets via single window, but for the small businesses/enterprises its of very high cost and not useful on optimize level
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Dayforce
I can't speak much to how it would be if we had all of these features separately since I started with Dayforce all being integrated and have no other experience, but having it all in one place has made the completion of all of these HR tasks seamless. We can direct all of our energies into the same system, and it makes it easier to field employee inquiries and to troubleshoot when we need to
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Scalability
The Access Group
No answers on this topic
Dayforce
Overall, we are extremely happy with the Dayforce WFM module. Our biggest pain point is concerning the twice annual software upgrades - which is the only reason I haven't rated them as a '10'. Because every customer is configured differently, the upgrades can sometimes have adverse effects on our current configured policies/rules. And although they roll-out the upgraded version in a test environment several weeks before go-live, not all testing is accurate in that environment. Some issues do not present themselves until you are working with live punches.
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Return on Investment
The Access Group
  • Time saving for business
  • Cost saving for business
  • Effective and efficient system to use
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Dayforce
  • Performance Reviews/Comp used to be handled via paper and tracking/reporting was a nightmare - having all of that in the system is so much more efficient and provides huge ROI
  • Our organization used to have big problems with hiring managers going rogue and hiring positions that aren't approved by Finance - we built an approval workflow in the system that triggers before any req is approved which has completely solved this problem
  • Dayforce Wallet has been a huge perk for our employees - it's heavily used and our crew love it
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