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    Dayforce

    Score8 out of 10
    Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
    Dayforce is a people platform that brings together HR, payroll, workforce management, talent, benefits, planning, and analytics. Organizations use Dayforce to manage people data, payroll, time and attendance, scheduling, talent, and workforce planning. AI capabilities within the Dayforce platform help people find information, understand HR policies and pay, and complete everyday tasks. Dayforce also supports recruiting, labor forecasting, and workforce analysis, and provides tools to help…N/A

    SmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactors

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/ASmartRecruiters was acquired by SAP in late 2025, and its functionality will be integrated into SAP SuccessFactors HCM. Check out the Sap SuccessFactors HCM listing for the latest updates.N/A
    Pricing
    DayforceSmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactors
    Editions & Modules
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    Pricing Offerings
    DayforceSmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactors
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsThe software subscription is determined by the number of a company's full time employees. There is a one time cost to set up software, including customizations, integrations, data migration and training.
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    Community Pulse
    DayforceSmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactors
    Considered Both Products
    Dayforce
    Chose Dayforce
    There were much less confusion for our employees. And everything is easier to access.
    Incentivized
    SAP
    Chose SmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactors
    In terms of functionality and product development - SmartRecruiters is leaps ahead of other ATS platforms I've reviewed. The real differentiator for me is the ability to really customise the system and workflows for your needs and that the backend can be managed by a Recruiter …
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    89%
    Would buy again
    124 Answers
    96%
    Would buy again
    27 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    95%
    Delivers good value for the price
    107 Answers
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    22 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    131 Answers
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    28 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    79%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    66 Answers
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    16 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    67%
    Implementation went as expected
    63 Answers
    94%
    Implementation went as expected
    16 Answers
    Features
    DayforceSmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactors
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Dayforce and SmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactors
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.2
    602 Ratings
    0% above category average
    SmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactors
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    Ratings
    Employee demographic data9.1525 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employment history9.2559 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration9.3549 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.9.3553 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organizational charting6.5502 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organization and location management6.5548 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)7.3370 Ratings00 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Dayforce and SmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactors
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.7
    602 Ratings
    6% above category average
    SmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactors
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    Ratings
    Pay calculation9.3588 Ratings00 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors7.0295 Ratings00 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment9.3154 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration8.6475 Ratings00 Ratings
    Direct deposit files9.3574 Ratings00 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management8.3456 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reimbursement management9.1309 Ratings00 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Dayforce and SmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactors
    Feature
    Dayforce
    9.1
    547 Ratings
    10% above category average
    SmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactors
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    Ratings
    Approval workflow9.4515 Ratings00 Ratings
    Balance details9.2529 Ratings00 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment8.6434 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Dayforce and SmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactors
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.3
    615 Ratings
    1% above category average
    SmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactors
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    Ratings
    View and generate pay and benefit information8.6586 Ratings00 Ratings
    Update personal information8.5599 Ratings00 Ratings
    View company policy documentation7.7419 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employee recognition9.1219 Ratings00 Ratings
    View job history7.7492 Ratings00 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Dayforce and SmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactors
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.6
    103 Ratings
    7% above category average
    SmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactors
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    Ratings
    Tracking of all physical assets8.6103 Ratings00 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Dayforce and SmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactors
    Feature
    Dayforce
    6.2
    601 Ratings
    20% below category average
    SmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactors
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    Ratings
    Report builder6.3592 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pre-built reports6.3592 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data6.0416 Ratings00 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Dayforce and SmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactors
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.7
    394 Ratings
    8% above category average
    SmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactors
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    Ratings
    New hire portal9.2384 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools8.2338 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Dayforce and SmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactors
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.7
    257 Ratings
    7% above category average
    SmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactors
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    Ratings
    Corporate goal setting8.3215 Ratings00 Ratings
    Individual goal setting9.1236 Ratings00 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility8.6201 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance tracking8.8241 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Dayforce and SmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactors
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.2
    283 Ratings
    3% above category average
    SmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactors
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    Ratings
    Performance plans8.7262 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans8.6225 Ratings00 Ratings
    Review status tracking7.4265 Ratings00 Ratings
    Review reminders8.4260 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency7.7234 Ratings00 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Dayforce and SmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactors
    Feature
    Dayforce
    8.6
    131 Ratings
    9% above category average
    SmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactors
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    Ratings
    Create succession plans/pools9.3104 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate ranking8.2113 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate search8.2118 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate development8.6106 Ratings00 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Dayforce and SmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactors
    Feature
    Dayforce
    9.3
    302 Ratings
    16% above category average
    SmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactors
    8.6
    127 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Job Requisition Management9.7284 Ratings9.8109 Ratings
    Company Website Posting9.7277 Ratings9.9114 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media9.2233 Ratings7.5112 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting9.6265 Ratings8.0116 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention8.0229 Ratings9.6114 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking9.6276 Ratings9.9126 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts9.6272 Ratings9.9119 Ratings
    Customized Application Form00 Ratings9.7104 Ratings
    Resume Management00 Ratings5.6119 Ratings
    Candidate Search00 Ratings8.1122 Ratings
    Collaboration00 Ratings9.6117 Ratings
    Task Creation and Delegation00 Ratings9.997 Ratings
    Email Templates00 Ratings9.7114 Ratings
    User Permissions00 Ratings9.7109 Ratings
    Reporting00 Ratings1.7105 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    DayforceSmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactors
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.3
    (641 ratings)
    7.9
    (129 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.9
    (89 ratings)
    6.0
    (15 ratings)
    Usability
    4.2
    (60 ratings)
    9.1
    (12 ratings)
    Availability
    10.0
    (12 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    5.0
    (13 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.9
    (66 ratings)
    9.0
    (10 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    7.0
    (11 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    7.3
    (18 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.9
    (44 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Configurability
    9.0
    (13 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    7.3
    (9 ratings)
    7.1
    (12 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    9.9
    (14 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    8.9
    (18 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    9.9
    (12 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    DayforceSmartRecruiters, now part of SAP SuccessFactors
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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.
    Incentivized
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    SAP
    SmartRecruiters has allowed us to enable our hiring managers to self-service their requirements for recruitment, simplifying our internal processes. We have visibility of recruitment requirements and significantly improved our approvals process using the software. We have been able to configure our hiring processes relevant to different areas of the business. Collaboration for our hiring teams (managers and business partners) is simple and effective. Candidate experience is enhanced and engaging. The platform has brought many benefits to our Resourcing business partners and hiring managers. We have visibility and insightful data which has integrity, allowing us to make informed business decisions. Our offer process has seen significant improvements and provides an engaging candidate experience, previously this was a labour-intensive process that is now streamlined and automated. The recently launched Community for collaboration amongst customers is very helpful and insigtful for how other people are using the software and exploring ideas with each other
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    Pros
    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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    SAP
    • Job Referrals - can easily refer others to a job posting and view the status
    • Job Postings - can easily search for job openings and read job description and criteria
    • Application online - Can easily apply for the job directly and see who the hiring manager and hiring recruiter is
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    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.
    Incentivized
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    SAP
    • Settings page can be difficult to navigate & find what you're looking for
    • Job approval chains would be better with additional qualifying fields so that we can segregate different areas of the business better
    • The ability to edit an existing offer template in-system would improve the experience, rather than having to edit offline and upload a whole new version.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    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.
    Incentivized
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    SAP
    I thoroughly enjoy using SmartRecruiters and have shared this feedback with those responsible, however I am not a decision maker in the process. I understand that at the moment there are lots of factors affecting the economy and business outcomes, so I cannot comment with certainty on the renewal of SmartRecruiters at this time, not involved in the confirmation of renewal.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    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.
    Incentivized
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    SAP
    I would give this rating as overall it a great combo of all your problems. With just one click you can get away with all your problems such as recruitment, candidate update, Interview scheduling, updating candidates, reports of a job perspective, and recruiters perspective. Usability is worth of SmartRecruiters. The dashboard is also very attractive and once you open you will love working on this platform again and again. I would say it is the best platform to use once for smooth work in your organization.
    Incentivized
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    Reliability and Availability
    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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    SAP
    Rarely is there an issue and if the product is down, it typically is restored quickly.
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    Performance
    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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    SAP
    I have no complaints about performance. The system works virtually flawless.
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    Support Rating
    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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    SAP
    Response is normally very fast. There are times, however, when the response is not useful. It is difficult to work with the reporting and the offer letter templates, and the front line support agents usually are not very knowledgeable. Second, if there are any issues with integrations, the regular support agents will not be able to help you. You'll have to create that ticket and ask them to escalate it to an integration specialist.
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    In-Person Training
    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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    SAP
    Quick and easy to learn.
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    Online Training
    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.
    Incentivized
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    SAP
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    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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    SAP
    It really was a painless and easy process to switch to SmartRecruiters.
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    Alternatives Considered
    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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    SAP
    I've really enjoyed using SmartRecruiters, but these other ATSs that we've checked out offer better reporting features and price points. Over time, we may be transitioning off of SmartRecruiters to one of these ATSs because the price is a set price where SmartRecruiters has employee-based pricing model. Also, these other software products offer better reporting features that would eliminate some of our manual tracking process that we're currently doing.
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    Scalability
    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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    SAP
    No explanation really, just a great product.
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    Return on Investment
    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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    SAP
    • In terms of ROI, SR helped our business greatly in returning precious time to my productivity in business management, as well as my team's, so that we could get back to the main work we were hired for. The SR process did most of the heavy lifting.
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