PlanSource vs. UKG Ready

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
PlanSource
Score 7.3 out of 10
N/A
PlanSource BenefitsOne is an employee benefits engagement platform, from PlanSource headquartered in Orlando, Florida. The solution presents streamlined workflows and real-time integrations, as well as a mobile-friendly enrollment experience that’s designed to maximize HR efficiency and plan adoption.N/A
UKG Ready
Score 8.2 out of 10
N/A
UKG Ready® is a centralized solution designed for small to mid-sized businesses designed to meet organizations' employee needs. From HR, benefits, and payroll to talent, time, and scheduling, UKG Ready helps employees to be more productive, make faster, more informed decisions, and create a great place to work for all.N/A
Pricing
PlanSourceUKG Ready
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
PlanSourceUKG Ready
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
Additional Details
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PlanSourceUKG Ready
Considered Both Products
PlanSource

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UKG Ready
Chose UKG Ready
We previously used CPSI. It was an incredibly outdated system with little information for our employees. It was definitely a major upgrade from this system. We previously used 2+ systems for our HR and payroll management. UKG was the only product we really dug into after …
Top Pros
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Features
PlanSourceUKG Ready
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
PlanSource
-
Ratings
UKG Ready
8.2
196 Ratings
4% above category average
Employee demographic data00 Ratings9.1172 Ratings
Employment history00 Ratings8.0167 Ratings
Job profiles and administration00 Ratings8.4168 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings8.1157 Ratings
Organizational charting00 Ratings7.4127 Ratings
Organization and location management00 Ratings7.8149 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings8.5125 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
PlanSource
-
Ratings
UKG Ready
8.6
194 Ratings
7% above category average
Pay calculation00 Ratings8.8182 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings8.1112 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings8.182 Ratings
Benefit plan administration00 Ratings8.6141 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings9.2145 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings8.6133 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
PlanSource
-
Ratings
UKG Ready
8.2
175 Ratings
2% above category average
Approval workflow00 Ratings8.5159 Ratings
Balance details00 Ratings7.9167 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings8.2142 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
PlanSource
-
Ratings
UKG Ready
8.5
183 Ratings
5% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings8.8163 Ratings
Update personal information00 Ratings8.8170 Ratings
View company policy documentation00 Ratings7.7143 Ratings
View job history00 Ratings8.5146 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
PlanSource
-
Ratings
UKG Ready
9.0
67 Ratings
12% above category average
Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings9.067 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
PlanSource
-
Ratings
UKG Ready
8.1
191 Ratings
7% above category average
Report builder00 Ratings7.9184 Ratings
Pre-built reports00 Ratings8.3185 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
PlanSource
-
Ratings
UKG Ready
7.4
129 Ratings
7% below category average
New hire portal00 Ratings7.3127 Ratings
Manager tracking tools00 Ratings7.6102 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
PlanSource
-
Ratings
UKG Ready
7.7
74 Ratings
3% below category average
Individual goal setting00 Ratings7.766 Ratings
Performance tracking00 Ratings7.673 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
PlanSource
-
Ratings
UKG Ready
7.2
93 Ratings
9% below category average
Performance plans00 Ratings6.983 Ratings
Performance improvement plans00 Ratings7.076 Ratings
Review status tracking00 Ratings7.984 Ratings
Review reminders00 Ratings6.887 Ratings
Multiple review frequency00 Ratings7.473 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
PlanSource
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Ratings
UKG Ready
7.3
27 Ratings
7% below category average
Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings6.726 Ratings
Candidate ranking00 Ratings7.86 Ratings
Candidate search00 Ratings7.57 Ratings
Candidate development00 Ratings7.25 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
PlanSource
-
Ratings
UKG Ready
7.1
100 Ratings
9% below category average
Job Requisition Management00 Ratings6.986 Ratings
Company Website Posting00 Ratings7.483 Ratings
Publish to Social Media00 Ratings6.262 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings7.265 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings6.664 Ratings
Applicant Tracking00 Ratings7.588 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings7.793 Ratings
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User Ratings
PlanSourceUKG Ready
Likelihood to Recommend
7.3
(1 ratings)
8.3
(221 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
7.1
(18 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
7.8
(103 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(3 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
9.3
(7 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
7.9
(74 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
7.8
(2 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
6.0
(4 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
6.0
(10 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(4 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
5.4
(75 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(3 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(3 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(3 ratings)
User Testimonials
PlanSourceUKG Ready
Likelihood to Recommend
PlanSource
Less appropriate for small groups with one very simple health plan. More appropriate for 20+ EE groups with multiple plans and supplementary benefits.
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UKG
I have been very pleased with the responsiveness of technical support and the treatment that we receive from all of our UKG contacts. UKG meets all of our business needs in a decentralized, multistate organization. We plan to continue moving additional functionality to UKG to minimize additional platforms and enhance the associate experience.
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Pros
PlanSource
  • Puts all of your healthcare selections in one place making changes, drops, and additions are taken care of in one place instead of having to contact every vendor individually.
  • Keeps an accurate record of real time enrollment which helps when you are in an account manager role and handling client questions concerning their health plans.
  • Provides tools to keep the client and yourself organized. Several Open Enrollment messaging tools and places to add any educational documents for the different health plans.
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UKG
  • Support—UKG support, from the Account Managers to CSMs to Ready Support, is amazing. They are always willing to help!
  • Documentation—UKG has built-in online documentation, which is a live, easy-to-use version of a very lengthy manual.
  • Ease of use- the system is intuitive, easy to train others to use.
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Cons
PlanSource
  • The more advanced options, such as HCM, could have a slightly more user-friendly dashboard for users who are not daily computer users.
  • Needs to be easier to customize the homepage. Clients are always interested in adding in their own pictures, colors, welcome message position, etc.
  • Needs to have a function where the employer can send a document for the employee to sign, open and capture the employee's signature, send back to the employer and save in the employee file.
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UKG
  • We have had ongoing issues with our accruals.
  • Auto generate timesheets in the "Team Timesheets" view.
  • Granting manager access is cumbersome - access needs to be given in multiple places.
  • The sync between Pro and Ready in my opinion is terrible and needs much improvement.
  • Auto assign Employee Time Zones based on work location.
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Likelihood to Renew
PlanSource
No answers on this topic
UKG
We plan to renew our support and use of UKG Ready each year unless it becomes unavailable or the district seeks another vendor. As of now, there are no plans to changes vendors. The district staff is now familiar with using UKG. Another vendor will need to meet the same expectations we have come to enjoy with using UKG
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Usability
PlanSource
No answers on this topic
UKG
I like the payroll and HR functions for employee data and benefits management. However, we still have not implemented the ATS and performance management modules, and we need to get this rolling as soon as possible. I can't provide accurate feedback on all areas.
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Reliability and Availability
PlanSource
No answers on this topic
UKG
The system seems very stable. Being hosted in the cloud, we are vulnerable to internet speeds and busy times. The system has been down a couple times over the 3 months we have been live, but Kronos resolved the issues very quickly. To have access from a desktop, tablet, time clock, or phone app is one of the best features....users have almost NO REASON they can't clock in.
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Performance
PlanSource
No answers on this topic
UKG
We were always told that Kronos was the best, but there are reports that we got out of ADP and other payroll providers that we cannot get out of Kronos. One example is a report of Productive/Non-productive hours by department. We also need the dollar amount associated with the hours. This is information that is required on our cost report and we were told that that report is unavailable. It is very frustrating when I can't get what I need.
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Support Rating
PlanSource
No answers on this topic
UKG
If I was only rating support itself that would be a 10. Every support case I have entered has been addressed efficiently and with the desired result. On the implementation and transition to support there were multiple issues that those doing the implementation or transition could not answer or workflows and various settings left undone only to be discovered later. We implemented 3 different modules and the expertise we got for each one varied widely.
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In-Person Training
PlanSource
No answers on this topic
UKG
Our in-person training was a hybrid. Live online training with an instructor. They were very knowledgeable of the product & the area they were training on. I asked several specific questions and if they didn't know the answer immediately they followed up after class.
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Online Training
PlanSource
No answers on this topic
UKG
Pretty good online training, you have many how to options and can watch them several times. It can be hard at times to dig through the amount of data online but can usually find what you are looking for. Also you can download documentation for setting up the profiles and policies.
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Implementation Rating
PlanSource
No answers on this topic
UKG
Make sure the people who are doing the build have extensive knowledge on employment law and asking the right questions. I would bet that the people who helped with our builds did not read any of our employment contracts or ordinances; and when I asked questions about how other companies handled certain basic dictates from federal employment laws, they didn't have any idea what FMLA, FLSA, etc were.
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Alternatives Considered
PlanSource
I have looked at GoCo, Kronos and Zenefits. I selected PlanSource because I felt it was the most customizable for a variety of clients across the board. The interface seemed functional but slightly professional looking than it competitors. PlanSource also seemed well established and that it was capable of handling my client needs.
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UKG
Very well. It is the most user-friendly system. The level of customer support from UKG is helpful. Having many options to engage support is helpful, like the ERM and the Krew Manager. Reporting can be made less complex, but once you learn it, it is not so bad.
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Scalability
PlanSource
No answers on this topic
UKG
Thus far we are able to add as many users as necessary, implement 3 different bargaining units, 5 different types of user groups. Very flexible.
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Return on Investment
PlanSource
  • Positive - Reduces time spent contacting vendors of enrollment changes. When you are dealing with several hundred employees and their dependents across several vendors that time starts to add up.
  • Positive - Point of value when trying to gain or up sell a client.
  • Negative - You do need to meet the minimum number of people on the platform as per your contact to avoid having to pay a fee to PlanSource. If one of your larger clients leaves that could be a potential issue.
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UKG
  • This is basic, but we finally know how many employees we have! It sounds ridiculous, but prior to UKG Ready we were on a payroll system that's reports were only as accurate as the last payroll cycle, so they were always 2 weeks behind and static. UKG Ready allows for realtime, daily reporting of information.
  • We are able to get salary data for our various locations to be able to compare them to each other, as well as across our "competitors" and external competition.
  • The data provided allows us to be able to understand the trends at individual locations including attrition, advancement, raise information, and other data points that we haven't historically done comparisons on
  • We can see the demographic and geographical information for our employees and the benefits that they elect
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ScreenShots

UKG Ready Screenshots

Screenshot of the UKG Ready Manager Dashboard with Bryte AI assistance, which puts everything managers need in one convenient location.Screenshot of the UKG Ready Employee Home (mobile view), that features everything employees need to manage their work day.Screenshot of the UKG Ready Great Place To Work Hub, which integrates Great Place To Work research, their unique people data, and employee feedback in one centralized location.Screenshot of UKG Ready Guided Analysis (mobile view), to leverage the right insights at the right times to make a positive impact.Screenshot of the UKG Ready Payroll dashboard view, that helps managers manage payroll easily and accurately, and deliver the perfect paycheck every time.