Sage HRMS vs. UKG Ready

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Sage HRMS
Score 9.6 out of 10
N/A
Sage HRMS is an HR management solution that integrates payroll, benefits, recruiting, employee self-service, and analytics capabilities.N/A
UKG Ready
Score 8.3 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
Sage HRMSUKG Ready
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Sage HRMSUKG Ready
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
Sage HRMSUKG Ready
Considered Both Products
Sage HRMS

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UKG Ready
Chose UKG Ready
I reviewed over 11 similar platforms and picked UKG Ready 2x at different companies due to 2 factors - 1) There is a full suite available. Some platforms only offer benefits or HR and not payroll. This impacts our employee experience as well as makes it more difficult to …
Chose UKG Ready
HRMS was very old and limited in what it could do. We chose Kronos to get better reports and loved the idea of a user portal. Paycor was a product we almost chose but it lacked the payroll that we desired. Their HR portion looked very good though. We wanted an all-around good …
Chose UKG Ready
If we needed to update one check in a pay run, we would have to recalculate the entire payroll. In UKG Ready (formerly Kronos Workforce Ready), we are able to calculate one check when necessary. PTO is calculated on a per state/pay type basis automatically. We are able to enter …
Chose UKG Ready
We felt Kronos fit our organization better.
Chose UKG Ready
Sage is very manual compared to Kronos, and the reporting features are limited, but Sage is also a good tool for medium and small business. I used Sage in a small company, and it was a good asset. Microsoft Excel now can be used with multiple users and is wonderful for small …
Top Pros
Top Cons
Features
Sage HRMSUKG Ready
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage HRMS
5.5
9 Ratings
35% below category average
UKG Ready
8.2
196 Ratings
5% above category average
Employee demographic data8.08 Ratings9.1172 Ratings
Employment history8.09 Ratings8.0167 Ratings
Job profiles and administration1.39 Ratings8.4168 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.99 Ratings8.1157 Ratings
Organizational charting6.04 Ratings7.5127 Ratings
Organization and location management6.06 Ratings7.8149 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)1.27 Ratings8.5125 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage HRMS
4.8
7 Ratings
50% below category average
UKG Ready
8.6
194 Ratings
7% above category average
Pay calculation6.17 Ratings8.8182 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors4.04 Ratings8.1112 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment6.92 Ratings8.282 Ratings
Benefit plan administration2.16 Ratings8.6141 Ratings
Direct deposit files8.07 Ratings9.2145 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management3.06 Ratings8.6133 Ratings
Reimbursement management3.27 Ratings00 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage HRMS
1.2
7 Ratings
148% below category average
UKG Ready
8.2
175 Ratings
2% above category average
Approval workflow1.26 Ratings8.6159 Ratings
Balance details1.27 Ratings7.9167 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment1.06 Ratings8.2142 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Sage HRMS
3.9
8 Ratings
70% below category average
UKG Ready
8.5
183 Ratings
5% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information4.18 Ratings8.8163 Ratings
Update personal information4.27 Ratings8.8170 Ratings
View company policy documentation1.16 Ratings7.7143 Ratings
Employee recognition6.04 Ratings00 Ratings
View job history4.05 Ratings8.5146 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage HRMS
7.0
2 Ratings
13% below category average
UKG Ready
9.0
67 Ratings
12% above category average
Tracking of all physical assets7.02 Ratings9.067 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Sage HRMS
3.7
8 Ratings
68% below category average
UKG Ready
8.1
191 Ratings
7% above category average
Report builder2.07 Ratings7.9184 Ratings
Pre-built reports1.28 Ratings8.3185 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data8.06 Ratings00 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Sage HRMS
7.0
4 Ratings
13% below category average
UKG Ready
7.5
129 Ratings
6% below category average
New hire portal7.04 Ratings7.3127 Ratings
Manager tracking tools7.03 Ratings7.6102 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Sage HRMS
7.3
2 Ratings
8% below category average
UKG Ready
7.7
74 Ratings
3% below category average
Corporate goal setting8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Individual goal setting7.02 Ratings7.866 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance tracking6.02 Ratings7.673 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage HRMS
7.8
5 Ratings
1% below category average
UKG Ready
7.2
93 Ratings
9% below category average
Performance plans9.03 Ratings6.983 Ratings
Performance improvement plans8.03 Ratings7.076 Ratings
Review status tracking7.03 Ratings7.984 Ratings
Review reminders8.04 Ratings6.887 Ratings
Multiple review frequency7.03 Ratings7.473 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Sage HRMS
8.5
1 Ratings
8% above category average
UKG Ready
7.3
27 Ratings
7% below category average
Create succession plans/pools9.01 Ratings6.726 Ratings
Candidate ranking8.01 Ratings7.86 Ratings
Candidate search8.01 Ratings7.57 Ratings
Candidate development9.01 Ratings7.35 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Sage HRMS
7.6
3 Ratings
2% below category average
UKG Ready
7.1
100 Ratings
9% below category average
Job Requisition Management5.02 Ratings6.986 Ratings
Company Website Posting7.23 Ratings7.483 Ratings
Publish to Social Media9.01 Ratings6.262 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting7.01 Ratings7.265 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention8.01 Ratings6.664 Ratings
Applicant Tracking8.02 Ratings7.588 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts9.01 Ratings7.793 Ratings
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Sage HRMSUKG Ready
Small Businesses
Dayforce Powerpay
Dayforce Powerpay
Score 9.3 out of 10
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Dayforce Powerpay
Score 9.3 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Paypro Workforce Management
Paypro Workforce Management
Score 9.7 out of 10
Paypro Workforce Management
Paypro Workforce Management
Score 9.7 out of 10
Enterprises
Infor Human Resources
Infor Human Resources
Score 7.1 out of 10
Infor Human Resources
Infor Human Resources
Score 7.1 out of 10
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User Ratings
Sage HRMSUKG Ready
Likelihood to Recommend
1.2
(10 ratings)
8.3
(221 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.0
(1 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
Sage HRMSUKG Ready
Likelihood to Recommend
Sage
Sage HRMS is a software that fits in all organizations whether small or large and this makes it the most suitable HR solution as it will help you manage your workforce even if it may appear small. The software has analytics and reporting tools that are applicable in performance management where you will use them in assessing the productivity of your employees and plan on how to improve further as a workforce. It further helps in employee on-boarding, payroll management, and talent management
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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
Sage
  • Ability to see history (like job history) easily at a glance.
  • Ability to make changes easily.
  • Organizing info in the employee record.
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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
Sage
  • We changed our chart of accounts. The system does not allow you to change the numbering format, so we had to start over with new databases.
  • The tax return portion of the software does not file local taxes. We would definitely like to see this functionality in the future.
  • The payroll piece does not handle complicated move up and move downs for union pay. This could definitely be improved upon.
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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
Sage
I do not work with this software anymore, and I am not involved with the renewal of it. However, if I were, I would still suggest using it unless something better was introduced
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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
Sage
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
Sage
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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
Sage
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
Sage
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
Sage
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
Sage
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
Sage
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
Sage
Sage HRMS was very cost effective for a non-profit. It does all that we needed as a company and more. It also allows us to handle payroll ourselves instead of outsourcing [it].
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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
Sage
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
Sage
  • there can be a high ROI when processing payroll in house compared to outsourced. Not to mention the flexibility you gain.
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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.