SAP Core HR and Payroll vs. Sympa

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
SAP Core HR and Payroll
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
N/AN/A
Sympa
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
Sympa is an HR system for growing, global businesses, offering one system for people data and processes, with local flexibility and global alignment.
$4.76
per month per user
Pricing
SAP Core HR and PayrollSympa
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
SAP Core HR and PayrollSympa
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
SAP Core HR and PayrollSympa
Features
SAP Core HR and PayrollSympa
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
SAP Core HR and Payroll
7.1
5 Ratings
13% below category average
Sympa
9.8
1 Ratings
19% above category average
Employee demographic data8.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Employment history8.05 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Job profiles and administration6.04 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.5.05 Ratings00 Ratings
Organizational charting8.05 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Organization and location management9.05 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)6.02 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
SAP Core HR and Payroll
7.3
5 Ratings
11% below category average
Sympa
-
Ratings
Pay calculation8.05 Ratings00 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors7.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Benefit plan administration8.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Direct deposit files7.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management6.05 Ratings00 Ratings
Reimbursement management7.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
SAP Core HR and Payroll
4.7
3 Ratings
54% below category average
Sympa
10.0
1 Ratings
20% above category average
Approval workflow5.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Balance details5.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment4.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
SAP Core HR and Payroll
5.8
5 Ratings
34% below category average
Sympa
10.0
1 Ratings
20% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information6.04 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Update personal information7.05 Ratings10.01 Ratings
View company policy documentation6.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Employee recognition5.04 Ratings00 Ratings
View job history5.04 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
SAP Core HR and Payroll
3.0
1 Ratings
91% below category average
Sympa
10.0
1 Ratings
23% above category average
Tracking of all physical assets3.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
SAP Core HR and Payroll
5.0
4 Ratings
41% below category average
Sympa
-
Ratings
Report builder5.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Pre-built reports4.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data6.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
SAP Core HR and Payroll
9.0
3 Ratings
12% above category average
Sympa
-
Ratings
New hire portal9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Manager tracking tools9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
SAP Core HR and Payroll
7.8
3 Ratings
3% below category average
Sympa
10.0
1 Ratings
22% above category average
Corporate goal setting8.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Individual goal setting8.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility7.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance tracking8.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
SAP Core HR and Payroll
8.0
3 Ratings
1% above category average
Sympa
10.0
1 Ratings
23% above category average
Performance plans8.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Performance improvement plans8.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Review status tracking8.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Review reminders8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Multiple review frequency8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
SAP Core HR and Payroll
7.0
3 Ratings
11% below category average
Sympa
-
Ratings
Create succession plans/pools6.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate ranking8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate search7.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate development7.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
SAP Core HR and Payroll
6.7
3 Ratings
14% below category average
Sympa
-
Ratings
Job Requisition Management8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Company Website Posting7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Publish to Social Media7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting6.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention4.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Applicant Tracking7.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
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Score 9.7 out of 10
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Enterprises
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Score 9.9 out of 10
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User Ratings
SAP Core HR and PayrollSympa
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(5 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
7.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
SAP Core HR and PayrollSympa
Likelihood to Recommend
SAP
SAP HR can be well suited for global companies with operations in multiple countries. The Payroll module needs to be limited to one instance per country, otherwise trying to maintain multiple countries on the same instance is too complicated. I would not recommend using SAP HR and Payroll for smaller companies because the total cost of ownership and the lack of flexibility will make it unfeasible. There are many cloud-based options now a days available that would fit better for this type of scenario.
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Tellent (Recruitee, Sympa, Javelo, kiwiHR)
In my usage of Sympa, I find that it's very useful for onboarding, goal management, and organizational structure lookups. I haven't yet experienced any areas where it doesn't work well or isn't appropriate. We have many other software systems that work in tandem with Sympa.
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Pros
SAP
  • Employee lifecycle JLM process.
  • Globally employee engagement.
  • Employee Learning and development process.
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Tellent (Recruitee, Sympa, Javelo, kiwiHR)
  • Customized interface.
  • Global Org Chart/Employee lookup.
  • Onboarding tasks.
  • Updating and reviewing personal goals, quotas, and PDP.
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Cons
SAP
  • The design looks outdated
  • Could add more functions like PTO tracking
  • The help sections aren’t very helpful
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Tellent (Recruitee, Sympa, Javelo, kiwiHR)
  • Loading speeds have been a bit slow at points.
  • Our customized interface is easy to use but beginning to feel a bit dated (could use a refresh).
  • Minor user-interface features could be added to take it to the next level.
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Likelihood to Renew
SAP
I live to mention this rating due the SAP core HR very user frndly and providing and multi HR module under single umbrella. there are multi reasons for this rating we have
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Tellent (Recruitee, Sympa, Javelo, kiwiHR)
No answers on this topic
Usability
SAP
The application is highly available, easy to use, and very user-friendly.
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Tellent (Recruitee, Sympa, Javelo, kiwiHR)
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
SAP
Even we have excellent team for SAP system who aways working good, whenever we needed for Support for SAP we got quick support for SAP as well
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Tellent (Recruitee, Sympa, Javelo, kiwiHR)
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Alternatives Considered
SAP
SAP is very intuitive to use and allows us to achieve our goals.
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Tellent (Recruitee, Sympa, Javelo, kiwiHR)
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Return on Investment
SAP
  • SAP HR is suited for large companies with a sufficient budget. Small budgets will not be able to cover the expensive licensing, technical personnel and consultants required of an SAP installation.
  • In regards to the total cost of ownership, my ROI experience has been that by replacing SAP HR modules with cloud solutions we have been able to reduce the cost up to 60% while modernizing our systems and improving the employee experience.
  • I would encourage decision makers to look for cloud-based alternatives with a robust system integration, before believing that supporting every area of HR with a single SAP installation is a good long-term strategy. Having SAP HR as the core integrated to best-in-class cloud-based systems is a very valid and effective system strategy.
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Tellent (Recruitee, Sympa, Javelo, kiwiHR)
  • Provides visibility to all things HR.
  • On demand access so you don't need to wait on replies from HR.
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ScreenShots

Sympa Screenshots

Screenshot of Sympa's customisable frontpage can highlight favourite reports based on any data saved in the system in any format. Pending tasks and approval requests will be shown, as well as a clear view of all team members.Screenshot of Sympa’s customisable reports offer a clear and real-time overview of any type of absences, sick leaves and holiday planning in the team. Users can highlight any report on the customisable front page for an even better overview.Screenshot of Sympa smooths the appraisal process by collecting learning management, training, skills, appraisals and all other relevant information under a single hood. This supports a motivated, enjoyable and happy work place.Screenshot of Report data in any format and present it in visual reports or on live dashboards. All reports can be shared with the right people without compromising sensitive data.Screenshot of Sympa offers a real-time overview of all things HR related, accessible on every device imaginable. Sympa can be used from anywhere at anytime, ensuring that users have all information within arm’s reach with just a few clicks.