Loading
Workday
Enterprise HCM platform for large organizations
145 reviews
Has API
The 800-pound gorilla of enterprise HR. If you are big enough to need it, nothing else compares. Everyone else should stay far away from the complexity and cost.
What's great
- Most comprehensive enterprise HCM
- Excellent workforce analytics
- Strong compliance and global support
Watch out for
- Extremely expensive
- Long implementation cycles
- Steep learning curve
Quick Facts
Founded2005
PricingFree
Free tierNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android
APIAvailable
CategoryHR & Recruiting
Q: What is Workday?
Workday is the enterprise standard for HR, finance, and planning. Handles everything from payroll to workforce planning for organizations with thousands of employees.
Q: How much does Workday cost?
Workday is free to use.
Q: Who is Workday best for?
Workday is best for large enterprises with 1000+ employees.
Q: Is Workday free?
No, Workday is a paid tool. Plans start at contact for pricing.
Best for
Large enterprises with 1000+ employees
Not ideal for
Anyone under 500 employees
Enterprise
Custom (typically $100+/employee/year)
Access Vault
Workdaydoesn't offer a free trial. These alternatives do.
4 tools ready to compare
1
2
3
How would you rate Workday overall?
Something outdated?
Help us keep this page accurate. Let us know what needs updating.
Best SMB HR Platform
BambooHR
All-in-one HR software for small and medium businesses
$6/employee/mo
Best Enterprise ATS★ 4.5
Greenhouse
Enterprise recruiting platform with structured hiring method
Custom
Best Performance Management★ 4.4
Lattice
Performance management and employee engagement platform
$11/person/mo
Best Payroll for SMB★ 4.4
Recommended
Capacities
Object-based note-taking that organizes by type rather than
$8.99/mo
Situational★ 4.7
Things 3
The most beautiful task manager ever made. Apple-only, one-t
$9.99 (iPhone), $19.99 (iPad)
Best Collaborative Whiteboard★ 4.7
Miro
Online collaborative whiteboard for visual thinking and plan
$8/member/mo
★ 4.7
Embed this tool card on your site
<iframe src="https://aicores.io/embed/workday?theme=dark" width="400" height="200" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="Workday — AICores Review"></iframe>
Free to use. Links back to our full review.
AICores Editorial Review
Reviewed by AICores Editorial Team
Last updated: May 2026
Loading insights…
Do you work at Workday?
Claim this listing to respond to reviews, update info, and access analytics.
Claim this listing