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Cornerstone OnDemand alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Cornerstone OnDemand alternative is SAP SuccessFactors (1.8 GPA).
Cornerstone OnDemand compared with 3 alternatives: SAP SuccessFactors, Ciphr and Betterworks.
Cornerstone OnDemand's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. None of the alternatives has a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone OnDemandThis tool | Paid | No | Web |
| SAP SuccessFactors | Paid | No | Web |
| Ciphr | From £5/mo | No | Web |
| Betterworks | From $8/mo | No | Web |
How each one differs from Cornerstone OnDemand
SAP SuccessFactors
Enterprise human capital management suite from SAP
- SAP SuccessFactors also covers payroll, applicant tracking and employee records.
- SAP SuccessFactors does not cover reports, which Cornerstone OnDemand does.
Suits: Large organizations that already run SAP software
Ciphr
UK HR and payroll suite for organisations of 200 to 2,000 staff
- Ciphr starts at £5 per employee / month and up (125 employees, three-year term).
- Ciphr also covers payroll, applicant tracking, employee records and time off.
Suits: UK organisations with 200 to 2,000 employees
Betterworks
Performance management, goals and OKRs, and talent intelligence
- Betterworks starts at $8 per user / month.
- Betterworks also covers goals and surveys.
Suits: Companies running OKRs alongside performance reviews
Limits worth knowing in Cornerstone OnDemand
- No prices are published; every package is quoted through sales.
- The vendor also lists a small and midsized business offering, but its pricing is not shown on the packages page.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Cornerstone OnDemand?
The alternatives to Cornerstone OnDemand in this directory are SAP SuccessFactors, Ciphr and Betterworks. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Cornerstone OnDemand.
Is there a free alternative to Cornerstone OnDemand?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Nov 12, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.