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SAP SuccessFactors alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded SAP SuccessFactors alternative is OrangeHRM (2.2 GPA). It's also the best free one.
SAP SuccessFactors compared with 6 alternatives: Ciphr, Cezanne HR, Personio, OrangeHRM, Cornerstone OnDemand and 1 more.
SAP SuccessFactors's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 1 of the 6 alternatives is free or 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAP SuccessFactorsThis tool | Paid | No | Web |
| Ciphr | From £5/mo | No | Web |
| Cezanne HR | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Personio | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| OrangeHRM | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| Cornerstone OnDemand | Paid | No | Web |
| Enboarder | Paid | No | Web |
How each one differs from SAP SuccessFactors
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 reports and time off.
Suits: UK organisations with 200 to 2,000 employees
Cezanne HR
Modular HR system for mid-sized organisations, quoted by headcount
- Cezanne HR also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Cezanne HR also covers time tracking, surveys and time off.
Suits: Mid-sized organisations of about 50 to 3,000 employees
Personio
European HR platform for records, absences, time and recruiting
- Personio also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Personio also covers time tracking and time off.
- Personio does not cover payroll, which SAP SuccessFactors does.
Suits: Companies in Europe wanting core HR, payroll and recruiting together
OrangeHRM
Open-source HR software with a paid Advanced edition
- OrangeHRM has a free plan, which SAP SuccessFactors lacks.
- OrangeHRM is open source, according to its own site.
- OrangeHRM also covers time tracking, reports and time off.
- OrangeHRM does not cover payroll, which SAP SuccessFactors does.
Suits: Technical teams that want to self-host an HR system
Cornerstone OnDemand
Enterprise learning and talent platform sold by package
- Cornerstone OnDemand also covers reports.
- Cornerstone OnDemand does not cover payroll, applicant tracking and employee records, which SAP SuccessFactors does.
Suits: Large organizations running compliance and frontline training programs
Enboarder
Onboarding and employee journey orchestration for HR teams
- Enboarder also covers chat assistant, workflow automation and dashboards.
- Enboarder does not cover payroll, applicant tracking and employee records, which SAP SuccessFactors does.
Suits: HR teams that want to standardize onboarding across a large workforce
Limits worth knowing in SAP SuccessFactors
- No prices are published; SAP asks buyers to request a quote, so this listing has no price.
- SAP's pricing page lists Base and Premium HCM packages, but the pages read did not show their contents or costs.
- SAP's site refused automated page views of the pricing page, so package details could not be read in full.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to SAP SuccessFactors?
The alternatives to SAP SuccessFactors in this directory are Ciphr, Cezanne HR, Personio, OrangeHRM, Cornerstone OnDemand and Enboarder. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with SAP SuccessFactors.
Is there a free alternative to SAP SuccessFactors?
Yes. OrangeHRM has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which SAP SuccessFactors alternatives work on Android?
The SAP SuccessFactors listing does not include an Android app. Cezanne HR and Personio list one.
Which SAP SuccessFactors alternatives work on iOS?
The SAP SuccessFactors listing does not include an iOS app. Cezanne HR and Personio list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to SAP SuccessFactors?
OrangeHRM is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.