Cezanne HR vs SAP SuccessFactors (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Cezanne HR grades higher than SAP SuccessFactors: 2.0 against 1.8 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
Cezanne HR grades higher on platforms. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan, features and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Cezanne HR
Modular HR system for mid-sized organisations, quoted by headcount
Paid
Which one is for you
Pick Cezanne HR if
- Fits if you want records, absence, performance and payroll under one UK-run supplier
- Works for firms that want to add modules over time
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want to see a price first, as none is published
- Watch out: a minimum monthly fee applies and the page does not say what it is
- Pricey if your headcount swings, since the bill follows last month's average headcount
- Skip it if you want a free plan or trial, as none is listed
Pick SAP SuccessFactors if
- Fits if you run HR for a large company and want one suite from SAP
- Works for organisations already on other SAP products
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you want a price before a sales call, as none is published
- Too light for a price comparison, since the package contents on its pricing page could not be read
- Skip it if you are a small team, because it is built for enterprise HR
- Watch out: SAP's site refused automated page views of the pricing page
How we grade them
| 2.0GPACezanne HRFair | 1.8GPASAP SuccessFactorsWeak | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CNo price is published, so the figure is unknown until you ask. The fee changes monthly with modules and headcount, and there is an unstated minimum. | CNo price is published, only a quote, so value cannot be graded against the category and sits in the middle. |
| Free plan and trial | FNo free plan and no trial is on record in the listing or on its pricing page. | FNo free plan and no trial on record in the listing, and a money-back guarantee would not count as one. |
| Features | BCore people records, recruitment and onboarding, absence and time, performance and payroll. The listing names no gap in the core HR work. | BCore HR and payroll, recruiting, learning, talent management, an AI assistant and mobile apps. Nothing in the listing shows a gap in the core work, though what each package contains was not readable. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. A full HR system with several modules means setup before staff use it. | CNo store rating on record. An enterprise suite is built and configured with partners, so it is not something you start using on day one. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb plus iOS and Android apps, in several languages. No integrations list on record. | CThe listing records web only. Its features mention mobile apps, but no integrations or platforms are named. |
| Best for | UK mid-sized firms wanting one HR system | enterprise HR suites, quote only |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Cezanne HR and SAP SuccessFactors. How we grade
Where they differ
- Cezanne HR also covers time tracking, surveys and time off.
In commonWebPayrollApplicant trackingEmployee records
At a glance
| Cezanne HR | SAP SuccessFactors | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Paid |
| Starts at | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Cezanne HR | SAP SE |
| Price read from | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Cezanne HR
- No prices are published; every quote is tailored to modules and headcount.
- The pricing page says the service is subject to a minimum monthly fee but does not give it.
- The fee adjusts monthly to the modules taken and the previous month's average headcount.
- Support is run from the UK; check the pricing page for what the subscription includes.
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.
Key features
Cezanne HR
- Core people management
- A central employee database with self-service, unlimited HR data and document storage, and an open API with exports.
- Recruitment and onboarding
- A recruitment module for attracting, managing and hiring candidates, plus onboarding for new starters.
- Absence and time tracking
- Absence management and time tracking modules, with expense management listed in the same solution set.
- Performance and development
- Performance management, pulse surveys, compensation planning, a learning management system and career and succession planning.
- Payroll
- A managed payroll service and an in-house payroll option are both listed among the solutions.
- Mobile apps and languages
- Free mobile apps for Android and iOS, and several interface languages including Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.
SAP SuccessFactors
- Core HR and payroll
- Employee records and payroll processing, listed on SAP's product pages as the foundation of the suite.
- Recruiting and applicant tracking
- SmartRecruiters for SAP SuccessFactors is described as SAP's AI-powered recruiting and applicant tracking system.
- Learning
- A learning module, with SAP's learning site offering material for human capital management products.
- Talent management
- Talent management modules sit alongside core HR in the suite's product navigation.
- Joule AI assistant
- SAP says Joule Base is included with HCM Base or Premium plans at no additional cost.
- Mobile apps
- SAP lists mobile apps for the suite on its product pages.
Plans
Cezanne HR
Pricing could not be confirmed. See cezannehr.com.
SAP SuccessFactors
Pricing could not be confirmed. See sap.com.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Cezanne HR or SAP SuccessFactors?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Cezanne HR has no price we could confirm, and SAP SuccessFactors has no price we could confirm.
Which has a free plan, Cezanne HR or SAP SuccessFactors?
As of Nov 12, 2026, neither Cezanne HR nor SAP SuccessFactors has a free plan.
Which platforms do Cezanne HR and SAP SuccessFactors run on?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Cezanne HR lists iOS and Android apps. Both list a web app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.