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Workday vs UKG Pro

An independent, side-by-side comparison of two HR Software providers — scores, pricing, company-size fit, and strengths — to help you pick the right one.

Workday vs UKG Pro at a glance

Editorial sub-scores are RankedVendors estimates.

WorkdayUKG Pro
Overall score92/10087/100
TierElitePremium
Capability (editorial)9385
Ease of use (editorial)9387
Value (editorial)8988
Best forSmall business, Mid-market, EnterpriseSmall business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Pricing modelQuote-basedQuote-based
Headquarters
Founded

Verdict

Workday is the higher-ranked of the two on RankedVendors (92/100 vs 87/100), but both are credible HR Software options. Workday fits small business, mid-market, enterprise; UKG Pro fits small business, mid-market, enterprise. Match the shortlist to your size and must-have features, and trial before committing.

Where each one stands out

Workday

Workday handles hiring, payroll, and people operations.

Best for: Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise

Read Workday review

UKG Pro

UKG Pro handles hiring, payroll, and people operations.

Best for: Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise

Read UKG Pro review

Workday vs UKG Pro — FAQ

Is Workday better than UKG Pro?

On RankedVendors, Workday scores 92/100 versus UKG Pro's 87/100, so Workday ranks higher overall in HR Software. The right choice still depends on your size, budget, and must-have features — see the breakdown above.

What is the difference between Workday and UKG Pro?

Workday handles hiring, payroll, and people operations. UKG Pro handles hiring, payroll, and people operations. Both compete in HR Software; compare their strengths and best-fit company sizes above.

Which is better value, Workday or UKG Pro?

Our editorial value scores put Workday at 89/100 and UKG Pro at 88/100. Workday is Quote-based; UKG Pro is Quote-based. Request quotes from both to compare against your scale.