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Leaving Workday?Alternatives, Competitors and Custom HR System Builds

"Impossible to remember where things are. Terrible ergonomy dating from Soviet Era. Slow!"Workday buyer

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Early data 3 data points: 2 reviews and reports, 1 bills.

Not happy with Workday? Here is what else is out there, with what teams report paying.

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reviews and posts: 2
bill shared: 1

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Workday

$300,000a year

1 team

1.0 stars · 1 review

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Exposure to AILow10 data pointsWhy?

Priced per human seat: No
Reported price increases: None

How much does Workday cost? Teams here report a median of $300,000 a year (1 bill). See plans

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Impossible to remember where things are. Terrible ergonomy dating from Soviet Era. Slow!

Nov 2026

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Workday Layoffs in 2026

Sep 29, 2026: about 500 jobs (2.5% of staff)SEC filing
Feb 4, 2026: about 400 jobs (2% of staff)SEC filing

If you pay for Workday, check support response times and your renewal terms. See every cut in the Live Software Layoffs Tracker 2026.

Workday Alternatives: Common Questions

How much does Workday cost?

Published pricing has not been verified yet.

When should I keep paying for Workday?

Own onboarding and records; rent payroll, tax filing and benefits.

Should I switch from Workday or build my own HR System?

Switch if you want something running this week and your process is standard. Build if your process is your edge, you want to own your data, or per-seat pricing keeps rising. Workday: Own onboarding and records; rent payroll, tax filing and benefits.

What's the cheapest Workday alternative?

Among paid plans listed here, Warp starts at $35 per user a month.

Is there a Workday alternative with AI built in?

Yes. HissingKitty lists 5 AI-native alternatives to Workday, including Commerce auto-AGENTS for HR, Shapes, Ashby.

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