We performed a comparison between Ramco HCM and SAP HCM based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Cloud HCM solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."In general, the solution is very flexible and can be configured in multiple ways."
"Ramco HCM stands out due to its reliability and up-to-date compliance with legal, statutory, and regulatory requirements."
"Ramco is user-friendly. The UA is excellent and so easy to use that a customer can easily understand the process with zero knowledge of the system. We can easily walk a new user through the user guide. For each ESS MSS, I can log in to the ESS access. and documentation is available."
"Ramco HCM is a stable system that doesn't have downtime or fluctuation issues. It can also take large volumes and scale up very fast."
"It is a good product, and it is suitable for different client requirements. It has customization options and flexibility. You can customize a report or configure the workflow based on your requirements. Everything is there in the product, and you can customize it as per your requirement. Our clients found the automation of the payroll, leave attendance, and onboarding modules the most valuable. The Time and Attendance module is fully integrated with this solution and supports multiple data entry modes, such as barcode, biometric device, fingerprints, and face reading. Its core HR module includes features like movement, expense management, exit, and separation. The compensation and benefits module includes features like welfare, retirement, and superannuation. It also has analytical tools. You can create a real-time report based on your requirements. You can also publish that report in different formats, such as Excel, PDF, HTML, etc. It has a chatbot feature, which is using machine learning and natural language. You can ask questions about your leave balance, attendance, or things like that, and you will get an immediate reply from the chatbot. It also supports approval through email."
"Payroll processing is very easy. SQL rules can be attached to any pay elements."
"The performance management system is really good."
"Once we implemented this solution, it was customizable for our needs and this has been the most valuable aspect of this solution."
"Recently, the localization versions for different countries were increased, and that added value to the solution."
"SAP HCM can handle a large number of employees. We can easily process payrolls and check the arrangements, and the client can also check the performance of the employees. Additionally, it has some advanced features."
"The valuable features of SAP HCM include managing employee data from hiring to retirement."
"All of the core processes are very valuable aspects of the solution. These include personnel, administration, organizational structure, and payroll."
"The compliance management functionality is quite good."
"Customers can create custom infotypes to store any custom data points."
"All our employee data, like performance and payroll, is managed through SAP HCM."
"The integration between the different models like personnel administration, work management, payroll, and time management are the most valuable and key features."
"One area for improvement in Ramco HCM is its UI, which could be more intuitive. Another area for improvement in the system is that it can be challenging to make some modular-based changes to it."
"The talent management and performance appraisal modules could use some improvement."
"Ramco could be a bit faster and offer more use cases. A prime aim is to get analytics and this is lacking in Ramco. This lack of reporting is one of the reasons we are moving away from using Ramco."
"They can improve the configuration time because it takes more time than other products to configure the system. It could be because they are managing this single product for all countries, but it would be good if they improve the implementation time because we need to implement the solutions within a timeline. They should provide some kind of auto-configuration so that the system can be configured and implemented within a certain timeline. Implementors should have a provision to configure the system in a short time. There should also be an option to move the setup or configuration from staging to production to save time. These types of automation should be there."
"The mobile app and web page user experience could be more user friendly."
"The entire UI/UX of the solution can be improved drastically."
"The product itself sometimes feels inconsistent because it comes with bugs."
"The mobile app for this solution could be improved as it lacks many features."
"Managing changes in applications can be challenging since it complicates testing and unit testing, resulting in longer testing phases. This time-consuming process often leaves little room for actual work."
"The product's license is very expensive."
"SAP HCM cannot integrate with other third-party applications. One of the drawbacks we encounter with SAP HCM, specifically in payroll management, is the limitation regarding changing payroll areas within the same month. For instance, if an employee transitions from staff to non-staff status during the month, we face difficulties because the system doesn't allow us to change the payroll."
"The organizational structure visualization could be improved in future releases. The solution has a very poor interface."
"A better user interface and greater AI integration are crucial."
"SAP now does the most innovation for the cloud solution and less innovation for the on-premises client."
"System usability is a challenge."
"On the personnel administration side, it's very difficult to do custom development."
Ramco HCM is ranked 14th in Cloud HCM with 12 reviews while SAP HCM is ranked 3rd in Cloud HCM with 48 reviews. Ramco HCM is rated 7.0, while SAP HCM is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of Ramco HCM writes "It's so easy to use that a customer can easily understand the process with zero knowledge of the system". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SAP HCM writes "Allows you to generate reports, easy integration and offers out-of-the-box support". Ramco HCM is most compared with DarwinBox, SAP SuccessFactors and Workday, whereas SAP HCM is most compared with SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle HCM Cloud, ADP GlobalView Payroll and PeopleSoft. See our Ramco HCM vs. SAP HCM report.
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