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Best Workday Alternatives in 2026

These are the 5 closest tools to Workday that we track, ordered by what they cost to start. Each entry says how its pricing differs from Workday's — based on the numbers we hold, not on who pays us. We do not publish a quality score, because we do not have one we can stand behind. The cheapest verified option is Gusto at $40/user/mo.

Why people leave Workday

  • Implementation is a long, expensive project
  • Requires trained administrators
  • Far beyond small company needs

These are the drawbacks listed in our own Workday review — not complaints we invented for this page.

  1. 1
    Gusto

    Modern HR and payroll.

    vs Workday: priced differently ($40/user/mo vs Not verified).

  2. 2
    BambooHR

    HR software for small and mid-size companies.

    vs Workday: priced differently (Not verified vs Not verified).

  3. 3
    Deel

    Global payroll and contractor compliance.

    vs Workday: priced differently (Not verified vs Not verified).

  4. 4
    Greenhouse

    Structured hiring and applicant tracking.

    vs Workday: priced differently (Not verified vs Not verified).

  5. 5
    Lever

    Applicant tracking and recruiting CRM.

    vs Workday: priced differently (Not verified vs Not verified).