Cegid HR vs Workday
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Workday? Here's how Cegid HR compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: Cegid HR. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
French cloud HR suite for enterprises with payroll, talent and compliance
Cloud-based enterprise software for finance, HR, and analytics.
Headquarters
🇫🇷 FR
🇺🇸 US · 2005
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency is available on request for certain modules and regions.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001, HDS
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Price from
$50/user/mo
No
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
LinkedIn
SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, ServiceNow
Where each one wins
Cegid HR
Strengths
- +Comprehensive HR feature set covering recruiting, onboarding, performance and compensation management
- +Intuitive and user-friendly interface for HR teams and employees
- +Modular design supporting payroll, self-service and personalized development plans
- +Strong integration with time management, training and reporting systems
- +Responsive customer support with personalized training and implementation guidance
Limitations
- −Limited customization for unique organizational workflows
- −Weak or inflexible reporting capabilities
- −Performance issues with large data volumes or high concurrent usage
Workday
Strengths
- +Strong analytics and reporting capabilities
- +Scalable for large enterprises
- +Unified platform for HR and finance
- +Robust compliance and security features
Limitations
- −High implementation and maintenance costs
- −Steep learning curve for administrators
- −Complex customization requirements
- −Long implementation timelines
Data residency & compliance
Cegid HR
Workday
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency is available on request for certain modules and regions.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
not established
DPA
not established
not established
Sub-processors
not established
not established
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001, HDS
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Pricing
Cegid HR
- Quote-based subscription From $50 per user / month per user / monthModular pricing based on selected features · Tailored to business needs · Exact pricing upon request
Pricing varies by modules, user count, and business needs. Contact Cegid for a quote.
Workday
No published pricing we could verify.
Pricing is customized and available on request; typically involves multi-year contracts with license costs varying by module and scale.
Features
Cegid HR
- Core HR & Analytics
- Centralized employee data management, Real-time dashboards and advanced analytics, Flexible HR data governance, Ecosystem connectivity for informed decision-making
- Recruitment
- Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Candidate Relationship Management (CRM), Career site management, Streamlined sourcing, onboarding, and collaboration
- Talent Management
- Skills and competencies centralization, Personalized assessments and feedback, AI-powered performance management, Succession planning
- Learning
- Customizable training course creation, Access to comprehensive training catalog, Employee development tracking, Continuous learning and skill development tools
- AI Integration
- Generative AI assistant (Cegid Pulse), Process simplification and advice, Alerts for HR issues, AI-driven recruitment, career, and training recommendations
Workday
- Human Capital Management
- Employee lifecycle management, Talent acquisition and onboarding, Compensation and benefits administration, Time and attendance tracking
- Financial Management
- General ledger and accounting, Expense management, Revenue management, Procurement and sourcing
- Analytics and Reporting
- Customizable dashboards, Predictive analytics, Ad-hoc reporting, Data visualization