Pinpoint vs Workday
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Workday? Here's how Pinpoint compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: Pinpoint. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
UK applicant tracking system with configurable workflows and AI-assisted hiring tools
Cloud-based enterprise software for finance, HR, and analytics.
Headquarters
🇬🇧 GB
🇺🇸 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
No
Yes
Certifications
ISO 27001, ISO 42001, SOC 2 Type II
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Price from
$165/user/mo
No
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
G2 4.6/5 (3,000,000) · CAPTERRA 4.6/5 (2,500) · GETAPP 4.8/5 (29) · TRUSTPILOT 4.1/5 (30) · TRUSTRADIUS 3.5/5 (40)
No
Integrations
Workday, Oracle, UKG, ADP, Reed +3
SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, ServiceNow
Where each one wins
Pinpoint
Strengths
- +Intuitive interface with minimal learning curve for quick team adoption
- +Streamlines recruitment processes and improves candidate engagement
- +Strong, responsive customer support that resolves issues quickly
- +Valuable workflow automations and candidate pipeline management
- +Effective pre-onboarding portal that improves new hire sign-to-start ratios
- +Flexible customization options, including a robust career site builder
- +Numerous HR software integrations for seamless workflows
Limitations
- −Onboarding module requires additional cost for full DocuSign integration
- −Onboarding process can feel clunky and navigation could be more intuitive
- −Limited automation and reporting capabilities for large enterprises
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
Pinpoint
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
Certifications
ISO 27001, ISO 42001, SOC 2 Type II
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Pricing
Pinpoint
- Plus $165 per month up to 5 users, up to 50 active job postingsSupports growing organizations · Fixed monthly cost · Scalable with hiring volume
Custom quotes available based on team size, hiring volume, and required features.
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
Pinpoint
- Applicant Tracking
- Centralized candidate database, Customizable hiring pipelines, Collaborative hiring tools, Automated workflows
- Job Posting & Distribution
- Multi-board job posting, Automated job syndication, Customizable job templates, Branded career pages
- Integrations & API
- Deep bi-directional HRIS connectors (Workday, Oracle, UKG, ADP), Job board integrations (Reed, Totaljobs, CV-Library, Indeed), Modern REST API, Plugin framework for custom builds
- Reporting & Analytics
- Hiring metrics dashboards, Custom reports, Time-to-hire tracking, Source effectiveness analysis
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