Rexx Systems vs Workday
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Workday? Here's how Rexx Systems compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: Rexx Systems. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
German ATS and HR suite with AI shortlisting and EU hosting
Cloud-based enterprise software for finance, HR, and analytics.
Headquarters
🇩🇪 DE
🇺🇸 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 27001
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Price from
€0.50/user/mo
No
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
DATEV, ADP/Paisy, SAP HR, Microsoft 365, Open API
SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, ServiceNow
Where each one wins
Rexx Systems
Strengths
- +Centralizes HR processes from onboarding to offboarding
- +Digital personnel file with secure employee data management
- +Automated workflows for absence tracking, working hours, and salary administration
- +AI-supported tools for streamlined HR tasks
- +Configurable platform with custom workflows for organizational needs
- +Strong reporting and analytics for strategic workforce planning
- +Mobile apps for iOS and Android with full HR functionality
- +GDPR-compliant security and data protection
Limitations
- −Slow and inefficient customer support with long response times
- −Modular pricing increases total cost of ownership
- −Outdated and non-intuitive user interface with excessive clicks
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
Rexx Systems
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 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Pricing
Rexx Systems
- Recruiting only €0.50–2.10 per user / monthFor companies focusing solely on applicant processes · Cloud-based
- Personnel management (Basic) €0.70–3.70 per user / monthIncludes personnel file, documents and master data maintenance · Cloud-based
- Personnel management + Time tracking + Recruiting €1.60–7.30 per user / monthCombines recruiting, personnel file and time tracking · Cloud-based
- Personnel management + Talent management On request Includes learning platform, goal setting and feedback tools
Prices are approximate and depend on module selection and user count. 30-day trial available.
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
Rexx Systems
- Applicant management
- Unified communication, notes and evaluations for candidates, Clear pipeline stages and fast feedback to applicants, Multiposting to multiple job portals, CV parsing, online assessments and video interviews
- Personnel management
- Digital personnel file with centralized employee data storage, Master data maintenance by employees, time tracking via app, Leave and absence management, travel expense and reimbursement management, Task management, inventory management, training management
- Talent management
- Goal setting and 360° feedback, Skills management and performance-potential matrix, Attrition risk analysis, learning management system (LMS) and e-learning, Employee conversations, surveys and feedback
- AI support
- AI assistant 'Rai' for evaluations, summaries and research tasks, Pattern recognition in personnel and application data, Generation of decision templates
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