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Head-to-head · Talent Management Software

Workday Talent Management vs aTalent

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Workday Talent Management #3 in Talent Management Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Workday
aTalent #7 in Talent Management Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit aTalent

Workday Talent Management leads on 0 checks, aTalent on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreWorkday Talent Management · 9.0/10
  • Most featuresWorkday Talent Management · 5 of 5

Workday Talent Management scores higher on our rubric for talent management software: 9.0 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

Workday Talent Management is the better fit for integrated enterprise HR and talent management. aTalent is the better fit for talent teams focused on succession and development.

  • Workday Talent Management fits best

    Integrated enterprise HR and talent management

  • aTalent fits best

    Talent teams focused on succession and development

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Side by side

Feature Workday Talent Management 9.0/10 Visit ↗ aTalent 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.5
Ranking #3 in Talent Management Software #7 in Talent Management Software
Best for Integrated enterprise HR and talent management Talent teams focused on succession and development
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Features Workday Talent Management 5/5 · aTalent 4/5
Performance reviews ✓ ✓
Succession planning ✓ ✓
Learning management ✓ ✓
Career pathing ✓ ✓
Mobile app ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Included employees Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Connects recruiting, skills, performance, learning, and succession workflows
  • Supports internal mobility and career opportunity matching
  • Offers web and mobile access for employees and managers
  • Connects performance reviews, 9-box talent reviews, and succession planning
  • Pairs learning and career paths with skills and competency mapping
  • AI assistance spans goals, talent insights, and development analysis
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Mobile features require organization authorization
  • Mobile access may vary by role
  • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a published plan
  • Available on web; dedicated iOS and Android apps are not established
  • Its broad enterprise scope may exceed teams seeking a narrow performance tool
Our verdict

Workday Talent Management brings recruiting and talent development capabilities together for organizations managing employee growth, skills, performance, and internal mobility. Its intended users include HR teams, recruiters, managers, and…

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aTalent brings performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, learning, and employee development into one web-based platform. It is aimed at HR teams, managers, and employees working within enterprise talent processes,…

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  1. Workday Talent ManagementTalent Management Software 9.0Pricing on request
  2. aTalentTalent Management Software 8.5Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Workday Talent Management — where it wins

    • Connects recruiting, skills, performance, learning, and succession workflows
    • Supports internal mobility and career opportunity matching
    • Offers web and mobile access for employees and managers

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Mobile features require organization authorization
    • Mobile access may vary by role

  • aTalent — where it wins

    • Connects performance reviews, 9-box talent reviews, and succession planning
    • Pairs learning and career paths with skills and competency mapping
    • AI assistance spans goals, talent insights, and development analysis

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a published plan
    • Available on web; dedicated iOS and Android apps are not established
    • Its broad enterprise scope may exceed teams seeking a narrow performance tool
  • Workday Talent Management9.0/10 · Pricing on request

    An enterprise suite connecting recruiting, employee development, learning, and internal mobility.

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  • aTalent8.5/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad talent suite for organizations linking performance, succession, learning, and development.

    Visit aTalentFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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