Cornerstone OnDemand vs ClearCompany

Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of Workday vs SuccessFactors vs Cornerstone: 11 Best Talent Management Software 2026 and The 11 Best Performance Management Software Tools (2026). Last verified July 28, 2026.

The short answer

Cornerstone OnDemand ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #9) for HR and people leaders selecting a platform for performance, succession, learning and career development / HR leaders and managers running employee performance reviews, OKRs, and 360 feedback. Best learning engine attached to talent data.

At a glance

Cornerstone OnDemandClearCompany
Top 11 rank#3 / Workday vs SuccessFactors vs Cornerstone: 11 Best Talent Management Software 2026#9 / The 11 Best Performance Management Software Tools (2026)
Score (out of 9.4)8.87.5
Best forLearning led talent programmesFull employee lifecycle talent management
Pricing$$$ (quote only, typically $6 to $12 per employee/mo)$$$ (Quote-based)
HQSanta Monica, USABoston, USA
Founded19992004

ClearCompany

Connects performance data to recruiting and onboarding for a full talent pipeline view.

www.clearcompany.com

See full entry in The 11 Best Performance Management Software Tools (2026)

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