Cornerstone OnDemand vs UKG Pro
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of Workday vs SuccessFactors vs Cornerstone: 11 Best Talent Management Software 2026. Last verified July 28, 2026.
The short answer
Cornerstone OnDemand ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #7) for HR and people leaders selecting a platform for performance, succession, learning and career development. Best learning engine attached to talent data.
At a glance
| Cornerstone OnDemand | UKG Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / Workday vs SuccessFactors vs Cornerstone: 11 Best Talent Management Software 2026 | #7 / Workday vs SuccessFactors vs Cornerstone: 11 Best Talent Management Software 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.8 | 8.3 |
| Best for | Learning led talent programmes | UKG payroll estates in North America |
| Pricing | $$$ (quote only, typically $6 to $12 per employee/mo) | $$$ (quote only, typically $6 to $12 per employee/mo) |
| HQ | Santa Monica, USA | Weston, USA |
| Founded | 1999 | 1990 |
Cornerstone OnDemand
Best learning engine attached to talent data.
www.cornerstoneondemand.com/See full entry in Workday vs SuccessFactors vs Cornerstone: 11 Best Talent Management Software 2026
UKG Pro
Cheapest talent modules if you already run UKG.
www.ukg.com/solutions/ukg-pro-suiteSee full entry in Workday vs SuccessFactors vs Cornerstone: 11 Best Talent Management Software 2026
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