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Workday HCM vs WorkOS

Enterprise Human Capital Management · Global

HR & Recruiting AI

Workday HCM

Enterprise Human Capital Management · Global

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Auth & Identity

WorkOS

Enterprise Authentication Platform · Global

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Specification Matrix

MetricWorkday HCMWorkOS
Starting Price$150000/moCustomBetter
API Rate Limit120 req/min200 req/minBetter
Target CountryGlobalGlobal
CategoryHR & Recruiting AIAuth & Identity
ComplianceSOC2, GDPR, CCPA, ISO27001, NYC LL144SOC2, GDPR, ISO27001
Hosting RegionsUS-East, EU-West, AP-SoutheastUS-East, EU-West
Native Integrations6 listedBetter5 listed

Workday HCM — Key Specs

  • Single platform for HR, payroll, finance — eliminates integration hell
  • EEOC, SOC2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR compliance frameworks built-in
  • Machine learning for attrition prediction and workforce planning
  • Pre-built connectors to 600+ enterprise systems

WorkOS — Key Specs

  • Enterprise SSO, Directory Sync, MFA — ship enterprise features in days
  • SOC 2 Type II certified, GDPR DPA included
  • SCIM provisioning to 100+ identity providers
  • Free for first 1M MAU — best deal in enterprise auth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is cheaper, Workday HCM or WorkOS?+

WorkOS starts at $0/mo, which is lower than Workday HCM at $150000/mo.

Which tool is better for compliance — Workday HCM or WorkOS?+

Both support SOC2, GDPR, ISO27001. Workday HCM additionally supports CCPA, NYC LL144.

Which has a higher API rate limit — Workday HCM or WorkOS?+

WorkOS has a higher API rate limit at 200 requests per minute. Workday HCM: 120 req/min. WorkOS: 200 req/min.

Which tool is better suited for Global?+

Workday HCM is evaluated for Enterprise Human Capital Management in Global with hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast. WorkOS has hosting regions: US-East, EU-West. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.

Data last verified: 26 June 2026

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