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HONOMost similar to UKG in what it does, its category and its price.
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SuperworksFrom INR 4,000/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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BeameryRated 4.0 out of 5 in our review, against 4.1 for UKG.
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At a glance
Green means better than UKG, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UKGBaseline | 4.1 | Not listed | No | Enterprise HR, payroll and workforce management with AI built on large workforce datasets. | |
| HONO | 3.7−0.4 | Not listed | No | AI-native HCM platform that runs recruitment, payroll, performance and analytics through a conversational layer, with an agentic assistant called ERA for HR tasks. | vs UKG |
| Superworks | 3.6−0.5 | $4,000/mo | No | Comprehensive HR solutions that empower businesses | vs UKG |
| Beamery | 4.0−0.1 | Not listed | No | Enterprise talent platform that treats hiring, internal mobility and workforce planning as one system rather than three disconnected tools. | vs UKG |
 Mintor | 3.8−0.3 | Not listed | No | Chat-based HR and community development workflows delivered over WhatsApp. | vs UKG |
 Sloneek | 3.9−0.2 | Not listed | No | All-in-one HR system covering records, time, performance, recruitment and payroll. | vs UKG |
 Ceipal | 3.4−0.7 | Not listed | No | AI-enhanced recruitment sources and ranks candidates by fit score, while a Recruiter Assistant automates the mundane parts of hiring - ATS, VMS, and workforce management in one platform. | vs UKG |
 Findem | 4.0−0.1 | Not listed | No | Talent Data Cloud built on a large expert-labeled dataset, priced for enterprise workforce planning | vs UKG |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches UKG.
HONO
3.7Not listed
vs UKG−0.4
AI-native HCM platform that runs recruitment, payroll, performance and analytics through a conversational layer, with an agentic assistant called ERA for HR tasks.
- Conversational HR layer with the ERA agentic assistant
- Recruitment with 12 AI agents from requisition to day one
- Multi-country payroll and attendance
Covers recruitment, payroll and performance in one system
No public pricing, demo required
Superworks
3.6$4,000/mo
vs UKG−0.5
Comprehensive HR solutions that empower businesses.
- Eight modules under one account: HRMS, Payroll, ATS, Chat, Survey, Project, Asset and Track
- Payroll built for Indian compliance, including state-wise labour law and minimum wage rules
- Applicant tracking with resume matching scores and a preboarding pipeline
One suite replaces separate HRMS, payroll, ATS and project tools for a mid-sized team
No free tier and no trial: evaluation is a sales demo
Beamery
4.0Not listed
vs UKG−0.1
Enterprise talent platform that treats hiring, internal mobility and workforce planning as one system rather than three disconnected tools.
- Recruitment, internal mobility and workforce planning in one platform
- Skills inventory across the existing workforce
- Talent CRM for pipeline building before roles open
Joins hiring, mobility and planning that most enterprises run as disconnected systems
Enterprise pricing and implementation timeline - not a quick adoption
Mintor
3.8Not listed
vs UKG−0.3
Chat-based HR and community development workflows delivered over WhatsApp.
- HR processes delivered over WhatsApp and other chat channels
- Reaches deskless and frontline workers without a portal login
- Covers onboarding, applications, surveys and training
Meets workers on a channel they already use daily
HR data over consumer messaging warrants a privacy review
Sloneek
3.9Not listed
vs UKG−0.2
All-in-one HR system covering records, time, performance, recruitment and payroll.
- Core HR records, documents and asset management
- Time tracking, timesheets and absence
- Performance reviews with 360 feedback and goals
One dataset makes cross-function analytics genuinely possible
No published pricing figures
Ceipal
3.4Not listed
vs UKG−0.7
AI-enhanced recruitment sources and ranks candidates by fit score, while a Recruiter Assistant automates the mundane parts of hiring - ATS, VMS, and workforce management in one platform.
- AI-enhanced candidate sourcing and ranking by fit score
- Recruiter Assistant automates routine recruiting tasks
- ATS with resume parsing plus Vendor Management System
Covers the full pipeline - ATS, VMS, and workforce management - not just one function
No published pricing - a demo-and-sales-driven process
Findem
4.0Not listed
vs UKG−0.1
Talent Data Cloud built on a large expert-labeled dataset, priced for enterprise workforce planning.
- Talent Data Cloud combining sourcing, market benchmarking, and workforce planning
- Autonomous sourcing agents that operate independently once configured
- Large expert-labeled talent dataset underlying search and benchmarking
Combines sourcing with workforce planning data most point-solution tools don't offer
Enterprise pricing puts it out of reach for smaller recruiting teams
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What is the cheapest alternative to UKG?
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