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FRFrance
Cegid is the European leader in cloud management solutions for finance (cash management, taxation, ERP), human resources (payroll, talent management), accountin
Alt to:SAP SE, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365 +3
02
F
DEGermany
A digital platform for absence management, vacation planning, time tracking, and sick leave management for companies.
03
H
SESweden
Hailey is the HR platform your people actually use. We built Hailey because we experienced the same struggles HR teams have faced for years; outdated tools, slow processes, and scattered data. We are EU data sovereign, and none of your employee data will end up with US-owned providers or outside of the EU.
Alt to:Workday, BambooHR, Personio GmbH +2
04
ESSpain
All-in-one workforce management and HR software platform designed for small and growing businesses to simplify admin and scheduling.
05
L
DEGermany
All-in-one HRIS and people enablement platform that automates admin and empowers employees through reviews, goals, and learning.
Alt to:Workday, Lattice, Culture Amp +2
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L
FRFrance
A modular suite of HR and finance software designed to automate employee data, time tracking, talent management, and business expenses.
Alt to:Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, BambooHR +1
07
DEGermany
An all-in-one HR platform for SMEs covering recruiting, payroll, and employee management.
Alt to:Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, BambooHR +1
08
DEGermany
SAP is the leading enterprise application and business AI company. We stand at the intersection of business and technology, where our innovations are designed t
Alt to:Salesforce, Oracle ERP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 +1
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S
FIFinland
A collaborative HR system designed for the Nordic market, covering the full employee lifecycle from recruitment to offboarding.
Alt to:Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM +1
Alt to:Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Workday
Workday alternatives compared
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| Service | Headquarters | Data hosting | EU data residency | Low Cloud Act exposure | Open source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cegid | France | China, France | No | No | No |
| Focus Shift Software GmbH | Germany | EU (any EU region) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hailey HR | Sweden | Finland, Netherlands, Sweden | Yes | Yes | No |
| Kenjo | Spain | Germany | Yes | Yes | No |
| Leapsome | Germany | Not stated | No | Yes | No |
| Lucca | France | Not stated | No | Yes | No |
| Personio | Germany | Germany, EU (any EU region) | Yes | No | No |
| SAP | Germany | Germany, EU (any EU region), Global / multi-region | No | No | No |
| Sympa | Finland | EU (any EU region) | Yes | Yes | No |
| Talentsoft | France | EU (any EU region), France | Yes | Yes | No |
| Visma | Norway | EU (any EU region) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions about Workday alternatives
What are the best EU alternatives to Workday?+
The EU Alternatives Directory lists 11 European alternatives to Workday, including Cegid, Focus Shift Software GmbH, Hailey HR. Each one is checked for European headquarters and data protection practices.
Why switch from Workday to an EU alternative?+
An EU-based alternative keeps your data under European jurisdiction and GDPR. It reduces exposure to the US Cloud Act and foreign data access laws.
Are EU alternatives to Workday as good?+
Many EU alternatives to Workday offer comparable features, with the added benefit of European data residency and digital sovereignty.
How are these Workday alternatives verified?+
We check the legal entity, country of headquarters and hosting locations. Only providers based in the EU, EEA, UK, Switzerland or Ukraine are listed.