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Litmos vs. UKG

A side-by-side view of the product records we have today. Use it to narrow the question, then confirm current pricing, limits, and security details with each vendor.

The short version

Litmos starts at $2,500 per seat, versus UKG at Custom pricing. Litmos carries the higher aggregate rating (9.7/5 vs 4.2/5).

Full comparison

Litmosfrom $2,500 per month
UKGfrom Custom pricing
Audyense Score29AS*Low51AS*Low
PositioningLitmos is one of the leading corporate learning systems on the market built to accelerate training of both internal and external teams.HCM, payroll, and workforce management for enterprises
Free tierYesNo
DeploymentCloud / SaaSCloud / SaaS
Best fitStartup, SMB, Mid-marketMid-market, Enterprise
Pricing plans
  • Free or entry planFree
  • Higher tiersCustom pricing
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Embedded content creation tools that support multiple formatsYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
Intuitive user interfaceYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
Multi-language & localization supportYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
SurveysYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
Custom branding / WhitelabelYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
Assessment / QuizYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
Sell online coursesYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
Ecommerce shopping cartYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
SCORM & TIN CAN certifiedYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
Schedule live courses – ILTYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
Real-time reportingYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
Developer API including SalesForceYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
OktaYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
and DropboxYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
AI features—YesUKG Bryte AI Agents (2025) handle multi-step HR/compliance/talent tasks using large action models
Applicant tracking (ATS)—YesUKG Pro Recruiting module covers job postings, candidate pipeline tracking, and offer letters
Benefits administration—YesEmployee self-service plan selection and open enrollment with payroll-deduction configuration
Employee directory & org chart—PartialCore HCM directory/profile data exists; no dedicated org-chart feature was independently confirmed
Mobile app—YesUKG Pro / Kronos Workforce Mobile apps support clock in/out, time-off requests, and manager approvals
Employee onboarding—YesUKG Pro Onboarding delivers welcome content and automated onboarding tasks
Payroll—YesCore product strength; reviewers cite it as accurate and efficient across both product lines
Performance reviews—YesGoal-setting, review cycles, and continuous feedback via UKG Pro Talent Management
Public API—YesUKG Developer Hub publishes REST + SOAP APIs (UKG Pro HCM API, UKG Pro WFM API) with formal docs
Reporting & dashboards—PartialReporting exists and is used heavily, but reviewers call it less intuitive than competitors and slow on large reports
Time-off & PTO management—YesCore feature, praised in Capterra reviews for simplicity of managing timecards and PTO
Integrations verified——
Aggregate rating9.7 · No reviews yet4.2 · 4.9k reviews
Integrations—
ADPGreenhouseSlackMicrosoft 365Microsoft TeamsSage Intacct+9 more
Security & compliance—
SOC 1 Type 2SOC 2 Type 1SOC 2 Type 2SOC 3+8 more
Pros
  • Independent review documents a concrete business workflow
  • Documented capability: Embedded content creation tools that support multiple formats
  • Documented capability: Intuitive user interface
  • Documented capability: Multi-language & localization support
  • Documented capability: Surveys
  • Broad HCM + workforce management coverage in one suite
  • Backed by decades of product depth from both Kronos and Ultimate Software
Cons
  • Pricing and usage limits should be checked against the exact plan
  • Implementation effort depends on the team's data and process maturity
  • Reported outcomes should be validated with the buyer's own data
  • Pricing is not public and requires an enterprise sales process
  • Product breadth (UKG Pro vs. UKG Ready, etc.) can make evaluation more complex
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Editorial read of this comparison

The table summarizes structured facts; this section explains what the differences mean for a real buying decision.

Where each tool fits, and where it may not

Litmos

Litmos is one of the leading corporate learning systems on the market built to accelerate training of both internal and external teams. It won our Expert’s Choice Award for 2019. Despite being able to automate both internal and external learning programs, Litmos is still referred to as the worlds simplest and easiest to use a learning management system that requires neither dedicated training nor expensive installations. The company’s target group entails mostly midmarket companies and established enterprises, while its client base already lists a number of prominent Fortune 1000 members. The system, nevertheless, is not entirely focused on large and corporate teams – Litmos still belongs to the group of affordable eLearning systems with dedicated ‘up to 100 users’ packages a small company could consider. In fact, Litmos is often preferred to seemingly cheaper LMS tools because it doesn’t require a setup fee and doesn’t limit on-point customer support to a particular plan. The price will rather depend on how many users you wish to involve, and the type of learning support you wish to focus on. To make the process of attaining and selling courses even smoother, Litmos established a number of valuable third-party partnerships with platforms such as Shopify (you can distribute your Litmos courses there for free). Needless to say, a vast group of integrations is a guarantee that the system will blend in with your software ecosystem, and won’t require you to make any specific changes in order to run it. Litmos integrates with Salesforce to increase sales reps performance, train licensed users, and leverage training for customers, employees, and compliance, among others. Next to its convenient Salesforce partnership, Litmos works impeccably with Okta, OneLogin, Ping, Box, Centrify, and other similar systems, and it is one of the few SCORM certified learning & security

A particularly good fit for: B2B teams evaluating HR and People software Teams that need documented workflow capabilities and fit guidance Organizations willing to validate implementation and plan limits

May be a poor fit if: Teams seeking a workflow outside the product's documented focus Teams needing unlimited usage without plan limits

UKG

UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) is a human capital management company offering two product lines — UKG Pro for larger and enterprise organizations and UKG Ready for small-to-midsize businesses — covering payroll, HR, benefits administration, time and attendance, talent management, and AI-assisted employee experience tools (UKG Bryte). It was formed in 2020 from the merger of Ultimate Software and Kronos Incorporated.

A particularly good fit for: Mid-size to large enterprises needing combined HCM and workforce/time management

May be a poor fit if: Small businesses/startups wanting fast self-serve signup and transparent public pricing Teams that need a highly self-service, no-ticket configuration experience

Pricing and plan structure

Litmos: Published starting price $2,500 per month

  • Free or entry planFree
  • Higher tiersCustom pricing

UKG: Published starting price Custom pricing

Audyense does not have a verified public tier breakdown for this record. Confirm the current quote, seat model, usage limits, and contract terms with the vendor.

Capabilities worth validating

  • Litmos: Embedded content creation tools that support multiple formats, Intuitive user interface, Multi-language & localization support, Surveys, Custom branding / Whitelabel
  • UKG: AI features, Applicant tracking (ATS), Benefits administration, Employee directory & org chart, Mobile app Integrations include ADP, Greenhouse, Slack, Microsoft 365.

Questions to answer before switching

  • Does Litmos's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
  • Does UKG's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
  • Does the exact integration path for ADP, Greenhouse, Slack support the sync direction, permissions, and volume we need?
  • Is a hosted-only deployment acceptable for the team and customers who will use this system?

How to evaluate this shortlist

A useful comparison turns the differences between HR & People tools into a concrete test. Use these steps to avoid choosing from a feature table or the lowest headline price alone.

  1. Start with a representative HR & People workflow, not a feature checklist. Define who will use it, what data goes in, and what outcome the team needs.
  2. Test the complete path through ADP, Greenhouse, Slack: permissions, sync direction, failure handling, and volume limits often matter more than the integration name.
  3. Compare the cost of the real scenario, including users, usage, storage, support, and contract requirements. The entry price alone does not measure adoption cost.
  4. Before switching, list the evidence gaps, request a demo of the critical workflow, and confirm security, data residency, export, and support with each vendor.

Structured signals help narrow the shortlist, but a trial with a real workflow is still the best way to validate the decision.

Research basis

Last checked: 2026-08-18. Pricing, integrations, feature support, and review signals can change, so treat this as a research snapshot and verify the final decision with the vendor.

Sources consulted: Litmos product site, FinancesOnline review, Vendor website; UKG product site, G2, Capterra