Workday Pricing
Complete pricing breakdown for Workday including all plans, hidden costs, and limitations.
Pricing score: 35/100
Plans & Pricing
User limit: Up to 500 employees
Storage: Based on contract
User limit: 500-2,500 employees
Storage: Based on contract
User limit: 2,500+ employees
Storage: Based on contract
Pricing Issues Reported by Users
Enterprise pricing starts at $150K-$500K annually
Workday does not publish pricing publicly, requiring custom quotes. Companies under 500 employees typically pay $150K-$300K annually for HCM & Payroll. Mid-size companies (500-2,500 employees) pay $300K-$500K. Implementation costs add another 100-200% of annual fees, meaning a $300K deal could cost $600K-$900K in year one.
Rigid 3-7 year subscription agreements with no flexibility
The company is quite rigid with subscription agreements which can be challenging when organizational changes happen within a 3-7 year period. Many features cost extra and are not available out of the box, requiring upgrades or extra configuration to unlock full potential. Organizations find it difficult to scale down or adjust during business changes.