Appical vs. SAP SuccessFactors

While SAP focuses on admin and task completion, Appical goes further: turning onboarding into a real journey that drives engagement and gets new hires productive faster.

Give your new hires a journey, not a process

A cloud-based financial management and human capital software vendor.

Usage comparisons
Native Onboarding App
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An app that is available in the Google Play Store and Apple Store. It is optimized for specific systems like iOS and Android, making them fast and user-friendly.

Interactive Content (Video, Quizzes)
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Ready-to-use templates for quizzes, videos, feedback forms, and more.

All In One Platform: ERP Software
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Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is a software system that helps organizations streamline their core business processes.

Workflows
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Set up automatic notifications and tasks for all parties involved.

Reporting Dashboards
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Personalize journeys by department, role or location with content tagging

Expert help in designing your journey
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We help you set up your onboarding journey through a design workshop, blueprints, and post-launch support, ensuring you achieve all your goals.

Customer testimonials

"We wanted to offer a great, digital, experience for all our new colleagues which supports our brand. Thanks to Appical, people feel at home even before their starting day."

Sasja Luijk
HR Manager Benelux

"Appical has filled the difficult gap between the end of the recruiting process and the start date of our new joiners. It helps us continue and even increase the engagement of our new joiners."

Serhat Kakçi
Regional Head of Reward & Performance
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More Than Software: Expert Help With Your Journey

SAP is designed to manage your core HR data and administration, but building an inspiring onboarding journey takes specialized expertise. With Appical, you get more than just software; you get a strategic partner.

Our team brings years of knowledge to the table, helping you design the ideal journey, storyboard engaging content, and apply blueprints from top companies to ensure your platform is a success from day one
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Get People Up to Speed Faster 

Both platforms are great for checking off administrative boxes, but Appical goes a step further by focusing on getting your employees truly ready for the job. Through our interactive app, we:

  • Deliver bite-sized company information and practical tips before they even start.
  • Share role-specific knowledge tailored to their new position.
  • Relieve your team: Ensure new hires get up-to-speed faster, taking the pressure off your current team.
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An Exciting Journey vs. A To-Do List 

SAP is great at managing paperwork, but its onboarding is mostly about finishing tasks. Appical makes sure onboarding is more than just data entry.

  • Share your culture: Bring your company to life with fun videos, questions and quizzes.
  • Provide practical help: Share useful tips and insights before day one.
  • Boost confidence: Ensure new hires step through the door on their first day feeling fully ready and confident.
Serhat Kakçi
Allianz Trade
"Appical delivered on everything we needed. We wanted one platform that is easy, fun, and structured - helpful for line managers, HR, and of course, our new hires. We have successfully rolled out the onboarding app across Northern Europe."
Serhat Kakçi
Regional Head of Reward & Performance

Appical rated highest in User Satisfaction

With a 4,9/5 rating on Capterra, Appical is recognized with Best in Ease of Use award in 2025! Customers are happiest with Appical!

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Engage your new employees with great onboarding

Give your new hires a warm welcome and create connection before day one. Start onboarding with Appical's digital onboarding platform.

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