Head to head
Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.
Sales-quoted
Enterprise talent acquisition suite with a strong Asia-Pacific footprint, including universities. Quote-based.
Where PageUp fits
Sales-quoted
Enterprise HCM of record where recruiting is one module. Quote only, with long implementations and a tenant-scoped MCP rather than a public one.
Where Workday fits
| Detail | PageUp | Workday |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Sales-quoted | Sales-quoted |
| Free tier | –No | –No |
| MCP server | –No | ✓Yes |
| Public API | ✓Yes | ✓Yes |
| Listed under | ATS, CRM | ATS, Benefits administration, HR help desk, HRIS, Payroll, People analytics, Succession & internal mobility |
| Capterra | 3.8 from 10 reviews | 4.5 from 1,769 reviews |
PageUp
Stands out: Enterprise hiring across Asia-Pacific, where the US platforms are weaker.
Watch out: No published price, and no MCP.
Not the right fit for
Workday
Stands out: It is the system of record for very large companies; recruiting rides along with it.
Watch out: Recruiter sentiment is among the most negative of any platform here, and implementations run long.
Not the right fit for
PageUp
Workday
PageUp
Sales-quoted
Enterprise. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.
Checked 7 Sep 2026
Workday
Sales-quoted
Enterprise. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.
Checked 7 Sep 2026
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