Best Talent Management Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Zoho People is ranked #1 of 27 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Cornerstone Learning and Keka. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Workzoom Talent Suite at $4/mo.
Talent management software covers several areas of employee development and oversight, so start by comparing the capabilities your organization needs. This ranked set includes Zoho People, OrangeHRM, and Cornerstone Learning among its first entries. Career pathing, learning management, performance reviews, and succession planning offer distinct lenses on talent processes. Compare included employees and the availability of a mobile app, too, then weigh those details against the free-plan and paid-from information. The ordering gives you a way into the entries; the listed features and terms help you judge which options merit a closer look for your team.
27 talent management software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Zoho People iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free
- 2 Cornerstone Learning iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4 Performance reviews: YesSuccession planning: YesLearning management: Yes
- 3 Keka iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2
- 4 Cegid Retail iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 Performance reviews: YesSuccession planning: YesLearning management: Yes
- 5 MHR iTrent iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 Performance reviews: YesSuccession planning: YesLearning management: Yes
- 6 Ramco HCM iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 Performance reviews: YesSuccession planning: YesLearning management: Yes
- 7 StaffCircle iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1
- 8 OrangeHRM iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0
- 9 Workzoom Talent Suite iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9$4/mo Performance reviews: YesSuccession planning: YesLearning management: Yes
- 10 Deel iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8$5/mo
- 11 Oracle Recruiting iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8$8/mo
- 12 Paylocity iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7
- 13 CatalystOne No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7 Performance reviews: YesSuccession planning: YesLearning management: Yes
- 14 aTalent No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6 Performance reviews: YesSuccession planning: YesLearning management: Yes
- 15 Sigmia Talent Suite No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6 Performance reviews: YesSuccession planning: YesLearning management: Yes
- 16 Keka No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4
- 17 Korn Ferry Assess No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Performance reviews: YesSuccession planning: YesLearning management: Yes
- 18 PeopleFluent Recruiting No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Performance reviews: YesSuccession planning: Yes
- 19 Teammeter No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Performance reviews: YesSuccession planning: YesLearning management: Yes
- 20 Workday Talent Management No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Performance reviews: YesSuccession planning: YesLearning management: Yes
- 21 Oracle Taleo No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2
- 22 Phenom Talent Management No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Succession planning: YesLearning management: Yes
- 23 Talent Cloud No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.0
- 24 Ziora No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.0 Performance reviews: YesSuccession planning: YesLearning management: Yes
- 25 Leapsome No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.9
Is your app on this list?
Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which talent management software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Zoho People is ranked #1 of 27 with a score of 7.8. Cornerstone Learning is second and Keka third.
How many of these have a free plan?
1 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Workzoom Talent Suite has the lowest first paid tier we found: $4/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.