Cornerstone

Cornerstone

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Workbase

Workbase

Cornerstone: Powerful, But Overwhelming?

Cornerstone: Powerful, But Overwhelming?

Ditch the complexity and hidden costs. Workbase delivers a seamless, all-in-one talent management and learning experience with native features, transparent pricing, and responsive support.

Quick Comparison

Quick Comparison

LEADING COMPANIES TRUST WORKBASE

LEADING COMPANIES TRUST WORKBASE

LEADING COMPANIES TRUST WORKBASE

Why are companies switching from Cornerstone to Workbase?

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Easy to Use

Unlike Cornerstone's clunky interface, Workbase is intuitive and easy to navigate, requiring minimal training for both admins and employees.

1

Easy to Use

Unlike Cornerstone's clunky interface, Workbase is intuitive and easy to navigate, requiring minimal training for both admins and employees.

1

Easy to Use

Unlike Cornerstone's clunky interface, Workbase is intuitive and easy to navigate, requiring minimal training for both admins and employees.

2

Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees or surprises with Workbase. Our pricing is clear and predictable, unlike Cornerstone's quote-based system.

2

Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees or surprises with Workbase. Our pricing is clear and predictable, unlike Cornerstone's quote-based system.

2

Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees or surprises with Workbase. Our pricing is clear and predictable, unlike Cornerstone's quote-based system.

3

Responsive Support

No hidden fees or surprises with Workbase. Our pricing is clear and predictable, unlike Cornerstone's quote-based system.

3

Responsive Support

No hidden fees or surprises with Workbase. Our pricing is clear and predictable, unlike Cornerstone's quote-based system.

3

Responsive Support

No hidden fees or surprises with Workbase. Our pricing is clear and predictable, unlike Cornerstone's quote-based system.

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Discover the Power of Workbase in a Demo Call.

Discover the Power of Workbase in a Demo Call.

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Quick Comparison

Features

Cornerstone

Employee Portal

Cornerstone – Employee Portal: Yes

Workbase – Employee Portal: Yes

Employee Portal

Cornerstone – Employee Portal: Yes

Workbase – Employee Portal: Yes

Employee Portal

Cornerstone – Employee Portal: Yes

Workbase – Employee Portal: Yes

Dashboards

Cornerstone – Dashboards: Yes

Workbase – Dashboards: Yes

Dashboards

Cornerstone – Dashboards: Yes

Workbase – Dashboards: Yes

Dashboards

Cornerstone – Dashboards: Yes

Workbase – Dashboards: Yes

Wiki

Cornerstone – Wiki: No

Workbase – Wiki: Yes

Wiki

Cornerstone – Wiki: No

Workbase – Wiki: Yes

Wiki

Cornerstone – Wiki: No

Workbase – Wiki: Yes

Pages

Cornerstone – Pages: Yes

Workbase – Pages: Yes

Pages

Cornerstone – Pages: Yes

Workbase – Pages: Yes

Pages

Cornerstone – Pages: Yes

Workbase – Pages: Yes

Whiteboards

Cornerstone – Whiteboards: No

Workbase – Whiteboards: Yes

Whiteboards

Cornerstone – Whiteboards: No

Workbase – Whiteboards: Yes

Whiteboards

Cornerstone – Whiteboards: No

Workbase – Whiteboards: Yes

Apps

Cornerstone – Apps: No

Workbase – Apps: Yes

Apps

Cornerstone – Apps: No

Workbase – Apps: Yes

Apps

Cornerstone – Apps: No

Workbase – Apps: Yes

Personalized Newsfeed

Cornerstone – Personalized Newsfeed: No

Workbase – Personalized Newsfeed: Yes

Personalized Newsfeed

Cornerstone – Personalized Newsfeed: No

Workbase – Personalized Newsfeed: Yes

Personalized Newsfeed

Cornerstone – Personalized Newsfeed: No

Workbase – Personalized Newsfeed: Yes

Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs)

Trainings – Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs): No

Workbase – Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs): Yes

Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs)

Trainings – Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs): No

Workbase – Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs): Yes

Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs)

Trainings – Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs): No

Workbase – Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs): Yes

One-click to edit

Cornerstone – One-click to edit: No

Workbase – One-click to edit: Yes

One-click to edit

Cornerstone – One-click to edit: No

Workbase – One-click to edit: Yes

One-click to edit

Cornerstone – One-click to edit: No

Workbase – One-click to edit: Yes

Drag-and-Drop with multiple columns

Cornerstone – Drag-and-Drop with multiple columns: No

Workbase – Drag-and-Drop with multiple columns: Yes

Drag-and-Drop with multiple columns

Cornerstone – Drag-and-Drop with multiple columns: No

Workbase – Drag-and-Drop with multiple columns: Yes

Drag-and-Drop with multiple columns

Cornerstone – Drag-and-Drop with multiple columns: No

Workbase – Drag-and-Drop with multiple columns: Yes

Large and versatile component library

Cornerstone – Large and versatile component library: No

Workbase – Large and versatile component library: Yes

Large and versatile component library

Cornerstone – Large and versatile component library: No

Workbase – Large and versatile component library: Yes

Large and versatile component library

Cornerstone – Large and versatile component library: No

Workbase – Large and versatile component library: Yes

Advanced role-based permissions

Cornerstone – Advanced role-based permissions: Yes

Workbase – Advanced role-based permissions: Yes

Advanced role-based permissions

Cornerstone – Advanced role-based permissions: Yes

Workbase – Advanced role-based permissions: Yes

Advanced role-based permissions

Cornerstone – Advanced role-based permissions: Yes

Workbase – Advanced role-based permissions: Yes

Option to insert Trainingvideos with user-tracking

Cornerstone – Option to insert Trainingvideos with user-tracking: Yes

Workbase – Option to insert Trainingvideos with user-tracking: Yes

Option to insert Trainingvideos with user-tracking

Cornerstone – Option to insert Trainingvideos with user-tracking: Yes

Workbase – Option to insert Trainingvideos with user-tracking: Yes

Option to insert Trainingvideos with user-tracking

Cornerstone – Option to insert Trainingvideos with user-tracking: Yes

Workbase – Option to insert Trainingvideos with user-tracking: Yes

Create & edit content with AI

Cornerstone – Create & edit content with AI: Yes

Workbase – Create & edit content with AI: Yes

Create & edit content with AI

Cornerstone – Create & edit content with AI: Yes

Workbase – Create & edit content with AI: Yes

Create & edit content with AI

Cornerstone – Create & edit content with AI: Yes

Workbase – Create & edit content with AI: Yes

Trainings

Cornerstone – Trainings: Yes

Workbase – Trainings: Yes

Trainings

Cornerstone – Trainings: Yes

Workbase – Trainings: Yes

Trainings

Cornerstone – Trainings: Yes

Workbase – Trainings: Yes

Public Trainingcourses

Cornerstone – Public Trainingcourses: Yes

Workbase – Public Trainingcourses: Yes

Public Trainingcourses

Cornerstone – Public Trainingcourses: Yes

Workbase – Public Trainingcourses: Yes

Public Trainingcourses

Cornerstone – Public Trainingcourses: Yes

Workbase – Public Trainingcourses: Yes

Department / Role-based Trainingcourses

Cornerstone – Department / Role-based Trainingcourses: Yes

Workbase – Department / Role-based Trainingcourses: Yes

Department / Role-based Trainingcourses

Cornerstone – Department / Role-based Trainingcourses: Yes

Workbase – Department / Role-based Trainingcourses: Yes

Department / Role-based Trainingcourses

Cornerstone – Department / Role-based Trainingcourses: Yes

Workbase – Department / Role-based Trainingcourses: Yes

One-click to edit Trainings

Cornerstone – One-click to edit Trainings: No

Workbase – One-click to edit Trainings: Yes

One-click to edit Trainings

Cornerstone – One-click to edit Trainings: No

Workbase – One-click to edit Trainings: Yes

One-click to edit Trainings

Cornerstone – One-click to edit Trainings: No

Workbase – One-click to edit Trainings: Yes

Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs)

Cornerstone – Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs): No

Workbase – Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs): Yes

Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs)

Cornerstone – Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs): No

Workbase – Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs): Yes

Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs)

Cornerstone – Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs): No

Workbase – Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs): Yes

In-App Videorecording

Cornerstone – In-App Videorecording: No

Workbase – In-App Videorecording: Yes

In-App Videorecording

Cornerstone – In-App Videorecording: No

Workbase – In-App Videorecording: Yes

In-App Videorecording

Cornerstone – In-App Videorecording: No

Workbase – In-App Videorecording: Yes

Advanced Statistics for Trainings

Cornerstone – Advanced Statistics for Trainings: Yes

Workbase – Advanced Statistics for Trainings: Yes

Advanced Statistics for Trainings

Cornerstone – Advanced Statistics for Trainings: Yes

Workbase – Advanced Statistics for Trainings: Yes

Advanced Statistics for Trainings

Cornerstone – Advanced Statistics for Trainings: Yes

Workbase – Advanced Statistics for Trainings: Yes

Easily enforce new videos / courses to be watched

Cornerstone – Easily enforce new videos / courses to be watched: No

Workbase – Easily enforce new videos / courses to be watched: Yes

Easily enforce new videos / courses to be watched

Cornerstone – Easily enforce new videos / courses to be watched: No

Workbase – Easily enforce new videos / courses to be watched: Yes

Easily enforce new videos / courses to be watched

Cornerstone – Easily enforce new videos / courses to be watched: No

Workbase – Easily enforce new videos / courses to be watched: Yes

Create & edit Trainings with AI

Cornerstone – Create & edit Trainings with AI: Yes

Workbase – Create & edit Trainings with AI: Yes

Create & edit Trainings with AI

Cornerstone – Create & edit Trainings with AI: Yes

Workbase – Create & edit Trainings with AI: Yes

Create & edit Trainings with AI

Cornerstone – Create & edit Trainings with AI: Yes

Workbase – Create & edit Trainings with AI: Yes

„Switching to Workbase was a game-changer for our business. Not only is now everything in one place, but the trainings alone have elevated our onboarding and team development to a whole new level.”

Simon Grünewald

CEO Invate-Media

„Switching to Workbase was a game-changer for our business. Not only is now everything in one place, but the trainings alone have elevated our onboarding and team development to a whole new level.”

Simon Grünewald

CEO Invate-Media

„Switching to Workbase was a game-changer for our business. Not only is now everything in one place, but the trainings alone have elevated our onboarding and team development to a whole new level.”

Simon Grünewald

CEO Invate-Media

Drive

Cornerstone – Drive: No

Workbase – Drive: Yes

Drive

Cornerstone – Drive: No

Workbase – Drive: Yes

Drive

Cornerstone – Drive: No

Workbase – Drive: Yes

Organize, store, and access any files

Cornerstone – Organize, store, and access any files: No

Workbase – Organize, store, and access any files: Yes

Organize, store, and access any files

Cornerstone – Organize, store, and access any files: No

Workbase – Organize, store, and access any files: Yes

Organize, store, and access any files

Cornerstone – Organize, store, and access any files: No

Workbase – Organize, store, and access any files: Yes

Find files instantly

Cornerstone – Find files instantly: No

Workbase – Find files instantly: Yes

Find files instantly

Cornerstone – Find files instantly: No

Workbase – Find files instantly: Yes

Find files instantly

Cornerstone – Find files instantly: No

Workbase – Find files instantly: Yes

Detailed permission controls

Cornerstone – Detailed permission controls: No

Workbase – Detailed permission controls: Yes

Detailed permission controls

Cornerstone – Detailed permission controls: No

Workbase – Detailed permission controls: Yes

Detailed permission controls

Cornerstone – Detailed permission controls: No

Workbase – Detailed permission controls: Yes

AI that answers employees using data from Drive files

Cornerstone – AI that answers employees using data from Drive files: No

Workbase – AI that answers employees using data from Drive files: Yes

AI that answers employees using data from Drive files

Cornerstone – AI that answers employees using data from Drive files: No

Workbase – AI that answers employees using data from Drive files: Yes

AI that answers employees using data from Drive files

Cornerstone – AI that answers employees using data from Drive files: No

Workbase – AI that answers employees using data from Drive files: Yes

AI Assistant

Cornerstone – AI Assistant: Yes

Workbase – AI Assistant: Yes

AI Assistant

Cornerstone – AI Assistant: Yes

Workbase – AI Assistant: Yes

AI Assistant

Cornerstone – AI Assistant: Yes

Workbase – AI Assistant: Yes

Easily accessible AI Assistant for employees

Cornerstone – Easily accessible AI Assistant for employees: Yes

Workbase – Easily accessible AI Assistant for employees: Yes

Easily accessible AI Assistant for employees

Cornerstone – Easily accessible AI Assistant for employees: Yes

Workbase – Easily accessible AI Assistant for employees: Yes

Easily accessible AI Assistant for employees

Cornerstone – Easily accessible AI Assistant for employees: Yes

Workbase – Easily accessible AI Assistant for employees: Yes

The Assistant has access to Drive

Cornerstone – The Assistant has access to Drive: No

Workbase – The Assistant has access to Drive: Yes

The Assistant has access to Drive

Cornerstone – The Assistant has access to Drive: No

Workbase – The Assistant has access to Drive: Yes

The Assistant has access to Drive

Cornerstone – The Assistant has access to Drive: No

Workbase – The Assistant has access to Drive: Yes

The Assistant has full access to the Employee Portal

Cornerstone – The Assistant has full access to the Employee Portal: Yes

Workbase – The Assistant has full access to the Employee Portal: Yes

The Assistant has full access to the Employee Portal

Cornerstone – The Assistant has full access to the Employee Portal: Yes

Workbase – The Assistant has full access to the Employee Portal: Yes

The Assistant has full access to the Employee Portal

Cornerstone – The Assistant has full access to the Employee Portal: Yes

Workbase – The Assistant has full access to the Employee Portal: Yes

The Assistant has access to all Trainings

Cornerstone – The Assistant has access to all Trainings: Yes

Workbase – The Assistant has access to all Trainings: Yes

The Assistant has access to all Trainings

Cornerstone – The Assistant has access to all Trainings: Yes

Workbase – The Assistant has access to all Trainings: Yes

The Assistant has access to all Trainings

Cornerstone – The Assistant has access to all Trainings: Yes

Workbase – The Assistant has access to all Trainings: Yes

The Assistant has access to employee data

Cornerstone – The Assistant has access to employee data: Yes

Workbase – The Assistant has access to employee data: Yes

The Assistant has access to employee data

Cornerstone – The Assistant has access to employee data: Yes

Workbase – The Assistant has access to employee data: Yes

The Assistant has access to employee data

Cornerstone – The Assistant has access to employee data: Yes

Workbase – The Assistant has access to employee data: Yes

The Assistant answers ≈ 80% of common employee questions

Cornerstone – The Assistant answers ≈ 80% of common employee questions: No

Workbase – The Assistant answers ≈ 80% of common employee questions: Yes

The Assistant answers ≈ 80% of common employee questions

Cornerstone – The Assistant answers ≈ 80% of common employee questions: No

Workbase – The Assistant answers ≈ 80% of common employee questions: Yes

The Assistant answers ≈ 80% of common employee questions

Cornerstone – The Assistant answers ≈ 80% of common employee questions: No

Workbase – The Assistant answers ≈ 80% of common employee questions: Yes

Accurate answers in under 2 seconds

Cornerstone – Accurate answers in under 2 seconds: No

Workbase – Accurate answers in under 2 seconds: Yes

Accurate answers in under 2 seconds

Cornerstone – Accurate answers in under 2 seconds: No

Workbase – Accurate answers in under 2 seconds: Yes

Accurate answers in under 2 seconds

Cornerstone – Accurate answers in under 2 seconds: No

Workbase – Accurate answers in under 2 seconds: Yes

Create & manage content with AI

Cornerstone – Create & manage content with AI: Yes

Workbase – Create & manage content with AI: Yes

Create & manage content with AI

Cornerstone – Create & manage content with AI: Yes

Workbase – Create & manage content with AI: Yes

Create & manage content with AI

Cornerstone – Create & manage content with AI: Yes

Workbase – Create & manage content with AI: Yes

„Integrating Workbase AI has been like hiring an extra manager who works 24/7. My team gets their questions answered instantly, and I can focus on strategic decisions instead of day-to-day queries. It's streamlined our operations in ways I couldn't have imagined.”

Florian Egger

CEO Conversion Studio

„Integrating Workbase AI has been like hiring an extra manager who works 24/7. My team gets their questions answered instantly, and I can focus on strategic decisions instead of day-to-day queries. It's streamlined our operations in ways I couldn't have imagined.”

Florian Egger

CEO Conversion Studio

„Integrating Workbase AI has been like hiring an extra manager who works 24/7. My team gets their questions answered instantly, and I can focus on strategic decisions instead of day-to-day queries. It's streamlined our operations in ways I couldn't have imagined.”

Florian Egger

CEO Conversion Studio

General

General

General

Completly customize the look of the platform

Cornerstone – Completly customize the look of the platform: Yes

Workbase – Completly customize the look of the platform: Yes

Completly customize the look of the platform

Cornerstone – Completly customize the look of the platform: Yes

Workbase – Completly customize the look of the platform: Yes

Completly customize the look of the platform

Cornerstone – Completly customize the look of the platform: Yes

Workbase – Completly customize the look of the platform: Yes

Multi-Language

Cornerstone – Multi-Language: Yes

Workbase – Multi-Language: Yes

Multi-Language

Cornerstone – Multi-Language: Yes

Workbase – Multi-Language: Yes

Multi-Language

Cornerstone – Multi-Language: Yes

Workbase – Multi-Language: Yes

Easy user-management with roles / department structure

Cornerstone – Easy user-management with roles / department structure: Yes

Workbase – Easy user-management with roles / department structure: Yes

Easy user-management with roles / department structure

Cornerstone – Easy user-management with roles / department structure: Yes

Workbase – Easy user-management with roles / department structure: Yes

Easy user-management with roles / department structure

Cornerstone – Easy user-management with roles / department structure: Yes

Workbase – Easy user-management with roles / department structure: Yes

Data stored solely within European-Union

Cornerstone – Data stored solely within European-Union: No

Workbase – Data stored solely within European-Union: Yes

Data stored solely within European-Union

Cornerstone – Data stored solely within European-Union: No

Workbase – Data stored solely within European-Union: Yes

Data stored solely within European-Union

Cornerstone – Data stored solely within European-Union: No

Workbase – Data stored solely within European-Union: Yes

Premium support with human chat, hotline and trained AI

Cornerstone – Premium support with human chat, hotline and trained AI: No

Workbase – Premium support with human chat, hotline and trained AI: Yes

Premium support with human chat, hotline and trained AI

Cornerstone – Premium support with human chat, hotline and trained AI: No

Workbase – Premium support with human chat, hotline and trained AI: Yes

Premium support with human chat, hotline and trained AI

Cornerstone – Premium support with human chat, hotline and trained AI: No

Workbase – Premium support with human chat, hotline and trained AI: Yes

Ready to Switch?

Book a free consultation today.

In a free demo call, we present our platform in detail and customize the demonstration to your specific needs. We are also available to answer any questions you may have.

AI Assistant, personalized Dashboards, Pages, Whiteboards, Wiki, News and internal Surveys.

Never explain something twice again. Create Trainings with Tests, Quizzes and interactive Elements. Training? Done.

Ready to Switch?

Book a free consultation today.

In a free demo call, we present our platform in detail and customize the demonstration to your specific needs. We are also available to answer any questions you may have.

AI Assistant, personalized Dashboards, Pages, Whiteboards, Wiki, News and internal Surveys.

Never explain something twice again. Create Trainings with Tests, Quizzes and interactive Elements. Training? Done.

Ready to Switch?
Book a free consultation today.

In a free demo call, we present our platform in detail and customize the demonstration to your specific needs. We are also available to answer any questions you may have.

Ready to Switch?

Book a free consultation today.

In a free demo call, we present our platform in detail and customize the demonstration to your specific needs. We are also available to answer any questions you may have.

Frequently Asked Questions.

Is Cornerstone OnDemand too complex for my team?

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Cornerstone is known for its robust features, but many find the admin interface overwhelming and the learning curve steep. Workbase provides a more intuitive and user-friendly experience for everyone.

How does Cornerstone OnDemand's pricing compare to Workbase?

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Cornerstone's pricing is quote-based and often involves hidden fees for certain features and content. Workbase provides transparent, predictable pricing so you know exactly what you are paying for.

What kind of support can I expect from Cornerstone?

More

While Cornerstone offers various support resources, reviews often mention slow response times. Workbase prides itself on fast, responsive and effective support to help you get the most out of our platform.

Can Cornerstone OnDemand support our company's global workforce?

More

While Cornerstone operates in multiple countries and languages, its user-interface and some features are not fully optimized for all languages, leading to a fragmented user experience for international teams. Workbase is fully optimized for multiple languages and provides a seamless experience regardless of location.

How does Cornerstone OnDemand's AI compare to Workbase AI?

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Cornerstone utilizes AI primarily for automated tasks and talent recommendations. Workbase's AI assistant is deeply integrated into the platform, providing real-time answers, content creation, and management capabilities for a more streamlined and productive experience.

Is Cornerstone OnDemand too complex for my team?

Cornerstone is known for its robust features, but many find the admin interface overwhelming and the learning curve steep. Workbase provides a more intuitive and user-friendly experience for everyone.

More

How does Cornerstone OnDemand's pricing compare to Workbase?

Cornerstone's pricing is quote-based and often involves hidden fees for certain features and content. Workbase provides transparent, predictable pricing so you know exactly what you are paying for.

More

What kind of support can I expect from Cornerstone?

While Cornerstone offers various support resources, reviews often mention slow response times. Workbase prides itself on fast, responsive and effective support to help you get the most out of our platform.

More

Can Cornerstone OnDemand support our company's global workforce?

While Cornerstone operates in multiple countries and languages, its user-interface and some features are not fully optimized for all languages, leading to a fragmented user experience for international teams. Workbase is fully optimized for multiple languages and provides a seamless experience regardless of location.

More

How does Cornerstone OnDemand's AI compare to Workbase AI?

Cornerstone utilizes AI primarily for automated tasks and talent recommendations. Workbase's AI assistant is deeply integrated into the platform, providing real-time answers, content creation, and management capabilities for a more streamlined and productive experience.

More

Is Cornerstone OnDemand too complex for my team?

More

Cornerstone is known for its robust features, but many find the admin interface overwhelming and the learning curve steep. Workbase provides a more intuitive and user-friendly experience for everyone.

How does Cornerstone OnDemand's pricing compare to Workbase?

More

Cornerstone's pricing is quote-based and often involves hidden fees for certain features and content. Workbase provides transparent, predictable pricing so you know exactly what you are paying for.

What kind of support can I expect from Cornerstone?

More

While Cornerstone offers various support resources, reviews often mention slow response times. Workbase prides itself on fast, responsive and effective support to help you get the most out of our platform.

Can Cornerstone OnDemand support our company's global workforce?

More

While Cornerstone operates in multiple countries and languages, its user-interface and some features are not fully optimized for all languages, leading to a fragmented user experience for international teams. Workbase is fully optimized for multiple languages and provides a seamless experience regardless of location.

How does Cornerstone OnDemand's AI compare to Workbase AI?

More

Cornerstone utilizes AI primarily for automated tasks and talent recommendations. Workbase's AI assistant is deeply integrated into the platform, providing real-time answers, content creation, and management capabilities for a more streamlined and productive experience.