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# Best Succession Planning Software

[Free](https://www.capterra.com/succession-planning-software/s/free/)

[4.6 (188)](https://www.capterra.com/p/155747/PerformYard-Talent/reviews/)

Get your company's succession planning on track. Everything you need to streamline employee reviews, goals, feedback, and engagement. [Learn more about PerformYard](https://www.capterra.com/p/155747/PerformYard-Talent/)

Succession Planning features reviewers most value

Career Development

Competency Management

Employee Database

Employee Management

Employee Portal

Individual Development Plans

Reporting/Analytics

Succession Management

Succession Planning

90% recommend this product

[4.8 (5)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10014202/SuccessionNow/#reviews)

SuccessionNow is a dynamic platform catering to succession planning needs of companies and organizations of all sizes and industries. [Learn more about SuccessionNow](https://www.capterra.com/p/10014202/SuccessionNow/)

Succession Planning features reviewers most value

Career Development

Competency Management

Employee Database

Employee Management

Employee Portal

Individual Development Plans

Reporting/Analytics

Succession Management

Succession Planning

[4.6 (99)](https://www.capterra.com/p/153907/BizMerlin/reviews/)

Develop leaders and effortlessly map skills and competencies to shape your organization’s career development plan [Learn more about ClayHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/153907/BizMerlin/)

Succession Planning features reviewers most value

Career Development

Competency Management

Employee Database

Employee Management

Employee Portal

Individual Development Plans

Reporting/Analytics

Succession Management

Succession Planning

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[4.7 (608)](https://www.capterra.com/p/164380/Built-for-Teams/reviews/)

A data-driven solution for your Succession Planning needs. Track status, collaborate with others, measure key indicators/data & more! [Learn more about Built](https://www.capterra.com/p/164380/Built-for-Teams/)

Succession Planning features reviewers most value

Career Development

Competency Management

Employee Database

Employee Management

Employee Portal

Individual Development Plans

Reporting/Analytics

Succession Management

Succession Planning

85% recommend this product

[## Paycom](https://www.capterra.com/p/130949/Paycom/)

[4.4 (1400)](https://www.capterra.com/p/130949/Paycom/reviews/)

Paycom is a leading human capital management software provider that helps organizations across the U.S. and internationally. [Learn more about Paycom](https://www.capterra.com/p/130949/Paycom/)

Succession Planning features reviewers most value

Career Development

Competency Management

Employee Database

Employee Management

Employee Portal

Individual Development Plans

Reporting/Analytics

Succession Management

Succession Planning

[## UKG Ready](https://www.capterra.com/p/198579/UKG-Ready/)

[4.2 (1153)](https://www.capterra.com/p/198579/UKG-Ready/reviews/)

UKG Ready is a HR and payroll software that streamlines workforce processes and scales with business needs to support growth. [Learn more about UKG Ready](https://www.capterra.com/p/198579/UKG-Ready/)

Succession Planning features reviewers most value

Career Development

Competency Management

Employee Database

Employee Management

Employee Portal

Individual Development Plans

Reporting/Analytics

Succession Management

Succession Planning

[## Dayforce](https://www.capterra.com/p/205376/Dayforce-HCM/)

[4.3 (1065)](https://www.capterra.com/p/205376/Dayforce-HCM/reviews/)

Dayforce simplifies work with a unified HCM platform for HR, payroll, talent, and more—boosting productivity and compliance at scale. [Learn more about Dayforce](https://www.capterra.com/p/205376/Dayforce-HCM/)

Succession Planning features reviewers most value

Career Development

Competency Management

Employee Database

Employee Management

Employee Portal

Individual Development Plans

Reporting/Analytics

Succession Management

Succession Planning

[## UKG Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/480/UKG-Pro/)

[4.3 (733)](https://www.capterra.com/p/480/UKG-Pro/reviews/)

UKG helps organizations understand and empower their workforce with AI-driven HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions. [Learn more about UKG Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/480/UKG-Pro/)

Succession Planning features reviewers most value

Career Development

Competency Management

Employee Database

Employee Management

Employee Portal

Individual Development Plans

Reporting/Analytics

Succession Management

Succession Planning

[## Mitratech Perform](https://www.capterra.com/p/9014/Trakstar-Performance-Appraisal-Software/)

[4.4 (287)](https://www.capterra.com/p/9014/Trakstar-Performance-Appraisal-Software/reviews/)

Mitratech Perform streamlines performance reviews with automation, feedback, and goal alignment to boost engagement and retention. [Learn more about Mitratech Perform](https://www.capterra.com/p/9014/Trakstar-Performance-Appraisal-Software/)

Succession Planning features reviewers most value

Career Development

Competency Management

Employee Database

Employee Management

Employee Portal

Individual Development Plans

Reporting/Analytics

Succession Management

Succession Planning

[## Creately](https://www.capterra.com/p/127628/Creately/)

[4.4 (216)](https://www.capterra.com/p/127628/Creately/reviews/)

Visualize and collaborate smarter with Creately, the AI-driven workspace for flowcharts, org charts, UML diagrams, mind maps, and more. [Learn more about Creately](https://www.capterra.com/p/127628/Creately/)

Succession Planning features reviewers most value

Career Development

Competency Management

Employee Database

Employee Management

Employee Portal

Individual Development Plans

Reporting/Analytics

Succession Management

Succession Planning

[## MentorcliQ](https://www.capterra.com/p/146511/MentorcliQ-Employee-Mentoring/)

[4.9 (201)](https://www.capterra.com/p/146511/MentorcliQ-Employee-Mentoring/reviews/)

Cloud-based, ATD-award-winning mentoring software that inspires employee participation and delivers measurable succession results. [Learn more about MentorcliQ](https://www.capterra.com/p/146511/MentorcliQ-Employee-Mentoring/)

Succession Planning features reviewers most value

Career Development

Competency Management

Employee Database

Employee Management

Employee Portal

Individual Development Plans

Reporting/Analytics

Succession Management

Succession Planning

97% recommend this product

[## Oracle Taleo Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/132229/Oracle-Taleo-Cloud-Service/)

[3.8 (181)](https://www.capterra.com/p/132229/Oracle-Taleo-Cloud-Service/reviews/)

Fast, easy, affordable talent management solutions that enable workforce quality improving and leadership pipeline building. [Learn more about Oracle Taleo Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/132229/Oracle-Taleo-Cloud-Service/)

Succession Planning features reviewers most value

Career Development

Competency Management

Employee Database

Employee Management

Employee Portal

Individual Development Plans

Reporting/Analytics

Succession Management

Succession Planning

[## Quantum Workplace](https://www.capterra.com/p/150237/Recognition/)

[4.6 (162)](https://www.capterra.com/p/150237/Recognition/reviews/)

Identify gaps, select successors, and create development plans, ensuring effective and collaborative succession planning. [Learn more about Quantum Workplace](https://www.capterra.com/p/150237/Recognition/)

Succession Planning features reviewers most value

Career Development

Competency Management

Employee Database

Employee Management

Employee Portal

Individual Development Plans

Reporting/Analytics

Succession Management

Succession Planning

82% recommend this product

[## Teamflect](https://www.capterra.com/p/234380/Teamflect/)

[4.7 (143)](https://www.capterra.com/p/234380/Teamflect/reviews/)

Performance Management tool for Microsoft Teams that helps businesses define goals, conduct 1-1 meetings & give feedback to employees. [Learn more about Teamflect](https://www.capterra.com/p/234380/Teamflect/)

Succession Planning features reviewers most value

Career Development

Competency Management

Employee Database

Employee Management

Employee Portal

Individual Development Plans

Reporting/Analytics

Succession Management

Succession Planning

93% recommend this product

[## SutiHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/136170/SutiHR/)

[4.3 (102)](https://www.capterra.com/p/136170/SutiHR/reviews/)

Easy to use, scalable, and comprehensive HR software for businesses of all sizes. Pay only for the modules you use. [Learn more about SutiHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/136170/SutiHR/)

Succession Planning features reviewers most value

Career Development

Competency Management

Employee Database

Employee Management

Employee Portal

Individual Development Plans

Reporting/Analytics

Succession Management

Succession Planning

[## Stratws](https://www.capterra.com/p/197505/STRATWs-ONE/)

[4.5 (94)](https://www.capterra.com/p/197505/STRATWs-ONE/reviews/)

Stratws gives leaders mastery over their own results: goals and projects in a single source and AI that flags deviations in time. [Learn more about Stratws](https://www.capterra.com/p/197505/STRATWs-ONE/)

Succession Planning features reviewers most value

Career Development

Competency Management

Employee Database

Employee Management

Employee Portal

Individual Development Plans

Reporting/Analytics

Succession Management

Succession Planning

[## Ingentis org.manager](https://www.capterra.com/p/132343/Ingentis-org-manager/)

[4.8 (78)](https://www.capterra.com/p/132343/Ingentis-org-manager/reviews/)

Use the visualization and simulation capabilities of Ingentis org.manager to effectively manage succession in your organization. [Learn more about Ingentis org.manager](https://www.capterra.com/p/132343/Ingentis-org-manager/)

Succession Planning features reviewers most value

Career Development

Competency Management

Employee Database

Employee Management

Employee Portal

Individual Development Plans

Reporting/Analytics

Succession Management

Succession Planning

[## Cegid HR](https://www.capterra.com/p/268348/Cegid-Talentsoft/)

[4.3 (69)](https://www.capterra.com/p/268348/Cegid-Talentsoft/reviews/)

Cegid HR is a modular platform centralizing HR, recruitment, learning, automation, and AI-powered HR operations. [Learn more about Cegid HR](https://www.capterra.com/p/268348/Cegid-Talentsoft/)

Succession Planning features reviewers most value

Career Development

Competency Management

Employee Database

Employee Management

Employee Portal

Individual Development Plans

Reporting/Analytics

Succession Management

Succession Planning

[## BullseyeEngagement](https://www.capterra.com/p/110440/BullseyeEngagement/)

[4.6 (47)](https://www.capterra.com/p/110440/BullseyeEngagement/reviews/)

Establish Continuous Feedback, Plan Successors, Create a Culture of Coaching & Mentoring and Drive Engagement! [Learn more about BullseyeEngagement](https://www.capterra.com/p/110440/BullseyeEngagement/)

Succession Planning features reviewers most value

Career Development

Competency Management

Employee Database

Employee Management

Employee Portal

Individual Development Plans

Reporting/Analytics

Succession Management

Succession Planning

[## Sprigg](https://www.capterra.com/p/128360/Sprigg/)

[4.4 (42)](https://www.capterra.com/p/128360/Sprigg/reviews/)

Pick and choose from a comprehensive set of HR modules built for small and medium sized businesses. Easy to use and easy to implement. [Learn more about Sprigg](https://www.capterra.com/p/128360/Sprigg/)

Succession Planning features reviewers most value

Career Development

Competency Management

Employee Database

Employee Management

Employee Portal

Individual Development Plans

Reporting/Analytics

Succession Management

Succession Planning

[## Sage People](https://www.capterra.com/p/132329/Sage-Business-Cloud-People/)

[4.3 (39)](https://www.capterra.com/p/132329/Sage-Business-Cloud-People/reviews/)

Sage People empowers HR to build a high-performing global workforce, adapt to future changes, and stay competitive. [Learn more about Sage People](https://www.capterra.com/p/132329/Sage-Business-Cloud-People/)

Succession Planning features reviewers most value

Career Development

Competency Management

Employee Database

Employee Management

Employee Portal

Individual Development Plans

Reporting/Analytics

Succession Management

Succession Planning

[## Rexx Systems](https://www.capterra.com/p/126552/rexx-systems/)

[3.9 (38)](https://www.capterra.com/p/126552/rexx-systems/reviews/)

AI-driven succession planning for identifying talent, ensuring leadership continuity, and supporting strategic workforce development. [Learn more about Rexx Systems](https://www.capterra.com/p/126552/rexx-systems/)

Succession Planning features reviewers most value

Career Development

Competency Management

Employee Database

Employee Management

Employee Portal

Individual Development Plans

Reporting/Analytics

Succession Management

Succession Planning

[## Cornerstone Performance](https://www.capterra.com/p/148621/Cornerstone-Performance/)

[4.1 (35)](https://www.capterra.com/p/148621/Cornerstone-Performance/reviews/)

Define success for your organization and connect employees to your purpose with a continuous performance management tool. [Learn more about Cornerstone Performance](https://www.capterra.com/p/148621/Cornerstone-Performance/)

Succession Planning features reviewers most value

Career Development

Competency Management

Employee Database

Employee Management

Employee Portal

Individual Development Plans

Reporting/Analytics

Succession Management

Succession Planning

[## BlitzBrain](https://www.capterra.com/p/251899/a3innuva/)

[4.0 (35)](https://www.capterra.com/p/251899/a3innuva/reviews/)

a3innuva is a modular Spanish-language solution designed to help companies manage payroll, and human resources. [Learn more about BlitzBrain](https://www.capterra.com/p/251899/a3innuva/)

Succession Planning features reviewers most value

Career Development

Competency Management

Employee Database

Employee Management

Employee Portal

Individual Development Plans

Reporting/Analytics

Succession Management

Succession Planning

[## EmployeeConnect](https://www.capterra.com/p/160309/EmployeeConnect/)

[4.6 (28)](https://www.capterra.com/p/160309/EmployeeConnect/reviews/)

Cloud HR Software to build a better workforce. The HRIS you need to manage your workforce with complete flexibility & control.  [Learn more about EmployeeConnect](https://www.capterra.com/p/160309/EmployeeConnect/)

Succession Planning features reviewers most value

Career Development

Competency Management

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Employee Management

Employee Portal

Individual Development Plans

Reporting/Analytics

Succession Management

Succession Planning

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