OnPay vs. Rippling

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
OnPay
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
OnPay's payroll and HR is designed for people who want to spend more time running their business, and less on back-office tasks. The application aims to enable users to: • Run payroll • Automate taxes • Let employees do more themselves • Simplify HR processes • Offer benefits in any state OnPay is $40 plus $6 per person each month. The monthly fee includes integrations with QuickBooks, Xero, and time-tracking software, as well as all quarterly and year-end…
$40
per month
Rippling
Score 8.4 out of 10
N/A
Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. This enables users to manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle in a single system. For example, when onboarding a new employee, Rippling can take a new hire from anywhere in the world and set up their payroll, corporate card, computer, benefits, and even third-party…
$8
starting price per user, per month
Pricing
OnPayRippling
Editions & Modules
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Recommended
$8.00
starting price per user, per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
OnPayRippling
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsFirst month free, then $40 + $6 per employee each month.For additional pricing details visit the Rippling pricing page.
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Community Pulse
OnPayRippling
Considered Both Products
OnPay

No answer on this topic

Rippling
Chose Rippling
The dealbreaker for us was that we have multiple companies / legal entities that all needed payroll company service. The companies are all interconnected, sharing office and lab space, equipment, contractors, and employees transfer between them. All other payroll companies we …
Chose Rippling
Rippling is more expensive and promises a lot. However, in my opinion, their CS is poor and many of the add-ons are under-developed, like Password Management.
Top Pros
Top Cons
Features
OnPayRippling
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
OnPay
8.6
45 Ratings
4% above category average
Rippling
8.5
599 Ratings
6% above category average
Pay calculation7.542 Ratings8.5518 Ratings
Benefit plan administration6.813 Ratings8.8541 Ratings
Direct deposit files9.540 Ratings9.0525 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management9.931 Ratings8.5358 Ratings
Reimbursement management9.119 Ratings8.0296 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings8.2321 Ratings
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
OnPay
-
Ratings
Rippling
8.0
554 Ratings
2% above category average
Employee demographic data00 Ratings7.9368 Ratings
Employment history00 Ratings8.0386 Ratings
Job profiles and administration00 Ratings8.3446 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings8.3377 Ratings
Organizational charting00 Ratings8.0467 Ratings
Organization and location management00 Ratings8.3397 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings7.3299 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
OnPay
-
Ratings
Rippling
8.9
514 Ratings
10% above category average
Approval workflow00 Ratings9.1491 Ratings
Balance details00 Ratings9.0451 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings8.7309 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
OnPay
-
Ratings
Rippling
8.9
637 Ratings
9% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings9.2598 Ratings
Update personal information00 Ratings9.3626 Ratings
View company policy documentation00 Ratings8.8500 Ratings
Employee recognition00 Ratings8.2300 Ratings
View job history00 Ratings8.8424 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
OnPay
-
Ratings
Rippling
7.8
232 Ratings
1% above category average
Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings7.8232 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
OnPay
-
Ratings
Rippling
8.2
260 Ratings
8% above category average
Report builder00 Ratings8.0253 Ratings
Pre-built reports00 Ratings7.9237 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings8.6199 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
OnPay
-
Ratings
Rippling
8.7
424 Ratings
8% above category average
New hire portal00 Ratings8.8416 Ratings
Manager tracking tools00 Ratings8.7296 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
OnPay
-
Ratings
Rippling
8.6
163 Ratings
5% above category average
Corporate goal setting00 Ratings8.8138 Ratings
Individual goal setting00 Ratings8.6145 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings8.2139 Ratings
Performance tracking00 Ratings8.7143 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
OnPay
-
Ratings
Rippling
8.6
192 Ratings
8% above category average
Performance plans00 Ratings8.3167 Ratings
Performance improvement plans00 Ratings8.2156 Ratings
Review status tracking00 Ratings9.0165 Ratings
Review reminders00 Ratings9.1181 Ratings
Multiple review frequency00 Ratings8.5148 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
OnPay
-
Ratings
Rippling
9.1
152 Ratings
14% above category average
Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings9.0124 Ratings
Candidate ranking00 Ratings9.2133 Ratings
Candidate search00 Ratings9.2139 Ratings
Candidate development00 Ratings9.1128 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
OnPay
-
Ratings
Rippling
8.7
171 Ratings
11% above category average
Job Requisition Management00 Ratings9.2131 Ratings
Company Website Posting00 Ratings8.4126 Ratings
Publish to Social Media00 Ratings8.8118 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings8.8118 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings8.2121 Ratings
Applicant Tracking00 Ratings8.6126 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings8.9155 Ratings
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User Ratings
OnPayRippling
Likelihood to Recommend
7.8
(45 ratings)
8.1
(678 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.1
(2 ratings)
9.1
(6 ratings)
Usability
9.1
(15 ratings)
8.4
(675 ratings)
Availability
9.1
(1 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Performance
9.1
(1 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
9.1
(15 ratings)
8.1
(608 ratings)
Implementation Rating
9.1
(2 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Configurability
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Contract Terms and Pricing Model
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
9.1
(1 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
OnPayRippling
Likelihood to Recommend
OnPay
I'd say if you had someone who wasn't educated on how Payroll should be setup and function OnPay is less ideal. But even then you've got things so well setup and cost efficient, they could afford to put some focus on training. In my mind I imagine OnPay is the best solution for small to mid, even early large, company Payroll processing. We're a small company so I'm unaware of the options provided to streamline importing of large group payrolls, but that might be an area where the interface could provide challenges.
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Rippling
Rippling is the best payroll provider if you have multiple companies that you want registered together. No other payroll provider we spoke to offered the multi-EIN feature that Rippling provides. We are a small company and Rippling works great for us at our size. I do not know how well the application scales, but I could see the systems being less than ideal for very large companies. Similarly, a very small company many not need all the features that Rippling offers and can get away with a cheaper payroll company. For example, a sole proprietorship with two employees probably should use Gusto or some other option if they need a payroll company, but Rippling would still be a useful service for these companies vs. no payroll company at all. It is just a matter of price.
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Pros
OnPay
  • Communication - From my first call I was so impressed at the level of care and compassion OnPay expressed. I was assigned specific employees who were available in the sign up process to walk me through each step and to answer all my questions. I know some of my questions were probably "stupid" but OnPay never minded answering them and I was always treated with respect.
  • On Boarding - The nightmare I had experienced with a competitor became a dream with OnPay. They said if I would authorize them to sign onto my account they would take care of the sign up process. And they did!!! They also did it correctly. All of the numbers and information was error free. The only information I was required was input was direct deposit bank information.
  • Resolving an Issue - I have only had one issue that needed to be resolved. The person I talked to had to check with another person for an answer but she stayed on the line with me to make sure the problem was resolved. Then I received a follow up email outlining exactly what action they had taken.
  • Ease of using the website - I can find what I am looking for! I like the verification code. And every time I sign on to my account the red heart by our company name makes me smile.
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Rippling
  • Clean UI - there is no ambiguity about what function each button will perform.
  • Very easy to navigate. It is not difficult to find what is being looked for.
  • Single location for multiple functions. This is great for me as there is one central hub for all professional admin matters. Saving me valuable time that I can better spend on more pressing work matters.
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Cons
OnPay
  • You can add additional additions or benefit items such as a car allowance. The process required me to contact a representative as that wasn't as easy to navigate.
  • The process for handling additional withholdings for pre-payed taxes required support to ensure the calculations were accurate.
  • Process for on-boarding is a little tricky if you don't start the process from the point of hire. You can add various things easily but it reflects differently in terms of completion of an Employee file.
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Rippling
  • Providing point of contact for different aspects of the program, we have a customer service rep, who is fantastic, but he is the only person I know to reach out to, and he generally has to follow up with me with information on which department/person I need to get in touch with to resolve my question.
  • Their "help" section is a bit difficult to navigate, but I will say the team chat makes up for that particular shortfall.
  • Their pricing is a bit all over the place. Everything is "al a carte," so the costs can add up quickly.
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Likelihood to Renew
OnPay
Service has been fantastic. We will continue to use OnPay and continue to recommend it to other businesses.
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Rippling
Rippling continues to innovate and amaze me with their new innovations and features. Product feedback is taken seriously so I always give it whenever I can and end up seeing results. Rippling is the new wave of HRIS that cannot compare against others in the industry just due to the fact they are super user friendly!
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Usability
OnPay
OnPay is very easy to use. The computer interface is setup very well. You can quickly add people, enter your Payroll, print reports, etc. If your Payroll doesn't change from pay period to pay period (example, salaried employees) it takes mere seconds to enter in your Payroll.
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Rippling
Rippling stands out with its dependable, transparent, and intuitive platform for HR management. It simplifies tasks like managing team details, payroll, and benefits, making them straightforward and efficient. This user-friendliness has been a game-changer for companies like Noticed, where it streamlined employee onboarding and Open Enrollment. Their features combine to create a positive and stress-free experience for HR professionals and employees alike. Rippling's focus on user-friendliness makes it a clear choice for companies seeking a streamlined and efficient HR solution.
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Reliability and Availability
OnPay
OnPay immediately responds to any of my inquiries.
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Rippling
I like that the availability in using Rippling at any given time is useful to me. Getting on the site freely when I need gives me security of knowing that I can be in control of viewing health insurance and hours information. I have yet to get any errors in using the Rippling app.
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Performance
OnPay
No complaints on OnPay's integration with Xero.
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Rippling
Rippling's performance has been great, no errors or glitches yet so far. I am confident that Going from one page to the next and all its complexity usage does not lag or times out, it works effectively and efficiently. While using Rippling and other apps it does not tend to slow it down, works great. No complaints.
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Support Rating
OnPay
OnPay is very quick and somewhat thorough on providing support to questions we have had, particularly in respond to letters received from the IRS where we needed clarification (and piece-of-mind) that we were paying the proper state and federal taxes and that they were being calculated correctly. However, some of this feedback would not have been needed if OnPay were to send a summary email, perhaps quarterly, summarizing the payments that have been made. While it is possible to find out this information of the website, it is sometimes hard to navigate to the correct location if you are not conversant with tax language and know exactly what you are looking for and where to find it.
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Rippling
The Rippling support team is INCREDIBLE. Their chat bot feature is very robust and if you need a live agent they are quick to hop on and a very helpful and friendly. Whether you need a Zoom call for a screen share or things are complicated and they need to make a support ticket, they will always work with you until you find a solution. VERY helpful! and Onboarding as a company/customer was great too.
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Implementation Rating
OnPay
Easy to implement and easy to convert any other payroll reports to the OnPay system when making the switch
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Rippling
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Alternatives Considered
OnPay
OnPay is tremendously less expensive and technically superior to Quickbooks in my opinion. OnPay is less expensive and offered the ease of managing a restaurant payroll that was better in my opinion than When I Work. My experience when evaluating all of the payroll products that I felt the company could afford was that OnPay had a superior staff of professionals who knew their product and could explain how to use it most clearly.
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Rippling
Proof was much more convoluted and not easy to maneuver. Also all the platforms could not relate to each other and so nothing was streamlined in its approach. Also things seemed to lag and was not very up to date when it needed to be. I feel rippling has simplified their processes
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Scalability
OnPay
OnPay works.
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Rippling
I can go on here and see all my hours and pto plus health benefits. I like to have the work handbook handy to refer to legal things. How to work my role within it's limits. Being able to put in my hours and view when they are approved is a huge benefit for me.
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Return on Investment
OnPay
  • Cut our payroll fees by more than half of what was being paid to CPA firm
  • Save time in dealing with CPA firm for payroll returns and filing
  • Could easily generate various payroll related reports..even from the past....this was not possible with the CPA firm previously used
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Rippling
  • The organization of information increased the business efficiency
  • Employee can search for themselves, leaving HR to do the things they need to be productive
  • Access 24/7 thru mobile app allows employee to function when they have the opportunity leaving the normal work hours for other business.
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ScreenShots

OnPay Screenshots

Screenshot of Full-service payrollScreenshot of Multiple pay rates and schedulesScreenshot of Employee self-onboarding and org charts are built-inScreenshot of e-signable offer lettersScreenshot of Calendars, where PTO is managed and approvedScreenshot of Centralized finances, viewed with over 20 reports for analyzing employment-related expenses

Rippling Screenshots

Screenshot of Rippling Dashboard: Employees' home for their payroll, benefits, documents, devices, expenses, and apps.Screenshot of Rippling Payroll: Runs payroll in 90 seconds. Pays employees and contractors around the world. Automatic tax filing.Screenshot of Rippling Benefits Administration: Management of employees' Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, FSA, HSA, and commuter benefits.Screenshot of Rippling Single Sign-On: Employees can access all of their SaaS apps in one click from their Rippling dashboard.Screenshot of Rippling’s Time & Attendance platform integrates with the rest of the product suite so that when employees clock in, their approved hours automatically synced with payroll and accounting systems.Screenshot of Rippling Mobile Device Management: To manage employees' computers and devices 100% remotely.