Bridge LMS, Skills & Performance Management vs. Factorial vs. Rippling

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Bridge LMS, Skills & Performance Management
Score 7.5 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
Bridge is an integrated talent management platform that combines learning management, performance management, career development, and engagement measurement into one platform. Bridge enables companies to develop their people with live, virtual, on-demand and experience based training, manager/employees 1:1s, and career development plans. Used by more than 1000 companies worldwide, Bridge helps companies achieve their strategic people development goals by facilitating connection, alignment, and…
$15,000
per year
Factorial
Score 7.1 out of 10
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
Factorial is a business management software designed to streamline HR processes, including time and attendance tracking, talent development, payroll, and finance management.
$80
per month
Rippling
Score 8.9 out of 10
N/A
Rippling’s platform for HR, IT, payroll, and spend management automates the entire employee lifecycle, ensures compliance, supports device management, and provides real-time financial visibility from a central dashboard.
$8
per month per user
Pricing
Bridge LMS, Skills & Performance ManagementFactorialRippling
Editions & Modules
Learn (LMS)
Contact Sales
Talent Suite (LMS and Skills)
Contact Sales
Full Suite (LMS, Skills and Performance)
Contact Sales
No answers on this topic
Recommended
$8.00
starting price per user, per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Bridge LMS, Skills & Performance ManagementFactorialRippling
Free Trial
NoYesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoYesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesYesYes
Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredOptionalNo setup fee
Additional DetailsFor additional pricing details visit the Rippling pricing page.
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Community Pulse
Bridge LMS, Skills & Performance ManagementFactorialRippling
Considered Multiple Products
Bridge LMS, Skills & Performance Management

No answer on this topic

Factorial

No answer on this topic

Rippling
Chose Rippling
What I like about Rippling above the other ones is what I already mentioned: being able to have everything in one place, such as onboarding, payroll, suppliers etc, with Factorial we couldnt global payroll nor suppliers and with Deel we didnt have the suppliers.
Features
Bridge LMS, Skills & Performance ManagementFactorialRippling
Learning Management
Comparison of Learning Management features of Product A and Product B
Bridge LMS, Skills & Performance Management
7.6
41 Ratings
7% below category average
Factorial
-
Ratings
Rippling
-
Ratings
Course authoring8.040 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Course catalog or library8.037 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Player/Portal5.028 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Learning content8.037 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile friendly3.040 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Progress tracking & certifications10.039 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Assignments10.034 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Compliance management10.031 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Learning administration10.033 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Learning reporting & analytics10.035 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Social learning2.022 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Bridge LMS, Skills & Performance Management
-
Ratings
Factorial
7.8
1 Ratings
4% below category average
Rippling
9.1
1117 Ratings
11% above category average
Employee demographic data00 Ratings9.01 Ratings8.9794 Ratings
Employment history00 Ratings9.01 Ratings8.9820 Ratings
Job profiles and administration00 Ratings8.01 Ratings9.1933 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings7.01 Ratings9.2830 Ratings
Organizational charting00 Ratings7.01 Ratings9.1966 Ratings
Organization and location management00 Ratings7.01 Ratings9.2860 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings00 Ratings9.0662 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Bridge LMS, Skills & Performance Management
-
Ratings
Factorial
7.7
1 Ratings
6% below category average
Rippling
9.3
1044 Ratings
13% above category average
Approval workflow00 Ratings9.01 Ratings9.41007 Ratings
Balance details00 Ratings7.01 Ratings9.3960 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings7.01 Ratings9.3715 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Bridge LMS, Skills & Performance Management
-
Ratings
Factorial
5.0
1 Ratings
48% below category average
Rippling
9.2
1211 Ratings
12% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings7.01 Ratings9.41146 Ratings
Update personal information00 Ratings5.01 Ratings9.51197 Ratings
View company policy documentation00 Ratings3.01 Ratings9.4998 Ratings
Employee recognition00 Ratings2.01 Ratings8.6669 Ratings
View job history00 Ratings8.01 Ratings9.0859 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Bridge LMS, Skills & Performance Management
-
Ratings
Factorial
6.0
1 Ratings
29% below category average
Rippling
8.9
518 Ratings
10% above category average
Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings6.01 Ratings8.9518 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Bridge LMS, Skills & Performance Management
-
Ratings
Factorial
5.3
1 Ratings
35% below category average
Rippling
9.0
631 Ratings
18% above category average
Report builder00 Ratings6.01 Ratings8.8611 Ratings
Pre-built reports00 Ratings4.01 Ratings9.1577 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings6.01 Ratings9.2523 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Bridge LMS, Skills & Performance Management
-
Ratings
Factorial
3.5
1 Ratings
78% below category average
Rippling
9.4
862 Ratings
16% above category average
New hire portal00 Ratings4.01 Ratings9.5838 Ratings
Manager tracking tools00 Ratings3.01 Ratings9.3657 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Bridge LMS, Skills & Performance Management
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Ratings
Factorial
2.8
1 Ratings
97% below category average
Rippling
9.0
511 Ratings
11% above category average
Corporate goal setting00 Ratings1.01 Ratings9.1440 Ratings
Individual goal setting00 Ratings4.01 Ratings9.0470 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings4.01 Ratings9.1436 Ratings
Performance tracking00 Ratings2.01 Ratings8.9466 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Bridge LMS, Skills & Performance Management
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Ratings
Factorial
5.8
1 Ratings
30% below category average
Rippling
9.3
588 Ratings
17% above category average
Performance plans00 Ratings6.01 Ratings9.2519 Ratings
Performance improvement plans00 Ratings5.01 Ratings9.2492 Ratings
Review status tracking00 Ratings7.01 Ratings9.2522 Ratings
Review reminders00 Ratings6.01 Ratings9.4553 Ratings
Multiple review frequency00 Ratings5.01 Ratings9.3478 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Bridge LMS, Skills & Performance Management
-
Ratings
Factorial
5.7
1 Ratings
31% below category average
Rippling
9.0
495 Ratings
15% above category average
Job Requisition Management00 Ratings4.01 Ratings9.0393 Ratings
Company Website Posting00 Ratings6.01 Ratings9.0377 Ratings
Publish to Social Media00 Ratings6.01 Ratings9.2334 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings4.01 Ratings8.9345 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings7.01 Ratings9.1344 Ratings
Applicant Tracking00 Ratings5.01 Ratings8.9379 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings8.01 Ratings9.0465 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Bridge LMS, Skills & Performance Management
-
Ratings
Factorial
-
Ratings
Rippling
9.3
1164 Ratings
13% above category average
Pay calculation00 Ratings00 Ratings9.31048 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings00 Ratings9.0735 Ratings
Benefit plan administration00 Ratings00 Ratings9.01017 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings00 Ratings9.51020 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings00 Ratings9.4787 Ratings
Reimbursement management00 Ratings00 Ratings9.3690 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Bridge LMS, Skills & Performance Management
-
Ratings
Factorial
-
Ratings
Rippling
9.1
433 Ratings
15% above category average
Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings00 Ratings9.1359 Ratings
Candidate ranking00 Ratings00 Ratings9.2370 Ratings
Candidate search00 Ratings00 Ratings9.2388 Ratings
Candidate development00 Ratings00 Ratings9.0369 Ratings
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User Ratings
Bridge LMS, Skills & Performance ManagementFactorialRippling
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(41 ratings)
6.0
(1 ratings)
9.2
(1161 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.8
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
8.9
(20 ratings)
Usability
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
9.4
(1160 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(4 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
8.7
(4 ratings)
Support Rating
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(877 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
8.6
(2 ratings)
Implementation Rating
8.2
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
7.8
(9 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
6.9
(3 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(3 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
8.6
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
Bridge LMS, Skills & Performance ManagementFactorialRippling
Likelihood to Recommend
GetBridge LLC
Bridge is suited for scenarios where you need ppl to complete steps in order or test that they received the correct amount of knowledge after watching a video. I do think Bridge is less appropriate for companies that use it in external training scenarios as there is some key functionality missing. We gotten very good at brainstorming and finding solutions/ways to get Bridge to work the way that we need it to
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Factorial
I am not fully convinced about factorial HR yet. We are about to transition to a new tool after using Recruitee for a long time. The bar was high when it came to recruitment ATS. and Factorial HR is multifaceted but not as well structured or functional. Support in other languages should also be improved, as those are the most common reviews I have seen online.
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Rippling
It has a favourites section for commonly used functions. This is perfect for logging in pre-sift and managing my timekeeping. It is easy to view my payslip. It is well-documented and accurate, and it also provides me with an accurate timeline for when to expect my pay to clear. Overall, very easy to use and great interface.
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Pros
GetBridge LLC
  • Bridge is designed for the user so it is intuitive and easy to use.
  • Bridge includes an authoring tool so building custom content is fast and easy.
  • Bridge does a good job of providing user information for managers. Managers can quickly and easily see how many courses their reports are enrolled in and if anyone is overdue on required courses.
  • Bridge is also built with learning science in mind. There are multiple options for assessments, including an option for verified tasks to be completed to demonstrate proficiency.
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Factorial
  • Recruitment ATS.
  • Keeping documents and employee records.
  • Talent performance management.
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Rippling
  • Keeping track of and entering time off and watching time of approvals
  • Providing fast links to access accounts for health/retirement benefits
  • Extremely convenient access to see how much money is left in my flexible savings account and reordering a new card if I need one
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Cons
GetBridge LLC
  • Bridge could improve their categorization feature for trainings; folders would be great!
  • I'd like to see more ways to add content in the Bridge native environment in the future. Being able to create tables, infographics, and other training materials right in the system would be a great time saver.
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Factorial
  • i think the main area is time off requests.
  • also, customer service is not as responsive.
  • interface could be more user friendly.
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Rippling
  • Rippling could improve their payment days. Currently they make employee payments around the 15th and 30th of the month, but it varies slightly with every month. It would make more sense to do this payment on every other Friday or every other Monday.
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Likelihood to Renew
GetBridge LLC
It has been very useful to our organization in getting compliance training complete. We have a 24/7/365 organization with some folks only working 2 days a week during the summer only, many work full-time jobs elsewhere and can't make weekday programs and facilities don't have to alter schedules to get mass numbers of people through training like you have to do with live training..
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Factorial
No answers on this topic
Rippling
The AI assistant has always been able to direct me to the correct solution to any question i have about Rippling. Payroll is so easy, it takes about 10 minutes to go through the process.
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Usability
GetBridge LLC
Even our folks who fought using it realized how easy it was once they took their first course.
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Factorial
No answers on this topic
Rippling
It's extremely user friendly! I've used some awful UI in tools before, and Rippling is not one of them. It's very clear where certain things can be found, and it's very easy to update/change any information whether it's employee info or a policy. Our implementation was a breeze and getting everyone onboard was as simple as sending an email.
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Reliability and Availability
GetBridge LLC
No answers on this topic
Factorial
No answers on this topic
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
GetBridge LLC
No answers on this topic
Factorial
No answers on this topic
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
GetBridge LLC
Always timely and knowledgeable assistance. Very patient explaining answers to novice users.
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Factorial
No answers on this topic
Rippling
I have contacted support one time, and I was assisted by the Artificial Intelligence bot. Not only did it help with my inquiry, but it also went the extra mile by suggesting other options. I was looking for a feature I could not find, and it was very helpful. It would be nice also to chat with an actual person.
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In-Person Training
GetBridge LLC
No answers on this topic
Factorial
No answers on this topic
Rippling
The trainer went slow and and answered our questions.
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Implementation Rating
GetBridge LLC
Our challenges were internal - nothing with Bridge. We had regular, productive meetings with our implementation representative.
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Factorial
No answers on this topic
Rippling
It's really easy to implement in comparison to other tools or applications. Different key points are easily configured and implemented as per need, having different configurations in systems. Implementation is something which binds the different parameters of an organization in a single row. Implementation of rippling is much easier, quicker, and error free than any other software. I recommend it strongly!
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Alternatives Considered
GetBridge LLC
Our previous LMS was Symphony. Hands down, there is no comparison. Switching to Bridge was the best decision made by our management team. All we used Symphony for was for our monthly compliance training. Many times people would complain that they would need to retake their compliance course as Symphony would lose records. It became a hassle having to retake a course because you didn't save a copy of the completion certificate. Bridge allows for more than just compliance training AND we are able to see if learners didn't complete their courses via the reports.
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Factorial
I does not stack up very well. It's best feature is that it is a 360 HR platform, but it needs to evolve and improve. Recruitee and Teamtailor seem way better options, in my opinion, for the Applicant tracking system. Time off tends to get confusing at times, and employees prefer tools like bamboo or Roots, which integrate well with other tools.
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Rippling
Rippling has a much more modern, user-friendly approach, and it continues to build out their product suite to help create a seamlessly integrated eco-system. BambooHR is also more modern, but doesn't seem to have the broad product suite that Rippling is pursuing. UKG felt so disconnected and archaic to work with... quite painful, actually. I really like that Rippling has been extremely supportive with the onboarding process, ensuring that you work with various members of their implementation team to get things up and running which leads to a better experience and quicker ROI.
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Scalability
GetBridge LLC
No answers on this topic
Factorial
No answers on this topic
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
GetBridge LLC
  • Certainly, Bridge was not an inexpensive option when we were reviewing platforms. To date, we have not seen a positive ROI but believe that will happen in the near future as we expand an offering of an additional program.
  • Reviews from our users indicate that they appreciate the professional and easy to use features Bridge provides, along with the video based design of the program.
  • The program we developed with the Bridge platform supports our position as educators in our industry.
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Factorial
  • It has not had any impact. we are testing the tool for a while now, but we do not think it will make it to the end of the process.
  • It seems good for ATS but all other functionalities seemed to have been left behind.
  • I like that it allows managing posts and other things like internal social media and communities.
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Rippling
  • It was great to receive money from other country.
  • It was very helpful to use an user friendly platform for my first oversea job.
  • It was great to keep track of the amount of money I've received for the time I was employed overseas.
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ScreenShots

Bridge LMS, Skills & Performance Management Screenshots

Screenshot of Bridge's Employee Home Page: See courses, programs, 1:1s, Goals, learning tasks, all in one place.Screenshot of Bridge's Journeys: Journeys helps you build the courses you want and deliver an engaging training experience—every timeScreenshot of Bridge's Learning Page: Incredibly intuitive interface makes it easy to find, engage with, and complete assigned and optional learningScreenshot of Bridge's Career Vision Page: Identify career vision, core drivers, and needed skills and then map a plan with courses and activitiesScreenshot of Bridge's Analysis Overview: From custom reports, scheduled data delivery, to simply downloading the dashboard as a PDF, understanding your data is quick, easy and intuitiveScreenshot of Bridge Advanced Video: Video based LXP that provides users with an enhanced video learning experience that is easy to use, quick to deploy and critical for retaining top talent and providing meaningful engagement with employees

Factorial Screenshots

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Rippling Screenshots

Screenshot of the 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: For the 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. This 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.