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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Darwinbox

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/ADarwinbox headquartered in Hyderabad offers an end-to-end HRMS software provide core HR functionality (e.g. employee data management), support for recruitment and onboarding, payroll management, time & attendance tracking, as well as comprehensive talent management and employee engagement features.N/A

    Rippling Payroll

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/ARippling Payroll calculates employee pay, manages deductions and withholdings, issues payments, and maintains payroll records. The listing covers Rippling’s US Payroll and Global Payroll offerings. US Payroll calculates federal, state, and local payroll taxes, submits applicable tax forms and payments, supports direct deposit or checks, and stores employee pay stubs and tax documents. Administrators can compare pay runs, examine changes in gross pay, taxes, and deductions, configure pay types,…N/A
    Pricing
    DarwinboxRippling Payroll
    Editions & Modules
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    DarwinboxRippling Payroll
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    DarwinboxRippling Payroll
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    5 Answers
    100%
    Would buy again
    45 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    37 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    5 Answers
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    45 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    29 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
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    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    31 Answers
    Features
    DarwinboxRippling Payroll
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Darwinbox and Rippling Payroll
    Feature
    Darwinbox
    9.4
    5 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Rippling Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    Employee demographic data9.15 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employment history9.14 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.9.55 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organizational charting9.94 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organization and location management9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Darwinbox and Rippling Payroll
    Feature
    Darwinbox
    9.3
    5 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Rippling Payroll
    8.5
    44 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Pay calculation9.95 Ratings8.943 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment9.03 Ratings8.431 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration8.92 Ratings8.331 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management9.95 Ratings8.331 Ratings
    Reimbursement management9.04 Ratings8.226 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings8.736 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Darwinbox and Rippling Payroll
    Feature
    Darwinbox
    9.3
    5 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Rippling Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    Approval workflow9.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Balance details9.94 Ratings00 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment9.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Darwinbox and Rippling Payroll
    Feature
    Darwinbox
    8.8
    5 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Rippling Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    View and generate pay and benefit information9.94 Ratings00 Ratings
    Update personal information8.55 Ratings00 Ratings
    View company policy documentation9.15 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employee recognition10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    View job history6.54 Ratings00 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Darwinbox and Rippling Payroll
    Feature
    Darwinbox
    9.9
    4 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Rippling Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    Tracking of all physical assets9.94 Ratings00 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Darwinbox and Rippling Payroll
    Feature
    Darwinbox
    7.9
    3 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Rippling Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    Report builder7.43 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pre-built reports6.33 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Darwinbox and Rippling Payroll
    Feature
    Darwinbox
    9.1
    3 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Rippling Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    New hire portal9.13 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools9.13 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Darwinbox and Rippling Payroll
    Feature
    Darwinbox
    8.9
    4 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Rippling Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    Corporate goal setting10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Individual goal setting10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility7.33 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance tracking8.14 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Darwinbox and Rippling Payroll
    Feature
    Darwinbox
    9.3
    4 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Rippling Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    Performance plans10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Review status tracking10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Review reminders6.53 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Darwinbox and Rippling Payroll
    Feature
    Darwinbox
    9.8
    2 Ratings
    22% above category average
    Rippling Payroll
    -
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    Create succession plans/pools10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate ranking10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate search10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate development9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Darwinbox and Rippling Payroll
    Feature
    Darwinbox
    9.3
    3 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Rippling Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    Job Requisition Management9.13 Ratings00 Ratings
    Company Website Posting9.13 Ratings00 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media9.13 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Score9.4 out of 10
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    Score8.6 out of 10
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    Score8.6 out of 10
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    Score5.7 out of 10
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    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
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    Score6.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    DarwinboxRippling Payroll
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.5
    (5 ratings)
    8.4
    (45 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.6
    (5 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.6
    (45 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.9
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.4
    (32 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.6
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.7
    (4 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.7
    (3 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.6
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    DarwinboxRippling Payroll
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Darwinbox
    Darwinbox provides multiple functions and features related to Human resources and I Like the best where it maintains Attendance records and employees smartly. Darwinbox helps us to brings all the organization level activity on one platform which helps the management to take the crucial decisions. Sometimes it hangs and does not function properly due to an internet connectivity issue.
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    Rippling
    Rippling is an excellent product that has streamlined our payroll and leave management processes. The interface is good, and it’s very convenient to manage everything in one place. While the initial setup was somewhat lengthy, and the mobile experience can sometimes be a bit slow, overall, it has been a reliable and effective solution for our needs.
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    Pros
    Darwinbox
    • Maintaining Attendance from payroll with HR.
    • Employees self portal to ask for PTO or to check hours.
    • User Interface is user friendly for our employees.
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    Rippling
    • Payroll alert is provided to my entire company, which spans more than 10,000 employees with different time zones. The app never fails to alert the team members when it’s payday in any country.
    • Automation, this function has everything you need in one area. Weather it be requesting time off, looking at your W2 or even checking stocks in your 401k portfolio. This app makes it easy to search for everything in one place.
    • Communication: Several different members of the association are able to communicate effectively and timely within the app. Rippling is a worldwide country that is difficult to maintain, but it does it easily.
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    Cons
    Darwinbox
    • The UI is very buggy at times
    • Some of the process flows need improvement such as being able to save the draft at the time of performance reviews
    • Better report generation
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    Rippling
    • Setting up Roles and Permissions is complex and tends to be a headache for our HR team. Defining the correct access levels often takes more time than it should.
    • The interface can feel a little overwhelming at times due to the sheer number of modules and functionalities.
    • While support is helpful, the initial response speed could be improved in non-urgent situations.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Darwinbox
    No answers on this topic
    Rippling
    I can say the easy answer that everyone is already used to it, especially of how integrated it is into our system, but I know for sure the best answer is because of how much easier it is to use compared to other systems when it comes to being such an all in one tool
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    Usability
    Darwinbox
    It overall helps me with applying for holidays and shows how many holidays I have left, whether it's an earned leave or casual leave, and even tells what all are the upcoming holidays. It helps me to read the firm's documentation and helps in writing things for my appraisal cycle, It even tells the performance and the tasks in my queue.
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    Rippling
    I think that if I didn't have the human rep walking me through everything, I would have trouble navigating the platform. There are a lot of menu options, and some of the options are buried, so it was a little confusing and difficult to find where certain things are. But again, because of the human reps, you're able to understand how to use it better.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Darwinbox
    No answers on this topic
    Rippling
    In the flve plus years I've been using Rippling, I do not believer there was ever an instance where the systems was not available. It's a terrific platform that has made my life easier.
    Incentivized
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    Performance
    Darwinbox
    No answers on this topic
    Rippling
    Yes, the pages load quickly and running payroll has been very easy. Reporting could be improved, though. I tried to pull a report on total payroll for a particular year and had a hard time finding what I need.
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    Support Rating
    Darwinbox
    No answers on this topic
    Rippling
    My only pain point is that you have to go through the AI chatbot before you can get to a human. And most often that's okay and honestly quicker, but if you have a time sensitive issue or need a human ASAP it can be stressful. I will say, everything is very quick from a response timeline.
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    In-Person Training
    Darwinbox
    No answers on this topic
    Rippling
    I gave it a 10 rating because I was pleased with the services and training provided. When my team and I got the word we'd be using Rippling, it was an easy transition because of your professionalism in this space. I loved the time and the effort and care we received when trying to navigate this site, We had a lot of questions in the beginning, but all of the questions were answered and in a timely, effective manner.
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    Implementation Rating
    Darwinbox
    No answers on this topic
    Rippling
    The assigned team was responsive. Daily Rippling would tell me that I had tasks open. This was repetitive until resolved. So even though Rippling itself remined you upon opening the system, there was the daily email reminder. That was annoying. But Rippling personnel helped us resolve all tax issues, and walk us through policy setup
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    Alternatives Considered
    Darwinbox
    Darwinbox helps to maintain all the things at one platform and easy to use too. It provide better usability compared with Moday.com. Darwinbox provides more functionality compared with monday.com. It is also user friendly as well. All the things we are getting one platform and on one place.
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    Rippling
    G&A/Worksight was clunky and poorly designed, not integrated features, more like they were "snapped in" to aging code and mismatched user interfaces and often did not work well (training modules, time off calendar, payroll was third party, just very clunky to use). Our HR department was constantly required to help managers administrate and users as well. Rippling is used as our HR/employee management, payroll, training and benefits management. This replacement product has solved a lot of our useability issues that we had with our previous platform and freed up/automated a lot of the accounting and HR assistance needed previously, which as an aging, clunky platform that just had a LOT of bugs, and not a lot of features or flexibility.
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    Scalability
    Darwinbox
    No answers on this topic
    Rippling
    We only have 12 employees, but the system would work for very large organizations because of the approval processes set up within it.
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    Return on Investment
    Darwinbox
    • The ability to view the organization structure and functional structure for the entire company.
    • One-stop solution for talent acquisition, payroll, leaves, reimbursements, attendance (time-sheet), holidays, etc. So I don't have to open a lot of different apps.
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    Rippling
    • But I can say that after using Rippling, many problems such as international payroll processing, ATS, LMS, these problems are solved.
    • But I can say that after using rippling, many problems such as international payroll processing, ATS, LMS, these problems are solved.
    • I can't think of any negative impact, rippling might have had on the company.
    Incentivized
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