Deputy vs. Rippling

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Deputy
Score 8.1 out of 10
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
Deputy is a web-based workforce manager solution. Deputy is designed to help users simplify their scheduling, timesheets, tasking, employee communication and administrative tasks. It includes various apps and one click payroll integration that aim to make workforce management easier. The Deputy platform enables users to schedule in line with demand, prepare accurate payroll, and communicate more clearly. Deputy streamlines employee admin, so teams can focus on what…
$2.50
per user
Rippling
Score 9.0 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
DeputyRippling
Editions & Modules
Scheduling Only
$2.50
per user
Scheduling, Time and Attendance
$4.50
per user
Enterprise
Custom pricing for enterprise clients
per user
Recommended
$8.00
starting price per user, per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
DeputyRippling
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesYes
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional DetailsFor additional pricing details visit the Rippling pricing page.
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Community Pulse
DeputyRippling
Considered Both Products
Deputy
Chose Deputy
Deputy surpasses expectations with its intuitive simplicity and outstanding value. It eliminates guesswork from the equation while delivering exceptional cost-effectiveness.
Rippling
Chose Rippling
Rippling is easier to use. It has everything you need in one place. You don’t have to jump from one app to the next to get everything done. It is a one-stop shop. I think this might be the smoothest transition with Rippling I have experienced.
Top Pros
Top Cons
Features
DeputyRippling
Workforce Management Software Features
Comparison of Workforce Management Software Features features of Product A and Product B
Deputy
6.0
1 Ratings
12% below category average
Rippling
-
Ratings
Scheduling and Shift Management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Workforce Reporting and Analytics5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Workforce Compliance Monitoring9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile Accessibility10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Task Assignment and Tracking5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Forecasting and Resource Planning3.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Staffing Forecasting and Resource Planning3.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Shift Swapping and Time-Off Requests5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Deputy
-
Ratings
Rippling
9.1
891 Ratings
15% above category average
Employee demographic data00 Ratings9.0622 Ratings
Employment history00 Ratings9.1642 Ratings
Job profiles and administration00 Ratings9.1740 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings9.2643 Ratings
Organizational charting00 Ratings9.3768 Ratings
Organization and location management00 Ratings9.2674 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings8.9524 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Deputy
-
Ratings
Rippling
9.3
938 Ratings
15% above category average
Pay calculation00 Ratings9.3837 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings9.1561 Ratings
Benefit plan administration00 Ratings9.1824 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings9.5826 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings9.3609 Ratings
Reimbursement management00 Ratings9.3522 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Deputy
-
Ratings
Rippling
9.3
831 Ratings
15% above category average
Approval workflow00 Ratings9.3803 Ratings
Balance details00 Ratings9.4754 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings9.3550 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Deputy
-
Ratings
Rippling
9.4
985 Ratings
15% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings9.4931 Ratings
Update personal information00 Ratings9.4972 Ratings
View company policy documentation00 Ratings9.6795 Ratings
Employee recognition00 Ratings9.1515 Ratings
View job history00 Ratings9.2683 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Deputy
-
Ratings
Rippling
9.2
406 Ratings
15% above category average
Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings9.2406 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Deputy
-
Ratings
Rippling
9.1
478 Ratings
19% above category average
Report builder00 Ratings9.1463 Ratings
Pre-built reports00 Ratings9.1439 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings9.1390 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Deputy
-
Ratings
Rippling
9.4
695 Ratings
16% above category average
New hire portal00 Ratings9.5677 Ratings
Manager tracking tools00 Ratings9.3510 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Deputy
-
Ratings
Rippling
9.1
367 Ratings
13% above category average
Corporate goal setting00 Ratings9.2310 Ratings
Individual goal setting00 Ratings9.1335 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings9.2308 Ratings
Performance tracking00 Ratings9.1328 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Deputy
-
Ratings
Rippling
9.3
422 Ratings
17% above category average
Performance plans00 Ratings9.2370 Ratings
Performance improvement plans00 Ratings9.2350 Ratings
Review status tracking00 Ratings9.2371 Ratings
Review reminders00 Ratings9.5397 Ratings
Multiple review frequency00 Ratings9.5336 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Deputy
-
Ratings
Rippling
9.2
311 Ratings
16% above category average
Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings9.2254 Ratings
Candidate ranking00 Ratings9.3266 Ratings
Candidate search00 Ratings9.1275 Ratings
Candidate development00 Ratings9.1259 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Deputy
-
Ratings
Rippling
9.4
357 Ratings
19% above category average
Job Requisition Management00 Ratings9.3277 Ratings
Company Website Posting00 Ratings9.3268 Ratings
Publish to Social Media00 Ratings9.4234 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings9.5241 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings9.3244 Ratings
Applicant Tracking00 Ratings9.4264 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings9.3330 Ratings
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User Ratings
DeputyRippling
Likelihood to Recommend
8.8
(409 ratings)
9.2
(1033 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.8
(46 ratings)
9.1
(16 ratings)
Usability
9.1
(404 ratings)
9.2
(1030 ratings)
Availability
9.5
(5 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Performance
9.2
(5 ratings)
7.3
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
8.4
(30 ratings)
9.1
(807 ratings)
In-Person Training
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Online Training
10.0
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
6.4
(398 ratings)
8.6
(5 ratings)
Configurability
7.8
(6 ratings)
1.0
(1 ratings)
Ease of integration
6.7
(3 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
9.3
(5 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
9.0
(5 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
8.8
(5 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
DeputyRippling
Likelihood to Recommend
Deputy
[My own feeling on the subject is] that large teams will probably enjoy the features much more than a smaller team. [In my opinion] I would not have signed up with Deputy had it not been for the integration with my payroll provider. [From my point of view] the cost is not worth it for a small team. [I've found] it has a lot of features geared towards big teams and those are not things you can "opt-out" of from a cost/tier standpoint [as far as I'm concerned].
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Rippling
I was in search of an application where I can manage all employee and HR related queries and data together. We were using different Excel files to manage it. It was not so accurate and we do each entry manually. The accuracy is always hampered and it causes data mismatch every month. Randomly we get a reference to riplling and it solves all our problems accurately. The ease of doing and the user friendliness is superb. The integration is much easy than others. Report generation is much easier. Manage the data at a single platform becomes more easier. Report generation, employee attendance, leave management, profile management and other HR related works becomes more easier and accurate. Really a beneficial tool to manage everything easily. You can get all in one solution in this application.
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Pros
Deputy
  • Employee Scheduling - So straightforward and easy to use! Love the copy & past feature!
  • Timekeeping - the App & Kiosk are perfect for employees to clock in and out in a matter of seconds
  • Company Communication - the Newsfeed feature makes it easy to keep everyone up to date on company announcements
  • Task Management - simple to use task lists help keep my team organized
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Rippling
  • They notify myself and our employees of documentation requests, decisions made on requests they officially make.
  • Rippling handles the onboarding of new employees sending to them the necessary documents to be compliant with the business, state and accrediting agencies. They have direct portal that these items can then be uploaded to. So intuitive and streamlined. Love it.
  • Rippling offers many services and we have taken advantage of several of these. The ability to have one entity that manages so many facets of our business is so helpful. No longer wondering who is responsible for what documentation or what business hours are for someone who handles our HR. Now, it's all in one place and highly efficient.
  • Efficient. It's a word I use a lot when asked about Rippling. They have saved us time, and eliminated our errors which also cost time and money. This is a game changer for us. Not to mention a relief on the nerves.
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Cons
Deputy
  • Integration with various point of sale systems to pull sales data vs. scheduled and/or worked hours.
  • Ability to "re-invite, " change a password or fix an employee-level account if they didn't set things up correctly.
  • An easier way of loading all holidays or facility closure dates for the year. e.g. Google reminds you, Are you open for Thanksgiving this year?
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Rippling
  • Maybe many options are hidden and you need to do many clicks to find them. But anyway, all the settings are correctly arranged.
  • Sometimes are options that appears like available but actually are not enabled based on your permissions, so that will need to be more accurate to avoid misunderstandings.
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Likelihood to Renew
Deputy
The basic functionality and overall efficiency it provides is enough to renew. I still would like to see improvements in reporting and leave management, but overall it is absolutely worth it to have the program. I especially like having remote access and supervisors scheduling and approving time sheets of employees
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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
Deputy
Deputy is user-friendly and easy to understand for users with basic to moderate computer knowledge. The Employee is simple and easy for employees to understand. Employees get push notifications when shifts are scheduled and can clock in and out easily directly from the phone or kiosk, or using the website. The only challenge we’ve had is the ability for management to assign leave to employees who have not yet requested time off.
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Rippling
As I explained, Rippling is very easy to work with. I can maneuver through the app very easily to find anything I’m looking for. It is a very smooth process for everything. They send alerts and reminders for the things that need to be completed. Rippling is a great tool.
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Reliability and Availability
Deputy
We have never had a problem with deputy being unavailable
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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
Deputy
Everything is quick and easy
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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
Deputy
Every time I have contacted support they have answered my question within the hour and solved every problem we have had. They follow up to make sure we are satisfied with our results which has been great when we are busy and get distracted
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Rippling
Rippling excels at automating HR and IT processes, seamlessly integrating employee onboarding, payroll, benefits, and device management into a unified platform. Its intuitive interface, customization options, and cost-effectiveness make it an ideal choice for organizations looking to streamline operations and enhance employee experience. Overall, Rippling simplifies complex tasks and improves efficiency, driving positive business outcomes.
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In-Person Training
Deputy
It was super easy and quick
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Rippling
No answers on this topic
Online Training
Deputy
Did a great job of getting us up to speed with their online documentation.
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Rippling
No answers on this topic
Implementation Rating
Deputy
It took me a bit to get all my staff input from our previous scheduling software. However, once all the information was there, everything went smoothly and we were able to start implementing Deputy right away. It did not take long to train my staff and have them comfortable with using the system.
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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
Deputy
For years we used TimeTrax systems but they were hard to use and required manual downloads of punches, networked setups, and we needed separate setups for each location. When evaluating cloud-based solutions we first tried TSheets, but the higher cost and lack of features made us choose Deputy. Our main complaint about the actual TSheets system was the IPads did not store punches when it first launched so if you lost internet it couldn't store the punches. When we were evaluating the system they were building a police station next door that resulted in intermittent internet outages and the kiosk app basically became a brick until the internet came back on.
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Rippling
Rippling stands up directly against the larger and more well known competitors in ADP and Workday. Rippling has a much more intuitive layout than both ADP and Workday. This may seem like a small complaint but I do not like the color scheme of Rippling compared to that of Workday but that is not enough of a negative to need to pay more and be less intuitive for the team
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Scalability
Deputy
We have gone from using deputy simply to schedule a couple of members of staff on coffee shop shifts, to also scheduling staff in the retail unit part of our business, to now also scheduling team days and having remote working staff start on schedule shifts to track their working hours.
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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
Deputy
  • Hundreds of man-hours saved monthly that previously was spent on recording hours work.
  • Holiday management is very clear and support fair treatment of staff.
  • The 100% accuracy of timesheets is amazing. Once approved thousands of timesheets just land in our payroll system thanks to the export/import functions.
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Rippling
  • Rippling has created one unified platform for tracking our most critical HR tools - This leads to savings of both cost and time to our employees
  • Rippling has reduced the headaches of managing HR. The ability to easily request time off, view pay statements, and access performance reviews has shifted our users' view of HR in a more positive light
  • Rippling has made managing over 300+ employees seem like we are managing only a handful!
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ScreenShots

Deputy Screenshots

Screenshot of Manage your business from your pocket.  See who is currently on the clock and who is late.Screenshot of What if someone doesn't show up for a shift? Find a replacement from your phone in seconds!Screenshot of Enterprise level experience in an elegantly designed iPad app.

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.