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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    ELMO Software

    Score7.2 out of 10
    N/AELMO Software (ASX:ELO) is a cloud-based solution that helps thousands of organisations across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom to manage their people, process and pay. ELMO solutions span the entire employee lifecycle from ‘hire to retire’. They can be used together or stand-alone, and are configurable according to an organisation’s unique processes and workflows.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
    ELMO SoftwareRippling Payroll
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ELMO SoftwareRippling Payroll
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details
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    Community Pulse
    ELMO SoftwareRippling Payroll
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    ELMO Software
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    Rippling
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    15 Answers
    100%
    Would buy again
    45 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    5 Answers
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    37 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    93%
    Happy with the feature set
    14 Answers
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    45 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    86%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    6 Answers
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    29 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    88%
    Implementation went as expected
    7 Answers
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    31 Answers
    Features
    ELMO SoftwareRippling Payroll
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of ELMO Software and Rippling Payroll
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    7.9
    11 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Rippling Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    Employee demographic data8.09 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration7.78 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.27 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organizational charting8.38 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organization and location management7.88 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)8.65 Ratings00 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of ELMO Software and Rippling Payroll
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    8.1
    5 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Rippling Payroll
    8.5
    44 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Pay calculation8.25 Ratings8.943 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors8.14 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration8.03 Ratings8.331 Ratings
    Direct deposit files8.03 Ratings8.736 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management8.23 Ratings8.331 Ratings
    Reimbursement management7.83 Ratings8.226 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings8.431 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of ELMO Software and Rippling Payroll
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    8.5
    3 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Rippling Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    Approval workflow8.53 Ratings00 Ratings
    Balance details8.53 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of ELMO Software and Rippling Payroll
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    7.9
    10 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Rippling Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    View and generate pay and benefit information8.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Update personal information8.010 Ratings00 Ratings
    View company policy documentation8.26 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employee recognition7.66 Ratings00 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of ELMO Software and Rippling Payroll
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    7.7
    6 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Rippling Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    Report builder7.56 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pre-built reports7.76 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data7.84 Ratings00 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of ELMO Software and Rippling Payroll
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    7.8
    7 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Rippling Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    New hire portal8.26 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools7.44 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of ELMO Software and Rippling Payroll
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    7.8
    8 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Rippling Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    Individual goal setting8.28 Ratings00 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility8.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance tracking7.38 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of ELMO Software and Rippling Payroll
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    7.6
    10 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Rippling Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    Performance plans7.710 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans7.710 Ratings00 Ratings
    Review status tracking6.78 Ratings00 Ratings
    Review reminders7.79 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency8.29 Ratings00 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of ELMO Software and Rippling Payroll
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    7.4
    7 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Rippling Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    Create succession plans/pools7.96 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate ranking7.66 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate search6.45 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate development7.96 Ratings00 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of ELMO Software and Rippling Payroll
    Feature
    ELMO Software
    7.5
    5 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Rippling Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    Job Requisition Management7.84 Ratings00 Ratings
    Company Website Posting7.74 Ratings00 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media7.32 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting6.82 Ratings00 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention7.82 Ratings00 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking7.53 Ratings00 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts7.94 Ratings00 Ratings
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    ELMO SoftwareRippling Payroll
    Small Businesses
    UZIO
    Score9.4 out of 10
    Patriot Payroll
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Zoho People
    Score8.6 out of 10
    APS
    Score5.7 out of 10
    Enterprises
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
    ADP Streamline Payroll
    Score6.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    ELMO SoftwareRippling Payroll
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.6
    (15 ratings)
    8.4
    (45 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    8.6
    (5 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (15 ratings)
    8.6
    (45 ratings)
    Availability
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.9
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.6
    (8 ratings)
    8.4
    (32 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.6
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.7
    (4 ratings)
    Configurability
    4.5
    (1 ratings)
    7.7
    (3 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    8.6
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ELMO SoftwareRippling Payroll
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ELMO Software
    The performance review process is clear and easy to complete, for both employee and manager. I have experienced this in both roles, with my own staff, and undergoing my own review with my manager. I haven't experienced scenarios where it is less appropriate, I think our HR department customised the software well to our needs.
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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
    ELMO Software
    • Has extensive courses library (theory and video library).
    • Very responsive, resourceful and efficient support team.
    • Stuff survey - great range of available templates.
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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
    ELMO Software
    • Help seems unavailable.
    • A guide or how-to would be extremely appreciated - I haven't found any, at least for user level.
    • User interface could follow a more standard/familiar approach.
    • Some panes should be collapsible (e.g. the right "Work Flow" area, which gives very little help).
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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
    ELMO Software
    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
    ELMO Software
    Once I learned the specific way of doing things, the software became very logical and ergonomic. It is easy to use and is an excellent resource for many of the specific tasks required for my role, especially in relation to staff onboarding and management. It is also excellent as a resource for my own personal HR information.
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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
    ELMO Software
    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
    ELMO Software
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    ELMO Software
    I am not sure whether you are asking how the learning & development team rates ELMO Software or how ELMO supports our team when issues arise with the software? It is not my decision to purchase the software nor am I involved with the maintenance of the software.
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    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
    ELMO Software
    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
    ELMO Software
    I was not involved
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    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
    ELMO Software
    Aspen is more straightforward in creating a course of personal development recognized by our industry, but your ELMO Software is generally easier to use. As the workforce in our company is very often built by the majority of people with basic academic background education, IE they often have only just completed year 10... it is very important your element of making it easy to understand, using simple words and clear explained multiple choices in the final quiz
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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
    ELMO Software
    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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    Professional Services
    ELMO Software
    Did not use
    Incentivized
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    Rippling
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    ELMO Software
    • It has been helpful
    Incentivized
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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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