Freshteam vs. Rippling

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Freshteam
Score 7.9 out of 10
N/A
Freshteam is a HR software for growing businesses. With Freshteam, users can attract, hire and onboard new hires, offboard exiting employees, manage employee information, and time off - in one place. The key business benefits include: Freshteam helps attract top talent through various channels - a customizable career site, integration with multiple free & premium job boards, & social media channels. Once the candidates are in, the recruiting team can…
$591
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
FreshteamRippling
Editions & Modules
Free
0 (upto 50 employees)
per month
Growth
$59 platform fee + $1 per employee
per month
Pro
$99 platform fee + $2 per employee
per month
Enterprise
$169 platform fee + $4 per employee
per month
Recommended
$8.00
starting price per user, per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
FreshteamRippling
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsFor additional pricing details visit the Rippling pricing page.
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Features
FreshteamRippling
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Freshteam
8.1
12 Ratings
1% above category average
Rippling
8.7
173 Ratings
11% above category average
Job Requisition Management8.812 Ratings9.1133 Ratings
Company Website Posting7.110 Ratings8.4127 Ratings
Publish to Social Media8.86 Ratings8.8119 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting8.910 Ratings8.8119 Ratings
Customized Application Form8.011 Ratings00 Ratings
Resume Management8.111 Ratings00 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention7.111 Ratings8.2122 Ratings
Candidate Search7.111 Ratings00 Ratings
Applicant Tracking8.912 Ratings8.6127 Ratings
Collaboration8.111 Ratings00 Ratings
Task Creation and Delegation8.110 Ratings00 Ratings
Email Templates8.011 Ratings00 Ratings
User Permissions7.912 Ratings00 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts7.112 Ratings8.9156 Ratings
Reporting9.011 Ratings00 Ratings
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Freshteam
-
Ratings
Rippling
8.0
557 Ratings
2% above category average
Employee demographic data00 Ratings7.9370 Ratings
Employment history00 Ratings8.1389 Ratings
Job profiles and administration00 Ratings8.3449 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings8.3380 Ratings
Organizational charting00 Ratings8.0469 Ratings
Organization and location management00 Ratings8.3399 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings7.3300 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Freshteam
-
Ratings
Rippling
8.5
602 Ratings
6% above category average
Pay calculation00 Ratings8.5521 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings8.2323 Ratings
Benefit plan administration00 Ratings8.8543 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings9.0526 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings8.5361 Ratings
Reimbursement management00 Ratings8.0298 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Freshteam
-
Ratings
Rippling
8.9
517 Ratings
10% above category average
Approval workflow00 Ratings9.1494 Ratings
Balance details00 Ratings9.0454 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings8.7311 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Freshteam
-
Ratings
Rippling
8.9
640 Ratings
9% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings9.2601 Ratings
Update personal information00 Ratings9.3629 Ratings
View company policy documentation00 Ratings8.8502 Ratings
Employee recognition00 Ratings8.2302 Ratings
View job history00 Ratings8.8426 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Freshteam
-
Ratings
Rippling
7.8
233 Ratings
1% above category average
Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings7.8233 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Freshteam
-
Ratings
Rippling
8.2
263 Ratings
8% above category average
Report builder00 Ratings8.0256 Ratings
Pre-built reports00 Ratings8.0240 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings8.6201 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Freshteam
-
Ratings
Rippling
8.7
427 Ratings
8% above category average
New hire portal00 Ratings8.8419 Ratings
Manager tracking tools00 Ratings8.7299 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Freshteam
-
Ratings
Rippling
8.6
164 Ratings
5% above category average
Corporate goal setting00 Ratings8.8139 Ratings
Individual goal setting00 Ratings8.6145 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings8.2139 Ratings
Performance tracking00 Ratings8.6143 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Freshteam
-
Ratings
Rippling
8.6
193 Ratings
8% above category average
Performance plans00 Ratings8.3168 Ratings
Performance improvement plans00 Ratings8.2157 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
Freshteam
-
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
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User Ratings
FreshteamRippling
Likelihood to Recommend
7.9
(13 ratings)
8.1
(679 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(6 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.4
(676 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.1
(609 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
FreshteamRippling
Likelihood to Recommend
Freshworks Inc
We were looking for an ATS which can generate detailed report on daily, weekly and monthly basis. This ATS does it best. It is fast and does not lag while using. Supports multiple logins and does not disturb any subusers. Not suitable for big sized companies as it still needs some more features to be added to make it appropriate for big firms.
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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
Freshworks Inc
  • Moving interviews through each stage. It helps keep you stay organized and no one falls through the cracks.
  • Communicating with people through the Freshteam email is easy and again it helps guide interviews through the process. It also reminds you to follow up with people when they will not move forward to the next stage.
  • The hiring manager can log in and see the progress and notes at all times. You can also load your different interview questions in so the entire hiring committee can have everything in one place.
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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
Freshworks Inc
  • User experience - most people at our company were extremely confused by Freshteam and I frequently struggled with the same task (i.e. adding users).
  • Tracking applicant diversity - we ended up using Typeform to supplement Freshteam.
  • Analytics - hard to use and not particularly useful.
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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
Freshworks Inc
No answers on this topic
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
Freshworks Inc
No answers on this topic
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
Freshworks Inc
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
Freshworks Inc
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
Freshworks Inc
No answers on this topic
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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Alternatives Considered
Freshworks Inc
Zoho recruitment is also a decent product but we liked Freshteam over that just because of a few added advantages that this is giving to us, namely, we are using other products from Freshworks like Freshconnect. Secondly, Zoho does have less customer base compared to Freshworks. Hence we choose Freshworks over Zoho.
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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
Freshworks Inc
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
Freshworks Inc
  • Budget friendly for small and medium sized businesses. This is the most affordable ATS with all the important features required.
  • This has really given a good ROI overall.
  • Overall we are having a good positive impact using Freshteam is highly recommended for small and medium sized firms.
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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

Freshteam Screenshots

Screenshot of Employee Information SystemScreenshot of Org chartsScreenshot of Candidate ManagementScreenshot of Reporting & AnalyticsScreenshot of Time-Off DashboardScreenshot of Integrations

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.