GoCo vs. Rippling

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
GoCo
Score 9.5 out of 10
N/A
GoCo, headquartered in Houston, offers their all-in-one HR management platform, designed to support benefits administration and compliant recordkeeping. GoCo syncs with popular payroll platforms, and is priced to suit the budget of small to midsize businesses.N/A
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
GoCoRippling
Editions & Modules
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Recommended
$8.00
starting price per user, per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
GoCoRippling
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsLet us know what apps you need, and we’ll build a custom plan to fit your HR workflow. All plans include Onboarding, Employee Self-Service, and MagicDocs. We’ll customize the rest to fit your needs.For additional pricing details visit the Rippling pricing page.
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Community Pulse
GoCoRippling
Considered Both Products
GoCo

No answer on this topic

Rippling
Chose Rippling
Rippling was by far the better option. ADPs offerings were terrible and I would not recommend anyone to go with them. Aside from the poor support/service and inability to be fully customizable, there were glaring issues regarding compliance. When we were in a PEO Model …
Chose Rippling
At the time when we started they did not have payroll set up so we still had to use a seperate company for payroll. Now we have it all in one. They were not connected with any apps that I have now on Rippling.
Chose Rippling
Rippling is all around easier to use more accurate and less time consuming for HR
Top Pros
Top Cons
Features
GoCoRippling
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
GoCo
9.3
2 Ratings
17% above category average
Rippling
8.0
551 Ratings
2% above category average
Employee demographic data10.02 Ratings7.9366 Ratings
Employment history10.02 Ratings8.0384 Ratings
Job profiles and administration10.02 Ratings8.3443 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.8.02 Ratings8.3375 Ratings
Organizational charting10.02 Ratings8.0465 Ratings
Organization and location management10.02 Ratings8.3395 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)7.02 Ratings7.3298 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
GoCo
9.6
2 Ratings
18% above category average
Rippling
8.5
596 Ratings
6% above category average
Pay calculation10.01 Ratings8.6516 Ratings
Benefit plan administration9.01 Ratings8.8539 Ratings
Direct deposit files10.01 Ratings9.0523 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management9.01 Ratings8.5357 Ratings
Reimbursement management10.01 Ratings8.0295 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings8.2320 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
GoCo
8.0
1 Ratings
1% below category average
Rippling
8.9
512 Ratings
10% above category average
Approval workflow8.01 Ratings9.1489 Ratings
Balance details8.01 Ratings9.0449 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment8.01 Ratings8.7309 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
GoCo
10.0
2 Ratings
21% above category average
Rippling
8.8
635 Ratings
8% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information10.02 Ratings9.2597 Ratings
Update personal information10.02 Ratings9.3624 Ratings
View company policy documentation10.02 Ratings8.8499 Ratings
Employee recognition10.02 Ratings8.2300 Ratings
View job history10.02 Ratings8.8422 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
GoCo
7.0
1 Ratings
10% below category average
Rippling
7.8
232 Ratings
1% above category average
Tracking of all physical assets7.01 Ratings7.8232 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
GoCo
9.3
2 Ratings
20% above category average
Rippling
8.2
257 Ratings
8% above category average
Report builder8.02 Ratings8.0250 Ratings
Pre-built reports10.02 Ratings8.0235 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data10.02 Ratings8.6199 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
GoCo
10.0
2 Ratings
22% above category average
Rippling
8.7
421 Ratings
8% above category average
New hire portal10.02 Ratings8.8413 Ratings
Manager tracking tools10.02 Ratings8.7294 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
GoCo
10.0
1 Ratings
20% above category average
Rippling
8.6
163 Ratings
5% above category average
Corporate goal setting10.01 Ratings8.8138 Ratings
Individual goal setting10.01 Ratings8.6145 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings8.2139 Ratings
Performance tracking00 Ratings8.7143 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
GoCo
-
Ratings
Rippling
8.6
191 Ratings
8% above category average
Performance plans00 Ratings8.3166 Ratings
Performance improvement plans00 Ratings8.2156 Ratings
Review status tracking00 Ratings9.0165 Ratings
Review reminders00 Ratings9.1180 Ratings
Multiple review frequency00 Ratings8.5148 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
GoCo
-
Ratings
Rippling
9.1
150 Ratings
14% above category average
Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings9.0124 Ratings
Candidate ranking00 Ratings9.2131 Ratings
Candidate search00 Ratings9.2137 Ratings
Candidate development00 Ratings9.1128 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
GoCo
-
Ratings
Rippling
8.7
170 Ratings
11% above category average
Job Requisition Management00 Ratings9.2130 Ratings
Company Website Posting00 Ratings8.4126 Ratings
Publish to Social Media00 Ratings8.8117 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings8.8118 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings8.2120 Ratings
Applicant Tracking00 Ratings8.6125 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings8.9154 Ratings
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User Ratings
GoCoRippling
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(2 ratings)
8.1
(675 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(6 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.4
(672 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
9.0
(1 ratings)
8.1
(605 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
GoCoRippling
Likelihood to Recommend
GoCo.io. Inc.
We have really enjoyed using GoCo for our HR needs. It has suited us well after we switched from Zenefits. Initially we did not have good support with the rep from One Digital who served as our GoCo broker partner. However, we have a new rep who has been very responsive and helpful when employees have had benefit questions or issues with coverage.
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Rippling
We are a very small business (11 employees when we are at "capacity"). Rippling allows us to accommodate all of our employment types (hourly, salary, contract), and makes it easy. There are a few things that I have found that seem to be better suited for a much larger company (e.g. company credit cards, expense reimbursement, etc.), but we just use what we need and what works for us. Rippling has made many aspects of management much easier, and it's interactive and kind of fun.
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Pros
GoCo.io. Inc.
  • User interface
  • Implementation
  • Ease of use
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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
GoCo.io. Inc.
  • Handling exceptions for staff PTO requests for employees in their 90 day probationary period
  • Ease of managing different hourly work week exceptions
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Rippling
  • The immediate learning curve of working with workflows and recipes
  • Building Reports from scratch can be fairly tedious and time consuming. Not streamlined because of having to drill down click by click.
  • I am still mystified by all of the formulas that can be used to make custom reports. Rippling is robust and it takes a lot to learn what it can really do.
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Likelihood to Renew
GoCo.io. 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
GoCo.io. 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
GoCo.io. 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
GoCo.io. 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
GoCo.io. Inc.
GoCo has done a great job of being responsive to us in working through issues in the system.
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Rippling
Rippling is always very supportive. I do wish there were tutorials, better support forms, and other features before being asked to reach out to the support email. My interactions with the people at Rippling have always been helpful and positive!
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Alternatives Considered
GoCo.io. Inc.
GoCo is a little less expensive than other options and works pretty well overall
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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
GoCo.io. 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
GoCo.io. Inc.
  • Simplify payroll
  • Simplify New hire onboarding
  • Difficulty with new laws during covid
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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

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.