Heartland Payroll+ vs. Rippling

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Heartland Payroll+
Score 3.6 out of 10
N/A
Heartland Payroll+ is presented as a complete management solution, designed to serve as a single point of contact, making it easy to deal with any issue. Customers have online access to their payroll data and employee information, and Heartland’s tools are accessible on the go.N/A
Rippling
Score 8.5 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
Heartland Payroll+Rippling
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Recommended
$8.00
starting price per user, per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Heartland Payroll+Rippling
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
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
Heartland Payroll+Rippling
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Heartland Payroll+
8.3
8 Ratings
0% above category average
Rippling
8.5
593 Ratings
6% above category average
Pay calculation9.24 Ratings8.6514 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment9.72 Ratings8.2318 Ratings
Benefit plan administration9.72 Ratings8.8539 Ratings
Direct deposit files2.97 Ratings9.0520 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management9.25 Ratings8.5355 Ratings
Reimbursement management7.01 Ratings8.0294 Ratings
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Heartland Payroll+
-
Ratings
Rippling
8.0
549 Ratings
2% above category average
Employee demographic data00 Ratings7.9365 Ratings
Employment history00 Ratings8.0383 Ratings
Job profiles and administration00 Ratings8.3442 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings8.3373 Ratings
Organizational charting00 Ratings8.0464 Ratings
Organization and location management00 Ratings8.3393 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings7.3297 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Heartland Payroll+
-
Ratings
Rippling
8.9
511 Ratings
10% above category average
Approval workflow00 Ratings9.1488 Ratings
Balance details00 Ratings9.0448 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings8.7308 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Heartland Payroll+
-
Ratings
Rippling
8.8
633 Ratings
8% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings9.2595 Ratings
Update personal information00 Ratings9.3622 Ratings
View company policy documentation00 Ratings8.8498 Ratings
Employee recognition00 Ratings8.2300 Ratings
View job history00 Ratings8.8421 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Heartland Payroll+
-
Ratings
Rippling
7.8
231 Ratings
1% above category average
Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings7.8231 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Heartland Payroll+
-
Ratings
Rippling
8.2
256 Ratings
8% above category average
Report builder00 Ratings8.0249 Ratings
Pre-built reports00 Ratings7.9234 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings8.6199 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Heartland Payroll+
-
Ratings
Rippling
8.7
419 Ratings
8% above category average
New hire portal00 Ratings8.8411 Ratings
Manager tracking tools00 Ratings8.7292 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Heartland Payroll+
-
Ratings
Rippling
8.6
163 Ratings
5% above category average
Corporate goal setting00 Ratings8.8138 Ratings
Individual goal setting00 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
Heartland Payroll+
-
Ratings
Rippling
8.6
191 Ratings
8% above category average
Performance plans00 Ratings8.3166 Ratings
Performance improvement plans00 Ratings8.3156 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
Heartland Payroll+
-
Ratings
Rippling
9.1
150 Ratings
14% above category average
Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings8.9124 Ratings
Candidate ranking00 Ratings9.2131 Ratings
Candidate search00 Ratings9.2137 Ratings
Candidate development00 Ratings9.0128 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Heartland Payroll+
-
Ratings
Rippling
8.7
170 Ratings
12% above category average
Job Requisition Management00 Ratings9.1130 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
Heartland Payroll+Rippling
Likelihood to Recommend
2.5
(8 ratings)
8.1
(672 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(6 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.4
(669 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
1.0
(4 ratings)
8.1
(602 ratings)
Implementation Rating
1.0
(1 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Heartland Payroll+Rippling
Likelihood to Recommend
Global Payments
We changed payroll companies from Paycom to Heartland this year at the recommendation of our insurance agent who insisted they would integrate with the EASE system, which tracks employee benefits and deductions. However, 8 weeks into it, I regret my decision, since the setup hasn't been completed yet. The lack of responsiveness in some cases is astounding and often we have to ask 3, 4, and 5 times for something to be done. I hate to think what will happen after we are "handed off" from the payroll implementation team to the regular schmucks. We still are not able to track PTO and time off and we have been begging for the self-service feature to be turned on for employees so they can change addresses, bank account info, etc. Their training is NONEXISTENT and their manual is abysmal. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!!!!! I wish I could go back to Paycom!
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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
Global Payments
  • White-glove customer support. All employees are in the United States and they must pay them well, because they don't seem to have turnover there.
  • Technology is awesome. We have Payroll, HR, T&A, ATS, and onboarding with them.
  • Their Tax Credit tech is amazing. I received more money in tax credits last year than payroll cost me. That's a net positive!
  • Compliance with their HR team is great, and they don't hit you over the head on the price for it.
  • Pricing is fantastic with a 3-year price lock. No BS discounting that jumps back up a year later.
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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
Global Payments
  • Sometimes the system (geocode) will not allow me to process address changes by asking for help from our specialist.
  • Response for assistance is usually a lot slower when our dedicated specialist is not available.
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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
Global Payments
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
Global Payments
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
Global Payments
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
Global Payments
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
Global Payments
I never have trouble reaching customer support. They always are able to assist with fixing any problems that arise. There honestly haven't been many issues at all. Only ones I've created :)
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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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Implementation Rating
Global Payments
The Heartland team could care less about how difficult your experience is. In fact, I think they delight in seeing you struggle!
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Rippling
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
Global Payments
I've considered moving payroll over to QuickBooks Online so that everything is in one place, but it would probably take too much work considering that our current system works really well. I think QuickBooks would confuse me, honestly. There are other systems that offer different user interfaces that are neat looking, but I haven't done too much research because Heartland Payroll offered me a really good deal for processing since we are a small company.
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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
Global Payments
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
Global Payments
  • We have a net positive using Heartland. We actually bring more money in from their tax credits than the payroll service actually costs.
  • I used to have a part-time person handing our payroll/HR needs. Now this is done by me because it's so easy.
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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.