Maestro vs. Rippling

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Maestro
Score 7.5 out of 10
N/A
Maestro is an employee performance and talent mangement software solution offered by Madison.N/A
Rippling
Score 8.9 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
MaestroRippling
Editions & Modules
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Recommended
$8.00
starting price per user, per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
MaestroRippling
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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Community Pulse
MaestroRippling
Features
MaestroRippling
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Maestro
-
Ratings
Rippling
9.1
924 Ratings
14% above category average
Employee demographic data00 Ratings8.9647 Ratings
Employment history00 Ratings9.0668 Ratings
Job profiles and administration00 Ratings9.2770 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings9.2669 Ratings
Organizational charting00 Ratings9.3799 Ratings
Organization and location management00 Ratings9.1701 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings8.9545 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Maestro
-
Ratings
Rippling
9.3
972 Ratings
15% above category average
Pay calculation00 Ratings9.3869 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings9.1587 Ratings
Benefit plan administration00 Ratings9.0856 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings9.5855 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings9.3636 Ratings
Reimbursement management00 Ratings9.3550 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Maestro
-
Ratings
Rippling
9.3
861 Ratings
14% above category average
Approval workflow00 Ratings9.3831 Ratings
Balance details00 Ratings9.4783 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings9.3574 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Maestro
-
Ratings
Rippling
9.2
1017 Ratings
13% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings9.4962 Ratings
Update personal information00 Ratings9.51004 Ratings
View company policy documentation00 Ratings9.5827 Ratings
Employee recognition00 Ratings8.7538 Ratings
View job history00 Ratings9.1711 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Maestro
-
Ratings
Rippling
9.0
419 Ratings
13% above category average
Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings9.0419 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Maestro
-
Ratings
Rippling
9.0
499 Ratings
18% above category average
Report builder00 Ratings8.8482 Ratings
Pre-built reports00 Ratings9.1456 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings9.1409 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Maestro
-
Ratings
Rippling
9.4
718 Ratings
17% above category average
New hire portal00 Ratings9.5699 Ratings
Manager tracking tools00 Ratings9.3529 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Maestro
-
Ratings
Rippling
9.1
388 Ratings
13% above category average
Corporate goal setting00 Ratings9.2327 Ratings
Individual goal setting00 Ratings9.0355 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings9.2327 Ratings
Performance tracking00 Ratings9.0348 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Maestro
-
Ratings
Rippling
9.3
447 Ratings
17% above category average
Performance plans00 Ratings9.2391 Ratings
Performance improvement plans00 Ratings9.2371 Ratings
Review status tracking00 Ratings9.2395 Ratings
Review reminders00 Ratings9.5421 Ratings
Multiple review frequency00 Ratings9.4359 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Maestro
-
Ratings
Rippling
9.1
331 Ratings
16% above category average
Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings9.2270 Ratings
Candidate ranking00 Ratings9.3280 Ratings
Candidate search00 Ratings9.2292 Ratings
Candidate development00 Ratings8.9275 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Maestro
-
Ratings
Rippling
9.3
377 Ratings
19% above category average
Job Requisition Management00 Ratings9.2292 Ratings
Company Website Posting00 Ratings9.3283 Ratings
Publish to Social Media00 Ratings9.4245 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings9.2256 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings9.4256 Ratings
Applicant Tracking00 Ratings9.1280 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings9.2350 Ratings
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User Ratings
MaestroRippling
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(2 ratings)
9.1
(1067 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
7.0
(1 ratings)
9.1
(16 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
9.2
(1064 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
7.3
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
10.0
(1 ratings)
9.1
(822 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.6
(5 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
1.0
(1 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
MaestroRippling
Likelihood to Recommend
Madison
Maestro is great for managing my membership and is terrific with reservations. At this time I am not sure if there is any scenario where it is less appropriate. I guess it doesn't work well as an interface for a golf shop, for tee times, etc. And, any golf product we get doesn't speak well with Maestro, so maybe golf. But, they may have a solution for that too.
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Rippling
As an employee, I found Rippling super helpful and easy to use to check my benefits and also have a nice overview of my available PTO. Another thing and the one I love the most is being able to request PTO trhough the app without having to reach out/follow up directly with my supervisors for the request and approval. Everything is done on the app and is reflected on our calendars which saves time and makes it easier.
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Pros
Madison
  • Easy progress reports using a type of "mail merge" built in template
  • Reports tab is a nice feature
  • Seems fairly stable and reliable
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Rippling
  • Refer a friend or colleague for a job opening.
  • Apply yourself for a new position.
  • The PTO and vacation process is very simple, fully online, and the forms are easy to fill out. Reports are quickly sent to our managers for approval. Maybe it sounds like I’m exaggerating, but I’m really not — maybe it's just something we take for granted. I used to work at a great company with an absolutely terrible system. For over ten years, they couldn’t manage to replace it. Simple things like requesting time off, getting a raise, or uploading documents took forever — sometimes months — and even the IT team struggled with it. Compared to that, Rippling truly feels like magic.
  • Again: Intuitive, simple, just how it should be! We already have work and tasks that are often complicated! An HR system that is meant to help employees shouldn’t add to our workload, stress, or become a source of problems.
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Cons
Madison
  • Guest Names - I do have some difficulty with guest names. Many people want two names on their member profile. When I use Schmoe, Joe And Jane, it capitalizes the A in and. If I use the ampersand I have issues with the name processing. So, just one primary member and no ampersand.
  • Creating New Folios - For some reason it is very easy to create a new folio under a member account and you have to finish creating it before you can back out of it. I have done that a few times but not a huge deal.
  • Access Levels - Is there an easy to follow list of access levels and what they include? I guess I should ask Maestro this. Maybe not an issue...
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Rippling
  • The complex customized report is still a challenge between two departments. Comparison reports still lack across the departments.
  • The icons can be more visualized for better search, otherwise it will take time to go with menus.
  • The alignment in data points should be more accurate and specific with centralized key points according to their menu.
  • The help and reference links should always be their on each page to switch quickly.
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Likelihood to Renew
Madison
Maestro is what we are comfortable with and probably what we'll stay with, but it can be slow at times and lacks certain functionalities
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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
Madison
No answers on this topic
Rippling
If I can use it anyone can use it. I am tech savvy but let's face it, it's tough going from one program to the next and then adding in all the constant upgrades and updates that various entities have it gets difficult to keep up. Rippling makes it easy and to make it one of the best companies around they have a vast archive of quick, to the point instructional videos to help on a myriad of issues that may come up.
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Reliability and Availability
Madison
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
Madison
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
Madison
I love Maestro support! They are always available or get back to you quickly. The employees that work at Maestro must get treated well because they are always positive and patient on the phone with me. And, even though I am not great with technology they always help me find a solution.
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Rippling
Because they respond really fast, I feel like they are really there to support all my needs if I have any questions. If I have any questions, they are there to give me assistance. I think that they are the best resource for the company. Rippling is great!
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Implementation Rating
Madison
No answers on this topic
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
Madison
Maestro is the first lodging software I have reviewed. I do not have much other experience with lodging software so I am unable to compare. I do really like that Maestro has the support we need in an ever challenging customer service world. Thanks for being a great tool for our resort!
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Rippling
Rippling is Known for its intuitive and user-friendly interface, making it easy for both administrators and employees to navigate. It is Highly customizable, allowing businesses to tailor workflows and processes to their specific needs. Rippling Excels in automating administrative tasks, reducing manual work and the risk of errors. It is Generally more cost-effective with transparent pricing
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Scalability
Madison
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
Madison
  • Maestro allows me to log all communication with families, eliminating any question as to when I reached out
  • Maestro is a huge time saver with sending progress reports
  • Maestro lacks customization that would make teachers more efficient
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Rippling
  • The company has many employees more than 70, having the possibility of reducing workloads for the human resources team reduces costs substantially.
  • Employees can significantly reduce minor procedures by having the ability to make changes to their contracts immediately. The system automates these reports so that the HR team can obtain all statuses in real time.
  • The peace of mind that comes from having the system periodically report the status of a payment reduces the number of queries and potential inconveniences to the employer.
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ScreenShots

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.