Middesk vs. Rippling

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Middesk
Score 8.9 out of 10
N/A
Middesk is a business intelligence (BI) software used to onboarded clients working in three primary verticals — Fintech, Credit Reporting, and Business Marketplaces.
$1,000
per month
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
MiddeskRippling
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Recommended
$8.00
starting price per user, per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
MiddeskRippling
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsUsers may also pay per use if they are expecting a lower volume of usage.For additional pricing details visit the Rippling pricing page.
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Community Pulse
MiddeskRippling
Considered Both Products
Middesk
Chose Middesk
ADP Workforce Now offers a module to handle payroll tax registrations. The interface is confusing and the information is hard to find. The service and support are awful - nobody ever knows who can answer tax account questions, they escalate to a different department and promise …
Rippling

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Features
MiddeskRippling
BI Standard Reporting
Comparison of BI Standard Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Middesk
7.7
1 Ratings
6% below category average
Rippling
-
Ratings
Pixel Perfect reports8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Customizable dashboards7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Report Formatting Templates8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Ad-hoc Reporting
Comparison of Ad-hoc Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Middesk
8.0
1 Ratings
0% below category average
Rippling
-
Ratings
Drill-down analysis8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Formatting capabilities8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Integration with R or other statistical packages8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Report sharing and collaboration8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Report Output and Scheduling
Comparison of Report Output and Scheduling features of Product A and Product B
Middesk
6.4
1 Ratings
25% below category average
Rippling
-
Ratings
Publish to Web7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Publish to PDF5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Report Versioning5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Report Delivery Scheduling8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Delivery to Remote Servers7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Data Discovery and Visualization
Comparison of Data Discovery and Visualization features of Product A and Product B
Middesk
7.3
1 Ratings
8% below category average
Rippling
-
Ratings
Pre-built visualization formats (heatmaps, scatter plots etc.)7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Location Analytics / Geographic Visualization7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Predictive Analytics8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Access Control and Security
Comparison of Access Control and Security features of Product A and Product B
Middesk
8.5
2 Ratings
1% below category average
Rippling
-
Ratings
Multi-User Support (named login)7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Role-Based Security Model8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Multiple Access Permission Levels (Create, Read, Delete)9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Single Sign-On (SSO)9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile Capabilities
Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of Product A and Product B
Middesk
6.3
1 Ratings
21% below category average
Rippling
-
Ratings
Responsive Design for Web Access8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile Application8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile3.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Application Program Interfaces (APIs) / Embedding
Comparison of Application Program Interfaces (APIs) / Embedding features of Product A and Product B
Middesk
8.0
1 Ratings
3% above category average
Rippling
-
Ratings
REST API8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Javascript API8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
iFrames6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Java API8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Themeable User Interface (UI)8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Customizable Platform (Open Source)10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Middesk
-
Ratings
Rippling
9.1
958 Ratings
14% above category average
Employee demographic data00 Ratings8.9670 Ratings
Employment history00 Ratings9.0695 Ratings
Job profiles and administration00 Ratings9.2798 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings9.1695 Ratings
Organizational charting00 Ratings9.3830 Ratings
Organization and location management00 Ratings9.1729 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings8.9568 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Middesk
-
Ratings
Rippling
9.3
1006 Ratings
15% above category average
Pay calculation00 Ratings9.3899 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings8.9613 Ratings
Benefit plan administration00 Ratings9.0885 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings9.5885 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings9.4662 Ratings
Reimbursement management00 Ratings9.3572 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Middesk
-
Ratings
Rippling
9.4
896 Ratings
15% above category average
Approval workflow00 Ratings9.3865 Ratings
Balance details00 Ratings9.4817 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings9.3600 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Middesk
-
Ratings
Rippling
9.2
1053 Ratings
13% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings9.4995 Ratings
Update personal information00 Ratings9.51040 Ratings
View company policy documentation00 Ratings9.5855 Ratings
Employee recognition00 Ratings8.8555 Ratings
View job history00 Ratings9.0735 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Middesk
-
Ratings
Rippling
9.0
439 Ratings
13% above category average
Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings9.0439 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Middesk
-
Ratings
Rippling
9.0
523 Ratings
18% above category average
Report builder00 Ratings8.8505 Ratings
Pre-built reports00 Ratings9.1476 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings9.1427 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Middesk
-
Ratings
Rippling
9.4
743 Ratings
17% above category average
New hire portal00 Ratings9.5724 Ratings
Manager tracking tools00 Ratings9.3551 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Middesk
-
Ratings
Rippling
9.1
408 Ratings
12% above category average
Corporate goal setting00 Ratings9.2345 Ratings
Individual goal setting00 Ratings9.0374 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings9.2344 Ratings
Performance tracking00 Ratings9.0367 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Middesk
-
Ratings
Rippling
9.3
475 Ratings
16% above category average
Performance plans00 Ratings9.1416 Ratings
Performance improvement plans00 Ratings9.2393 Ratings
Review status tracking00 Ratings9.2418 Ratings
Review reminders00 Ratings9.5445 Ratings
Multiple review frequency00 Ratings9.4381 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Middesk
-
Ratings
Rippling
9.1
349 Ratings
16% above category average
Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings9.2286 Ratings
Candidate ranking00 Ratings9.2295 Ratings
Candidate search00 Ratings9.2307 Ratings
Candidate development00 Ratings8.9291 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Middesk
-
Ratings
Rippling
9.2
398 Ratings
18% above category average
Job Requisition Management00 Ratings9.2309 Ratings
Company Website Posting00 Ratings9.2299 Ratings
Publish to Social Media00 Ratings9.3262 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings9.2272 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings9.3270 Ratings
Applicant Tracking00 Ratings9.0298 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings9.1371 Ratings
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User Ratings
MiddeskRippling
Likelihood to Recommend
8.5
(2 ratings)
9.1
(1081 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(17 ratings)
Usability
7.5
(2 ratings)
9.2
(1078 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
7.3
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
9.0
(2 ratings)
9.2
(829 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(6 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
MiddeskRippling
Likelihood to Recommend
Middesk Inc.
Middesk majorly provides us with real-time access to the data and documents which are required for automating KYB and CIP regulatory compliance, mitigating front and backend risk. In addition, it is the easiest way for financial services companies to verify and monitor their business customers. It for us very much makes the process of onboarding customers very easy.
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Rippling
I highly recommend Rippling for any company, regardless of its size. Many well-known companies trust it, and if you go onto their LinkedIn page, you will likely find that many of your friends and colleagues are already familiar with them. Along with a highly flexible and easy-to-use UI, many other companies use it, making it feel like a small world. Any company that needs software for expense management and payroll and wants consistency should consider using Rippling.
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Pros
Middesk Inc.
  • Gathering information needed for registration.
  • Making the registration process efficient.
  • Guiding us through the process when we hit snags.
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Rippling
  • I did not expect Live Chat Support and Email Support when we moved to Rippling. Their Support team is quick and very knowledgeable. I have had multiple instances where we have gone back and forth on a situation to come to the correct conclusion, never feeling they were trying to just close the case unsolved.
  • Being able to manage employees from application to separation is huge. Having a built in ATS that we can hire candidates from directly, and immediately have their payroll, benefits and employee profile setup has saved me countless hours for each hire.
  • Rippling allows us to manage retirement plans across the US, Canada and UK with automation and file feeds. Before Rippling I manually managed these in multiple portals, now Rippling does it for me automatically.
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Cons
Middesk Inc.
  • Better navigation.
  • More marketing and make it very reachable to customers.
  • Login is difficult.
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Rippling
  • As I said: it’s great for me! But of course, the competition is always watching, so perhaps it’s worth having a team that monitors similar programs to understand what they’re doing.
  • Be very secure with the secrets that make you so good.
  • Analyze this "bug" that occurred in the last two weeks, where at least in Brazil, there was a delay in loading the page.
  • If possible, always improve the design. It catches attention, and people like it. It makes it light and fun to use.
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Likelihood to Renew
Middesk 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
Middesk Inc.
UI is not as intuitive as other systems we use. For states that require income tax withholding, some of them require registration with multiple agencies - the UI doesn't easily tell you which login credentials are tied to which agency.
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Rippling
Rippling is a great product that has streamlined our payroll and leave management processes. The interface is intuitive, and it’s very convenient to manage everything in one place. While the initial setup was a bit lengthy and the mobile experience can sometimes be a little slow, overall, it’s been a reliable and effective solution for our needs.
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Reliability and Availability
Middesk 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
Middesk 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
Middesk Inc.
The user experience of this tool must be rearchitected. I am able to observe a lot of lag in the process when initiated. There are sometimes when the tool's navigation becomes difficult. The time taken at times is large to process a request and this can also be highly improved in the future.
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Rippling
When I did have to reach out to Rippling for assistance I was able to get quick help and my problem resolved in a time efficient manner with out any type of hick up. The customer support team is professional, kind and always available. This makes Rippling more welcoming to use on a daily basis.
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Implementation Rating
Middesk Inc.
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
Middesk Inc.
ADP Workforce Now offers a module to handle payroll tax registrations. The interface is confusing and the information is hard to find. The service and support are awful - nobody ever knows who can answer tax account questions, they escalate to a different department and promise a callback but they never call back.
Read full review
Rippling
Rippling has a better user experience, is more easy to use and more comprehensive. This is more related to feelings but with Employee Navigator I felf my data was not being protected because the platform looked very old and outdated. With Rippling the feeling is the opposite because I think is more up to date. Also, the gifs they send when is pay day are super nice and fun lol
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Scalability
Middesk 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
Middesk Inc.
  • Better speed.
  • Better quality for optimal cost.
  • Saves a lot of time.
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Rippling
  • We are more productive.
  • There is a significantly better use of time. Time is everything and as such it impacts everything we do. How we use the time we have depends on the assets we have at our disposal. Rippling is like a superpower to our company. Our time management is light years ahead of where we were without this amazing service.
  • Rippling keeps us on track and on task. Rippling also lets us know where our weaknesses are and how to address them, when to address and lets us know when things have been corrected.
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ScreenShots

Middesk Screenshots

Screenshot of Middesk

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.