Middesk vs. Rippling

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Middesk
Score 8.7 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.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
MiddeskRippling
Editions & Modules
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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
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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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Top Pros
Top Cons
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
1% 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
26% 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
10% 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
0% 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
23% 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
1% 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
8.0
551 Ratings
2% above category average
Employee demographic data00 Ratings7.9366 Ratings
Employment history00 Ratings8.0384 Ratings
Job profiles and administration00 Ratings8.3443 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings8.3375 Ratings
Organizational charting00 Ratings8.0465 Ratings
Organization and location management00 Ratings8.3395 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings7.3298 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Middesk
-
Ratings
Rippling
8.5
596 Ratings
6% above category average
Pay calculation00 Ratings8.6516 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings8.2320 Ratings
Benefit plan administration00 Ratings8.8539 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings9.0523 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings8.5357 Ratings
Reimbursement management00 Ratings8.0295 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Middesk
-
Ratings
Rippling
8.9
512 Ratings
10% above category average
Approval workflow00 Ratings9.1489 Ratings
Balance details00 Ratings9.0449 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings8.7309 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Middesk
-
Ratings
Rippling
8.8
635 Ratings
8% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings9.2597 Ratings
Update personal information00 Ratings9.3624 Ratings
View company policy documentation00 Ratings8.8499 Ratings
Employee recognition00 Ratings8.2300 Ratings
View job history00 Ratings8.8422 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Middesk
-
Ratings
Rippling
7.8
232 Ratings
1% above category average
Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings7.8232 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Middesk
-
Ratings
Rippling
8.2
257 Ratings
8% above category average
Report builder00 Ratings8.0250 Ratings
Pre-built reports00 Ratings8.0235 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings8.6199 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Middesk
-
Ratings
Rippling
8.7
421 Ratings
8% above category average
New hire portal00 Ratings8.8413 Ratings
Manager tracking tools00 Ratings8.7294 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Middesk
-
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
Middesk
-
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
Middesk
-
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
Middesk
-
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
MiddeskRippling
Likelihood to Recommend
8.5
(2 ratings)
8.1
(675 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(6 ratings)
Usability
7.5
(2 ratings)
8.4
(672 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
9.0
(2 ratings)
8.1
(605 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(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
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
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
  • 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
Middesk Inc.
  • Better navigation.
  • More marketing and make it very reachable to customers.
  • Login is difficult.
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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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
  • 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

Middesk Screenshots

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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.