Paycom vs. Rippling

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Paycom
Score 7.3 out of 10
N/A
Paycom is a core HR management software solution. It includes features such as talent acquisition and management, time tracking, and payroll management. It offers some automation capacities, particularly regarding payroll.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
PaycomRippling
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$8.00
starting price per user, per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
PaycomRippling
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
PaycomRippling
Considered Both Products
Paycom
Chose Paycom
Paycom was the service that met all of our needs at the best value. Others are more expensive or lacked all of the operational items that we wanted to cover.
Rippling
Chose Rippling
rippling is #1. fast and easy to use. I have used workday and Paycom and this is by far the most seamless software I have used at a workplace. Every tab provided has a purpose and there is nothing you cannot find on your day to day to answer any questions.
Chose Rippling
Much cleaner user interface; less cluttered, more streamlined into "apps" or areas of focus where things can be more easily found. Onboarding and benefit enrollment workflows are above and beyond. Fewer dropdown menus to find what I'm looking for. More intuitive terminology …
Chose Rippling
Rippling has far better UI and for me personally, is much more intuitive which is more important to me as an employee than a feature-rich software. Information is easier to find, things are easier to update and overall feels better than some of the alternatives out there.
Chose Rippling
Traditional payroll software has a clunky user experience. They get the job done, but it's at the expense of more time spent by my HR team in supporting employees in using the software to find what they need. Rippling's self-service features work because it's intuitive and easy …
Chose Rippling
I would say that Rippling is the leader out of these I've mentioned. It's very easy to navigate, unlike Paycor or Paylocity. I was not the decision-maker on selecting Rippling, however, I've been very impressed as an end-user/employee. I'd like to learn more about their app …
Chose Rippling
Rippling has been one of the easiest platforms I've ever used. It gives me the context I need for important decisions like what benefits to select and provides quick, clear insights into my payroll details when I need it.
Top Pros
Top Cons
Features
PaycomRippling
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Paycom
6.9
357 Ratings
13% below category average
Rippling
8.0
546 Ratings
2% above category average
Employee demographic data7.3324 Ratings7.9362 Ratings
Employment history6.8310 Ratings8.0380 Ratings
Job profiles and administration7.0311 Ratings8.3439 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.6.6312 Ratings8.3371 Ratings
Organizational charting5.9234 Ratings8.0461 Ratings
Organization and location management7.9270 Ratings8.3391 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)6.8256 Ratings7.4296 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Paycom
7.5
370 Ratings
7% below category average
Rippling
8.5
590 Ratings
6% above category average
Pay calculation7.9359 Ratings8.6511 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors6.447 Ratings00 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment8.713 Ratings8.2315 Ratings
Benefit plan administration7.6307 Ratings8.8536 Ratings
Direct deposit files8.0359 Ratings9.0517 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management7.1294 Ratings8.5352 Ratings
Reimbursement management7.0199 Ratings8.0292 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Paycom
7.5
326 Ratings
7% below category average
Rippling
8.9
508 Ratings
10% above category average
Approval workflow7.4311 Ratings9.1485 Ratings
Balance details7.5311 Ratings9.0446 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment7.7258 Ratings8.7306 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Paycom
7.5
371 Ratings
8% below category average
Rippling
8.8
630 Ratings
8% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information7.8364 Ratings9.2592 Ratings
Update personal information8.2367 Ratings9.3619 Ratings
View company policy documentation7.6326 Ratings8.8496 Ratings
Employee recognition6.4177 Ratings8.1299 Ratings
View job history7.7291 Ratings8.8419 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Paycom
4.9
26 Ratings
45% below category average
Rippling
7.8
230 Ratings
1% above category average
Tracking of all physical assets4.926 Ratings7.8230 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Paycom
6.2
318 Ratings
20% below category average
Rippling
8.2
254 Ratings
8% above category average
Report builder6.4312 Ratings8.0247 Ratings
Pre-built reports6.5309 Ratings7.9232 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data5.855 Ratings8.6197 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Paycom
7.1
313 Ratings
12% below category average
Rippling
8.7
416 Ratings
8% above category average
New hire portal7.4310 Ratings8.8408 Ratings
Manager tracking tools6.7268 Ratings8.7290 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Paycom
5.5
181 Ratings
39% below category average
Rippling
8.6
161 Ratings
5% above category average
Corporate goal setting4.236 Ratings8.8136 Ratings
Individual goal setting6.3168 Ratings8.6143 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility4.835 Ratings8.2138 Ratings
Performance tracking6.4177 Ratings8.7142 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Paycom
6.7
226 Ratings
17% below category average
Rippling
8.6
189 Ratings
8% above category average
Performance plans6.8209 Ratings8.3164 Ratings
Performance improvement plans6.7198 Ratings8.3154 Ratings
Review status tracking6.7202 Ratings9.0163 Ratings
Review reminders7.1209 Ratings9.1178 Ratings
Multiple review frequency6.3187 Ratings8.5147 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Paycom
6.8
34 Ratings
15% below category average
Rippling
9.1
148 Ratings
14% above category average
Create succession plans/pools9.124 Ratings8.9123 Ratings
Candidate ranking6.830 Ratings9.2130 Ratings
Candidate search5.833 Ratings9.2135 Ratings
Candidate development5.429 Ratings9.0127 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Paycom
6.7
218 Ratings
15% below category average
Rippling
8.7
168 Ratings
12% above category average
Job Requisition Management6.9195 Ratings9.1128 Ratings
Company Website Posting7.2192 Ratings8.4124 Ratings
Publish to Social Media6.5154 Ratings8.7115 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting6.9178 Ratings8.8117 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention6.2165 Ratings8.2118 Ratings
Applicant Tracking6.6201 Ratings8.6123 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts6.1204 Ratings8.9152 Ratings
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Score 9.5 out of 10
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User Ratings
PaycomRippling
Likelihood to Recommend
6.9
(390 ratings)
8.1
(669 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.3
(20 ratings)
9.1
(6 ratings)
Usability
8.4
(23 ratings)
8.4
(666 ratings)
Availability
9.1
(1 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Performance
8.2
(1 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
9.0
(51 ratings)
8.1
(599 ratings)
In-Person Training
6.4
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Online Training
7.3
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
7.8
(6 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Configurability
5.5
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
5.5
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
5.5
(1 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
4.9
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
8.3
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
PaycomRippling
Likelihood to Recommend
Paycom
Paycom has really helped us to configure our timecards and payroll to fit our unique pay structure. The system made it easy for staff to understand and not just the payroll/HR department. We use paper pay checks, and the system uses the "home location" for delivery which is not necessarily where the employee works, just where they pick up their check. If we used direct deposit, I am sure that would not be an issue.
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Rippling
Rippling shines in companies that prioritize streamlined HR operations and user-friendly experiences. It's ideal for: Growing companies: Easily manage HR as teams expand. Efficiency seekers: Automate tasks to save time and resources. Simple HR needs: Focus on core functionalities without overwhelm. Rippling might not be best for: Highly complex HR: Unique processes may require specialized solutions. Cloud-based hesitation: Some prefer traditional on-premises systems. Large international workforce: Current focus is on the US.
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Pros
Paycom
  • Customer Support- Jaco Lau and Jeff Sullins have been highly responsive to all of our needs and customizations
  • Customization capabilities - we have had to build an End-To-End performance management system that now fits and meets our needs
  • Functionality - the tools and intuitive use of Paycom makes for a great user-experience. Our employees are already embracing it and have expressed gratitude for moving to this new platform.
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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
Paycom
  • Update alert system for employees. When and employee misses a clock in so he/she requests a missed punch correction, the alert saying missed punch will continue to pop up at the employee until a manager approves said punch request. It confuses employees and makes them think they didn't request the punch so they do it again. It should not keep alerting said employee if he/she made a change to fix it. If anything, it should alert the manager until said requests are approved and/or denied.
  • Provide the employees pay rate in the edit grid layout section of payroll
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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
Paycom
We've made the mistake of moving away from Paycom to a PEO which had made a lot of promises, that they could not keep. Less than a year after that transition, we returned to Paycom and are happier than ever.
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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
Paycom
The system is very user friendly. Once you navigate where your information is stored under the forms you are golden. While the training amplified my capabilities and knowledge, I could have jumped into the system without and training and managed just fine. This probably one of my favorite parts about Paycom!
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Rippling
Great product, easy to use. We've had great employee buy in at this point, and want to continue to partner with Rippling to make the live of our employees easier, more productive, and get them back to the professional roles they are good at, while offering the administrative support they need through an HRIS.
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Reliability and Availability
Paycom
They are very dependable and I have never experience any outages
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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
Paycom
It is a solid product and was out first payroll software that we have used
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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
Paycom
Our TSR has been wonderful to work with. Every step of the
way he was quick to respond and answer any questions we had. I knew I could
reach him at any time (day or night) and he would be available to assist.
Implementing a new HRIS system is obviously a huge task and I contribute all
our success to our rep Kurt! Of course, with any implementation, there were
bumps along the way and issues. But I always knew we would work as a team to
get those issues figured out. Working in the Paycom system has been smooth and
easy to learn and I enjoy the employee self-service interface. Our managers
have had positive things to say and are all excited about the changes we have
been able to make to our organization due to Paycom being implemented.
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Rippling
Overall customer support for Rippling have been excellent anytime that I have emailed. Their team responds usually within the day and have a great explanation on the issue and the recommendation on how to proceed going forward. I feel that the person that responds actually have a vested interest and truly cares about the issue/problem that you have.
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In-Person Training
Paycom
They were a sales person and not really a good trainer.
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Rippling
No answers on this topic
Online Training
Paycom
All the online training modules were short and straight to the point. Every module teach you how to use the system. If there is one thing they know how to do is training. We did implementation during the pandemic so all had to be done online or via zoom meetings.
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Rippling
No answers on this topic
Implementation Rating
Paycom
Not at all satisfied it was a nightmare we spent over 8 months with the implementation team having issues after issues all related to the Puerto Rico regulations (half my employees are in Puerto Rico) and at the end we were moved over from the implementation team to the production team without all the issues being resolved
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Rippling
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Alternatives Considered
Paycom
ADP is too complex, too many people to go through to get what you need, as you need it. I can only say that I don't want to ever have to go back to using ADP again., Wherever my career leads me - I will lead them to PAYCOM!!
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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
Paycom
They are not able to meet our current needs
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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
Paycom
  • Saved time, 2 person HR department so time is limited. With reduced time for onboarding we have been able to focus on other areas.
  • Improved employee satisfaction- employees enjoy the ease of use of the system and the ability to use on their phones.
  • Reduced background check/drug screening costs- prior providers were absorbent in the amount we paid compared to Paycom.
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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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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.