Access PeopleHR vs. Rippling

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Access PeopleHR
Score 7.6 out of 10
N/A
With users among 7,000+ companies, Access PeopleHR is a cloud-based HR and payroll software designed for small and medium-sized businesses. Its features enable SMBs to manage their workforce and automate more of their HR processes.
$3
per month per user
Rippling
Score 9.0 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
Access PeopleHRRippling
Editions & Modules
Starter
£3
per month
Core
£5.50
per month
Pro
£8
per month
Elite
£9.50
per month
Recommended
$8.00
starting price per user, per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Access PeopleHRRippling
Free Trial
YesNo
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.
More Pricing Information
Community Pulse
Access PeopleHRRippling
Features
Access PeopleHRRippling
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
6.6
7 Ratings
20% below category average
Rippling
9.1
1009 Ratings
12% above category average
Employee demographic data6.16 Ratings8.9711 Ratings
Employment history5.97 Ratings9.0738 Ratings
Job profiles and administration7.06 Ratings9.2841 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.9.55 Ratings9.2742 Ratings
Organizational charting4.76 Ratings9.3875 Ratings
Organization and location management5.37 Ratings9.2775 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)8.03 Ratings8.9600 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
5.8
5 Ratings
34% below category average
Rippling
9.3
1058 Ratings
13% above category average
Pay calculation5.05 Ratings9.3948 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors4.15 Ratings00 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment9.01 Ratings9.0656 Ratings
Benefit plan administration4.15 Ratings9.0929 Ratings
Direct deposit files7.02 Ratings9.5932 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management6.45 Ratings9.4706 Ratings
Reimbursement management5.04 Ratings9.4611 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
6.2
7 Ratings
28% below category average
Rippling
9.4
947 Ratings
14% above category average
Approval workflow6.37 Ratings9.4915 Ratings
Balance details6.17 Ratings9.4867 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment6.16 Ratings9.3641 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
6.1
7 Ratings
30% below category average
Rippling
9.2
1107 Ratings
11% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information5.87 Ratings9.41047 Ratings
Update personal information6.77 Ratings9.51093 Ratings
View company policy documentation6.47 Ratings9.4905 Ratings
Employee recognition5.65 Ratings8.7597 Ratings
View job history6.07 Ratings9.0781 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
7.2
4 Ratings
10% below category average
Rippling
9.0
466 Ratings
12% above category average
Tracking of all physical assets7.24 Ratings9.0466 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
5.3
7 Ratings
35% below category average
Rippling
9.0
563 Ratings
17% above category average
Report builder6.47 Ratings8.8545 Ratings
Pre-built reports4.77 Ratings9.1514 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data5.05 Ratings9.1462 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
7.7
6 Ratings
4% below category average
Rippling
9.4
786 Ratings
16% above category average
New hire portal6.46 Ratings9.5766 Ratings
Manager tracking tools9.03 Ratings9.3590 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
7.1
5 Ratings
12% below category average
Rippling
9.1
446 Ratings
12% above category average
Corporate goal setting5.75 Ratings9.2381 Ratings
Individual goal setting5.75 Ratings9.1411 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility9.02 Ratings9.2378 Ratings
Performance tracking8.02 Ratings9.0404 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
7.3
6 Ratings
8% below category average
Rippling
9.3
515 Ratings
16% above category average
Performance plans9.05 Ratings9.2454 Ratings
Performance improvement plans9.04 Ratings9.2430 Ratings
Review status tracking5.35 Ratings9.2457 Ratings
Review reminders8.03 Ratings9.4482 Ratings
Multiple review frequency5.34 Ratings9.3416 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
8.0
1 Ratings
3% above category average
Rippling
9.1
383 Ratings
15% above category average
Create succession plans/pools8.01 Ratings9.1315 Ratings
Candidate ranking9.01 Ratings9.2327 Ratings
Candidate search7.01 Ratings9.2340 Ratings
Candidate development8.01 Ratings9.0323 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
6.1
6 Ratings
23% below category average
Rippling
9.2
434 Ratings
18% above category average
Job Requisition Management6.36 Ratings9.1344 Ratings
Company Website Posting3.65 Ratings9.2331 Ratings
Publish to Social Media9.02 Ratings9.3289 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting3.65 Ratings9.1301 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention9.03 Ratings9.2301 Ratings
Applicant Tracking5.65 Ratings9.1333 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts5.26 Ratings9.1407 Ratings
Best Alternatives
Access PeopleHRRippling
Small Businesses
Dayforce Powerpay
Dayforce Powerpay
Score 9.5 out of 10
Dayforce Powerpay
Dayforce Powerpay
Score 9.5 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Paypro Workforce Management
Paypro Workforce Management
Score 9.7 out of 10
Paypro Workforce Management
Paypro Workforce Management
Score 9.7 out of 10
Enterprises
PeopleStrong
PeopleStrong
Score 9.9 out of 10
PeopleStrong
PeopleStrong
Score 9.9 out of 10
All AlternativesView all alternativesView all alternatives
User Ratings
Access PeopleHRRippling
Likelihood to Recommend
4.6
(7 ratings)
9.2
(1159 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(19 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
9.4
(1156 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(4 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
8.5
(4 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.2
(874 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
8.6
(2 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(8 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
6.2
(3 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(3 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
8.6
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
Access PeopleHRRippling
Likelihood to Recommend
The Access Group
It's simple to use even for non-technical employees, making it very simple to install even for a workforce that hasn't grown up in the digital age, and for that People HR is the best option to fit in. I haven't got in any situation yet where I see People HR as less appropriate except Applications Tracking Systems as I have never worked on that module much.
Read full review
Rippling
With Rippling, we get a one stop shop for all things HR. Our benefits, pay, PTO, and leave management are all under one umbrella. This simplifies workflow and limits the number of systems we need to access to take care of day to day HR tasks. Despite the one-stop shop aspect of it all, some processes ended up being more problematic than others, for instance, sometimes PTO requests that have been approved do not register as such - and sometimes duplicate notifications go out on those approvals. To be fair to Rippling, this is likely user error on our part with initial or continued setup issues, but it is also not (seemingly) easily remediated. Our overall experience with Rippling has been positive. The simplicity and ease of use definitely overcome the few nagging issues that we have experienced.
Read full review
Pros
The Access Group
  • Complex reporting is made easy through the reporting capabilities of the system. We have been using reports for the past year and absolutely trust the accuracy of the data produced. The reports are generated easily through the system and can be exported into an editable Excel spreadsheet which is great.
  • The self-service of data is great for freeing up HR time. Employees can update their personal information themselves quickly and easily.
  • The App is a great feature of People HR. A large proportion of our employees work in our warehouse and as such don't have their own computer at work. The app allows those employees easy access to the system on the go.
Read full review
Rippling
  • Three different options to view the hours you've worked in a pay period. All three are valuable in their own way! I love this and use each one every week.
  • Rippling has the option to retroactively log your hours later if you forget to log in before you start work. I love this because sometimes I take a work call on the go and don't have time to clock in first. Such a handy feature!
  • Rippling has also made putting in time-off requests (sick/PTO/etc) so much easier. I'm sure every HR team would appreciate this!
Read full review
Cons
The Access Group
  • The UI could do with being more Up to date, i find it easy to use but is quite cartoon like.
  • More Details for skills is required, I have some certifications but the system does not recognise the Brand
  • Emails that are sent out could use an overhaul as they don't stand out as much as i think they should
Read full review
Rippling
  • Could clarify what is being asked when creating expense reports.
  • It could make 2FA more intuitive on mobile, such as allowing iPhone users to use Face ID as an alternative if the device is locked.
  • Overall avoid using too much jargon when asking questions.
Read full review
Likelihood to Renew
The Access Group
No answers on this topic
Rippling
The AI assistant has always been able to direct me to the correct solution to any question i have about Rippling. Payroll is so easy, it takes about 10 minutes to go through the process.
Read full review
Usability
The Access Group
No answers on this topic
Rippling
Rippling has an easy-to-use user interface and so far, employees at my company have really enjoyed using it. I find the modules for payroll, performance management, personal information, and benefits easy to navigate and appreciate that so many different features are integrated into one product. I much prefer it to our previous HRIS, Workday.
Read full review
Reliability and Availability
The Access Group
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.
Read full review
Performance
The Access Group
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.
Read full review
Support Rating
The Access Group
No answers on this topic
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.
Read full review
In-Person Training
The Access Group
No answers on this topic
Rippling
The trainer went slow and and answered our questions.
Read full review
Implementation Rating
The Access Group
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!
Read full review
Alternatives Considered
The Access Group
Prior to initially taking out our PeopleHR contract i reviewed many HR systems and PeopleHR seemed the best option as it seemed to have the most functionality for the best price. However that was many years ago now and since being a customer of PeopleHR and now going with Timetastic, i wouldn't recommend PeopleHR. The costs have increased substantially but there hasn't been any significant improvements in the software that we've seen/utilised. There's also a lot of system issues that seem to occur frequently. Not to mention the service has taken a total nosedive since PeopleHR were taken over by Access. Whilst Timetastic is a much more basic system and really just a holiday planner, the cost is cheaper than anything I've seen on the market. For the more HRIS functionality, we've opted to utilise our O365 and create a Sharepoint HR Management Site which is much more cost effecitve us and we can avoid having to deal with Access which is a huge plus
Read full review
Rippling
Workday is built for large enterprises. Rippling is optimized for small to mid-sized businesses that want flexibility, fast execution, and fewer administrative hurdles. Rippling lets you pay only for what you use—payroll, benefits, device management, etc.—whereas Workday often comes as a large, bundled enterprise solution, which may be overkill for many organizations.
Read full review
Scalability
The Access Group
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.
Read full review
Return on Investment
The Access Group
  • PeopleHR has reduced the amount of holiday queries coming through to the HR Team. This has saved us around 2 hours per week.
  • PeopleHR has increased visibility to line managers of their team and indirect reports for holiday / time management.
  • The ATS has enabled us to automate responses/templates to all candidates applying for roles, send updates, reject, invite to interview etc. in a much quicker time frame. This has reduced hours of work writing emails per week.
  • PeopleHR has given more responsibility and ownership to our managers to do their roles.
Read full review
Rippling
  • Routine things like PTO requests and document uploads now take a few clicks instead of hours of email back‑and‑forth. I’d estimate I spend at least half the time on those tasks compared to before, which frees me up to actually help employees.
  • What used to drag on for days now gets done in a morning - I've just asked them this now. New hires can log in, set up their tools, and start training almost immediately, so they’re productive much sooner.
  • Payroll and benefits errors used to pop up regularly, but now I almost never have to fix things or follow up on missing info. That means less stress for me and for everyone involved.
  • Having everything in one platform cuts out the “where did you send that?” and “who approves this?” questions. It feels like we’ve reduced our back‑and‑forth by at least a third.
Read full review
ScreenShots

Access PeopleHR Screenshots

Screenshot of Access PeopleHR DashboardScreenshot of Screenshot of Screenshot of Screenshot of Screenshot of

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.