Access PeopleHR vs. Rippling

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Access PeopleHR
Score 5.6 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 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
Access PeopleHRRippling
Editions & Modules
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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.
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Features
Access PeopleHRRippling
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
6.8
7 Ratings
14% below category average
Rippling
8.0
549 Ratings
2% above category average
Employee demographic data6.36 Ratings7.9365 Ratings
Employment history6.37 Ratings8.0383 Ratings
Job profiles and administration7.36 Ratings8.3442 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.9.55 Ratings8.3373 Ratings
Organizational charting5.06 Ratings8.0464 Ratings
Organization and location management5.57 Ratings8.3393 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)8.03 Ratings7.3297 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
6.0
5 Ratings
29% below category average
Rippling
8.5
593 Ratings
6% above category average
Pay calculation5.35 Ratings8.6514 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors4.35 Ratings00 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment9.01 Ratings8.2318 Ratings
Benefit plan administration4.35 Ratings8.8539 Ratings
Direct deposit files7.02 Ratings9.0520 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management6.75 Ratings8.5355 Ratings
Reimbursement management5.34 Ratings8.0294 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
6.6
7 Ratings
20% below category average
Rippling
8.9
511 Ratings
10% above category average
Approval workflow6.87 Ratings9.1488 Ratings
Balance details6.57 Ratings9.0448 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment6.56 Ratings8.7308 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
6.3
7 Ratings
25% below category average
Rippling
8.8
633 Ratings
8% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information6.07 Ratings9.2595 Ratings
Update personal information6.87 Ratings9.3622 Ratings
View company policy documentation6.57 Ratings8.8498 Ratings
Employee recognition6.05 Ratings8.2300 Ratings
View job history6.37 Ratings8.8421 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
6.7
4 Ratings
14% below category average
Rippling
7.8
231 Ratings
1% above category average
Tracking of all physical assets6.74 Ratings7.8231 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
5.5
7 Ratings
32% below category average
Rippling
8.2
256 Ratings
8% above category average
Report builder6.57 Ratings8.0249 Ratings
Pre-built reports4.87 Ratings7.9234 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data5.35 Ratings8.6199 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
7.8
6 Ratings
3% below category average
Rippling
8.7
419 Ratings
8% above category average
New hire portal6.76 Ratings8.8411 Ratings
Manager tracking tools9.03 Ratings8.7292 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
7.3
5 Ratings
11% below category average
Rippling
8.6
163 Ratings
5% above category average
Corporate goal setting6.05 Ratings8.8138 Ratings
Individual goal setting6.05 Ratings8.6145 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility9.02 Ratings8.2139 Ratings
Performance tracking8.02 Ratings8.7143 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
7.5
6 Ratings
6% below category average
Rippling
8.6
191 Ratings
8% above category average
Performance plans9.05 Ratings8.3166 Ratings
Performance improvement plans9.04 Ratings8.3156 Ratings
Review status tracking5.75 Ratings9.0165 Ratings
Review reminders8.03 Ratings9.1180 Ratings
Multiple review frequency5.74 Ratings8.5148 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
8.0
1 Ratings
1% above category average
Rippling
9.1
150 Ratings
14% above category average
Create succession plans/pools8.01 Ratings8.9124 Ratings
Candidate ranking9.01 Ratings9.2131 Ratings
Candidate search7.01 Ratings9.2137 Ratings
Candidate development8.01 Ratings9.0128 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Access PeopleHR
6.3
6 Ratings
21% below category average
Rippling
8.7
170 Ratings
12% above category average
Job Requisition Management6.76 Ratings9.1130 Ratings
Company Website Posting4.05 Ratings8.4126 Ratings
Publish to Social Media9.02 Ratings8.7117 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting4.05 Ratings8.8118 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention9.03 Ratings8.2120 Ratings
Applicant Tracking6.05 Ratings8.6125 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts5.36 Ratings8.9154 Ratings
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Access PeopleHRRippling
Small Businesses
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Score 9.0 out of 10
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Score 9.0 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Paypro Workforce Management
Paypro Workforce Management
Score 9.5 out of 10
Paypro Workforce Management
Paypro Workforce Management
Score 9.5 out of 10
Enterprises
Infor Human Resources
Infor Human Resources
Score 7.3 out of 10
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Infor Human Resources
Score 7.3 out of 10
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User Ratings
Access PeopleHRRippling
Likelihood to Recommend
4.5
(7 ratings)
8.1
(672 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(6 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.4
(669 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.1
(602 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 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.
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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
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.
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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
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
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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
The Access Group
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
The Access Group
No answers on this topic
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
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.
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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.
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Support Rating
The Access Group
No answers on this topic
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
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
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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
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.
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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.
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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

Access PeopleHR 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.