PeopleGuru™ vs. Rippling

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
PeopleGuru™
Score 7.3 out of 10
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PeopleGuru is a cloud-based Human Capital Management solution designed for mid-market organizations. From recruitment to retirement, PeopleGuru HCM manages the entire employee life cycle. PeopleGuru's single platform, single database, solution includes: HR, Payroll, Benefits Management, Onboarding, Recruiting, Reporting and Analytics, ACA Management, Salary Administration, Performance Management, and Social Collaboration Tools. In addition to PeopleGuru's next generation technology, PeopleGuru…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
PeopleGuru™Rippling
Editions & Modules
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Recommended
$8.00
starting price per user, per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
PeopleGuru™Rippling
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredNo setup fee
Additional DetailsFor additional pricing details visit the Rippling pricing page.
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Features
PeopleGuru™Rippling
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
PeopleGuru™
6.5
13 Ratings
19% below category average
Rippling
8.0
554 Ratings
2% above category average
Employee demographic data6.312 Ratings7.9368 Ratings
Employment history6.111 Ratings8.0386 Ratings
Job profiles and administration7.510 Ratings8.3446 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.6.511 Ratings8.3377 Ratings
Organizational charting4.79 Ratings8.0467 Ratings
Organization and location management7.79 Ratings8.3397 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)7.09 Ratings7.3299 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
PeopleGuru™
7.3
12 Ratings
10% below category average
Rippling
8.5
599 Ratings
6% above category average
Pay calculation7.612 Ratings8.5518 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment7.89 Ratings8.2321 Ratings
Benefit plan administration4.48 Ratings8.8541 Ratings
Direct deposit files8.111 Ratings9.0525 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management7.510 Ratings8.5358 Ratings
Reimbursement management8.64 Ratings8.0296 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
PeopleGuru™
6.3
11 Ratings
25% below category average
Rippling
8.9
514 Ratings
10% above category average
Approval workflow7.111 Ratings9.1491 Ratings
Balance details5.511 Ratings9.0451 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment6.39 Ratings8.7309 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
PeopleGuru™
7.9
13 Ratings
3% below category average
Rippling
8.9
637 Ratings
9% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information7.813 Ratings9.2598 Ratings
Update personal information8.113 Ratings9.3626 Ratings
View company policy documentation7.410 Ratings8.8500 Ratings
Employee recognition8.46 Ratings8.2300 Ratings
View job history7.69 Ratings8.8424 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
PeopleGuru™
6.3
5 Ratings
21% below category average
Rippling
7.8
232 Ratings
1% above category average
Tracking of all physical assets6.35 Ratings7.8232 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
PeopleGuru™
6.5
13 Ratings
16% below category average
Rippling
8.2
260 Ratings
8% above category average
Report builder6.313 Ratings8.0253 Ratings
Pre-built reports6.313 Ratings7.9237 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data6.96 Ratings8.6199 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
PeopleGuru™
7.4
10 Ratings
8% below category average
Rippling
8.7
424 Ratings
8% above category average
New hire portal7.510 Ratings8.8416 Ratings
Manager tracking tools7.26 Ratings8.7296 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
PeopleGuru™
7.2
2 Ratings
13% below category average
Rippling
8.6
163 Ratings
5% above category average
Corporate goal setting6.41 Ratings8.8138 Ratings
Individual goal setting7.12 Ratings8.6145 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility8.21 Ratings8.2139 Ratings
Performance tracking7.32 Ratings8.7143 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
PeopleGuru™
6.4
4 Ratings
22% below category average
Rippling
8.6
192 Ratings
8% above category average
Performance plans6.14 Ratings8.3167 Ratings
Performance improvement plans6.53 Ratings8.2156 Ratings
Review status tracking6.04 Ratings9.0165 Ratings
Review reminders6.53 Ratings9.1181 Ratings
Multiple review frequency6.63 Ratings8.5148 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
PeopleGuru™
6.1
2 Ratings
26% below category average
Rippling
9.1
152 Ratings
14% above category average
Create succession plans/pools5.51 Ratings9.0124 Ratings
Candidate ranking6.41 Ratings9.2133 Ratings
Candidate search6.32 Ratings9.2139 Ratings
Candidate development6.41 Ratings9.1128 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
PeopleGuru™
6.8
6 Ratings
14% below category average
Rippling
8.7
171 Ratings
11% above category average
Job Requisition Management6.85 Ratings9.2131 Ratings
Company Website Posting7.75 Ratings8.4126 Ratings
Publish to Social Media6.33 Ratings8.8118 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting6.44 Ratings8.8118 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention8.02 Ratings8.2121 Ratings
Applicant Tracking6.05 Ratings8.6126 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts6.65 Ratings8.9155 Ratings
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User Ratings
PeopleGuru™Rippling
Likelihood to Recommend
7.1
(13 ratings)
8.1
(678 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.1
(1 ratings)
9.1
(6 ratings)
Usability
6.4
(2 ratings)
8.4
(675 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
7.7
(2 ratings)
8.1
(608 ratings)
Online Training
1.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
5.5
(2 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Configurability
7.4
(13 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
PeopleGuru™Rippling
Likelihood to Recommend
PeopleGuru™
I'd say PeopleGuru is well suited for most businesses -- a more significant (200+ employees) company may want to use something with a sleeker design. This provider is willing to work with cannabis businesses, which is unusual for payroll providers now.
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Rippling
Rippling is the best payroll provider if you have multiple companies that you want registered together. No other payroll provider we spoke to offered the multi-EIN feature that Rippling provides. We are a small company and Rippling works great for us at our size. I do not know how well the application scales, but I could see the systems being less than ideal for very large companies. Similarly, a very small company many not need all the features that Rippling offers and can get away with a cheaper payroll company. For example, a sole proprietorship with two employees probably should use Gusto or some other option if they need a payroll company, but Rippling would still be a useful service for these companies vs. no payroll company at all. It is just a matter of price.
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Pros
PeopleGuru™
  • One system for all human resource functions.
  • Easy ticketing function if you have an issue with the software.
  • Cost effective option.
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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
PeopleGuru™
  • Position change future dating
  • Timecard reporting including approval (multiple reports to show timecard with approval)
  • W2 Reconciliation Reports (had to calculate wages to verify accuracy)
  • Benefit Plan effective dating & how it affects the deduction effective dating (results in payroll errors if not careful)
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Rippling
  • Providing point of contact for different aspects of the program, we have a customer service rep, who is fantastic, but he is the only person I know to reach out to, and he generally has to follow up with me with information on which department/person I need to get in touch with to resolve my question.
  • Their "help" section is a bit difficult to navigate, but I will say the team chat makes up for that particular shortfall.
  • Their pricing is a bit all over the place. Everything is "al a carte," so the costs can add up quickly.
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Likelihood to Renew
PeopleGuru™
The software is cost-effective and exceeds our needs compared to the previous software.
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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
PeopleGuru™
The software is intuitive and user friendly.
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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
PeopleGuru™
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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
PeopleGuru™
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
PeopleGuru™
The customer service is great for the most part. There are a few issues with tax filings but overall I am pleased with the customer service provided by PeopleGuru.
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Rippling
The Rippling support team is INCREDIBLE. Their chat bot feature is very robust and if you need a live agent they are quick to hop on and a very helpful and friendly. Whether you need a Zoom call for a screen share or things are complicated and they need to make a support ticket, they will always work with you until you find a solution. VERY helpful! and Onboarding as a company/customer was great too.
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Online Training
PeopleGuru™
The trainer was difficult to understand.
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Rippling
No answers on this topic
Implementation Rating
PeopleGuru™
The implementation process was cumbersome and stressful. It took an extremely long time to complete this process. We had to learn a lot on the fly because this was the first implementation for all of us. The process would have been a lot easier if there was a third party that could assist with a lot of the work required to transfer and verify data.
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Rippling
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Alternatives Considered
PeopleGuru™
PeopleGuru is better than other cannabis-friendly payroll systems, like CheckWriters or MyPaperlessOffice (companies so small they were not available in your dropdown). It is not as good as bigger companies that are not cannabis-friendly, like ADP or Paylocity. ADP is super expensive but given the choice I would be with Paylocity over PeopleGuru.
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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
PeopleGuru™
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
PeopleGuru™
  • Less platforms that need to be managed or maintained
  • Less platforms to pay monthly or annual fees for
  • More costly than Gusto
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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

PeopleGuru™ Screenshots

Screenshot of A single employee profile panel stores all employee data including personal documents, PTO requests, banking, skills, certifications, and awards.Screenshot of PeopleGuru HCM is delivered with client defined dashboards which can be configured and controlled by an employee and/or administrator to improve the employee experience and drive user adoption. All dashboards can be exported to Excel.Screenshot of A user experience designed to help employees select the right benefits for themselves, family members, and dependents.Screenshot of The Employee Master, which can be used to manage a large, dynamic workforce. Filter by different locations, departments, or other various structures.Screenshot of the employee portal, available either via mobile or self-service, where employees have access to their pay stubs, W-2s, compensation statements, and PTO management.Screenshot of PeopleGuru's Daily Feed- communication platform to engage, reward, recognize, and collaborate with people. With the Daily Feed, employees can communicate with work groups, use direct private messaging, and publish posts for their peers.

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.