Rippling vs. SAP Core HR and Payroll

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
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
SAP Core HR and Payroll
Score 9.2 out of 10
N/A
N/AN/A
Pricing
RipplingSAP Core HR and Payroll
Editions & Modules
Recommended
$8.00
starting price per user, per month
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
RipplingSAP Core HR and Payroll
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
RipplingSAP Core HR and Payroll
Top Pros
Top Cons
Features
RipplingSAP Core HR and Payroll
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.0
557 Ratings
2% above category average
SAP Core HR and Payroll
5.6
4 Ratings
34% below category average
Employee demographic data7.9370 Ratings2.02 Ratings
Employment history8.1389 Ratings7.04 Ratings
Job profiles and administration8.3449 Ratings4.03 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.8.3380 Ratings7.04 Ratings
Organizational charting8.0469 Ratings6.04 Ratings
Organization and location management8.3399 Ratings7.04 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)7.3300 Ratings6.02 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.5
602 Ratings
6% above category average
SAP Core HR and Payroll
6.0
4 Ratings
29% below category average
Pay calculation8.5521 Ratings9.04 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment8.2323 Ratings4.01 Ratings
Benefit plan administration8.8543 Ratings6.03 Ratings
Direct deposit files9.0526 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management8.5361 Ratings4.04 Ratings
Reimbursement management8.0298 Ratings6.02 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings5.02 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.9
517 Ratings
10% above category average
SAP Core HR and Payroll
4.7
3 Ratings
53% below category average
Approval workflow9.1494 Ratings5.03 Ratings
Balance details9.0454 Ratings5.03 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment8.7311 Ratings4.03 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.9
640 Ratings
9% above category average
SAP Core HR and Payroll
5.8
4 Ratings
33% below category average
View and generate pay and benefit information9.2601 Ratings6.04 Ratings
Update personal information9.3629 Ratings7.04 Ratings
View company policy documentation8.8502 Ratings4.02 Ratings
Employee recognition8.2302 Ratings7.03 Ratings
View job history8.8426 Ratings5.04 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
7.8
233 Ratings
1% above category average
SAP Core HR and Payroll
3.0
1 Ratings
88% below category average
Tracking of all physical assets7.8233 Ratings3.01 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.2
263 Ratings
8% above category average
SAP Core HR and Payroll
5.0
4 Ratings
41% below category average
Report builder8.0256 Ratings5.04 Ratings
Pre-built reports8.0240 Ratings4.04 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data8.6201 Ratings6.03 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.7
427 Ratings
8% above category average
SAP Core HR and Payroll
6.5
2 Ratings
21% below category average
New hire portal8.8419 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Manager tracking tools8.7299 Ratings6.02 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.6
164 Ratings
5% above category average
SAP Core HR and Payroll
7.0
2 Ratings
15% below category average
Corporate goal setting8.8139 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Individual goal setting8.6145 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility8.2139 Ratings4.02 Ratings
Performance tracking8.6143 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.6
193 Ratings
8% above category average
SAP Core HR and Payroll
7.4
2 Ratings
7% below category average
Performance plans8.3168 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Performance improvement plans8.2157 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Review status tracking9.0165 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Review reminders9.1181 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Multiple review frequency8.5148 Ratings5.02 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
9.1
152 Ratings
14% above category average
SAP Core HR and Payroll
5.8
2 Ratings
31% below category average
Create succession plans/pools9.0124 Ratings6.02 Ratings
Candidate ranking9.2133 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Candidate search9.2139 Ratings4.02 Ratings
Candidate development9.1128 Ratings5.02 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.7
173 Ratings
11% above category average
SAP Core HR and Payroll
6.1
2 Ratings
24% below category average
Job Requisition Management9.1133 Ratings5.02 Ratings
Company Website Posting8.4127 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Publish to Social Media8.8119 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting8.8119 Ratings6.02 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention8.2122 Ratings4.02 Ratings
Applicant Tracking8.6127 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts8.9156 Ratings7.02 Ratings
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User Ratings
RipplingSAP Core HR and Payroll
Likelihood to Recommend
8.1
(679 ratings)
7.0
(4 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.1
(6 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.4
(676 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Availability
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.1
(609 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
RipplingSAP Core HR and Payroll
Likelihood to Recommend
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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SAP
SAP HR can be well suited for global companies with operations in multiple countries. The Payroll module needs to be limited to one instance per country, otherwise trying to maintain multiple countries on the same instance is too complicated. I would not recommend using SAP HR and Payroll for smaller companies because the total cost of ownership and the lack of flexibility will make it unfeasible. There are many cloud-based options now a days available that would fit better for this type of scenario.
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Pros
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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SAP
  • It’s easy to use
  • The layout is organized
  • It is reliable
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Cons
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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SAP
  • The interface and graphic look and feel are not very modern.
  • Provide more intuitive and easier screens and functionality - Too many scroll bars.
  • Make messages back to users more descriptive.
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Likelihood to Renew
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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SAP
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Usability
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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SAP
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Reliability and Availability
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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SAP
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Performance
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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SAP
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Support Rating
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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SAP
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Alternatives Considered
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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SAP
SAP is very intuitive to use and allows us to achieve our goals.
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Scalability
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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SAP
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Return on Investment
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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SAP
  • SAP HR is suited for large companies with a sufficient budget. Small budgets will not be able to cover the expensive licensing, technical personnel and consultants required of an SAP installation.
  • In regards to the total cost of ownership, my ROI experience has been that by replacing SAP HR modules with cloud solutions we have been able to reduce the cost up to 60% while modernizing our systems and improving the employee experience.
  • I would encourage decision makers to look for cloud-based alternatives with a robust system integration, before believing that supporting every area of HR with a single SAP installation is a good long-term strategy. Having SAP HR as the core integrated to best-in-class cloud-based systems is a very valid and effective system strategy.
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ScreenShots

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.