Rippling vs. SmartRecruiters

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Rippling
Score 8.7 out of 10
N/A
Rippling is an all-in-one platform for HR, IT, payroll, and spend management used to streamline the entire employee lifecycle, from hiring to benefits administration. Rippling additionally automates HR tasks, ensures compliance, and simplifies approvals. Rippling can also handle device management, software access, and compliance monitoring, from the same dashboard, and provides payroll support, real-time financial…
$8
per month per user
SmartRecruiters
Score 7.8 out of 10
N/A
SmartRecruiters’ Talent Acquisition Suite is a cloud-based recruitment marketing and collaborative hiring platform. It features an open marketplace for third party recruitment services. SmartRecruiters also offers talent sourcing and screening as add-on features.
$0
per month
Pricing
RipplingSmartRecruiters
Editions & Modules
Recommended
$8.00
starting price per user, per month
Corporate
Varies, per FTE
Billed annually
Global
Varies, per FTE
Billed annually
SmartStart
Free
up to 10 active job postings
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
RipplingSmartRecruiters
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee$1,000
Additional DetailsFor additional pricing details visit the Rippling pricing page.The software subscription is determined by the number of full time employees in your company. A one time cost to set up software, including customizations, integrations, data migration and training.
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Features
RipplingSmartRecruiters
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.7
565 Ratings
10% above category average
SmartRecruiters
-
Ratings
Employee demographic data9.0376 Ratings00 Ratings
Employment history8.8393 Ratings00 Ratings
Job profiles and administration8.9456 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.8.9388 Ratings00 Ratings
Organizational charting8.7476 Ratings00 Ratings
Organization and location management8.7406 Ratings00 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)8.0304 Ratings00 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.9
609 Ratings
10% above category average
SmartRecruiters
-
Ratings
Pay calculation8.8527 Ratings00 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment8.7328 Ratings00 Ratings
Benefit plan administration8.8548 Ratings00 Ratings
Direct deposit files9.4533 Ratings00 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management9.0364 Ratings00 Ratings
Reimbursement management8.8302 Ratings00 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
9.3
524 Ratings
13% above category average
SmartRecruiters
-
Ratings
Approval workflow9.4501 Ratings00 Ratings
Balance details9.4461 Ratings00 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment9.2316 Ratings00 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
9.3
647 Ratings
13% above category average
SmartRecruiters
-
Ratings
View and generate pay and benefit information9.5608 Ratings00 Ratings
Update personal information9.6636 Ratings00 Ratings
View company policy documentation9.4509 Ratings00 Ratings
Employee recognition9.0305 Ratings00 Ratings
View job history9.2430 Ratings00 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.6
236 Ratings
9% above category average
SmartRecruiters
-
Ratings
Tracking of all physical assets8.6236 Ratings00 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.5
269 Ratings
11% above category average
SmartRecruiters
-
Ratings
Report builder8.2262 Ratings00 Ratings
Pre-built reports8.5246 Ratings00 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data8.7206 Ratings00 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
9.3
432 Ratings
15% above category average
SmartRecruiters
-
Ratings
New hire portal9.2423 Ratings00 Ratings
Manager tracking tools9.3303 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
9.0
166 Ratings
10% above category average
SmartRecruiters
-
Ratings
Corporate goal setting9.1141 Ratings00 Ratings
Individual goal setting8.9147 Ratings00 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility8.8141 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance tracking9.0145 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
9.0
198 Ratings
12% above category average
SmartRecruiters
-
Ratings
Performance plans8.7172 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance improvement plans8.3160 Ratings00 Ratings
Review status tracking9.4170 Ratings00 Ratings
Review reminders9.4186 Ratings00 Ratings
Multiple review frequency9.1152 Ratings00 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
9.5
154 Ratings
18% above category average
SmartRecruiters
-
Ratings
Create succession plans/pools9.3124 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate ranking9.5135 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate search9.7141 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate development9.4130 Ratings00 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
9.5
176 Ratings
19% above category average
SmartRecruiters
8.4
127 Ratings
5% above category average
Job Requisition Management9.7136 Ratings9.3109 Ratings
Company Website Posting9.6130 Ratings9.7114 Ratings
Publish to Social Media9.3119 Ratings7.6112 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting9.5121 Ratings8.1116 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention9.3124 Ratings8.3114 Ratings
Applicant Tracking9.6130 Ratings9.4126 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts9.5158 Ratings9.5119 Ratings
Customized Application Form00 Ratings8.9104 Ratings
Resume Management00 Ratings7.3119 Ratings
Candidate Search00 Ratings8.4122 Ratings
Collaboration00 Ratings8.5117 Ratings
Task Creation and Delegation00 Ratings9.497 Ratings
Email Templates00 Ratings8.7114 Ratings
User Permissions00 Ratings9.0109 Ratings
Reporting00 Ratings3.9105 Ratings
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User Ratings
RipplingSmartRecruiters
Likelihood to Recommend
8.6
(689 ratings)
7.8
(129 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.1
(6 ratings)
6.0
(15 ratings)
Usability
8.6
(686 ratings)
9.1
(12 ratings)
Availability
9.1
(1 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Performance
9.1
(1 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
8.5
(617 ratings)
9.0
(10 ratings)
Implementation Rating
9.1
(1 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
7.1
(12 ratings)
Product Scalability
9.1
(1 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
RipplingSmartRecruiters
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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SmartRecruiters
SmartRecruiters has allowed us to enable our hiring managers to self-service their requirements for recruitment, simplifying our internal processes. We have visibility of recruitment requirements and significantly improved our approvals process using the software. We have been able to configure our hiring processes relevant to different areas of the business. Collaboration for our hiring teams (managers and business partners) is simple and effective. Candidate experience is enhanced and engaging. The platform has brought many benefits to our Resourcing business partners and hiring managers. We have visibility and insightful data which has integrity, allowing us to make informed business decisions. Our offer process has seen significant improvements and provides an engaging candidate experience, previously this was a labour-intensive process that is now streamlined and automated. The recently launched Community for collaboration amongst customers is very helpful and insigtful for how other people are using the software and exploring ideas with each other
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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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SmartRecruiters
  • Job Referrals - can easily refer others to a job posting and view the status
  • Job Postings - can easily search for job openings and read job description and criteria
  • Application online - Can easily apply for the job directly and see who the hiring manager and hiring recruiter is
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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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SmartRecruiters
  • Settings page can be difficult to navigate & find what you're looking for
  • Job approval chains would be better with additional qualifying fields so that we can segregate different areas of the business better
  • The ability to edit an existing offer template in-system would improve the experience, rather than having to edit offline and upload a whole new version.
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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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SmartRecruiters
I thoroughly enjoy using SmartRecruiters and have shared this feedback with those responsible, however I am not a decision maker in the process. I understand that at the moment there are lots of factors affecting the economy and business outcomes, so I cannot comment with certainty on the renewal of SmartRecruiters at this time, not involved in the confirmation of renewal.
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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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SmartRecruiters
I would give this rating as overall it a great combo of all your problems. With just one click you can get away with all your problems such as recruitment, candidate update, Interview scheduling, updating candidates, reports of a job perspective, and recruiters perspective. Usability is worth of SmartRecruiters. The dashboard is also very attractive and once you open you will love working on this platform again and again. I would say it is the best platform to use once for smooth work in your organization.
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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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SmartRecruiters
Rarely is there an issue and if the product is down, it typically is restored quickly.
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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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SmartRecruiters
I have no complaints about performance. The system works virtually flawless.
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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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SmartRecruiters
Response is normally very fast. There are times, however, when the response is not useful. It is difficult to work with the reporting and the offer letter templates, and the front line support agents usually are not very knowledgeable. Second, if there are any issues with integrations, the regular support agents will not be able to help you. You'll have to create that ticket and ask them to escalate it to an integration specialist.
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In-Person Training
Rippling
No answers on this topic
SmartRecruiters
Quick and easy to learn.
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Implementation Rating
Rippling
No answers on this topic
SmartRecruiters
It really was a painless and easy process to switch to SmartRecruiters.
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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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SmartRecruiters
I've really enjoyed using SmartRecruiters, but these other ATSs that we've checked out offer better reporting features and price points. Over time, we may be transitioning off of SmartRecruiters to one of these ATSs because the price is a set price where SmartRecruiters has employee-based pricing model. Also, these other software products offer better reporting features that would eliminate some of our manual tracking process that we're currently doing.
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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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SmartRecruiters
No explanation really, just a great product.
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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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SmartRecruiters
  • In terms of ROI, SR helped our business greatly in returning precious time to my productivity in business management, as well as my team's, so that we could get back to the main work we were hired for. The SR process did most of the heavy lifting.
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ScreenShots

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.

SmartRecruiters Screenshots

Screenshot of A candidate experience to  reach, engage, and connect with talent wherever they are.Screenshot of Engaged hiring managers empowered by collaboration tools and applicant tracking to drive better hiring decisions.Screenshot of Digital offer management, onboarding, and reporting deliver a seamless journey for new hires and recruiters.Screenshot of SmartRecruiters eases the burden of juggling multiple open roles and hiring large volumes.Screenshot of Frees up hiring teams to focus on making great hires and delivering a better candidate experience by automating routine tasks.Screenshot of Find and discover qualified talent while getting the most from the advertising budget.