Rippling vs. Sympa

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
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
Sympa
Score 7.4 out of 10
N/A
Sympa is a powerful platform for building data-driven HR that supports your people. We're proud to serve more than 1000 multi-location, growth-focused customers of all sizes in 100+ countries.
$4.76
per month per user
Pricing
RipplingSympa
Editions & Modules
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$8.00
starting price per user, per month
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
RipplingSympa
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
Additional DetailsFor additional pricing details visit the Rippling pricing page.
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Community Pulse
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Top Pros

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Top Cons

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Features
RipplingSympa
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.0
560 Ratings
2% above category average
Sympa
9.8
1 Ratings
22% above category average
Employee demographic data7.9372 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Employment history8.1389 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Job profiles and administration8.3452 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.8.3383 Ratings00 Ratings
Organizational charting8.0472 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Organization and location management8.3402 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)7.3301 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.5
604 Ratings
6% above category average
Sympa
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Ratings
Pay calculation8.5523 Ratings00 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment8.2324 Ratings00 Ratings
Benefit plan administration8.8544 Ratings00 Ratings
Direct deposit files9.1528 Ratings00 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management8.5361 Ratings00 Ratings
Reimbursement management8.0299 Ratings00 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.9
519 Ratings
10% above category average
Sympa
10.0
1 Ratings
21% above category average
Approval workflow9.1496 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Balance details9.0456 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment8.7312 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.9
642 Ratings
9% above category average
Sympa
10.0
1 Ratings
21% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information9.2603 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Update personal information9.3631 Ratings10.01 Ratings
View company policy documentation8.8504 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Employee recognition8.2303 Ratings00 Ratings
View job history8.8426 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
7.8
234 Ratings
0% above category average
Sympa
10.0
1 Ratings
25% above category average
Tracking of all physical assets7.8234 Ratings10.01 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.2
265 Ratings
8% above category average
Sympa
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Ratings
Report builder8.0258 Ratings00 Ratings
Pre-built reports8.0242 Ratings00 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data8.6203 Ratings00 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.7
428 Ratings
8% above category average
Sympa
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Ratings
New hire portal8.8420 Ratings00 Ratings
Manager tracking tools8.7300 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.6
165 Ratings
5% above category average
Sympa
10.0
1 Ratings
20% above category average
Corporate goal setting8.8140 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Individual goal setting8.6146 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility8.2140 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance tracking8.6144 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.6
195 Ratings
8% above category average
Sympa
10.0
1 Ratings
23% above category average
Performance plans8.3170 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Performance improvement plans8.2159 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Review status tracking9.0167 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Review reminders9.1183 Ratings00 Ratings
Multiple review frequency8.5149 Ratings00 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
9.1
152 Ratings
14% above category average
Sympa
-
Ratings
Create succession plans/pools9.0124 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate ranking9.3133 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate search9.2139 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate development9.1128 Ratings00 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.7
174 Ratings
11% above category average
Sympa
-
Ratings
Job Requisition Management9.2134 Ratings00 Ratings
Company Website Posting8.4128 Ratings00 Ratings
Publish to Social Media8.8119 Ratings00 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting8.8120 Ratings00 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention8.2123 Ratings00 Ratings
Applicant Tracking8.6128 Ratings00 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts8.9157 Ratings00 Ratings
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Small Businesses
Patriot Software
Patriot Software
Score 9.1 out of 10
Patriot Software
Patriot Software
Score 9.1 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 7.2 out of 10
Infor Human Resources
Infor Human Resources
Score 7.2 out of 10
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User Ratings
RipplingSympa
Likelihood to Recommend
8.1
(684 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.1
(6 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.4
(681 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Availability
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.1
(613 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
RipplingSympa
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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Sympa
In my usage of Sympa, I find that it's very useful for onboarding, goal management, and organizational structure lookups. I haven't yet experienced any areas where it doesn't work well or isn't appropriate. We have many other software systems that work in tandem with Sympa.
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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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Sympa
  • Customized interface.
  • Global Org Chart/Employee lookup.
  • Onboarding tasks.
  • Updating and reviewing personal goals, quotas, and PDP.
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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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Sympa
  • Loading speeds have been a bit slow at points.
  • Our customized interface is easy to use but beginning to feel a bit dated (could use a refresh).
  • Minor user-interface features could be added to take it to the next level.
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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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Sympa
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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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Sympa
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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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Sympa
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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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Sympa
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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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Sympa
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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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Sympa
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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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Sympa
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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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Sympa
  • Provides visibility to all things HR.
  • On demand access so you don't need to wait on replies from HR.
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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.

Sympa Screenshots

Screenshot of Sympa's customisable frontpage can highlight favourite reports based on any data saved in the system in any format. Pending tasks and approval requests will be shown, as well as a clear view of all team members.Screenshot of Sympa’s customisable reports offer a clear and real-time overview of any type of absences, sick leaves and holiday planning in the team. Users can highlight any report on the customisable front page for an even better overview.Screenshot of Sympa smooths the appraisal process by collecting learning management, training, skills, appraisals and all other relevant information under a single hood. This supports a motivated, enjoyable and happy work place.Screenshot of Report data in any format and present it in visual reports or on live dashboards. All reports can be shared with the right people without compromising sensitive data.Screenshot of Sympa offers a real-time overview of all things HR related, accessible on every device imaginable. Sympa can be used from anywhere at anytime, ensuring that users have all information within arm’s reach with just a few clicks.