Rippling vs. Toast Payroll & Team Management

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
Toast Payroll & Team Management
Score 8.2 out of 10
N/A
Toast Payroll & Team Management offers HR, payroll, and benefits solutions to meet a variety of restaurant needs. It is based on the former StratEx product, developed by the company of the same name in Chicago that was acquired by Toast July 2019.N/A
Pricing
RipplingToast Payroll & Team Management
Editions & Modules
Recommended
$8.00
starting price per user, per month
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
RipplingToast Payroll & Team Management
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsFor additional pricing details visit the Rippling pricing page.
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Top Pros
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Features
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Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.0
549 Ratings
2% above category average
Toast Payroll & Team Management
-
Ratings
Employee demographic data7.9365 Ratings00 Ratings
Employment history8.0383 Ratings00 Ratings
Job profiles and administration8.3442 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.8.3373 Ratings00 Ratings
Organizational charting8.0464 Ratings00 Ratings
Organization and location management8.3393 Ratings00 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)7.3297 Ratings00 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.5
593 Ratings
6% above category average
Toast Payroll & Team Management
8.1
3 Ratings
2% below category average
Pay calculation8.6514 Ratings8.43 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment8.2318 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Benefit plan administration8.8539 Ratings7.63 Ratings
Direct deposit files9.0520 Ratings9.03 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management8.5355 Ratings8.63 Ratings
Reimbursement management8.0294 Ratings8.22 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.9
511 Ratings
10% above category average
Toast Payroll & Team Management
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Ratings
Approval workflow9.1488 Ratings00 Ratings
Balance details9.0448 Ratings00 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment8.7308 Ratings00 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.8
633 Ratings
8% above category average
Toast Payroll & Team Management
-
Ratings
View and generate pay and benefit information9.2595 Ratings00 Ratings
Update personal information9.3622 Ratings00 Ratings
View company policy documentation8.8498 Ratings00 Ratings
Employee recognition8.1300 Ratings00 Ratings
View job history8.8421 Ratings00 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
7.8
231 Ratings
1% above category average
Toast Payroll & Team Management
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Ratings
Tracking of all physical assets7.8231 Ratings00 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.2
256 Ratings
8% above category average
Toast Payroll & Team Management
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Ratings
Report builder8.0249 Ratings00 Ratings
Pre-built reports7.9234 Ratings00 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data8.6199 Ratings00 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.7
419 Ratings
8% above category average
Toast Payroll & Team Management
-
Ratings
New hire portal8.8411 Ratings00 Ratings
Manager tracking tools8.7292 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.6
163 Ratings
5% above category average
Toast Payroll & Team Management
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Ratings
Corporate goal setting8.8138 Ratings00 Ratings
Individual goal setting8.6145 Ratings00 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility8.2139 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance tracking8.7143 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.6
191 Ratings
8% above category average
Toast Payroll & Team Management
-
Ratings
Performance plans8.3166 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance improvement plans8.3156 Ratings00 Ratings
Review status tracking9.0165 Ratings00 Ratings
Review reminders9.1180 Ratings00 Ratings
Multiple review frequency8.5148 Ratings00 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
9.1
150 Ratings
14% above category average
Toast Payroll & Team Management
-
Ratings
Create succession plans/pools8.9124 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate ranking9.2131 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate search9.2137 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate development9.0128 Ratings00 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.7
170 Ratings
12% above category average
Toast Payroll & Team Management
-
Ratings
Job Requisition Management9.1130 Ratings00 Ratings
Company Website Posting8.4126 Ratings00 Ratings
Publish to Social Media8.7117 Ratings00 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting8.8118 Ratings00 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention8.2120 Ratings00 Ratings
Applicant Tracking8.6125 Ratings00 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts8.9154 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
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Likelihood to Recommend
8.1
(672 ratings)
6.4
(3 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.1
(6 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.4
(669 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Availability
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.1
(602 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
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Likelihood to Recommend
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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Toast
I believe StratEx is well suited for any type of business at any size. However, I believe the sweet spot would be hotels and restaurants that are small to midsize. With the right HR staff in place, StratEx is so user-friendly and moldable to the needs of the business that it can be used in any industry, location, or by any company with any employee population.
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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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Toast
  • Tip splitting
  • Payroll by class
  • Specific reports
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Cons
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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Toast
  • HR - We used to receive HR support and that is something that we really miss.
  • StratEx was also our broker so made the health care side of things seamless and we miss that too.
  • Support - Sometimes the support we get is lacking or we get different answers from different people.
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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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Toast
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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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Toast
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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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Toast
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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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Toast
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Support Rating
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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Toast
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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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Toast
Without a doubt, StratEx wins. Against all the major players in the HRS/HRIS industry, StratEx's biggest win is cost, both implementation and ongoing costs. The other's we evaluated offered tons of flashy things that most companies don't really need. When it was all said it done, we looked at what we needed and what we will need and determined that there is no reason to pay for a "big" brand name and be a small fish in their large ponds. I cannot imagine there is a company that would need anything StratEx doesn't offer. And, when it came down to it, all the major players came down from their original proposals by $100,000 or more to be more competitive with StratEx and we still went with StratEx. They've kept every promise, they've always been available, and they know where they are going as a company.
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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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Toast
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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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Toast
  • Great reports and analytics
  • Moderately high fees
  • Convenience
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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.