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
TriNet
Score 7.1 out of 10
N/A
TriNet provides small and medium size businesses (SMBs) with full-service HR and payroll solutions tailored by industry. TriNet also offers specialized services through client access to HR representatives for advice and notifications on impactful regulatory changes.N/A
Pricing
RipplingTriNet
Editions & Modules
Recommended
$8.00
starting price per user, per month
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
RipplingTriNet
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
RipplingTriNet
Considered Both Products
Rippling
Chose Rippling
Rippling is far more cost-effective than Zenefits or TriNet and far easier for an administrator to navigate. TriNet is ridiculously difficult to navigate and hard to train other admins on once you finally figure it out. Zenefits messed up our benefits and dropped employees from …
Chose Rippling
As far as my experience goes, I believe TriNet is a more comprehensive tool given that it manages all aspects of Human Resources needs - payroll, health benefits, wellness benefits, expenses, etc.
Chose Rippling
Rippling is more holistic - i.e. payroll, benefits, etc. Hibob was used in tandem with TriNet in my previous company. And TriNet was super clunky and cumbersome to use, especially for expense management and payroll.
Chose Rippling
I liked TriNet but it was difficult to make changes and sometimes there were delays to things I needed done. Rippling has better integrations with other systems, too.
Chose Rippling
The color scheme of the Rippling platform, in comparison to the TriNet platform is far and away better. What it has done for me as an employee is improved my outlook on my managers. With this new color scheme through Rippling, my managers care about how I feel and what they …
Chose Rippling
Rippling is much better, more functional, and the UI is much easier to navigate. One thing that TriNet does better on the employee side is it shows when the next pay period is. This is useful to employees when a bank holiday is coming up and lands on the normal payday.
Chose Rippling
Rippling stacks up pretty well. It's been awhile. My memory has faded. TriNet didn't have the app when I was using them. So an apple to apple comparison would not be fair.
Chose Rippling
Rippling
  • Cloud-based: Easy access and scalability.
  • Focus: Core HR functions like payroll, benefits, and time off.
Chose Rippling
Rippling is way MORE MODERN
Chose Rippling
Rippling blows these other platforms away. We selected Rippling because it enabled us to consolidate platforms and pay FTEs and contractors overseas and domestically all from the same platform while offering the ability to customize pay cycles. This along with the App Store for …
Chose Rippling
Frankly, there is no comparison to what Rippling brings to the table. So many platforms are antiquated back-ends that are stitched together like Frankenstein's monster with a lot of limitations and marginal performance. Rippling is the system you always wanted - definitely …
Chose Rippling
Much easier to use from an admin, manager, and team member perspective. Too clunky and challenging to make changes. Managers' roles weren't very robust so the admins had to make changes on our behalf.
As an employee, the tool was even worse. It just wasn't great and was …
Chose Rippling
This is a comprehensive platform that makes it easy to take time off work, download and review your pay stubs, communicate with your team on a communal message board and view your health insurance status, and more relating to your benefits.The platform is also very intuitive to …
TriNet
Chose TriNet
Rippling is far superior in my personal opinion. Rippling has a better user interface and a more modern feel. TriNet was old school and could use a refresh. Other features that I prefer are the ability to access anything from insurance docs to retirement links in Rippling. Both …
Chose TriNet
Very bottom of the list - I did not select TriNet, as I joined the company after it had already been implemented and in use for some time. If I had been involved, Rippling and/or Zenefits would have been my top choices due to their wide breadth of HR/Payroll/People support …
Chose TriNet
Rippling offers a more modern interface, but TriNet features work just as well.
Top Pros
Top Cons
Features
RipplingTriNet
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.0
546 Ratings
2% above category average
TriNet
7.0
623 Ratings
11% below category average
Employee demographic data7.9362 Ratings7.0422 Ratings
Employment history8.0380 Ratings7.0462 Ratings
Job profiles and administration8.3439 Ratings6.7432 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.8.3371 Ratings7.2520 Ratings
Organizational charting8.0461 Ratings6.5354 Ratings
Organization and location management8.3391 Ratings6.9372 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)7.4296 Ratings7.7483 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.5
590 Ratings
6% above category average
TriNet
8.1
680 Ratings
1% above category average
Pay calculation8.6511 Ratings8.2654 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment8.2315 Ratings8.1179 Ratings
Benefit plan administration8.7536 Ratings7.9665 Ratings
Direct deposit files9.0517 Ratings8.8617 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management8.5352 Ratings8.0539 Ratings
Reimbursement management8.0292 Ratings7.5330 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings8.05 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.9
508 Ratings
10% above category average
TriNet
7.0
428 Ratings
14% below category average
Approval workflow9.1485 Ratings6.9346 Ratings
Balance details8.9446 Ratings7.1408 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment8.6306 Ratings7.0328 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.8
630 Ratings
8% above category average
TriNet
8.1
663 Ratings
0% below category average
View and generate pay and benefit information9.2592 Ratings9.1641 Ratings
Update personal information9.3619 Ratings8.3655 Ratings
View company policy documentation8.8496 Ratings8.5551 Ratings
Employee recognition8.1299 Ratings5.8186 Ratings
View job history8.8419 Ratings8.7480 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
7.8
230 Ratings
1% above category average
TriNet
1.0
1 Ratings
154% below category average
Tracking of all physical assets7.8230 Ratings1.01 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.2
254 Ratings
8% above category average
TriNet
7.4
548 Ratings
3% below category average
Report builder8.0247 Ratings7.2464 Ratings
Pre-built reports7.9232 Ratings7.5517 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data8.6197 Ratings7.5252 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.7
416 Ratings
8% above category average
TriNet
8.0
543 Ratings
0% below category average
New hire portal8.8408 Ratings8.3542 Ratings
Manager tracking tools8.7290 Ratings7.7328 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.6
161 Ratings
5% above category average
TriNet
6.5
81 Ratings
22% below category average
Corporate goal setting8.8136 Ratings6.572 Ratings
Individual goal setting8.6143 Ratings6.380 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility8.2138 Ratings6.670 Ratings
Performance tracking8.7142 Ratings6.578 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.6
189 Ratings
8% above category average
TriNet
7.3
150 Ratings
8% below category average
Performance plans8.3164 Ratings7.0128 Ratings
Performance improvement plans8.3154 Ratings7.2125 Ratings
Review status tracking9.0163 Ratings7.1120 Ratings
Review reminders9.1178 Ratings8.0128 Ratings
Multiple review frequency8.5147 Ratings7.23 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
9.1
148 Ratings
14% above category average
TriNet
7.2
60 Ratings
9% below category average
Create succession plans/pools8.9123 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate ranking9.2130 Ratings8.21 Ratings
Candidate search9.1135 Ratings6.957 Ratings
Candidate development9.0127 Ratings6.553 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.7
168 Ratings
12% above category average
TriNet
6.5
93 Ratings
18% below category average
Job Requisition Management9.1128 Ratings6.571 Ratings
Company Website Posting8.4124 Ratings5.51 Ratings
Publish to Social Media8.7115 Ratings5.057 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting8.8117 Ratings6.371 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention8.2118 Ratings9.11 Ratings
Applicant Tracking8.6123 Ratings6.675 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts8.9152 Ratings6.683 Ratings
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User Ratings
RipplingTriNet
Likelihood to Recommend
8.1
(669 ratings)
7.1
(696 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.1
(6 ratings)
9.2
(45 ratings)
Usability
8.4
(666 ratings)
7.4
(591 ratings)
Availability
9.1
(1 ratings)
8.4
(10 ratings)
Performance
9.1
(1 ratings)
7.9
(10 ratings)
Support Rating
8.1
(599 ratings)
7.2
(677 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(5 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(5 ratings)
Implementation Rating
9.1
(1 ratings)
3.4
(25 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
8.5
(9 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(6 ratings)
Product Scalability
9.1
(1 ratings)
8.4
(10 ratings)
Professional Services
-
(0 ratings)
5.0
(1 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(10 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
7.9
(10 ratings)
User Testimonials
RipplingTriNet
Likelihood to Recommend
Rippling
Rippling shines in companies that prioritize streamlined HR operations and user-friendly experiences. It's ideal for: Growing companies: Easily manage HR as teams expand. Efficiency seekers: Automate tasks to save time and resources. Simple HR needs: Focus on core functionalities without overwhelm. Rippling might not be best for: Highly complex HR: Unique processes may require specialized solutions. Cloud-based hesitation: Some prefer traditional on-premises systems. Large international workforce: Current focus is on the US.
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TriNet
The level of benefits and cost is very attractive for smaller companies, who normally would not be able to offer "big company benefits" if they had to manage each of these benefits directly with a broker or other. Has been a very position employee acquisition and retention feature for our small company of 50 employees. TriNet is not for you if you prefer to customize all of your employee benefits programs and other offerings. TriNet is one approach, and either you can make it work, or it may not be for you.
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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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TriNet
  • state final pay compliance - we have employees in every state and it is nice to be able to rely on the fact that we are always compliant when people leave
  • Leave administration - I love not having to manage employees leaves
  • VOE - I love that we could give away VOE's. Simply scan and send to TriNet
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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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TriNet
  • System can be challenging to navigate for employees with multiple nav options on left and upper areas or subjects are not easily related to what is in their mind; multiple handbooks and similar
  • Customer service has improved in the last year but there is still room for improvement. Some tickets/cases simply take way too long with little communication while open. Best improvement is putting more power in the hands of the front line.
  • Managing unusual circumstances with payroll
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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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TriNet
This is one stop shopping perse. They provide tools for Benefits and 401k. There reports are easy to read and the support given from Trinet support is awesome. Having everything in one place is best then having multiple places for things. Why change if things are working well? All the information is all there when needed.
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Usability
Rippling
Great product, easy to use. We've had great employee buy in at this point, and want to continue to partner with Rippling to make the live of our employees easier, more productive, and get them back to the professional roles they are good at, while offering the administrative support they need through an HRIS.
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TriNet
Compared to other PEOs we have used, the TriNet platform is both powerful and user friendly. Both the employee and admin views are extremely easy to navigate and, with the exception of time off tracking, we only hear positive feedback from employees. Overall, it is a solid and versatile platform.
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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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TriNet
They used to be really good at this when I had a dedicated person. Now that it's a general customer service account, it's really gone downhill and I don't get responses at all sometimes
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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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TriNet
Pages load at a speed that isn't too fast or too slow. I never have to wait long, but it's not instantaneous
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Support Rating
Rippling
Overall customer support for Rippling have been excellent anytime that I have emailed. Their team responds usually within the day and have a great explanation on the issue and the recommendation on how to proceed going forward. I feel that the person that responds actually have a vested interest and truly cares about the issue/problem that you have.
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TriNet
We don't need to use the Customer Service features often, but when we do, the team is quick to respond and very knowledgeable about our needs. Once again, making our time in the system minimal allows us to focus on growing our business.
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In-Person Training
Rippling
No answers on this topic
TriNet
it's been awhile, but I recall them being helpful. I got through a lot of it and when I needed help, they can walk me through it over the phone. It's also pretty user friendly in general at a platform. I don't really know what else to type, but they came and helped me in person and also when there was something new, they came and talked to me. They have not done that since with the new model that I hate
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Online Training
Rippling
No answers on this topic
TriNet
Since this was already implemented. I have another employee briefly train me. Then Trinet rep gave me some training as needed for things that came up. For one payroll preview report I figured it could be done, but I had asked the rep to be sure. One important training was when there was an employee leaving the company.
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Implementation Rating
Rippling
No answers on this topic
TriNet
not applicable as I implementation was done 5 years ago and have no recollection of the details of the process. Above it says to skip question if not involved in the process but it will not allow me to skip it as it states explanation requitred thus making this process extremely frustrating.
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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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TriNet
TriNet worked with our smaller employee headcount and offered coverage for both the US and Canada. And we switched from Insperity because of the cost savings which were significant. I liked Insperity but TriNet has been an excellent firm to work with as well.
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Contract Terms and Pricing Model
Rippling
No answers on this topic
TriNet
I was not part of the process
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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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TriNet
Cause it can be used as mentioned for sites and departments. Or even if employees work out of state and not at the HQ the the employer. Trinet makes is easy to do for payroll in other states as well.
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Professional Services
Rippling
No answers on this topic
TriNet
Not sure it was used or not as the implementation was completed before I started working for the company
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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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TriNet
  • I mainly used the ATS and I had to do a lot of extra work than other ATS's I have used in the past.
  • When hiring a candidate, transferring the information from the ATS to the HRIS is nil, there is a lot you have to manually put in, which can be very frustrating.
  • I like the way how I can upload a candidates resume seamlessly.
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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.