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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Ascentis (discontinued)

    Score7.5 out of 10
    N/AAscentis HR uses web-based management programs to help automate complex HR processes. Ascentis’ other services included customizable payroll, time and attendance and recruiting modules. Ascentis was acquired by UKG in March of 2022, and will be discontinued.N/A

    Rippling

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/ARippling’s platform for HR, IT, payroll, and spend management automates the entire employee lifecycle, ensures compliance, supports device management, and provides real-time financial visibility from a central dashboard.

    $8

    per month per user

    Pricing
    Ascentis (discontinued)Rippling
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Recommended
    $8.00
    starting price per user, per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Ascentis (discontinued)Rippling
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—For additional pricing details visit the Rippling pricing page.
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    Community Pulse
    Ascentis (discontinued)Rippling
    Considered Both Products
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    No answer on this topic
    Rippling
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    78%
    Would buy again
    40 Answers
    99%
    Would buy again
    1072 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    90%
    Delivers good value for the price
    35 Answers
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    712 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    86%
    Happy with the feature set
    44 Answers
    99%
    Happy with the feature set
    1073 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    65%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    22 Answers
    99%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    516 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    65%
    Implementation went as expected
    24 Answers
    96%
    Implementation went as expected
    532 Answers
    Features
    Ascentis (discontinued)Rippling
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Ascentis (discontinued) and Rippling
    Feature
    Ascentis (discontinued)
    7.1
    150 Ratings
    10% below category average
    Rippling
    9.2
    826 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Employee demographic data6.7137 Ratings9.1573 Ratings
    Employment history7.3140 Ratings8.9589 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration6.9128 Ratings9.3683 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.6.7126 Ratings9.2593 Ratings
    Organizational charting5.290 Ratings9.3707 Ratings
    Organization and location management8.0109 Ratings9.2617 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)8.8102 Ratings9.2479 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Ascentis (discontinued) and Rippling
    Feature
    Ascentis (discontinued)
    7.8
    125 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Rippling
    9.1
    871 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Pay calculation7.1115 Ratings9.1774 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors6.162 Ratings00 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment8.328 Ratings9.1511 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration6.7108 Ratings8.8772 Ratings
    Direct deposit files9.2100 Ratings9.4765 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management8.692 Ratings9.2561 Ratings
    Reimbursement management8.851 Ratings9.2480 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Ascentis (discontinued) and Rippling
    Feature
    Ascentis (discontinued)
    7.8
    105 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Rippling
    9.2
    769 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Approval workflow7.999 Ratings9.2742 Ratings
    Balance details7.099 Ratings9.3693 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment8.484 Ratings9.0499 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Ascentis (discontinued) and Rippling
    Feature
    Ascentis (discontinued)
    7.0
    153 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Rippling
    9.3
    916 Ratings
    14% above category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information7.8138 Ratings9.4869 Ratings
    Update personal information8.6151 Ratings9.3905 Ratings
    View company policy documentation5.4110 Ratings9.5740 Ratings
    Employee recognition6.061 Ratings9.0478 Ratings
    View job history7.3108 Ratings9.3632 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Ascentis (discontinued) and Rippling
    Feature
    Ascentis (discontinued)
    5.8
    33 Ratings
    33% below category average
    Rippling
    9.3
    368 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Tracking of all physical assets5.833 Ratings9.3368 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Ascentis (discontinued) and Rippling
    Feature
    Ascentis (discontinued)
    6.3
    147 Ratings
    17% below category average
    Rippling
    9.1
    435 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Report builder7.0144 Ratings9.2421 Ratings
    Pre-built reports7.5142 Ratings9.1400 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data4.673 Ratings9.1352 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Ascentis (discontinued) and Rippling
    Feature
    Ascentis (discontinued)
    5.1
    98 Ratings
    43% below category average
    Rippling
    9.3
    637 Ratings
    16% above category average
    New hire portal5.398 Ratings9.5621 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools4.976 Ratings9.2466 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Ascentis (discontinued) and Rippling
    Feature
    Ascentis (discontinued)
    7.2
    57 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Rippling
    9.2
    325 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Corporate goal setting6.743 Ratings9.2272 Ratings
    Individual goal setting7.653 Ratings9.2294 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility7.138 Ratings9.3273 Ratings
    Performance tracking7.250 Ratings9.3290 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Ascentis (discontinued) and Rippling
    Feature
    Ascentis (discontinued)
    6.0
    63 Ratings
    26% below category average
    Rippling
    9.3
    377 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Performance plans5.659 Ratings9.2328 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans5.650 Ratings9.2310 Ratings
    Review status tracking5.857 Ratings9.2330 Ratings
    Review reminders6.555 Ratings9.4355 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency6.650 Ratings9.4298 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Ascentis (discontinued) and Rippling
    Feature
    Ascentis (discontinued)
    5.9
    27 Ratings
    28% below category average
    Rippling
    9.1
    280 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Create succession plans/pools6.421 Ratings9.0227 Ratings
    Candidate ranking6.421 Ratings9.2240 Ratings
    Candidate search5.027 Ratings9.0247 Ratings
    Candidate development5.823 Ratings9.0235 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Ascentis (discontinued) and Rippling
    Feature
    Ascentis (discontinued)
    5.5
    89 Ratings
    34% below category average
    Rippling
    9.4
    318 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Job Requisition Management5.485 Ratings9.2250 Ratings
    Company Website Posting5.279 Ratings9.2240 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media5.659 Ratings9.4212 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting5.871 Ratings9.5218 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention5.657 Ratings9.5220 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking5.783 Ratings9.4233 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts5.369 Ratings9.4292 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Ascentis (discontinued)Rippling
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.2
    (164 ratings)
    9.1
    (964 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    6.3
    (12 ratings)
    9.1
    (15 ratings)
    Usability
    7.6
    (44 ratings)
    9.2
    (961 ratings)
    Availability
    6.7
    (5 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Performance
    7.1
    (4 ratings)
    7.3
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.2
    (150 ratings)
    9.3
    (771 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    8.3
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.3
    (5 ratings)
    8.4
    (4 ratings)
    Configurability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    3.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    6.7
    (4 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    9.6
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    9.6
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Ascentis (discontinued)Rippling
    Likelihood to Recommend
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    In working with Ascentis in payroll, the program makes my job so much easier. I am new to this position and the learning process has been so much easier with this product than those in the past. I appreciate the patience I am given when I call in for assistance as well.
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    Rippling
    Rippling has been fantastic for me as I work for two entities. I can easily alternate between the two for time-tracking purposes on Rippling, whereas I used to do it manually by hand. This has made submitting my hour totals for payroll so much easier. Rippling is probably less useful for those who are salary and don't need to track their hours as meticulously as I do
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    Pros
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    • Easy to use software. I have had several new HR employees comment on how easy the system is to learn!
    • Problem Solving- Ascentis is always problem solving! When we were in the process of selecting a new payroll company, we needed unemployment claims management assistance for our locations, something Ascentis did not currently offer. The sales rep went out of his way to find a unemployment claims management company that would work with Ascentis and us. That company has helped us keep an 80% win rate for our claims!
    • User conference- Engage is an awesome way to learn more about the products Ascentis has available as well and meet up with the staff you work with every day!
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    Rippling
    • I did not expect Live Chat Support and Email Support when we moved to Rippling. Their Support team is quick and very knowledgeable. I have had multiple instances where we have gone back and forth on a situation to come to the correct conclusion, never feeling they were trying to just close the case unsolved.
    • Being able to manage employees from application to separation is huge. Having a built in ATS that we can hire candidates from directly, and immediately have their payroll, benefits and employee profile setup has saved me countless hours for each hire.
    • Rippling allows us to manage retirement plans across the US, Canada and UK with automation and file feeds. Before Rippling I manually managed these in multiple portals, now Rippling does it for me automatically.
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    Cons
    Discontinued Products
    • Updating the system so it is one platform and not two.
    • Create changes to the benefit enrollment process and upgrade the system so hire dates do not need to be changed to trigger benefits for status changes.
    • Focus updates on HR Admin, mobile application, ATS and transitioning to one platform. Larger areas of focus have been on the payroll portion of the system with a few updates to other areas.
    • When something is broken, quicker turn time on fixing the issue.
    • System needs updates to support AAP reporting.
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    Rippling
    • Could clarify what is being asked when creating expense reports.
    • It could make 2FA more intuitive on mobile, such as allowing iPhone users to use Face ID as an alternative if the device is locked.
    • Overall avoid using too much jargon when asking questions.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Discontinued Products
    This rating would be a 10 if it were not for some issues we have been having recently with the benefit carrier connections. The carrier connections are critical for us so how these issues are resolved will be key in our renewal decision.
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    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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    Usability
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    I'd give it a 7.5. If the modules were easier to access and not so buried (or placed in left field to find), I would give it a higher rating. As I said, as the potential to be great if ACCESS to other modules was easier.
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    Rippling
    Rippling is a great product that has streamlined our payroll and leave management processes. The interface is intuitive, and it’s very convenient to manage everything in one place. While the initial setup was a bit lengthy and the mobile experience can sometimes be a little slow, overall, it’s been a reliable and effective solution for our needs.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Discontinued Products
    They normally give you notice when an update will affect the use of the system. Otherwise, when we have an error , we send a message to the support team. Sometimes someone will get right back with you and sometimes it takes a while.
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    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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    Performance
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    Yes, this pages do load pretty good but there are times when things are slow and I believe that's because they are sometimes trying to do updates.
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    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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    Support Rating
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    Support is attentive and quick to answer the call and get the answer for you. If they for any reason cannot answer right then, they are back to you within a day and always seem to have a sense of urgency. You truly get the impression that they are aiming to make you happy.
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    Rippling
    When I did have to reach out to Rippling for assistance I was able to get quick help and my problem resolved in a time efficient manner with out any type of hick up. The customer support team is professional, kind and always available. This makes Rippling more welcoming to use on a daily basis.
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    In-Person Training
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    First, to clarify our "in-person" training was done mainly through Web-X meetings and conference calls. It was the closest thing we got to as far as an "in-person" training for this software. However, for the large majority of it, this type of training worked out well. We were able to share our screens and the trainer was able to share his/her screen. We could follow along with what we were doing in our database in real time and see how different functions worked and how manipulating our information could produce different results. It was also nice in that it provided for real-time results if something hadn't been coded correctly or we were having issues as to why something wasn't working the way we thought it should be. However, it did have some downsides in that we often had to rely on a conference phone and that made it difficult to hear people on both sides. Also, sometimes the trainers had internet difficulties when working from home and that caused issues with the WebX meetings.
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    Rippling
    The trainer went slow and and answered our questions.
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    Online Training
    Discontinued Products
    Ascentis HR has a number of online training videos to watch on a number of different topics. I gave it a lower rating because there is not much interactivity with the videos and it seems to cater to really only one or two learning styles. Plus, one has to be pretty motivated to go to a separate area to access the videos and then pull up a specific one to watch it and then learn. From my experience, people know that they are there, many just don't take the time and effort to go find them and actually watch them - especially since the username and password are different from their normal username and password.
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    Rippling
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    Implementation Rating
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    It was very easy to implement, but the customization pieces should really be fleshed out in order to determine the full need of an organization at the time of implementation. I believe if a little more time was spent on the requirements, the recruiting module would not have to be customized again at a cost at a later date.
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    Rippling
    It's really easy to implement in comparison to other tools or applications. Different key points are easily configured and implemented as per need, having different configurations in systems. Implementation is something which binds the different parameters of an organization in a single row. Implementation of rippling is much easier, quicker, and error free than any other software. I recommend it strongly!
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    Alternatives Considered
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    Ascentis has far better customer service and the implementation experience was also better. The ability to do a lot of customization is also easier with Ascentis as it's smaller organization. The payroll has positive and negatives compared to ADP but the accuracy is the same in both. Ascentis just started their community site which doesn't have a lot of traffic but hopefully can become more like ADP's community site, which was extremely helpful to me as an administrator.
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    Rippling
    Rippling has a better user experience, is more easy to use and more comprehensive. This is more related to feelings but with Employee Navigator I felf my data was not being protected because the platform looked very old and outdated. With Rippling the feeling is the opposite because I think is more up to date. Also, the gifs they send when is pay day are super nice and fun lol
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    Scalability
    Discontinued Products
    Large acquisition would be very complicated, seems more appropriate for companies under 100
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    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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    Return on Investment
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    • HR DPT. is much more effective, as we can assess any employee information no matter where we are, etc. This helps to provide information immediately when requested!
    • Employees have access to Ascentis, and therefore to their timecard, open enrollment, etc., from anywhere at any time!
    • Time, PTO requests, employee goals, and evaluations can be approved from anywhere at any time!
    • Recruiting can be accessed any where at any time, and this helps with hiring, internal communication, etc.
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    Rippling
    • Routine things like PTO requests and document uploads now take a few clicks instead of hours of email back‑and‑forth. I’d estimate I spend at least half the time on those tasks compared to before, which frees me up to actually help employees.
    • What used to drag on for days now gets done in a morning - I've just asked them this now. New hires can log in, set up their tools, and start training almost immediately, so they’re productive much sooner.
    • Payroll and benefits errors used to pop up regularly, but now I almost never have to fix things or follow up on missing info. That means less stress for me and for everyone involved.
    • Having everything in one platform cuts out the “where did you send that?” and “who approves this?” questions. It feels like we’ve reduced our back‑and‑forth by at least a third.
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    ScreenShots

    Ascentis (discontinued) Screenshots

    Screenshot of Access all of your details including, paychecks, personal file, timeclock, etc via our mobile app.Screenshot of Punch-in and punch-out on the go.Screenshot of Centralized location for everything related to a user or admin.Screenshot of Every employee has access to their personal information in one location.Screenshot of Pre-built reporting along with Ad Hoc reporting gives you the ability to understand your business as a whole.Screenshot of Benefit enrollment made easy for your employees.

    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.