Dayforce vs. Rippling

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Dayforce
Score 7.9 out of 10
Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
Dayforce is a people platform that simplifies HR operations. As a unified HCMS, it delivers HR, payroll, benefits, workforce management, talent, and analytics—helping organizations boost productivity, stay compliant, and make smarter decisions with embedded intelligence and personalized experiences.N/A
Rippling
Score 8.9 out of 10
N/A
Rippling’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
starting price per user, per month
Pricing
DayforceRippling
Editions & Modules
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$8.00
starting price per user, per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
DayforceRippling
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional DetailsFor additional pricing details visit the Rippling pricing page.
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Community Pulse
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Features
DayforceRippling
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
8.2
Ratings
4% above category average
Rippling
9.2
Ratings
16% above category average
Employee demographic data9.00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Employment history9.20 Ratings8.90 Ratings
Job profiles and administration9.30 Ratings9.30 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.9.30 Ratings9.20 Ratings
Organizational charting6.50 Ratings9.30 Ratings
Organization and location management6.50 Ratings9.20 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)7.30 Ratings9.30 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
8.7
Ratings
9% above category average
Rippling
9.2
Ratings
14% above category average
Pay calculation9.30 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment9.20 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Benefit plan administration8.50 Ratings8.80 Ratings
Direct deposit files9.30 Ratings9.40 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management8.30 Ratings9.20 Ratings
Reimbursement management9.10 Ratings9.30 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
9.0
Ratings
12% above category average
Rippling
9.2
Ratings
14% above category average
Approval workflow9.40 Ratings9.20 Ratings
Balance details9.20 Ratings9.30 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment8.60 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
8.3
Ratings
3% above category average
Rippling
9.3
Ratings
14% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information8.60 Ratings9.40 Ratings
Update personal information8.50 Ratings9.30 Ratings
View company policy documentation7.70 Ratings9.50 Ratings
Employee recognition9.00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
View job history7.70 Ratings9.30 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
8.6
Ratings
6% above category average
Rippling
9.3
Ratings
14% above category average
Tracking of all physical assets8.60 Ratings9.30 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
6.2
Ratings
19% below category average
Rippling
9.1
Ratings
19% above category average
Report builder6.30 Ratings9.20 Ratings
Pre-built reports6.30 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data6.00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
8.7
Ratings
10% above category average
Rippling
9.3
Ratings
16% above category average
New hire portal9.20 Ratings9.50 Ratings
Manager tracking tools8.20 Ratings9.20 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
8.6
Ratings
8% above category average
Rippling
9.2
Ratings
15% above category average
Corporate goal setting8.20 Ratings9.20 Ratings
Individual goal setting9.00 Ratings9.20 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility8.50 Ratings9.30 Ratings
Performance tracking8.80 Ratings9.30 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
8.1
Ratings
3% above category average
Rippling
9.3
Ratings
17% above category average
Performance plans8.70 Ratings9.30 Ratings
Performance improvement plans8.60 Ratings9.20 Ratings
Review status tracking7.40 Ratings9.20 Ratings
Review reminders8.40 Ratings9.40 Ratings
Multiple review frequency7.70 Ratings9.50 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
8.5
Ratings
8% above category average
Rippling
9.1
Ratings
15% above category average
Create succession plans/pools9.30 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Candidate ranking8.10 Ratings9.30 Ratings
Candidate search8.10 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Candidate development8.60 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Dayforce
9.3
Ratings
18% above category average
Rippling
9.4
Ratings
20% above category average
Job Requisition Management9.60 Ratings9.20 Ratings
Company Website Posting9.60 Ratings9.30 Ratings
Publish to Social Media9.20 Ratings9.50 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting9.60 Ratings9.50 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention8.00 Ratings9.50 Ratings
Applicant Tracking9.60 Ratings9.40 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts9.60 Ratings9.40 Ratings
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Score 9.7 out of 10
Enterprises
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Score 9.9 out of 10
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User Ratings
DayforceRippling
Likelihood to Recommend
8.2
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9.1
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Likelihood to Renew
8.9
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9.1
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Usability
4.2
(0 ratings)
9.2
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Availability
10.0
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9.1
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Performance
5.0
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7.3
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.9
(0 ratings)
9.3
(0 ratings)
In-Person Training
7.0
(0 ratings)
-
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Online Training
7.3
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
8.9
(0 ratings)
8.4
(0 ratings)
Configurability
9.0
(0 ratings)
1.0
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
7.3
(0 ratings)
9.1
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
9.9
(0 ratings)
9.1
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
8.9
(0 ratings)
-
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Vendor pre-sale
9.9
(0 ratings)
-
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User Testimonials
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Likelihood to Recommend
Dayforce has great customer support, and you can always count on them to get you the professional help you need. It is a great place to store all your personal data in a very secure manner by assigning different user roles. The only thing where I wouldn't see it appropriate is for very small-scale companies, less than 50 people.
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I highly recommend Rippling for any company, regardless of its size. Many well-known companies trust it, and if you go onto their LinkedIn page, you will likely find that many of your friends and colleagues are already familiar with them. Along with a highly flexible and easy-to-use UI, many other companies use it, making it feel like a small world. Any company that needs software for expense management and payroll and wants consistency should consider using Rippling.
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Pros
  • Payroll - it shows everything in real time and it runs quickly.
  • People - Having all employee details from the offer letter to W2 information in the same spot.
  • Dayforce Wallet: The on-demand feature is fully integrated with Timesheets and Payroll. What shows in one will be in the other.
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  • 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
  • In payroll, there are sometimes issues with calculating pay when people’s rates change mid-pay period
  • Would love to see an option to assist with building SQL or XML statements in the future (maybe co-pilot AI?)
  • Would love an easy way to store pre-hire documents with candidates that syncs over to their HR profile when hired
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  • It is hard to think of ways that Rippling could improve. The one area that we did have a bit of a slowdown was in the onboarding process. It was not intuitive and we expect to have some learning curve so if I could say anything needs improvement it would be this area.
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Likelihood to Renew
We are highly invested in Ceridian's Dayforce product. It give us the flexibility and scaling that our growing company needs. Its potential reaches beyond the basic HR functions to the decision making that our Management Team needs. Ceridian is always innovating the employee and employee experiences to offer cutting edge options.
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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
I give Dayforce a 10 because it was easy to integrate into our network since it was cloud-based. It is also user friendly and easy to maneuver around the web site. We were able to integrate three separate applications into just one site which made it easier for employees to access the tools they need
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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
Dayforce's high availability ensures that our HR processes are supported around the clock, which is critical for a global organization like ours. The platform is cloud-based, offering reliable access from any location at any time, allowing our employees, managers, and HR teams to stay connected regardless of time zones or geographic locations. This level of availability ensures that payroll processing, employee self-service, and real-time data access continue uninterrupted, even during peak periods or unforeseen disruptions. The system’s robust infrastructure minimizes downtime, which is vital for operations that span multiple regions. Additionally, having a centralized platform that’s always available helps keep our teams aligned, ensures compliance, and facilitates timely decision-making across all our locations.
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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
We haven't noticed any slow-down due to the integration of Dayforce WFM with our Ceridian HPL products (HRIS and Payroll). The new HTML view of the timesheets don't load as quickly as the old Silverlight view - however, we have gotten used to the change.
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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
This is dependent on what type of support that is needed. Ceridian has opportunities to make improvements relating to support on the global/UK side. I find it challenging to get problems solved quickly with our UK Native payroll. The US side is different. We tend to get our issues resolved quickly when we encouter issues on the US side.
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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
This training was at insights, it was great once we have been on the system for a while so it makes sense.
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The trainer went slow and and answered our questions.
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Online Training
The courses are very interactive and informative. There are classes for every topic, which allows you to make the most of the system. There are also some "go at your own pace" course which is a great option for a busy schedule.
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Implementation Rating
Have a strong internal team. Communicate with your implementation team - they are there to make it work for you. Take the time to really think about how you want the system to work for you - in some cases, you may need to rethink your own business practices to see if you are working harder when the system could do it for you
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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
Having Payroll, HR, Time, and Benefits all in a single application with Dayforce has significantly improved efficiency and accuracy. Unlike other solutions with third-party integrations, Dayforce eliminates data silos, reduces errors, and saves time by streamlining processes, providing a more cohesive and user-friendly experience. Dayforce also had a competitive price point versus competitors
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We switched from Gusto to Rippling and I wish we would've done it years ago. Rippling is so much more robust than Gusto and has made the lives of our HR team and each of our employees so much easier! I'd recommend Rippling over Gusto to every organization without any hesitation
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Scalability
Overall, we are extremely happy with the Dayforce WFM module. Our biggest pain point is concerning the twice annual software upgrades - which is the only reason I haven't rated them as a '10'. Because every customer is configured differently, the upgrades can sometimes have adverse effects on our current configured policies/rules. And although they roll-out the upgraded version in a test environment several weeks before go-live, not all testing is accurate in that environment. Some issues do not present themselves until you are working with live punches.
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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
  • Easy to integrate to SAP Fiori an BlueWorx
  • The efficiency within Ceridian DayForce has allowed our payroll department of only 2.5 FTE handle paying ~3,000 employees.
  • Easily handles the differences and nuances in our multiple bargaining agreements. Everything from different pay schedules and unique rates/bonuses for some of the most detailed/granular CBA details.
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  • 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

Dayforce Screenshots

Screenshot of Dayforce HubScreenshot of Human Resources (Position Management)Screenshot of Dayforce Reporting & AnalyticsScreenshot of People AnalyticsScreenshot of Dayforce HR Service DeliveryScreenshot of Dayforce Flex Work

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.