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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Meta4 PeopleNet

    Score6 out of 10
    N/AMeta4 PeopleNet is an all-in-one integrated HR Solution providing Core HR with personnel administration, total talent management, compensation management with payroll, as well as workforce management (time and attendance, analytics). Meta4 is a Cegid company (acquired late 2019).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
    Meta4 PeopleNetRippling
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Recommended
    $8.00
    starting price per user, per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Meta4 PeopleNetRippling
    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
    Meta4 PeopleNetRippling
    Considered Both Products
    Cegid
    No answer on this topic
    Rippling
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    99%
    Would buy again
    1072 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    712 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    99%
    Happy with the feature set
    1073 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    99%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    516 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    96%
    Implementation went as expected
    532 Answers
    Features
    Meta4 PeopleNetRippling
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Rippling
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    11% below category average
    Rippling
    9.2
    826 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Employee demographic data7.02 Ratings9.1573 Ratings
    Employment history7.02 Ratings8.9589 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration7.02 Ratings9.3683 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.02 Ratings9.2593 Ratings
    Organizational charting7.02 Ratings9.3707 Ratings
    Organization and location management7.02 Ratings9.2617 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)7.01 Ratings9.2479 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Rippling
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    6.2
    1 Ratings
    25% below category average
    Rippling
    9.1
    871 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Pay calculation6.01 Ratings9.1774 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration6.01 Ratings8.8772 Ratings
    Direct deposit files7.01 Ratings9.4765 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management7.01 Ratings9.2561 Ratings
    Reimbursement management6.01 Ratings9.2480 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings9.1511 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Rippling
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    6.3
    1 Ratings
    24% below category average
    Rippling
    9.2
    769 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Approval workflow7.01 Ratings9.2742 Ratings
    Balance details7.01 Ratings9.3693 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment5.01 Ratings9.0499 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Rippling
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    7.2
    2 Ratings
    11% below category average
    Rippling
    9.3
    916 Ratings
    14% above category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information8.02 Ratings9.4869 Ratings
    Update personal information8.02 Ratings9.3905 Ratings
    View company policy documentation7.01 Ratings9.5740 Ratings
    Employee recognition5.01 Ratings9.0478 Ratings
    View job history8.02 Ratings9.3632 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Rippling
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Rippling
    9.1
    435 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Report builder7.02 Ratings9.2421 Ratings
    Pre-built reports7.02 Ratings9.1400 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data7.02 Ratings9.1352 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Rippling
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Rippling
    9.3
    637 Ratings
    16% above category average
    New hire portal9.01 Ratings9.5621 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools9.01 Ratings9.2466 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Rippling
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Rippling
    9.2
    325 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Corporate goal setting9.01 Ratings9.2272 Ratings
    Individual goal setting9.01 Ratings9.2294 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility9.01 Ratings9.3273 Ratings
    Performance tracking9.02 Ratings9.3290 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Rippling
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Rippling
    9.3
    377 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Performance plans9.02 Ratings9.2328 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans9.02 Ratings9.2310 Ratings
    Review status tracking9.02 Ratings9.2330 Ratings
    Review reminders9.01 Ratings9.4355 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency9.01 Ratings9.4298 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Rippling
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Rippling
    9.1
    280 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Create succession plans/pools9.01 Ratings9.0227 Ratings
    Candidate ranking9.01 Ratings9.2240 Ratings
    Candidate search9.01 Ratings9.0247 Ratings
    Candidate development9.01 Ratings9.0235 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Rippling
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Rippling
    9.4
    318 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Job Requisition Management9.02 Ratings9.2250 Ratings
    Company Website Posting9.02 Ratings9.2240 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media9.02 Ratings9.4212 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting9.02 Ratings9.5218 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention9.02 Ratings9.5220 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking9.02 Ratings9.4233 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts9.02 Ratings9.4292 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Meta4 PeopleNet and Rippling
    Feature
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    -
    Ratings
    Rippling
    9.3
    368 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings9.3368 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Meta4 PeopleNetRippling
    Small Businesses
    Zoho People
    Score8.4 out of 10
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    Score8.4 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Zoho People
    Score8.4 out of 10
    Zoho People
    Score8.4 out of 10
    Enterprises
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Meta4 PeopleNetRippling
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    9.1
    (964 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (15 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.2
    (961 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.3
    (771 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.4
    (4 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Meta4 PeopleNetRippling
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cegid
    Meta4 PeopleNet Core HR is a very powerful HR tool with abundant features that could fulfill pretty much all the HR needs of a small to medium sized organization. It might be an overkill for very small businesses with less than 20 employees as its really geared towards larger organizations. It offers powerful tools to performance reviews as well as employee HR management tasks. One interesting feature is the ability for employees to perform self administrative tasks through the software which allows some automation of tasks. On the other hand, the program can be so feature rich that require an advanced user with data analytic skills to fully utility. Companies that use the software will need to have at least one manager procure training before utilizing its full range of features.
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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
    Cegid
    • Clean and easy navigation: it is very user-friendly and compared to other solutions I have utilized, there is a clear difference on how information is displayed and also ease of navigation and speed of response of the platform.
    • All modules are really integrated and it is so much power when there is a correlation between say the data displayed in Talent Management and the info seen on the C&B module for example from a performance and compensation perspective, visualizing info and being able to analyze it easier for decision making.
    • Customizable, in our case, we use the solution and enjoy the multiple benefits and efficiencies due to how data is organized and presented and the same time we have the advantage that the user interface is all customized to our own corporate brand/look and feel, color palette and graphical line.
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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
    Cegid
    • Meta4 PeopleNet Core HR can be a bit overwhelming for light users with limited experience.
    • The performance review features are extensive and require a highly skilled manager that work with data analytics
    • The program is not quite as strong in its recruitment features as other software offerings.
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Cegid
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Cegid
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Cegid
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Cegid
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Cegid
    It is excellent support so far, during implementation and also while live, the only reason why I am giving a 9 is because in some cases we could have had a quicker response or solution, but so far this doesn't look like an issue at all, and the vendor has been making sure we have what we need.
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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
    Cegid
    No answers on this topic
    Rippling
    The trainer went slow and and answered our questions.
    Incentivized
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    Implementation Rating
    Cegid
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Cegid
    Meta4 PeopleNet Core HR really shines as a flexible product capable of evolving with an organization's changing needs. Its robust features, cloud based architecture, and performance analysis help push the product ahead of some of its competitors. While not perfect, the software offers in-depth performance review functions and data analysis tools that show performance trends. With its self administrative tools, employees can help manage their own information, reducing workload for HR managers
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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
    Cegid
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Cegid
    • We now have a tool which is a single solution and connects our employee information for 5 countries and 30K + employees, a single source, talk about efficiency.
    • This is a big step in Digital Transformation, reducing times to complete several processes and also the use of paper forms.
    • Definitely, savings related to the number of solutions software wise that is now integrated and scalable with meta4 PeopleNet Talent Management.
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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

    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.