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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Access PeopleHR

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AWith users among 7,000+ companies, Access PeopleHR is a cloud-based HR and payroll software designed for small and medium-sized businesses. Its features enable SMBs to manage their workforce and automate more of their HR processes.

    $3

    per month per user

    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
    Access PeopleHRRippling
    Editions & Modules
    Starter
    £3
    per month
    Core
    £5.50
    per month
    Pro
    £8
    per month
    Elite
    £9.50
    per month
    Recommended
    $8.00
    starting price per user, per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Access PeopleHRRippling
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsFor additional pricing details visit the Rippling pricing page.
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    Access PeopleHRRippling
    Considered Both Products
    The Access Group
    No answer on this topic
    Rippling
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    40%
    Would buy again
    2 Answers
    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
    40%
    Happy with the feature set
    2 Answers
    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
    Access PeopleHRRippling
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Access PeopleHR and Rippling
    Feature
    Access PeopleHR
    6.6
    7 Ratings
    17% below category average
    Rippling
    9.2
    826 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Employee demographic data6.06 Ratings9.1573 Ratings
    Employment history5.87 Ratings8.9589 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration6.96 Ratings9.3683 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.9.55 Ratings9.2593 Ratings
    Organizational charting4.66 Ratings9.3707 Ratings
    Organization and location management5.27 Ratings9.2617 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)8.03 Ratings9.3479 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Access PeopleHR and Rippling
    Feature
    Access PeopleHR
    5.7
    5 Ratings
    33% below category average
    Rippling
    9.2
    871 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Pay calculation4.95 Ratings9.1774 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors4.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment9.01 Ratings9.1511 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration4.05 Ratings8.8772 Ratings
    Direct deposit files7.02 Ratings9.4765 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management6.35 Ratings9.2561 Ratings
    Reimbursement management4.94 Ratings9.3480 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Access PeopleHR and Rippling
    Feature
    Access PeopleHR
    6.1
    7 Ratings
    27% below category average
    Rippling
    9.2
    769 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Approval workflow6.27 Ratings9.2742 Ratings
    Balance details6.07 Ratings9.3693 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment6.06 Ratings9.0499 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Access PeopleHR and Rippling
    Feature
    Access PeopleHR
    6.0
    7 Ratings
    29% below category average
    Rippling
    9.3
    916 Ratings
    14% above category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information5.77 Ratings9.4869 Ratings
    Update personal information6.67 Ratings9.3905 Ratings
    View company policy documentation6.47 Ratings9.5740 Ratings
    Employee recognition5.55 Ratings9.1478 Ratings
    View job history5.97 Ratings9.3632 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Access PeopleHR and Rippling
    Feature
    Access PeopleHR
    7.3
    4 Ratings
    10% below category average
    Rippling
    9.3
    368 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Tracking of all physical assets7.34 Ratings9.3368 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Access PeopleHR and Rippling
    Feature
    Access PeopleHR
    5.3
    7 Ratings
    34% below category average
    Rippling
    9.1
    435 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Report builder6.37 Ratings9.2421 Ratings
    Pre-built reports4.67 Ratings9.1400 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data4.95 Ratings9.1352 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Access PeopleHR and Rippling
    Feature
    Access PeopleHR
    7.7
    6 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Rippling
    9.3
    637 Ratings
    16% above category average
    New hire portal6.36 Ratings9.5621 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools9.03 Ratings9.2466 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Access PeopleHR and Rippling
    Feature
    Access PeopleHR
    7.0
    5 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Rippling
    9.2
    325 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Corporate goal setting5.65 Ratings9.2272 Ratings
    Individual goal setting5.65 Ratings9.2294 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility9.02 Ratings9.3273 Ratings
    Performance tracking8.02 Ratings9.3290 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Access PeopleHR and Rippling
    Feature
    Access PeopleHR
    7.3
    6 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Rippling
    9.3
    377 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Performance plans9.05 Ratings9.2328 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans9.04 Ratings9.2310 Ratings
    Review status tracking5.25 Ratings9.2330 Ratings
    Review reminders8.03 Ratings9.4355 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency5.24 Ratings9.4298 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Access PeopleHR and Rippling
    Feature
    Access PeopleHR
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Rippling
    9.1
    280 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Create succession plans/pools8.01 Ratings9.1227 Ratings
    Candidate ranking9.01 Ratings9.2240 Ratings
    Candidate search7.01 Ratings9.0247 Ratings
    Candidate development8.01 Ratings9.0235 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Access PeopleHR and Rippling
    Feature
    Access PeopleHR
    6.0
    6 Ratings
    25% below category average
    Rippling
    9.4
    318 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Job Requisition Management6.26 Ratings9.2250 Ratings
    Company Website Posting3.55 Ratings9.2240 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media9.02 Ratings9.4212 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting3.55 Ratings9.5218 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention9.03 Ratings9.5220 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking5.55 Ratings9.4233 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts5.16 Ratings9.4292 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Access PeopleHRRippling
    Small Businesses
    Zoho People
    Score8.4 out of 10
    Zoho People
    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
    Access PeopleHRRippling
    Likelihood to Recommend
    4.6
    (7 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
    -
    (0 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
    Access PeopleHRRippling
    Likelihood to Recommend
    The Access Group
    It's simple to use even for non-technical employees, making it very simple to install even for a workforce that hasn't grown up in the digital age, and for that People HR is the best option to fit in. I haven't got in any situation yet where I see People HR as less appropriate except Applications Tracking Systems as I have never worked on that module much.
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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
    The Access Group
    • Complex reporting is made easy through the reporting capabilities of the system. We have been using reports for the past year and absolutely trust the accuracy of the data produced. The reports are generated easily through the system and can be exported into an editable Excel spreadsheet which is great.
    • The self-service of data is great for freeing up HR time. Employees can update their personal information themselves quickly and easily.
    • The App is a great feature of People HR. A large proportion of our employees work in our warehouse and as such don't have their own computer at work. The app allows those employees easy access to the system on the go.
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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
    The Access Group
    • The UI could do with being more Up to date, i find it easy to use but is quite cartoon like.
    • More Details for skills is required, I have some certifications but the system does not recognise the Brand
    • Emails that are sent out could use an overhaul as they don't stand out as much as i think they should
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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
    The Access Group
    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
    The Access Group
    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
    The Access Group
    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
    The Access Group
    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
    The Access Group
    No answers on this topic
    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
    The Access Group
    No answers on this topic
    Rippling
    The trainer went slow and and answered our questions.
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    Implementation Rating
    The Access Group
    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
    The Access Group
    Prior to initially taking out our PeopleHR contract i reviewed many HR systems and PeopleHR seemed the best option as it seemed to have the most functionality for the best price. However that was many years ago now and since being a customer of PeopleHR and now going with Timetastic, i wouldn't recommend PeopleHR. The costs have increased substantially but there hasn't been any significant improvements in the software that we've seen/utilised. There's also a lot of system issues that seem to occur frequently. Not to mention the service has taken a total nosedive since PeopleHR were taken over by Access. Whilst Timetastic is a much more basic system and really just a holiday planner, the cost is cheaper than anything I've seen on the market. For the more HRIS functionality, we've opted to utilise our O365 and create a Sharepoint HR Management Site which is much more cost effecitve us and we can avoid having to deal with Access which is a huge plus
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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
    The Access Group
    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
    The Access Group
    • PeopleHR has reduced the amount of holiday queries coming through to the HR Team. This has saved us around 2 hours per week.
    • PeopleHR has increased visibility to line managers of their team and indirect reports for holiday / time management.
    • The ATS has enabled us to automate responses/templates to all candidates applying for roles, send updates, reject, invite to interview etc. in a much quicker time frame. This has reduced hours of work writing emails per week.
    • PeopleHR has given more responsibility and ownership to our managers to do their roles.
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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

    Access PeopleHR Screenshots

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    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.