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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    PeopleGuru™

    Score7.4 out of 10
    N/APeopleGuru is a cloud-based Human Capital Management solution designed for mid-market organizations. From recruitment to retirement, PeopleGuru HCM manages the entire employee life cycle. PeopleGuru's single platform, single database, solution includes: HR, Payroll, Benefits Management, Onboarding, Recruiting, Reporting and Analytics, ACA Management, Salary Administration, Performance Management, and Social Collaboration Tools. In addition to PeopleGuru's next generation technology, PeopleGuru…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
    PeopleGuru™Rippling
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Recommended
    $8.00
    starting price per user, per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    PeopleGuru™Rippling
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredNo setup fee
    Additional Details—For additional pricing details visit the Rippling pricing page.
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    Community Pulse
    PeopleGuru™Rippling
    Considered Both Products
    PeopleGuru™
    No answer on this topic
    Rippling
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    85%
    Would buy again
    11 Answers
    99%
    Would buy again
    1072 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    11 Answers
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    712 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    92%
    Happy with the feature set
    12 Answers
    99%
    Happy with the feature set
    1073 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    11 Answers
    99%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    516 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    75%
    Implementation went as expected
    9 Answers
    96%
    Implementation went as expected
    532 Answers
    Features
    PeopleGuru™Rippling
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of PeopleGuru™ and Rippling
    Feature
    PeopleGuru™
    6.5
    13 Ratings
    19% below category average
    Rippling
    9.2
    826 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Employee demographic data5.812 Ratings9.1573 Ratings
    Employment history5.711 Ratings8.9589 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration7.710 Ratings9.3683 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.011 Ratings9.2593 Ratings
    Organizational charting4.49 Ratings9.3707 Ratings
    Organization and location management8.19 Ratings9.2617 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)6.99 Ratings9.2479 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of PeopleGuru™ and Rippling
    Feature
    PeopleGuru™
    7.5
    12 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Rippling
    9.1
    871 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Pay calculation7.712 Ratings9.1774 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment8.39 Ratings9.1511 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration4.28 Ratings8.8772 Ratings
    Direct deposit files8.211 Ratings9.4765 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management7.810 Ratings9.2561 Ratings
    Reimbursement management9.04 Ratings9.2480 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of PeopleGuru™ and Rippling
    Feature
    PeopleGuru™
    6.6
    11 Ratings
    19% below category average
    Rippling
    9.2
    769 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Approval workflow7.311 Ratings9.2742 Ratings
    Balance details5.911 Ratings9.3693 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment6.79 Ratings9.0499 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of PeopleGuru™ and Rippling
    Feature
    PeopleGuru™
    8.1
    13 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Rippling
    9.3
    916 Ratings
    14% above category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information7.913 Ratings9.4869 Ratings
    Update personal information8.213 Ratings9.3905 Ratings
    View company policy documentation7.810 Ratings9.5740 Ratings
    Employee recognition8.96 Ratings9.0478 Ratings
    View job history7.99 Ratings9.3632 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of PeopleGuru™ and Rippling
    Feature
    PeopleGuru™
    6.0
    5 Ratings
    30% below category average
    Rippling
    9.3
    368 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Tracking of all physical assets6.05 Ratings9.3368 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of PeopleGuru™ and Rippling
    Feature
    PeopleGuru™
    6.6
    13 Ratings
    13% below category average
    Rippling
    9.1
    435 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Report builder5.913 Ratings9.2421 Ratings
    Pre-built reports6.313 Ratings9.1400 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data7.76 Ratings9.1352 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of PeopleGuru™ and Rippling
    Feature
    PeopleGuru™
    7.6
    10 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Rippling
    9.3
    637 Ratings
    16% above category average
    New hire portal7.910 Ratings9.5621 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools7.26 Ratings9.2466 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of PeopleGuru™ and Rippling
    Feature
    PeopleGuru™
    7.3
    2 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Rippling
    9.2
    325 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Corporate goal setting6.41 Ratings9.2272 Ratings
    Individual goal setting7.22 Ratings9.2294 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility8.21 Ratings9.3273 Ratings
    Performance tracking7.32 Ratings9.3290 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of PeopleGuru™ and Rippling
    Feature
    PeopleGuru™
    6.4
    4 Ratings
    20% below category average
    Rippling
    9.3
    377 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Performance plans6.24 Ratings9.2328 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans6.43 Ratings9.2310 Ratings
    Review status tracking6.24 Ratings9.2330 Ratings
    Review reminders6.43 Ratings9.4355 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency6.53 Ratings9.4298 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of PeopleGuru™ and Rippling
    Feature
    PeopleGuru™
    6.1
    2 Ratings
    25% below category average
    Rippling
    9.1
    280 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Create succession plans/pools5.51 Ratings9.0227 Ratings
    Candidate ranking6.41 Ratings9.2240 Ratings
    Candidate search6.32 Ratings9.0247 Ratings
    Candidate development6.41 Ratings9.0235 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of PeopleGuru™ and Rippling
    Feature
    PeopleGuru™
    6.9
    6 Ratings
    11% below category average
    Rippling
    9.4
    318 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Job Requisition Management7.15 Ratings9.2250 Ratings
    Company Website Posting7.65 Ratings9.2240 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media6.33 Ratings9.4212 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting6.44 Ratings9.5218 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention8.12 Ratings9.5220 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking6.25 Ratings9.3233 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts6.75 Ratings9.4292 Ratings
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    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
    PeopleGuru™Rippling
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.3
    (13 ratings)
    9.1
    (964 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (15 ratings)
    Usability
    6.4
    (2 ratings)
    9.2
    (961 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.7
    (2 ratings)
    9.3
    (771 ratings)
    Online Training
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    5.5
    (2 ratings)
    8.4
    (4 ratings)
    Configurability
    7.6
    (13 ratings)
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    PeopleGuru™Rippling
    Likelihood to Recommend
    PeopleGuru™
    I'd say PeopleGuru is well suited for most businesses -- a more significant (200+ employees) company may want to use something with a sleeker design. This provider is willing to work with cannabis businesses, which is unusual for payroll providers now.
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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
    PeopleGuru™
    • One system for all human resource functions.
    • Easy ticketing function if you have an issue with the software.
    • Cost effective option.
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    PeopleGuru™
    • Position change future dating
    • Timecard reporting including approval (multiple reports to show timecard with approval)
    • W2 Reconciliation Reports (had to calculate wages to verify accuracy)
    • Benefit Plan effective dating & how it affects the deduction effective dating (results in payroll errors if not careful)
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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
    PeopleGuru™
    The software is cost-effective and exceeds our needs compared to the previous software.
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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
    PeopleGuru™
    The software is intuitive and user friendly.
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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
    PeopleGuru™
    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
    PeopleGuru™
    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
    PeopleGuru™
    The customer service is great for the most part. There are a few issues with tax filings but overall I am pleased with the customer service provided by PeopleGuru.
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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
    PeopleGuru™
    No answers on this topic
    Rippling
    The trainer went slow and and answered our questions.
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    Online Training
    PeopleGuru™
    The trainer was difficult to understand.
    Incentivized
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    Rippling
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    PeopleGuru™
    The implementation process was cumbersome and stressful. It took an extremely long time to complete this process. We had to learn a lot on the fly because this was the first implementation for all of us. The process would have been a lot easier if there was a third party that could assist with a lot of the work required to transfer and verify data.
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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
    PeopleGuru™
    PeopleGuru is better than other cannabis-friendly payroll systems, like CheckWriters or MyPaperlessOffice (companies so small they were not available in your dropdown). It is not as good as bigger companies that are not cannabis-friendly, like ADP or Paylocity. ADP is super expensive but given the choice I would be with Paylocity over PeopleGuru.
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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
    PeopleGuru™
    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
    PeopleGuru™
    • Less platforms that need to be managed or maintained
    • Less platforms to pay monthly or annual fees for
    • More costly than Gusto
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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

    PeopleGuru™ Screenshots

    Screenshot of A single employee profile panel stores all employee data including personal documents, PTO requests, banking, skills, certifications, and awards.Screenshot of PeopleGuru HCM is delivered with client defined dashboards which can be configured and controlled by an employee and/or administrator to improve the employee experience and drive user adoption. All dashboards can be exported to Excel.Screenshot of A user experience designed to help employees select the right benefits for themselves, family members, and dependents.Screenshot of The Employee Master, which can be used to manage a large, dynamic workforce. Filter by different locations, departments, or other various structures.Screenshot of the employee portal, available either via mobile or self-service, where employees have access to their pay stubs, W-2s, compensation statements, and PTO management.Screenshot of PeopleGuru's Daily Feed- communication platform to engage, reward, recognize, and collaborate with people. With the Daily Feed, employees can communicate with work groups, use direct private messaging, and publish posts for their peers.

    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.