Proliant vs. Rippling

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Proliant
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
Proliant provides a cloud-based human capital management solution designed to simplify payroll and HR processes, improves accuracy, and ensures industry compliance. Proliant is an all-in-one solution for workforce and talent management across the entire employment life cycle. Specializing in payroll, Proliant helps users pay people accurately, on time, and without risk from the IRS, supporting tax filings, contractor payments, and unlimited payroll runs. Proliant also streamlines…N/A
Rippling
Score 9.0 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
per month per user
Pricing
ProliantRippling
Editions & Modules
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Recommended
$8.00
starting price per user, per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
ProliantRippling
Free Trial
NoNo
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.
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Community Pulse
ProliantRippling
Considered Both Products
Proliant

No answer on this topic

Rippling
Chose Rippling
Rippling has a much more modern feel, is less clunky, and is easier to navigate. I got really frustrated with Proliant's tracking of hours/benefits, and it never seemed accurate. I don't have that problem with Rippling.
Features
ProliantRippling
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Proliant
8.3
5 Ratings
5% above category average
Rippling
9.2
826 Ratings
16% above category average
Employee demographic data8.85 Ratings9.2573 Ratings
Employment history8.65 Ratings9.0589 Ratings
Job profiles and administration7.93 Ratings9.3683 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.9.25 Ratings9.3593 Ratings
Organizational charting6.02 Ratings9.3707 Ratings
Organization and location management9.03 Ratings9.2617 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)8.52 Ratings9.3479 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Proliant
9.6
5 Ratings
18% above category average
Rippling
9.2
871 Ratings
14% above category average
Pay calculation9.85 Ratings9.2774 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment10.03 Ratings9.2511 Ratings
Benefit plan administration8.33 Ratings8.9772 Ratings
Direct deposit files9.84 Ratings9.5765 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management9.54 Ratings9.3561 Ratings
Reimbursement management10.01 Ratings9.3480 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Proliant
8.1
5 Ratings
1% above category average
Rippling
9.2
769 Ratings
14% above category average
Approval workflow9.24 Ratings9.2742 Ratings
Balance details7.45 Ratings9.3693 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment7.73 Ratings9.1499 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Proliant
8.4
4 Ratings
4% above category average
Rippling
9.4
916 Ratings
15% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information8.54 Ratings9.4869 Ratings
Update personal information8.74 Ratings9.3905 Ratings
View company policy documentation8.33 Ratings9.6740 Ratings
Employee recognition7.73 Ratings9.1478 Ratings
View job history9.02 Ratings9.3632 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Proliant
10.0
2 Ratings
21% above category average
Rippling
9.3
368 Ratings
14% above category average
Tracking of all physical assets10.02 Ratings9.3368 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Proliant
8.5
5 Ratings
12% above category average
Rippling
9.1
435 Ratings
19% above category average
Report builder7.85 Ratings9.1421 Ratings
Pre-built reports8.45 Ratings9.2400 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data9.52 Ratings9.1352 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Proliant
9.3
4 Ratings
16% above category average
Rippling
9.4
637 Ratings
17% above category average
New hire portal9.33 Ratings9.5621 Ratings
Manager tracking tools9.34 Ratings9.3466 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Proliant
8.0
1 Ratings
1% above category average
Rippling
9.2
325 Ratings
15% above category average
Individual goal setting8.01 Ratings9.2294 Ratings
Corporate goal setting00 Ratings9.2272 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings9.3273 Ratings
Performance tracking00 Ratings9.3290 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Proliant
9.2
2 Ratings
16% above category average
Rippling
9.4
377 Ratings
18% above category average
Performance plans9.02 Ratings9.3328 Ratings
Performance improvement plans9.02 Ratings9.2310 Ratings
Review status tracking10.02 Ratings9.3330 Ratings
Review reminders9.02 Ratings9.5355 Ratings
Multiple review frequency9.01 Ratings9.5298 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Proliant
6.3
1 Ratings
21% below category average
Rippling
9.1
280 Ratings
15% above category average
Create succession plans/pools8.01 Ratings9.2227 Ratings
Candidate ranking9.01 Ratings9.3240 Ratings
Candidate search4.01 Ratings9.1247 Ratings
Candidate development4.01 Ratings9.1235 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Proliant
4.0
1 Ratings
64% below category average
Rippling
9.4
318 Ratings
19% above category average
Job Requisition Management7.01 Ratings9.2250 Ratings
Company Website Posting5.01 Ratings9.3240 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting3.01 Ratings9.5218 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention3.01 Ratings9.5220 Ratings
Applicant Tracking3.01 Ratings9.4233 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts3.01 Ratings9.4292 Ratings
Publish to Social Media00 Ratings9.5212 Ratings
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User Ratings
ProliantRippling
Likelihood to Recommend
8.8
(5 ratings)
9.2
(964 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(15 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
9.3
(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)
8.5
(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
ProliantRippling
Likelihood to Recommend
Proliant
This is solely based on two things: the fact that we have been unable to have issues fixed after more than a year of dealing with them AND since a key contact for us left we are unable to get a fast turnaround on many questions unless we contact the person who handles our payroll. I like the platform and it's easy to use, but when it's not functioning how we need it to, that's a problem. I still cannot see what my actual PTO balance is on my dashboard (the same for three other employees). This is an issue.
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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
Proliant
  • Fantastic customer service!!
  • Well implemented products.
  • Well rounded choices for all HR needs.
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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
Proliant
  • I cannot get RPO to be changed to how it needs to be for our business needs (when T&L employees move to salaried, for example). I have had several meetings regarding this and it still is not fixed -- more than a year later
  • Slow response from employee.helpdesk@proliant.com often leads me to send messages to payroll administrator for response
  • I believe we are paying for some added services; I do not know what these services are and I've asked on several occasions to have someone contact me about this.
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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
Proliant
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
Proliant
Super 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
Proliant
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
Proliant
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
Proliant
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
Proliant
No answers on this topic
Rippling
The trainer went slow and and answered our questions.
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Implementation Rating
Proliant
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
Proliant
Proliant is the only payroll software I have used, and I don't plan on changing that anytime soon. It gives me everything I need in simple, easy-to-use software. If I have questions they have quality customer service. I get calls weekly to change to other payroll services, and I don't consider changing because there is no need to change - I have everything I need here. Proliant does exactly the job I am looking for it to do.
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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
Proliant
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
Proliant
  • All of my employees use the app on a regular basis and love it.
  • Proliant has helped us solve tax issues our last payroll company could not
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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.