Rippling vs. SAP SuccessFactors HCM

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
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
SAP SuccessFactors HCM
Score 8.4 out of 10
N/A
SAP SuccessFactors is a suite of HR/HCM products covering these capability areas: core HR and payroll, recruiting and onboarding, learning and development, performance and compensation management, workforce analytics and planning, and employee experience management.
$75.60
per year per user (Up to 100 Employees)
Pricing
RipplingSAP SuccessFactors HCM
Editions & Modules
Recommended
$8.00
starting price per user, per month
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
RipplingSAP SuccessFactors HCM
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsFor additional pricing details visit the Rippling pricing page.
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Community Pulse
RipplingSAP SuccessFactors HCM
Considered Both Products
Rippling
Chose Rippling
I haven't selected Rippling but our organization has selected Rippling as their HR management tool. I am an user of Rippling.
SAP SuccessFactors HCM

No answer on this topic

Features
RipplingSAP SuccessFactors HCM
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
9.2
826 Ratings
16% above category average
SAP SuccessFactors HCM
7.9
577 Ratings
1% above category average
Employee demographic data9.2573 Ratings8.3509 Ratings
Employment history9.0589 Ratings8.0519 Ratings
Job profiles and administration9.3683 Ratings7.6495 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.9.3593 Ratings7.9469 Ratings
Organizational charting9.3707 Ratings8.0532 Ratings
Organization and location management9.2617 Ratings7.8473 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)9.3479 Ratings7.5289 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
9.2
871 Ratings
14% above category average
SAP SuccessFactors HCM
7.5
316 Ratings
6% below category average
Pay calculation9.2774 Ratings7.8234 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment9.1511 Ratings7.4204 Ratings
Benefit plan administration8.9772 Ratings7.3196 Ratings
Direct deposit files9.5765 Ratings7.6196 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management9.3561 Ratings8.0252 Ratings
Reimbursement management9.3480 Ratings7.6183 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings7.1208 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
9.2
769 Ratings
14% above category average
SAP SuccessFactors HCM
8.0
313 Ratings
0% above category average
Approval workflow9.2742 Ratings8.3310 Ratings
Balance details9.3693 Ratings7.8265 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment9.1499 Ratings7.8230 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
9.3
916 Ratings
14% above category average
SAP SuccessFactors HCM
8.1
460 Ratings
0% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information9.4869 Ratings8.3341 Ratings
Update personal information9.3905 Ratings8.8444 Ratings
View company policy documentation9.6740 Ratings7.7293 Ratings
Employee recognition9.1478 Ratings7.5263 Ratings
View job history9.3632 Ratings8.2427 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
9.3
368 Ratings
14% above category average
SAP SuccessFactors HCM
8.4
3 Ratings
4% above category average
Tracking of all physical assets9.3368 Ratings8.43 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
9.1
435 Ratings
19% above category average
SAP SuccessFactors HCM
6.5
456 Ratings
14% below category average
Report builder9.2421 Ratings6.9438 Ratings
Pre-built reports9.2400 Ratings6.5408 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data9.1352 Ratings6.2329 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
9.4
637 Ratings
17% above category average
SAP SuccessFactors HCM
8.0
359 Ratings
1% above category average
New hire portal9.5621 Ratings7.6344 Ratings
Manager tracking tools9.3466 Ratings7.6322 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
9.2
325 Ratings
15% above category average
SAP SuccessFactors HCM
8.4
460 Ratings
6% above category average
Corporate goal setting9.2272 Ratings8.1409 Ratings
Individual goal setting9.2294 Ratings8.3456 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility9.3273 Ratings8.0367 Ratings
Performance tracking9.3290 Ratings8.0427 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
9.3
377 Ratings
17% above category average
SAP SuccessFactors HCM
8.1
483 Ratings
3% above category average
Performance plans9.3328 Ratings8.1464 Ratings
Performance improvement plans9.2310 Ratings7.9394 Ratings
Review status tracking9.2330 Ratings8.0433 Ratings
Review reminders9.5355 Ratings8.0437 Ratings
Multiple review frequency9.5298 Ratings7.9351 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
9.1
280 Ratings
15% above category average
SAP SuccessFactors HCM
7.8
328 Ratings
0% below category average
Create succession plans/pools9.1227 Ratings7.8303 Ratings
Candidate ranking9.3240 Ratings7.7286 Ratings
Candidate search9.1247 Ratings7.8292 Ratings
Candidate development9.1235 Ratings7.7270 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
9.4
318 Ratings
19% above category average
SAP SuccessFactors HCM
4.1
381 Ratings
61% below category average
Job Requisition Management9.2250 Ratings7.9360 Ratings
Company Website Posting9.3240 Ratings7.7341 Ratings
Publish to Social Media9.5212 Ratings7.7297 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting9.5218 Ratings7.6328 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention9.5220 Ratings7.2299 Ratings
Applicant Tracking9.4233 Ratings7.8343 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts9.4292 Ratings7.8349 Ratings
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User Ratings
RipplingSAP SuccessFactors HCM
Likelihood to Recommend
9.2
(964 ratings)
8.3
(641 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.1
(15 ratings)
9.1
(41 ratings)
Usability
9.3
(961 ratings)
8.0
(153 ratings)
Availability
9.1
(2 ratings)
9.8
(6 ratings)
Performance
7.3
(2 ratings)
8.9
(6 ratings)
Support Rating
9.3
(771 ratings)
7.3
(29 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
7.1
(4 ratings)
Implementation Rating
8.4
(4 ratings)
6.6
(15 ratings)
Configurability
1.0
(1 ratings)
8.0
(6 ratings)
Contract Terms and Pricing Model
-
(0 ratings)
1.2
(3 ratings)
Ease of integration
9.1
(1 ratings)
6.8
(420 ratings)
Product Scalability
9.1
(1 ratings)
9.0
(6 ratings)
Professional Services
-
(0 ratings)
8.9
(4 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
8.9
(5 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(5 ratings)
User Testimonials
RipplingSAP SuccessFactors HCM
Likelihood to Recommend
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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SAP
It is a strong system that pays off once it's fully tailored to your organization. If your company has well-defined HR processes, SuccessFactors will likely integrate seamlessly. We've automated processes that previously required departments to spend weeks on back-and-forth emails. We've partnered with Capgemini to fully suck out the most out of its technical customization.
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Pros
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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SAP
  • The product is straightforward to use. The product allows instant edits if a mistake is made and is very helpful in keeping track of individual employee working hours.
  • Use of the platform ensures that your business is connected to a global workforce experience powered by modern HR technologies and AI.
  • Implementation of the software ensures an excellent workforce experience and accelerates overall business performance.
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Cons
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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SAP
  • I think just overall the configuration can be a little bit hard on the backend user, like myself, knowing which screens to go to. Better documentation on how we configure things would be a great resource for employees in the HR field that are making those backend changes.
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Likelihood to Renew
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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SAP
It is the product that the Business is fully committed to for co-ordinately HR processes. Employee and Manage Self-Service has allow our business to reduce the overheads in our HR operating mode. The integration with 3rd party products is now in place and further developments will only increase its importance. SuccessFactors provide regular enhancements and has a support model in line with our business requirements.
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Usability
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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SAP
1. User training is required to be acquainted with the technology, but better output is achieved while automating most tasks. 2. Data-driven decision making in terms of performance, hiring, review, and compensation. 3. Better scale-based talent search from the talent pool. 4. better integration performance with SAP products like SAP MM, SAP FICO, SAP Sales, SAP SD, etc.
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Reliability and Availability
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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SAP
Until now we have not had serious availability problems with SuccessFactors, we had Microsoft Active Directory and SSO with ADFS and we had availability problems but because of problems with ADFS, we migrated to Azure AD and with that the availability problems of SuccessFactors because of ADFS went away. The only windows of unavailability that we have had are those that we are communicated to do maintenance and upgrades.
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Performance
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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SAP
The performance is very good, the truth is that we have not had serious performance problems, some complex reports may take a little longer, but considering the complexity and the amount of records it is an acceptable time. We have never received a complaint from users regarding page loading speed.
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Support Rating
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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SAP
SAP SuccessFactors has been a easy to implement tool with low risks for a sensitive thing like employee feedback. It provides powerful performance in the backend functionalities, and at the same time a great look and feel for the employees. Totally recommended.
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In-Person Training
Rippling
The trainer went slow and and answered our questions.
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SAP
The in-person training was with a consultancy, we have taken several courses, all very specific. They have been reports in ecp, general configuration of ec, reports and IAS
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Online Training
Rippling
No answers on this topic
SAP
We use SAP Learning, and we like it very much, the topics are updated along with the products, we have access to the SFX customer certifications and we have done them all, in general the SAP learning platform is very good and complete.
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Implementation Rating
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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SAP
As we were new with all this, we would greatly appreciate if we had assitance directly from SAP so we can implement the modules with all of its features and best practices. Unfortunately, we notice that the partner left some thing incomplete.
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Alternatives Considered
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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SAP
SAP SuccessFactors is a very user-friendly application, it stacks up very well against competition, such as Oracle PeopleSoft HCM. We selected SAP SuccessFactors because we are already using a lot of other SAP solutions, such as SAP S/4 HANA and SAP Business Technology Platform. It allows us to have single-sign on and one vendor with multiple solutions.
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Contract Terms and Pricing Model
Rippling
No answers on this topic
SAP
Not applicable.
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Scalability
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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SAP
The scalability and flexibility of SuccessFactors is unbeatable. It is very easy to scale the product to new countries and areas, and with the help of CPI it can be easily integrated.
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Professional Services
Rippling
No answers on this topic
SAP
Once time we need to change the datacenter and we made this with the professional services from SAP... everything goes just fine. excelent service.
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Return on Investment
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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SAP
  • We can clearly outline our objectives, targets, and methods to accomplish the same, grades and reviews, and overall progress.
  • Helps identify areas of strengths and weaknesses, constructive criticism.
  • Increases motivation and confidence, which is then reflected in our daily work routine.
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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.

SAP SuccessFactors HCM Screenshots

Screenshot of how to navigate to all SAP SuccessFactors solution modules and complete tasks using natural language—thanks to Joule, the AI copilot with generative AI.Screenshot of where to acquire future-ready skills by sourcing, engaging, and hiring top talent, as well as save time evaluating candidates and match skills to roles more efficiently with AI-powered applicant screening.Screenshot of some of the metrics that empower HR professionals, analysts, and business partners to answer questions about a workforce, or that influence business decisions with data-driven insights and an evidence-based approach to HR.Screenshot of the mobile interface, which also helps automate processes to improve employee and manager self-service, and strengthen compliance.Screenshot of