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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    syncHR

    Score6 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    SyncHR headquartered in Oakland, California offers their eponymous platform for HR management, benefits and payroll.N/A
    Pricing
    RipplingsyncHR
    Editions & Modules
    Recommended
    $8.00
    starting price per user, per month
    syncHR v5.9
    Varies
    Per User per Month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    RipplingsyncHR
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
    Additional DetailsFor additional pricing details visit the Rippling pricing page.SyncHR charges a one-time implementation fee plus a PEPM fee. All charges are based on employer size and complexity.
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    Community Pulse
    RipplingsyncHR
    Considered Both Products
    Rippling
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    SyncHR
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    99%
    Would buy again
    1072 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    712 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Happy with the feature set
    99%
    Happy with the feature set
    1073 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    99%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    516 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    96%
    Implementation went as expected
    532 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    RipplingsyncHR
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Rippling and syncHR
    Feature
    Rippling
    9.2
    826 Ratings
    16% above category average
    syncHR
    9.4
    1 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Employee demographic data9.1573 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Employment history8.9589 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration9.3683 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.9.2593 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Organizational charting9.3707 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Organization and location management9.2617 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)9.2479 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Rippling and syncHR
    Feature
    Rippling
    9.1
    871 Ratings
    13% above category average
    syncHR
    9.4
    1 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Pay calculation9.1774 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment9.1511 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration8.8772 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Direct deposit files9.4765 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management9.2561 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Reimbursement management9.2480 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Rippling and syncHR
    Feature
    Rippling
    9.2
    769 Ratings
    14% above category average
    syncHR
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Approval workflow9.2742 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Balance details9.3693 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment9.0499 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Rippling and syncHR
    Feature
    Rippling
    9.3
    916 Ratings
    14% above category average
    syncHR
    9.2
    1 Ratings
    13% above category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information9.4869 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Update personal information9.3905 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    View company policy documentation9.5740 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Employee recognition9.0478 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    View job history9.3632 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Rippling and syncHR
    Feature
    Rippling
    9.3
    368 Ratings
    14% above category average
    syncHR
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Tracking of all physical assets9.3368 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Rippling and syncHR
    Feature
    Rippling
    9.1
    435 Ratings
    19% above category average
    syncHR
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    29% above category average
    Report builder9.2421 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Pre-built reports9.1400 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data9.1352 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Rippling and syncHR
    Feature
    Rippling
    9.3
    637 Ratings
    16% above category average
    syncHR
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    24% above category average
    New hire portal9.5621 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools9.2466 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Rippling and syncHR
    Feature
    Rippling
    9.2
    325 Ratings
    15% above category average
    syncHR
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Corporate goal setting9.2272 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Individual goal setting9.2294 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility9.3273 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Performance tracking9.3290 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Rippling and syncHR
    Feature
    Rippling
    9.3
    377 Ratings
    17% above category average
    syncHR
    8.4
    1 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Performance plans9.2328 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans9.2310 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Review status tracking9.2330 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Review reminders9.4355 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency9.4298 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Rippling and syncHR
    Feature
    Rippling
    9.1
    280 Ratings
    15% above category average
    syncHR
    -
    Ratings
    Create succession plans/pools9.0227 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate ranking9.2240 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate search9.0247 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate development9.0235 Ratings00 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Rippling and syncHR
    Feature
    Rippling
    9.4
    318 Ratings
    20% above category average
    syncHR
    8.9
    1 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Job Requisition Management9.2250 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Company Website Posting9.2240 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media9.4212 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting9.5218 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention9.5220 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking9.4233 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts9.4292 Ratings9.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    RipplingsyncHR
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.1
    (964 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (15 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    9.2
    (961 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Availability
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    7.3
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.3
    (771 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.4
    (4 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Configurability
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    RipplingsyncHR
    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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    SyncHR
    syncHR is designed for mid to large size companies, typically 200-2000 employees. Any organization that has a strong reporting need and/or a complicated payroll process could benefit from the unique features built into the platform
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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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    SyncHR
    • Automated retroactive change processing and mid-period rate changes – completely automated with no manual intervention needed - If you ever need to give someone a merit increase and make it retroactive or if an employee is entitled to enroll in health benefits on their first day employment but has 30 days to enroll, syncHR will automatically handles these retro changes.
    • A single application designed from the ground up that gives equal weight to HR, payroll, and benefit functions - syncHR is designed as a true unified solution with no back-end mainframes or separate front-ends vs backends. Everything is processed real-time in the cloud which has eliminated all discrepancies.
    • Customer Service - syncHR provides a designated account manager as your single point of contact. Since the The StaffWell Group is a 24/7 business, I needed a company that was available when I needed them. syncHR delivered with 24/7 emergency support.
    • Event-driven employee self service - Other systems we have used rely on employees to make the correct choices as to what is required when completing an employee initiated transaction. With syncHR, the system always directs the employee to the next step reducing both errors and calls to our support staff. I believe this is also the reason why we had a 40% increase in the adoption of ESS.
    • Dynamic Security & Workflows - syncHR has no static pages which allows security and workflows to be updated automatically whenever a change is made. This has virtually eliminated the time and effort required from HR to manually update workflows to the correct personnel.
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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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    SyncHR
    • Learning Management System- syncHR currently does not offer an LMS system. They only track and report training dates, licenses and certifications.
    • Although syncHR is a global solution it is somewhat limited to tracking employee headcount, HR documents, paperless on boarding and benefit information. There is no international payroll option like the one they provide for domestic employees. Although the system can handle multiple languages and currencies, I would like to see a global payroll option.
    • Succession Planning - syncHR provides little functionality for succession planning. The system can track budgets vs actuals, goals and ratings but does not offer a true succession planning module
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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!
    Incentivized
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    SyncHR
    No answers on this topic
    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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    SyncHR
    Overall the system is very easy to navigate but more importantly my employees find it so easy to use. The percentage of employees who now use ESS went up by 40%
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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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    SyncHR
    No answers on this topic
    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.
    Incentivized
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    SyncHR
    No answers on this topic
    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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    SyncHR
    Whenever we need support our designated account manager is there to provide answers for us. If she doesn't have or know the answer, additional support is provided via a service matter expert in that field. Support hours are 24/7
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    In-Person Training
    Rippling
    The trainer went slow and and answered our questions.
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    SyncHR
    No answers on this topic
    Online Training
    Rippling
    No answers on this topic
    SyncHR
    Training was very well done and thorough
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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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    SyncHR
    During the first few weeks of implementation it is important to have all key members participate in meetings. Finance, HR, Payroll and Benefits should be involved from the early stages to ensure that the solution is designed to meet your specific requirements. Since syncHR personalizes their solution for each company a few wrong steps early on regarding the design we wanted caused us to spend extra time later. The more info you provide syncHR upfront the better they can take all of your rules and needs into account from day one. In our case, finance did not get involved right away and therefore some of the items that we needed for our GL needed to be re-done. SyncHR was very accommodating though as they spent extra time with us to update some of the allocations so that finance got what they needed
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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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    SyncHR
    As I mentioned I have used UltiPro, ADP, Ceridian as well as several others and none of them seem to offer half of the functionality and service that syncHR provides. Although we had some problems from time to time, I hold companies in high regard by how they resolve these problems. It's a comfort knowing that my HCM provider truly cares about me and my business so if for no other reason than this, I feel syncHR is far and away the best system I have used. The system works as advertised which is all I could ask for
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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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    SyncHR
    No answers on this topic
    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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    SyncHR
    • Due to complexity of our payroll, it would typically take us almost 3 full days to verify hours and perform retro changes before actually running payroll. With so many retroactive changes and manual calculations it was a time consuming and error prone process. With syncHR, the accuracy of payroll has increased tremendously and the amount of time we now spend preparing to process payroll decreased to less than 4 hours per week. All approved time seamlessly moves from the T&A module into payroll and all retro transactions are automatically processed.
    • When I initially selected syncHR I was a little hesitant because I never heard of them before and was concerned about their viability as a company and customer service. Several years later I'm happy to say that syncHR has provided better support than any of the better know competitors ever did.
    • Although no system is ever perfect, overall syncHR has exceeded most of my expectations. The sales and implementation process was wonderful, the salesperson was responsive and did not oversell what the system could do.
    • Training & Implementation - syncHR spent a considerable amount of time learning my business rules in order to build the system to meet my requirements. Training was provided on all aspects of the system until my team felt comfortable enough to handle things on their own. I never felt as though we had a set number of hours of training or that our questions, no matter how redundant or simple were a bother to them.
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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.

    syncHR Screenshots

    Screenshot of Org ChartScreenshot of ESS PortalScreenshot of Ad-Hoc Report WriterScreenshot of Time & Attendance