Rippling vs. Vibe HCM (discontinued)

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
Vibe HCM (discontinued)
Score 4.3 out of 10
Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
Vibe HCM was a social HRMS, talent management and employee collaboration suite, that was discontinued, and is no longer available for sale.
$0
Per User per Month
Pricing
RipplingVibe HCM (discontinued)
Editions & Modules
Recommended
$8.00
starting price per user, per month
Vibe HCM Suite
Per User per Month
Vibe HCM ERP Connector
Vibe HCM Payroll Connector
Vibe Onboarding
Vibe Social Intranet
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
RipplingVibe HCM (discontinued)
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
Additional DetailsFor additional pricing details visit the Rippling pricing page.We offer our products as a comprehensive suite, or on a modular basis as our clients' needs, priorities and budgets dictate. Our clients do not need to do a full "rip and replace" of current systems that are working to deploy Vibe HCM. We can seamlessly integrate with existing technologies, providing a highly engaging "one-stop-shop" / unification platform.
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Community Pulse
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Features
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Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
9.2
826 Ratings
16% above category average
Vibe HCM (discontinued)
10.0
7 Ratings
24% above category average
Employee demographic data9.2573 Ratings10.06 Ratings
Employment history9.0589 Ratings10.06 Ratings
Job profiles and administration9.3683 Ratings10.06 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.9.3593 Ratings10.06 Ratings
Organizational charting9.3707 Ratings10.07 Ratings
Organization and location management9.2617 Ratings10.06 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)9.3479 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
9.2
871 Ratings
14% above category average
Vibe HCM (discontinued)
10.0
4 Ratings
23% above category average
Pay calculation9.2774 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment9.2511 Ratings00 Ratings
Benefit plan administration8.9772 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Direct deposit files9.5765 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management9.3561 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Reimbursement management9.3480 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings10.01 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
Vibe HCM (discontinued)
10.0
3 Ratings
22% above category average
Approval workflow9.2742 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Balance details9.3693 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment9.1499 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
9.4
916 Ratings
15% above category average
Vibe HCM (discontinued)
10.0
8 Ratings
21% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information9.4869 Ratings10.08 Ratings
Update personal information9.3905 Ratings10.06 Ratings
View company policy documentation9.6740 Ratings10.07 Ratings
Employee recognition9.1478 Ratings10.05 Ratings
View job history9.3632 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
9.3
368 Ratings
14% above category average
Vibe HCM (discontinued)
10.0
2 Ratings
21% above category average
Tracking of all physical assets9.3368 Ratings10.02 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
9.1
435 Ratings
19% above category average
Vibe HCM (discontinued)
10.0
8 Ratings
28% above category average
Report builder9.1421 Ratings10.04 Ratings
Pre-built reports9.2400 Ratings10.06 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data9.1352 Ratings10.04 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
9.4
637 Ratings
17% above category average
Vibe HCM (discontinued)
10.0
1 Ratings
23% above category average
New hire portal9.5621 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Manager tracking tools9.3466 Ratings10.01 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
Vibe HCM (discontinued)
10.0
1 Ratings
23% above category average
Corporate goal setting9.2272 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Individual goal setting9.2294 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility9.3273 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Performance tracking9.3290 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
9.4
377 Ratings
18% above category average
Vibe HCM (discontinued)
10.0
1 Ratings
24% above category average
Performance plans9.3328 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Performance improvement plans9.2310 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Review status tracking9.3330 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Review reminders9.5355 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Multiple review frequency9.5298 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
9.2
280 Ratings
16% above category average
Vibe HCM (discontinued)
10.0
1 Ratings
25% above category average
Create succession plans/pools9.2227 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Candidate ranking9.3240 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Candidate search9.1247 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Candidate development9.1235 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
9.4
318 Ratings
19% above category average
Vibe HCM (discontinued)
10.0
1 Ratings
26% above category average
Job Requisition Management9.2250 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Company Website Posting9.3240 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Publish to Social Media9.5212 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting9.5218 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention9.5220 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Applicant Tracking9.4233 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts9.4292 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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Score 9.5 out of 10
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Score 9.5 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Paypro Workforce Management
Paypro Workforce Management
Score 9.7 out of 10
Paypro Workforce Management
Paypro Workforce Management
Score 9.7 out of 10
Enterprises
PeopleStrong
PeopleStrong
Score 9.9 out of 10
PeopleStrong
PeopleStrong
Score 9.9 out of 10
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User Ratings
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Likelihood to Recommend
9.2
(964 ratings)
10.0
(9 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.1
(15 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
9.3
(961 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Availability
9.1
(2 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Performance
7.3
(2 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
9.3
(771 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
8.5
(4 ratings)
9.1
(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
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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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It is best suited for companies that want their HR function streamlined and automated. It's also suited for companies that want their employees to engage more and collaborate on the same 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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  • Vibe HCM is highly configurable. That flexibility is extremely useful.
  • The portal pages create a friendly user experience that aids in adoption.
  • Vibe takes action on change requests and enhancements quickly.
  • The number of employee self-service options allow for easy colleague use.
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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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  • Any areas of opportunity are discussed and addressed. They are incredibly open to suggestions and have an overall attitude of continuous improvement. No possibility goes unexplored.
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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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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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It works just as advertised! Not always the case with solutions. Flexible and configurable!
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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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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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World class service and support! Second to none!
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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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The customer support team is responsive and always available for solving technical or implementation issues that may arise from clients.
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In-Person Training
Rippling
The trainer went slow and and answered our questions.
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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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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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We selected Vibe HCM about 2 1/2 years ago because they approached communication and the interaction between the employer and the employee so differently. It was a combination of connection and transaction. You have a system that meets the business need and functionality but that connects with your employee in such a fresh non-corporate way. It's not just about automating a process but building an environment that surrounds those daily business transactions that looks and feels how we interact on the web and social media. It totally transforms not only the user experience but the employers as well. It makes us think a little bit more about the touch points we have with our employees and how we want those to look/feel and resonate.
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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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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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  • Vibe HCM has been providing Zions Bancorporation with range of tools that fully encompass all areas of HR Operations. We have found that these tools have made our business process more efficient.
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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.

Vibe HCM (discontinued) Screenshots

Screenshot of Sample home pageScreenshot of My Hub launch pageScreenshot of Sample Personalized Onboarding resourcesScreenshot of HR practitioner hubScreenshot of Virtual Day 1 OrientationScreenshot of Sample Talent Profile