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    Rippling

    Score8.9 out of 10
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    UKG Ready

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AThe UKG Ready® software suite is a centralized HCM solution designed for small to mid-sized businesses. It automates and streamlines HR, payroll, benefits, time, talent, and scheduling processes. UKG Ready's suite of tools offer actionable insights while helping to ensure compliance. Using AI, it draws on work, people, and culture data to boost efficiency and productivity. For example, UKG Ready streamlines core HR…N/A
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    Pricing Offerings
    RipplingUKG Ready
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
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    Community Pulse
    RipplingUKG Ready
    Considered Both Products
    Rippling
    Chose Rippling
    UKG's system is ancient and their sales staff was bordering harassment. Paylocity was a very close second for us, in the end their system was just way to similar to the "frankensteined" Paycor system, just parts bought over the decades and jammed together to create one system …
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    UKG
    Chose UKG Ready
    UKG Ready reporting is one of their best features. If you enter data into the system you can run a report on it and export it in multiple formats. It is an invaluable tool which most other payroll/HR platforms lack.
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    Key User Insights
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    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    99%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    516 Answers
    73%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    61 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    96%
    Implementation went as expected
    532 Answers
    57%
    Implementation went as expected
    56 Answers
    Features
    RipplingUKG Ready
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Rippling and UKG Ready
    Feature
    Rippling
    9.2
    826 Ratings
    16% above category average
    UKG Ready
    9.4
    196 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Employee demographic data9.1573 Ratings9.8172 Ratings
    Employment history8.9589 Ratings9.6167 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration9.3683 Ratings9.6168 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.9.2593 Ratings9.6157 Ratings
    Organizational charting9.3707 Ratings7.9127 Ratings
    Organization and location management9.2617 Ratings9.6149 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)9.2479 Ratings9.8125 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Rippling and UKG Ready
    Feature
    Rippling
    9.1
    871 Ratings
    13% above category average
    UKG Ready
    9.6
    194 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Pay calculation9.1774 Ratings9.7182 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment9.1511 Ratings9.282 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration8.8772 Ratings9.7141 Ratings
    Direct deposit files9.4765 Ratings9.9145 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management9.2561 Ratings9.7133 Ratings
    Reimbursement management9.2480 Ratings00 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings9.3112 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Rippling and UKG Ready
    Feature
    Rippling
    9.2
    769 Ratings
    14% above category average
    UKG Ready
    9.7
    175 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Approval workflow9.2742 Ratings9.7159 Ratings
    Balance details9.3693 Ratings9.5167 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment9.0499 Ratings9.7142 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Rippling and UKG Ready
    Feature
    Rippling
    9.3
    916 Ratings
    14% above category average
    UKG Ready
    8.7
    183 Ratings
    8% above category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information9.4869 Ratings9.8163 Ratings
    Update personal information9.3905 Ratings9.7170 Ratings
    View company policy documentation9.5740 Ratings5.4143 Ratings
    Employee recognition9.0478 Ratings00 Ratings
    View job history9.3632 Ratings9.7146 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Rippling and UKG Ready
    Feature
    Rippling
    9.3
    368 Ratings
    14% above category average
    UKG Ready
    9.9
    67 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Tracking of all physical assets9.3368 Ratings9.967 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Rippling and UKG Ready
    Feature
    Rippling
    9.1
    435 Ratings
    19% above category average
    UKG Ready
    8.7
    191 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Report builder9.2421 Ratings8.1184 Ratings
    Pre-built reports9.1400 Ratings9.3185 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data9.1352 Ratings00 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Rippling and UKG Ready
    Feature
    Rippling
    9.3
    637 Ratings
    16% above category average
    UKG Ready
    7.6
    129 Ratings
    4% below category average
    New hire portal9.5621 Ratings7.0127 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools9.2466 Ratings8.3102 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Rippling and UKG Ready
    Feature
    Rippling
    9.2
    325 Ratings
    15% above category average
    UKG Ready
    8.3
    74 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Corporate goal setting9.2272 Ratings00 Ratings
    Individual goal setting9.2294 Ratings8.366 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility9.3273 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance tracking9.3290 Ratings8.373 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Rippling and UKG Ready
    Feature
    Rippling
    9.3
    377 Ratings
    17% above category average
    UKG Ready
    7.0
    93 Ratings
    11% below category average
    Performance plans9.2328 Ratings5.783 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans9.2310 Ratings5.776 Ratings
    Review status tracking9.2330 Ratings8.184 Ratings
    Review reminders9.4355 Ratings9.187 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency9.4298 Ratings6.473 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Rippling and UKG Ready
    Feature
    Rippling
    9.1
    280 Ratings
    15% above category average
    UKG Ready
    6.9
    27 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Create succession plans/pools9.0227 Ratings5.626 Ratings
    Candidate ranking9.2240 Ratings7.36 Ratings
    Candidate search9.0247 Ratings7.27 Ratings
    Candidate development9.0235 Ratings7.35 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Rippling and UKG Ready
    Feature
    Rippling
    9.4
    318 Ratings
    20% above category average
    UKG Ready
    7.1
    100 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Job Requisition Management9.2250 Ratings7.186 Ratings
    Company Website Posting9.2240 Ratings9.583 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media9.4212 Ratings6.162 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting9.5218 Ratings7.265 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention9.5220 Ratings5.464 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking9.4233 Ratings8.088 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts9.4292 Ratings6.593 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    RipplingUKG Ready
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.1
    (964 ratings)
    9.1
    (221 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (15 ratings)
    7.1
    (18 ratings)
    Usability
    9.2
    (961 ratings)
    9.2
    (103 ratings)
    Availability
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    Performance
    7.3
    (2 ratings)
    9.3
    (7 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.3
    (771 ratings)
    5.9
    (74 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.8
    (2 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.0
    (4 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.4
    (4 ratings)
    6.0
    (10 ratings)
    Configurability
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (4 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    5.5
    (75 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (3 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (3 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    RipplingUKG Ready
    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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    UKG
    There’s not much for me to share here other than multiple mobile apps for employees to download for different functions. We have the learning function activated and employees had to download a second mobile app (HCMToGo Learning) to be able to access the Learning portal on the go. Concerned that if we continue to add more functionality, there will be more apps to download.
    Incentivized
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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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    UKG
    • Support—UKG support, from the Account Managers to CSMs to Ready Support, is amazing. They are always willing to help!
    • Documentation—UKG has built-in online documentation, which is a live, easy-to-use version of a very lengthy manual.
    • Ease of use- the system is intuitive, easy to train others to 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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    UKG
    • We have had ongoing issues with our accruals.
    • Auto generate timesheets in the "Team Timesheets" view.
    • Granting manager access is cumbersome - access needs to be given in multiple places.
    • The sync between Pro and Ready in my opinion is terrible and needs much improvement.
    • Auto assign Employee Time Zones based on work location.
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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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    UKG
    We plan to renew our support and use of UKG Ready each year unless it becomes unavailable or the district seeks another vendor. As of now, there are no plans to changes vendors. The district staff is now familiar with using UKG. Another vendor will need to meet the same expectations we have come to enjoy with using UKG
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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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    UKG
    The few challenges we have encountered have been with creating reports for the organization, managing performance goals and creating service tickets for urgent matters. Overall we have found UKG Ready to be super helpful and it has streamlined many of our HR processes for us but there could be some improvements on the items listed
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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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    UKG
    The system seems very stable. Being hosted in the cloud, we are vulnerable to internet speeds and busy times. The system has been down a couple times over the 3 months we have been live, but Kronos resolved the issues very quickly. To have access from a desktop, tablet, time clock, or phone app is one of the best features....users have almost NO REASON they can't clock in.
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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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    UKG
    We were always told that Kronos was the best, but there are reports that we got out of ADP and other payroll providers that we cannot get out of Kronos. One example is a report of Productive/Non-productive hours by department. We also need the dollar amount associated with the hours. This is information that is required on our cost report and we were told that that report is unavailable. It is very frustrating when I can't get what I need.
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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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    UKG
    If I was only rating support itself that would be a 10. Every support case I have entered has been addressed efficiently and with the desired result. On the implementation and transition to support there were multiple issues that those doing the implementation or transition could not answer or workflows and various settings left undone only to be discovered later. We implemented 3 different modules and the expertise we got for each one varied widely.
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    In-Person Training
    Rippling
    The trainer went slow and and answered our questions.
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    UKG
    Our in-person training was a hybrid. Live online training with an instructor. They were very knowledgeable of the product & the area they were training on. I asked several specific questions and if they didn't know the answer immediately they followed up after class.
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    Online Training
    Rippling
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    UKG
    Pretty good online training, you have many how to options and can watch them several times. It can be hard at times to dig through the amount of data online but can usually find what you are looking for. Also you can download documentation for setting up the profiles and policies.
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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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    UKG
    Make sure the people who are doing the build have extensive knowledge on employment law and asking the right questions. I would bet that the people who helped with our builds did not read any of our employment contracts or ordinances; and when I asked questions about how other companies handled certain basic dictates from federal employment laws, they didn't have any idea what FMLA, FLSA, etc were.
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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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    UKG
    We currently use Paycom and are extremely dissatisfied with the lack of functionality and poor customer service. Rippling and ADP were other vendors we evaluated who performed well and offer a lot of functionality but we decided UKG was the best fit for our needs now and to scale with our strategic growth plans.
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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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    UKG
    Thus far we are able to add as many users as necessary, implement 3 different bargaining units, 5 different types of user groups. Very flexible.
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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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    UKG
    • This is basic, but we finally know how many employees we have! It sounds ridiculous, but prior to UKG Ready we were on a payroll system that's reports were only as accurate as the last payroll cycle, so they were always 2 weeks behind and static. UKG Ready allows for realtime, daily reporting of information.
    • We are able to get salary data for our various locations to be able to compare them to each other, as well as across our "competitors" and external competition.
    • The data provided allows us to be able to understand the trends at individual locations including attrition, advancement, raise information, and other data points that we haven't historically done comparisons on
    • We can see the demographic and geographical information for our employees and the benefits that they elect
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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.

    UKG Ready Screenshots

    Screenshot of the employee mobile interface.Screenshot of trust index survey results.Screenshot of the manager dashboard.Screenshot of payroll analytics.