Compare Bullhorn and Rippling 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (61.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Bullhorn
Star Rating
(1,227)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
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No pricing available
Learn more about BullhornRippling
Star Rating
(12,148)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (61.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Bullhorn excels in providing a comprehensive ATS solution tailored for enterprise recruitment agencies, with users highlighting its stability and beneficial features. Many appreciate its ability to integrate various functions, making it a reliable choice for managing sales leads and pipelines.
- Users say that Rippling stands out for its all-in-one platform, which simplifies daily tasks by consolidating payroll, benefits, and time management into a single interface. Reviewers find it particularly easy to navigate, allowing them to efficiently manage their time and view available PTO without hassle.
- According to verified reviews, Bullhorn's user experience is generally positive, with many users noting its ease of use and intuitive design. However, some mention that it can be challenging to configure for specific workflows, which may require additional support during setup.
- Reviewers mention that Rippling's implementation process is notably smooth, with many users praising its quick onboarding and user-friendly interface. This ease of setup contributes to a more efficient transition for new users, allowing them to start managing their HR tasks almost immediately.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Bullhorn has a solid feature set for candidate search and communication, it sometimes lacks the advanced automation capabilities that users find in Rippling. Users appreciate Rippling's robust process automation, which streamlines HR tasks and enhances overall productivity.
- Users report that both platforms offer good support, but Rippling tends to receive higher marks for its customer service quality. Many users express satisfaction with Rippling's responsive support team, which they find helpful in resolving issues quickly, enhancing their overall experience with the software.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Bullhorn
No pricing availableRippling
No pricing availableFree Trial
Bullhorn
No trial information availableRippling
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
1,077
9.5
8,151
Ease of Use
8.5
1,106
9.5
8,642
Ease of Setup
8.3
664
9.3
5,883
Ease of Admin
8.2
393
9.0
1,656
Quality of Support
8.3
994
9.3
7,006
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
392
9.1
1,639
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
1,059
9.5
7,994
Features by Category
Core HR
Not enough data
9.4
3342
Not enough data
9.5
3772
Not enough data
8.6
2970
Not enough data
9.0
3051
Not enough data
9.2
3073
Not enough data
9.4
3427
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.2
1292
Platform
8.3
402
8.9
4163
8.4
386
8.8
3946
8.1
339
8.8
3820
8.7
393
9.2
4065
8.5
393
9.4
4163
7.4
379
9.2
4001
8.2
392
9.0
3950
8.3
394
9.3
4017
Expense Reports
8.9
26
Not enough data
8.0
20
Not enough data
8.4
21
Not enough data
8.5
22
Not enough data
9.0
23
Not enough data
8.4
20
Not enough data
8.3
20
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Expense Management
9.7
6
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
Travel Management
7.8
20
Not enough data
7.9
20
Not enough data
7.9
20
Not enough data
7.8
19
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
8.4
47
Not enough data
8.2
47
Not enough data
8.2
46
Not enough data
Generative AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Mobile
8.3
19
Not enough data
8.3
19
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
Platform
8.5
18
Not enough data
8.5
20
Not enough data
Administration
8.8
18
Not enough data
Administration
8.4
47
Not enough data
8.9
51
Not enough data
8.6
50
Not enough data
8.4
45
Not enough data
8.6
51
Not enough data
Platform
8.0
50
Not enough data
8.6
45
Not enough data
8.4
43
Not enough data
8.7
47
Not enough data
7.8
44
Not enough data
6.9
43
Not enough data
Employee Self Service
Not enough data
9.6
4084
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
3864
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
3732
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
9.4
3744
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
3741
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.7
3843
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
3377
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
3569
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
3290
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
3478
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
3439
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
3388
|
Verified
Taxes
Not enough data
9.3
3502
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
3377
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
3314
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
9.0
3209
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
3203
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
3122
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
3184
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
9.3
3374
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
3382
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
3544
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
3321
|
Verified
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
9.4
2077
Not enough data
9.4
2034
Not enough data
9.0
1820
Not enough data
9.3
1959
Not enough data
9.4
1935
Not enough data
9.5
2052
Not enough data
9.2
1803
Not enough data
9.2
1873
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
9.4
2077
Not enough data
9.4
2034
Not enough data
9.0
1820
Not enough data
9.3
1959
Not enough data
9.4
1935
Not enough data
9.5
2052
Not enough data
9.2
1803
Not enough data
9.5
1542
Not enough data
9.2
1873
Not enough data
9.0
1611
Not enough data
8.9
1374
Not enough data
9.1
1440
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.3
558
Not enough data
8.3
556
Not enough data
8.2
554
Platform
8.3
402
8.9
4163
8.4
386
8.8
3946
8.1
339
8.8
3820
8.7
393
9.2
4065
8.5
393
9.4
4163
7.4
379
9.2
4001
8.2
392
9.0
3950
8.3
394
9.3
4017
Compliance
Not enough data
9.2
180
Not enough data
9.0
148
Not enough data
9.0
148
Platform
Not enough data
9.3
216
Not enough data
9.3
200
Not enough data
9.4
204
Support
Not enough data
9.2
172
Not enough data
9.1
160
Not enough data
9.1
148
Not enough data
8.9
157
Not enough data
8.8
196
Not enough data
8.8
223
Not enough data
9.1
169
Automation
7.9
35
9.3
1731
Logistics
7.5
36
9.2
1741
8.1
35
9.2
1674
7.8
35
Feature Not Available
Management
8.0
33
9.1
1626
7.9
31
9.3
1673
7.4
32
9.4
1765
8.6
34
9.4
1753
8.6
33
9.4
1737
8.6
33
9.5
1808
8.1
32
9.3
1686
Monitoring
8.5
31
9.2
1631
8.3
31
9.2
1625
8.4
30
9.2
1637
Processing
Not enough data
9.5
265
Not enough data
9.4
235
Not enough data
9.5
231
Not enough data
9.4
227
Compliance
Not enough data
9.4
224
Not enough data
9.3
227
Not enough data
9.4
222
Integration
Not enough data
9.2
222
Not enough data
9.4
227
Not enough data
9.2
215
Reporting
Not enough data
9.2
209
Not enough data
9.2
213
Not enough data
9.4
219
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.0
719
Not enough data
9.4
757
Not enough data
9.1
708
Not enough data
9.3
721
Platform Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
712
Not enough data
9.3
716
Platform Data
Not enough data
9.1
703
Not enough data
9.2
726
Not enough data
9.1
706
Not enough data
9.2
710
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.9
619
Not enough data
9.2
644
Platform Data
Not enough data
9.1
626
Not enough data
9.0
629
Not enough data
9.1
644
Platform Content
Not enough data
9.0
630
Not enough data
8.9
611
Not enough data
9.0
613
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.2
312
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.2
265
Not enough data
9.4
268
Not enough data
9.3
264
Platform Performance
Not enough data
9.3
270
Not enough data
9.2
257
Platform Functionality
Not enough data
9.3
266
Not enough data
9.2
254
Not enough data
9.3
261
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.3
275
Not enough data
9.0
254
Not enough data
9.0
258
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.5
135
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
9.2
453
Not enough data
9.0
413
Not enough data
9.0
409
Not enough data
9.0
410
Platform Functionality
8.0
230
Not enough data
7.7
162
Not enough data
8.0
207
8.8
833
8.7
236
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Recruiting Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
8.3
402
8.9
4163
8.4
386
8.8
3946
8.1
339
8.8
3820
8.7
393
9.2
4065
8.5
393
9.4
4163
7.4
379
9.2
4001
8.2
392
9.0
3950
8.3
394
9.3
4017
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.2
391
Not enough data
9.4
404
Not enough data
9.4
395
Platform Content
Not enough data
9.2
387
Not enough data
9.0
384
Not enough data
9.1
381
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
377
Not enough data
9.2
384
Not enough data
9.0
375
Not enough data
9.3
380
Not enough data
9.1
375
Responses
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation - AI Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Autonomy - AI Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance reviews
Not enough data
9.2
225
Not enough data
9.2
214
Not enough data
9.3
217
Goals
Not enough data
9.0
223
Not enough data
9.0
208
Feedback
Not enough data
9.1
209
Not enough data
9.0
210
Not enough data
8.9
211
Not enough data
8.7
198
Data
Not enough data
9.1
209
Not enough data
9.1
206
Agentic AI - Performance Management
Not enough data
8.1
109
Not enough data
8.4
108
Candidate Management
8.5
437
Not enough data
8.6
440
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
428
Not enough data
8.3
433
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
422
|
Verified
Not enough data
Communication
8.3
421
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
428
Not enough data
8.5
434
|
Verified
Not enough data
Onboarding
8.3
422
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
415
Not enough data
Analytics
8.4
424
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
422
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.3
400
Not enough data
9.4
388
Platform Administration
Not enough data
9.1
378
Not enough data
9.2
381
Not enough data
9.2
378
Platform Payment Content
Not enough data
9.3
384
Not enough data
9.1
380
Not enough data
9.2
379
Reports
Not enough data
8.7
228
Not enough data
9.0
228
Not enough data
8.8
226
Not enough data
9.0
228
Cleaning
Not enough data
8.9
225
Not enough data
8.8
222
Not enough data
8.9
220
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.3
129
Not enough data
8.2
126
Not enough data
8.1
125
Compatability
Not enough data
8.9
455
Not enough data
8.9
458
Not enough data
8.7
450
Benefits
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
457
Core Functionality - Employer of Record (EOR)
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Capabilities - Employer of Record (EOR)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.5
59
Not enough data
Recruitment Platform - Recruitment Platforms
8.5
54
Not enough data
8.1
53
Not enough data
8.0
54
Not enough data
8.2
54
Not enough data
8.1
53
Not enough data
8.1
53
Not enough data
Recruitment AI - Recruitment Platforms
7.7
49
Not enough data
7.8
50
Not enough data
7.9
50
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Recruitment Platforms
7.4
51
Not enough data
7.5
51
Not enough data
7.4
49
Not enough data
Resource Planning - Workforce Planning
Not enough data
9.0
147
Not enough data
9.1
149
Not enough data
9.2
146
Not enough data
9.0
145
Human Resources - Workforce Planning
Not enough data
9.2
143
Not enough data
9.1
146
Not enough data
9.3
149
Not enough data
9.2
145
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
7.4
58
8.3
47
7.4
57
8.4
50
7.3
57
8.4
49
Sourcing
8.1
460
8.8
251
7.8
395
8.8
242
7.3
78
8.5
52
7.8
79
8.7
58
7.7
77
8.8
54
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
8.2
411
9.0
248
8.2
72
9.0
58
8.4
74
8.8
63
8.0
73
8.6
52
7.9
70
8.7
55
7.2
70
8.5
51
8.0
72
8.7
54
Platform
8.3
402
8.9
4163
8.4
386
8.8
3946
8.1
339
8.8
3820
8.7
393
9.2
4065
8.5
393
9.4
4163
7.4
379
9.2
4001
8.2
392
9.0
3950
8.3
394
9.3
4017
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
7.4
54
8.3
47
7.3
54
8.4
47
7.1
53
8.5
49
Agentic AI - Onboarding
Not enough data
8.3
243
Not enough data
8.4
246
Not enough data
8.4
246
Not enough data
8.4
247
Not enough data
8.4
247
Platform Content
Not enough data
9.1
944
Not enough data
9.2
970
Not enough data
9.4
990
Not enough data
9.0
937
Not enough data
9.2
956
Not enough data
9.1
939
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.4
959
Not enough data
8.9
902
Not enough data
9.2
924
Not enough data
9.3
934
Not enough data
9.3
937
Platform Data
Not enough data
9.0
863
Not enough data
9.1
881
Not enough data
9.2
882
Platform
8.3
402
8.9
4163
8.4
386
8.8
3946
8.1
339
8.8
3820
8.7
393
9.2
4065
8.5
393
9.4
4163
7.4
379
9.2
4001
8.2
392
9.0
3950
8.3
394
9.3
4017
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.0
207
8.8
833
Not enough data
9.3
935
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Core Recruiting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Interviewing & Assessment
Not enough data
Not enough data
Job Content Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Candidate Interaction & Outreach
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Candidate Evaluation & Insights
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Authoring
Not enough data
8.7
197
Not enough data
8.7
199
Not enough data
8.7
197
Not enough data
8.5
191
Course Delivery
Not enough data
8.9
196
Not enough data
9.2
208
Not enough data
9.0
205
Course Management
Not enough data
8.4
186
Not enough data
8.6
190
Not enough data
8.9
202
Not enough data
8.9
198
LMS Marketplace
Not enough data
8.0
180
Not enough data
8.1
182
Not enough data
8.0
182
Interface
Not enough data
8.3
180
Not enough data
8.3
183
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
9.0
188
Not enough data
9.2
453
Not enough data
8.6
172
Not enough data
9.0
413
Not enough data
9.0
409
Not enough data
9.0
410
Not enough data
8.9
169
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.7
77
Not enough data
7.8
78
Not enough data
7.7
78
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
7.8
47
Not enough data
7.8
46
Platform Basics
8.5
145
Not enough data
8.6
146
Not enough data
8.6
146
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.3
142
Not enough data
8.5
146
Not enough data
8.4
142
Not enough data
8.3
144
Not enough data
Platform Performance
8.4
147
Not enough data
8.4
143
Not enough data
8.6
144
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.7
144
Not enough data
7.8
143
Not enough data
Intermediate GEP features
Not enough data
9.1
130
Not enough data
9.2
135
Other GEP Features
Not enough data
9.3
137
Not enough data
9.3
132
Not enough data
9.2
134
Time Tracking
8.4
46
Not enough data
8.4
44
Not enough data
8.3
43
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
8.4
47
Not enough data
8.2
47
Not enough data
8.2
46
Not enough data
Mobile Time Tracking
8.0
41
Not enough data
Administration
8.4
47
Not enough data
8.9
51
Not enough data
8.6
50
Not enough data
8.4
45
Not enough data
8.6
51
Not enough data
Platform
8.0
50
Not enough data
8.6
45
Not enough data
8.4
43
Not enough data
8.7
47
Not enough data
7.8
44
Not enough data
6.9
43
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AI Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
8.3
402
8.9
4163
8.4
386
8.8
3946
8.1
339
8.8
3820
8.7
393
9.2
4065
8.5
393
9.4
4163
7.4
379
9.2
4001
8.2
392
9.0
3950
8.3
394
9.3
4017
Platform
8.3
402
8.9
4163
8.4
386
8.8
3946
8.1
339
8.8
3820
8.7
393
9.2
4065
8.5
393
9.4
4163
7.4
379
9.2
4001
8.2
392
9.0
3950
8.3
394
9.3
4017
Workforce Management Platform Features
Not enough data
8.9
552
Not enough data
8.9
547
Not enough data
9.3
611
Not enough data
9.4
649
Not enough data
9.0
567
Not enough data
8.9
541
Not enough data
9.1
557
Not enough data
9.3
593
Not enough data
8.9
535
Not enough data
8.9
548
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Bullhorn and Rippling are categorized as Time & Attendance and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Unique Categories
Bullhorn is categorized as Recruitment Platforms, Recruitment Marketing, Staffing, Time Tracking, Expense Management, AI Recruiting, and Recruiting Automation
Rippling is categorized as Payroll, Workforce Planning, Absence Management, Onboarding, Workforce Management, Performance Management, Global Employment Platforms (GEP), Employee Scheduling, Employer of Record (EOR), HCM Software, HR Analytics, Training Management Systems, PEO Providers, HR Compliance, Contractor Payments, Benefits Administration, Multi-Country Payroll, Corporate Learning Management Systems, Core HR, Contractor Management, and AI Agents For Business Operations
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Bullhorn
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Rippling
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Staffing and Recruiting
69.6%
Information Technology and Services
8.6%
Human Resources
4.1%
Hospital & Health Care
1.6%
Computer Software
1.2%
Other
14.9%
Computer Software
14.1%
Information Technology and Services
10.4%
Hospital & Health Care
5.5%
Financial Services
4.5%
Marketing and Advertising
3.9%
Other
61.6%
Discussions
Where do I find training on this tool!
2 Comments
RC
Click on help then on training. Read more
What is Bullhorn ATS & CRM used for?
1 Comment
AB
Keep track of your applicants, their assessments and interviews and any legal documents they need to sign.Read more
Why does Bullhorn slow down often?
1 Comment
BH
Bullhorn often has issues with crashing or slow. Biggest suggestion is to continually report these issues to Bullhorn Helpdesk.
Yes, you can use the job...Read more
What is Rippling used for?
6 Comments
JA
We use it for payroll and taxes and insurance mostly. Read more
How is Rippling innovating in the field of HR and IT management for businesses?
5 Comments
Official Response from Rippling
Rippling merges traditionally separate point-Saas softwares into one unified platform for workforces across the globe. Rippling is the only platform that has...Read more
What are some popular integrations for Rippling?
2 Comments
Official Response from Rippling
Hi Steve,
The Rippling App Shop allows you to integrate with over 500 third-party applications like Google Workspace, Slack, and Carta. Some popular...Read more
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