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Compare Hubstaff and Rippling 
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (63.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$4.99 2 user minumum Per Month
No pricing available
Hubstaff
Star Rating
(1,609)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$4.99 2 user minumum Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansRippling
Star Rating
(9,418)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (63.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about RipplingSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Rippling excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Hubstaff. Users appreciate Rippling's streamlined payroll process, noting that it simplifies management by consolidating various functions into one platform, which enhances efficiency.
- Users say that Hubstaff offers a straightforward time tracking and activity monitoring experience, particularly beneficial for remote contract work. Reviewers highlight its ease of use for paying overseas staff, making it a practical choice for small businesses focused on productivity.
- According to verified reviews, Rippling's user interface is frequently praised for its intuitiveness, allowing users to easily navigate and find necessary information without assistance. This user-friendly design contributes to a more efficient experience when managing benefits and payroll.
- Reviewers mention that while Hubstaff provides effective monitoring tools, some users feel it may not fully meet their specific workflow needs, indicating potential configuration challenges. This feedback suggests that while Hubstaff is functional, it may require more customization for diverse business requirements.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Rippling's comprehensive support and quality of service are standout features, with many users noting the helpfulness of the support team. This contrasts with Hubstaff, where some users have expressed a desire for improved support options.
- Users report that Hubstaff's initial setup is quick and easy, which is a significant advantage for small businesses looking to implement a time tracking solution without extensive delays. However, Rippling's overall implementation process is also noted for its efficiency, making both platforms competitive in this regard.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Hubstaff
Starter
$4.99
2 user minumum Per Month
- Time tracking
- Timesheets
- Activity levels
Rippling
No pricing availableFree Trial
Hubstaff
Free Trial is available
Rippling
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
1,421
9.5
6,934
Ease of Use
9.0
1,476
9.5
7,073
Ease of Setup
9.1
1,248
9.3
4,958
Ease of Admin
8.6
565
9.0
1,104
Quality of Support
8.9
1,244
9.3
5,661
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
547
9.0
1,085
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
1,410
9.5
6,832
Features by Category
Core HR
Not enough data
9.4
2913
Not enough data
9.5
3067
Not enough data
8.6
2657
Not enough data
9.0
2722
Not enough data
9.2
2719
Not enough data
9.4
2888
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.2
1225
Platform
8.8
132
8.9
3850
8.6
128
8.8
3662
8.8
127
8.8
3580
9.2
131
9.2
3746
9.2
130
9.4
3796
9.1
129
9.2
3713
9.1
130
9.0
3653
9.1
129
9.3
3735
Employee Self Service
9.2
272
9.6
3628
|
Verified
8.9
265
9.4
3513
|
Verified
8.4
269
9.3
3418
|
Verified
Administration
9.1
273
9.4
3334
|
Verified
9.0
268
9.4
3371
|
Verified
8.6
267
9.7
3450
|
Verified
8.5
258
9.0
3102
|
Verified
8.2
259
9.3
3262
|
Verified
8.4
259
9.0
3058
|
Verified
9.1
255
9.4
3183
|
Verified
8.4
251
9.3
3178
|
Verified
8.4
249
9.3
3135
|
Verified
Taxes
8.0
257
9.3
3199
|
Verified
8.0
251
9.2
3107
|
Verified
8.0
243
9.1
3055
|
Verified
Integration
8.7
249
9.0
2945
|
Verified
9.2
254
9.1
2982
|
Verified
8.9
250
9.0
2894
|
Verified
8.8
251
9.2
2940
|
Verified
Platform
9.3
251
9.3
3085
|
Verified
9.3
249
9.4
3089
|
Verified
9.4
251
9.5
3161
|
Verified
9.4
246
9.4
3030
|
Verified
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
9.4
1855
Not enough data
9.4
1820
Not enough data
9.0
1634
Not enough data
9.3
1746
Not enough data
9.4
1744
Not enough data
9.5
1830
Not enough data
9.2
1620
Not enough data
9.2
1698
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
9.4
1855
Not enough data
9.4
1820
Not enough data
9.0
1634
Not enough data
9.3
1746
Not enough data
9.4
1744
Not enough data
9.5
1830
Not enough data
9.2
1620
Not enough data
9.5
1358
Not enough data
9.2
1698
Not enough data
9.0
1448
Not enough data
8.9
1302
Not enough data
9.1
1361
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.3
522
Not enough data
8.3
518
Not enough data
8.2
516
Platform
8.8
132
8.9
3850
8.6
128
8.8
3662
8.8
127
8.8
3580
9.2
131
9.2
3746
9.2
130
9.4
3796
9.1
129
9.2
3713
9.1
130
9.0
3653
9.1
129
9.3
3735
Compliance
Not enough data
9.1
74
Not enough data
8.9
69
Not enough data
8.9
70
Platform
Not enough data
9.4
80
Not enough data
9.3
79
Not enough data
9.5
82
Support
Not enough data
9.2
83
Not enough data
9.1
76
Not enough data
9.2
70
Not enough data
8.8
72
Not enough data
9.2
78
Not enough data
9.1
79
Not enough data
9.3
78
Automation
9.0
285
9.3
1609
Logistics
9.1
287
9.2
1623
9.0
286
9.2
1565
9.0
281
Feature Not Available
Management
9.0
280
9.1
1529
9.0
279
9.2
1566
8.9
284
9.4
1637
9.2
283
9.4
1632
9.2
281
9.4
1615
9.2
282
9.5
1671
9.0
277
9.3
1573
Monitoring
8.9
279
9.1
1529
9.0
277
9.2
1522
9.0
282
9.2
1527
Processing
Not enough data
9.6
199
Not enough data
9.5
185
Not enough data
9.5
187
Not enough data
9.5
185
Compliance
Not enough data
9.5
182
Not enough data
9.4
184
Not enough data
9.5
185
Integration
Not enough data
9.3
181
Not enough data
9.4
179
Not enough data
9.3
180
Reporting
Not enough data
9.2
176
Not enough data
9.2
174
Not enough data
9.4
178
Cost Tracking
8.7
114
Not enough data
8.5
109
Not enough data
8.5
108
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.6
60
9.0
675
9.3
60
9.4
697
8.7
57
9.1
667
9.2
58
9.3
677
Platform Functionality
8.7
57
9.0
667
8.9
57
9.3
671
Platform Data
9.0
58
9.1
660
9.0
54
9.2
675
8.7
54
9.1
663
9.0
57
9.2
667
Setup
9.2
102
Not enough data
9.2
102
Not enough data
9.0
100
Not enough data
9.0
103
Not enough data
Management
9.0
100
Not enough data
8.9
98
Not enough data
8.9
100
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.4
98
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
9.3
17
Not enough data
9.2
17
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
8.8
17
Not enough data
9.2
17
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.8
538
Not enough data
9.2
554
Platform Data
Not enough data
9.1
543
Not enough data
9.0
547
Not enough data
9.1
554
Platform Content
Not enough data
9.0
544
Not enough data
8.9
536
Not enough data
9.0
537
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.1
267
Platform Basics
8.6
90
9.2
236
9.1
88
9.5
237
8.6
90
9.4
235
Platform Performance
8.9
90
9.3
238
8.8
90
9.2
230
Platform Functionality
8.3
88
9.4
231
8.1
84
9.3
229
8.3
88
9.3
231
Platform Additional Functionality
8.7
88
9.3
240
8.0
88
9.0
229
8.5
89
9.1
232
Generative AI
7.6
88
8.6
119
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
9.2
387
Not enough data
8.9
359
Not enough data
8.9
356
Not enough data
9.0
359
Platform Basics
9.2
111
9.2
359
9.4
114
9.4
366
9.1
113
9.4
361
Platform Content
8.9
110
9.2
357
8.8
106
9.0
354
8.8
106
9.1
352
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
111
9.1
346
8.9
108
9.2
351
8.7
105
9.0
344
9.1
109
9.2
348
8.9
106
9.0
344
Performance reviews
Not enough data
9.2
193
Not enough data
9.2
185
Not enough data
9.3
185
Goals
Not enough data
9.0
186
Not enough data
8.9
183
Feedback
Not enough data
9.0
182
Not enough data
9.0
183
Not enough data
8.8
178
Not enough data
8.6
174
Data
Not enough data
9.0
181
Not enough data
9.0
177
Agentic AI - Performance Management
Not enough data
7.9
88
Not enough data
8.1
88
Platform Basics
9.3
92
9.3
363
9.2
94
9.4
356
Platform Administration
9.1
93
9.1
348
9.2
90
9.2
348
9.3
89
9.2
348
Platform Payment Content
9.3
91
9.3
354
9.2
93
9.2
349
9.3
91
9.2
348
Reports
Not enough data
8.6
182
Not enough data
8.9
183
Not enough data
8.7
182
Not enough data
8.9
182
Cleaning
Not enough data
8.8
184
Not enough data
8.7
180
Not enough data
8.8
178
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.2
101
Not enough data
8.1
100
Not enough data
8.0
98
Compatability
Not enough data
8.9
419
Not enough data
9.0
420
Not enough data
8.8
414
Benefits
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
416
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Generative AI
7.5
245
Not enough data
7.6
247
Not enough data
7.5
246
Not enough data
Monitoring
8.8
643
Not enough data
9.0
656
Not enough data
8.1
591
Not enough data
8.9
671
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Logging
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
560
Not enough data
8.1
538
Not enough data
8.2
554
Not enough data
Feedback
8.7
613
Not enough data
8.6
558
Not enough data
Productivity - Employee Monitoring
9.1
260
Not enough data
9.3
265
Not enough data
8.9
258
Not enough data
8.6
254
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Resource Planning - Workforce Planning
Not enough data
9.0
117
Not enough data
9.1
118
Not enough data
9.2
115
Not enough data
8.9
114
Human Resources - Workforce Planning
Not enough data
9.2
114
Not enough data
9.1
116
Not enough data
9.2
117
Not enough data
9.2
114
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
8.0
39
Not enough data
8.0
40
Not enough data
8.1
39
Sourcing
Not enough data
8.7
211
Not enough data
8.7
205
Not enough data
8.3
43
Not enough data
8.6
45
Not enough data
8.6
44
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
Not enough data
8.9
209
Not enough data
8.8
47
Not enough data
8.6
48
Not enough data
8.3
41
Not enough data
8.5
44
Not enough data
8.2
42
Not enough data
8.5
43
Platform
8.8
132
8.9
3850
8.6
128
8.8
3662
8.8
127
8.8
3580
9.2
131
9.2
3746
9.2
130
9.4
3796
9.1
129
9.2
3713
9.1
130
9.0
3653
9.1
129
9.3
3735
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
7.8
36
Not enough data
7.9
36
Not enough data
8.1
38
Agentic AI - Onboarding
Not enough data
8.3
216
Not enough data
8.4
218
Not enough data
8.3
217
Not enough data
8.4
217
Not enough data
8.4
217
Platform Content
Not enough data
9.1
836
Not enough data
9.2
850
Not enough data
9.4
862
Not enough data
9.0
831
Not enough data
9.2
846
Not enough data
9.1
831
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.4
842
Not enough data
8.9
800
Not enough data
9.1
814
Not enough data
9.3
823
Not enough data
9.3
825
Platform Data
Not enough data
9.0
775
Not enough data
9.2
785
Not enough data
9.2
788
Platform
8.8
132
8.9
3850
8.6
128
8.8
3662
8.8
127
8.8
3580
9.2
131
9.2
3746
9.2
130
9.4
3796
9.1
129
9.2
3713
9.1
130
9.0
3653
9.1
129
9.3
3735
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
8.8
750
Not enough data
9.3
797
Course Authoring
Not enough data
8.7
170
Not enough data
8.7
171
Not enough data
8.7
169
Not enough data
8.5
165
Course Delivery
Not enough data
8.9
169
Not enough data
9.2
180
Not enough data
9.0
178
Course Management
Not enough data
8.3
161
Not enough data
8.7
165
Not enough data
9.0
175
Not enough data
8.9
171
LMS Marketplace
Not enough data
7.9
156
Not enough data
8.1
158
Not enough data
8.0
158
Interface
Not enough data
8.2
156
Not enough data
8.3
158
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
8.9
164
Not enough data
9.2
387
Not enough data
8.5
149
Not enough data
8.9
359
Not enough data
8.9
356
Not enough data
9.0
359
Not enough data
8.9
148
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.6
69
Not enough data
7.7
70
Not enough data
7.6
69
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
7.9
45
Not enough data
8.0
45
Intermediate GEP features
Not enough data
9.1
109
Not enough data
9.2
112
Other GEP Features
Not enough data
9.4
113
Not enough data
9.3
111
Not enough data
9.2
110
Time Tracking
9.1
947
Not enough data
9.2
962
Not enough data
8.9
876
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
8.5
732
Not enough data
8.4
727
Not enough data
8.5
724
Not enough data
Mobile Time Tracking
9.0
889
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
785
Not enough data
8.9
786
Not enough data
8.7
766
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
817
Not enough data
Platform
9.0
848
Not enough data
8.4
727
Not enough data
8.7
724
Not enough data
9.0
838
Not enough data
8.4
733
Not enough data
8.3
723
Not enough data
Platform
8.8
132
8.9
3850
8.6
128
8.8
3662
8.8
127
8.8
3580
9.2
131
9.2
3746
9.2
130
9.4
3796
9.1
129
9.2
3713
9.1
130
9.0
3653
9.1
129
9.3
3735
Platform
8.8
132
8.9
3850
8.6
128
8.8
3662
8.8
127
8.8
3580
9.2
131
9.2
3746
9.2
130
9.4
3796
9.1
129
9.2
3713
9.1
130
9.0
3653
9.1
129
9.3
3735
Workforce Management Platform Features
8.6
116
8.9
439
8.9
119
8.9
432
9.4
120
9.3
464
8.8
117
9.4
492
8.4
116
9.0
443
8.7
113
8.9
428
9.1
117
9.1
438
9.0
114
9.3
453
8.6
113
8.9
423
8.6
113
8.9
433
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Hubstaff and Rippling are categorized as Contractor Payments, Contractor Management, Absence Management, Time & Attendance, Employee Scheduling, Workforce Management, and Payroll
Unique Categories
Hubstaff is categorized as Project Cost Management, Time Tracking, Employee Monitoring, and Workflow Management
Rippling is categorized as Global Employment Platforms (GEP), HR Analytics, Core HR, Benefits Administration, Workforce Planning, Employer of Record (EOR), Corporate Learning Management Systems, Onboarding, PEO Providers, HR Compliance, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), HCM Software, Multi-Country Payroll, Training Management Systems, and Performance Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Hubstaff
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
Information Technology and Services
12.0%
Computer Software
11.0%
Marketing and Advertising
10.5%
Real Estate
4.4%
Consumer Services
3.5%
Other
58.6%
Computer Software
13.7%
Information Technology and Services
10.4%
Hospital & Health Care
5.6%
Financial Services
4.5%
Marketing and Advertising
3.9%
Other
61.9%
Discussions
Is Hubstaff legal?
3 Comments
BS
Yes, it is.Read more
How does Hubstaff measure activity?
3 Comments
KJ
Activity measures how active users are on their mouse and keyboard.
51-100% You're in the zone. Way to go!
21-50% Depending on the work, this is a...Read more
What is Hubstaff used for?
3 Comments
NG
Time tracking of employees, comes in very handy when your setup is WFHRead more
What is Rippling used for?
5 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?
3 Comments
JT
Rippling is transforming HR and IT management by unifying payroll, benefits, device provisioning, and compliance into a single, automated platform. Its...Read more
What are some popular integrations for Rippling?
1 Comment
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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