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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (63.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Paychex
Star Rating
(1,627)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(8,952)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (63.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Rippling excels in ease of use, scoring 9.5 compared to Paychex's 8.5. Reviewers mention that Rippling's intuitive interface and streamlined navigation make it easier for employees to manage their tasks without extensive training.
- Reviewers mention that Rippling offers superior support quality, with a score of 9.3 versus Paychex's 8.4. Users appreciate the responsiveness and helpfulness of Rippling's support team, often highlighting quick resolution times for issues.
- Users on G2 report that Rippling's benefits administration features, scoring 9.4, significantly outshine Paychex's 7.7. Reviewers say that Rippling provides a more comprehensive suite of tools for managing employee benefits, including easy enrollment and tracking capabilities.
- Reviewers mention that Rippling's compliance features are robust, scoring 9.2 compared to Paychex's 8.4. Users appreciate the automated compliance updates and reporting tools that help ensure adherence to regulations.
- G2 users report that Rippling's payroll entry process is highly efficient, scoring 9.4, while Paychex scores 8.7. Reviewers say that Rippling's automated payroll calculations and direct deposit features simplify the payroll process significantly.
- Users say that Rippling's mobile capabilities, scoring 9.3, provide a better experience than Paychex's 8.4. Reviewers mention that Rippling's mobile app allows for seamless access to payroll and benefits information, enhancing user engagement and satisfaction.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Rippling
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Paychex
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
1,304
9.5
8,434
Ease of Use
8.5
1,364
9.5
8,615
Ease of Setup
8.3
974
9.3
6,106
Ease of Admin
8.5
954
9.0
1,603
Quality of Support
8.3
1,257
9.3
6,899
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
953
9.1
1,577
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
1,281
9.5
8,309
Features by Category
Core HR
8.1
113
9.3
3702
7.8
106
9.4
3773
7.8
52
8.7
3386
8.1
76
9.0
3470
8.4
113
9.1
3462
7.7
114
9.3
3616
Generative AI
4.3
5
8.2
1464
Platform
7.5
312
8.9
4993
7.4
165
8.7
4757
Feature Not Available
8.8
4631
8.3
400
9.2
4865
8.5
409
9.4
4914
8.0
292
9.2
4799
8.2
401
9.0
4750
8.4
423
9.2
4861
Expense Reports
8.4
40
|
Verified
9.0
699
8.2
32
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
9.0
683
8.1
26
|
Verified
9.2
686
8.8
37
|
Verified
9.3
690
Feature Not Available
8.8
654
7.4
19
|
Verified
8.7
644
Agentic AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
8.2
112
Not enough data
8.3
112
Travel Management
Feature Not Available
8.4
632
Feature Not Available
8.3
616
Feature Not Available
8.3
610
7.5
16
|
Verified
8.4
610
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
8.5
1069
Feature Not Available
8.7
1075
8.2
75
|
Verified
8.6
1050
Mobile
7.6
25
|
Verified
9.1
614
7.5
21
|
Verified
8.7
580
Feature Not Available
8.4
565
Platform
Feature Not Available
8.6
458
7.8
24
|
Verified
8.8
454
Administration
8.5
26
|
Verified
8.8
448
Administration
8.0
135
|
Verified
9.1
1085
7.9
137
|
Verified
9.1
1081
8.1
141
|
Verified
9.1
1100
7.9
131
|
Verified
9.1
1069
8.3
199
|
Verified
9.2
1079
Platform
8.2
217
|
Verified
9.0
1065
7.7
99
|
Verified
8.9
1042
6.9
35
8.9
1020
8.2
208
|
Verified
9.3
1059
8.0
149
|
Verified
9.1
1026
7.5
76
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Employee Self Service
8.6
850
|
Verified
9.6
4532
|
Verified
8.0
544
|
Verified
9.4
4429
|
Verified
8.3
528
|
Verified
9.2
4310
|
Verified
Administration
8.7
854
|
Verified
9.4
4203
|
Verified
7.9
560
|
Verified
9.4
4262
|
Verified
9.3
929
|
Verified
9.7
4363
|
Verified
8.5
405
|
Verified
9.1
3959
|
Verified
8.9
778
|
Verified
9.3
4147
|
Verified
8.7
562
|
Verified
9.0
3871
|
Verified
8.6
454
|
Verified
9.4
4034
|
Verified
9.1
780
|
Verified
9.3
4000
|
Verified
9.1
829
|
Verified
9.3
3948
|
Verified
Taxes
9.1
876
|
Verified
9.3
4063
|
Verified
9.0
832
|
Verified
9.2
3952
|
Verified
9.1
825
|
Verified
9.1
3883
|
Verified
Integration
7.8
262
|
Verified
9.0
3741
|
Verified
7.7
302
|
Verified
9.1
3758
|
Verified
7.7
306
|
Verified
9.0
3653
|
Verified
7.6
265
|
Verified
9.2
3720
|
Verified
Platform
8.6
859
|
Verified
9.3
3890
|
Verified
8.6
837
|
Verified
9.4
3898
|
Verified
8.8
871
|
Verified
9.4
3976
|
Verified
8.7
724
|
Verified
9.4
3827
|
Verified
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.2
233
9.4
2410
8.0
196
9.4
2375
7.0
112
9.0
2142
8.3
172
9.3
2293
8.5
190
9.4
2272
8.3
225
9.5
2382
8.4
210
9.2
2128
7.9
152
9.2
2220
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.2
233
9.4
2410
8.0
196
9.4
2375
7.0
112
9.0
2142
8.3
172
9.3
2293
8.5
190
9.4
2272
8.3
225
9.5
2382
8.4
210
9.2
2128
8.3
222
9.5
1763
7.9
152
9.2
2220
7.6
102
9.0
1867
5.8
19
8.9
1667
6.7
23
9.1
1758
Generative AI
6.2
14
8.3
679
6.1
14
8.2
675
6.2
14
8.2
670
Platform
7.5
312
8.9
4993
7.4
165
8.7
4757
Feature Not Available
8.8
4631
8.3
400
9.2
4865
8.5
409
9.4
4914
8.0
292
9.2
4799
8.2
401
9.0
4750
8.4
423
9.2
4861
Compliance
6.7
10
9.1
137
6.7
8
9.1
125
6.7
10
9.0
127
Platform
6.5
9
9.2
144
7.0
9
9.1
141
7.3
8
9.3
147
Support
6.2
10
9.2
145
7.0
9
9.1
137
6.9
8
9.1
125
7.2
10
8.9
129
6.9
12
9.1
135
6.5
12
9.1
140
6.5
11
9.1
139
Automation
7.3
25
9.3
2073
Logistics
7.9
30
9.2
2082
7.5
27
9.1
2019
6.7
25
Feature Not Available
Management
6.5
19
9.1
1961
7.4
20
9.2
2007
7.7
25
9.4
2107
8.0
30
9.4
2103
8.1
30
9.4
2091
8.4
31
9.5
2143
7.6
28
9.3
2025
Monitoring
7.6
25
9.2
1970
7.6
26
9.2
1957
7.1
26
9.2
1960
Processing
Not enough data
9.5
288
Not enough data
9.4
277
Not enough data
9.5
275
Not enough data
9.4
273
Compliance
Not enough data
9.4
269
Not enough data
9.3
274
Not enough data
9.4
273
Integration
Not enough data
9.2
263
Not enough data
9.4
267
Not enough data
9.2
258
Reporting
Not enough data
9.2
255
Not enough data
9.2
257
Not enough data
9.4
263
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.0
934
Not enough data
9.4
965
Not enough data
9.1
923
Not enough data
9.3
938
Platform Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
922
Not enough data
9.3
932
Platform Data
Not enough data
9.1
916
Not enough data
9.2
935
Not enough data
9.1
919
Not enough data
9.1
920
Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
6.8
21
Not enough data
6.6
50
8.9
1070
7.6
22
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
7.5
312
8.9
4993
7.4
165
8.7
4757
Feature Not Available
8.8
4631
8.3
400
9.2
4865
8.5
409
9.4
4914
8.0
292
9.2
4799
8.2
401
9.0
4750
8.4
423
9.2
4861
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.9
793
Not enough data
9.2
816
Platform Data
Not enough data
9.1
802
Not enough data
9.0
802
Not enough data
9.1
818
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.9
799
Not enough data
8.9
792
Not enough data
9.0
784
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.1
377
Background Check Administration
8.0
21
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
Background Check Data
7.8
9
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
Background Check Additional Functionality
6.7
8
Not enough data
6.5
8
Not enough data
5.2
7
Not enough data
AI Insight Check - Background Check
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Investigation and Verification - Background Check
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.1
312
Not enough data
9.4
313
Not enough data
9.3
310
Platform Performance
Not enough data
9.2
313
Not enough data
9.1
303
Platform Functionality
Not enough data
9.3
305
Not enough data
9.2
300
Not enough data
9.3
307
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.2
319
Not enough data
8.9
300
Not enough data
9.0
304
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.4
158
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
9.2
574
Not enough data
9.0
553
Not enough data
9.0
546
Not enough data
9.1
546
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.3
502
Not enough data
9.4
507
Not enough data
9.4
505
Platform Content
Not enough data
9.2
500
Not enough data
9.1
493
Not enough data
9.1
490
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
487
Not enough data
9.2
490
Not enough data
9.0
482
Not enough data
9.3
489
Not enough data
9.1
483
Performance reviews
5.0
8
9.2
291
6.9
9
9.2
282
5.6
8
9.2
281
Goals
6.0
8
9.0
280
6.2
7
9.0
276
Feedback
6.5
9
9.1
276
6.5
8
9.1
276
6.5
8
8.8
267
6.0
7
8.7
266
Data
6.7
8
9.0
275
6.7
9
9.1
272
Agentic AI - Performance Management
Not enough data
8.2
148
Not enough data
8.4
147
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.3
459
Not enough data
9.3
458
Platform Administration
Not enough data
9.1
446
Not enough data
9.2
448
Not enough data
9.2
445
Platform Payment Content
Not enough data
9.2
454
Not enough data
9.1
441
Not enough data
9.2
443
Reports
6.8
11
8.7
311
6.9
12
8.9
317
6.8
12
8.8
313
8.2
12
8.9
310
Cleaning
6.4
13
8.9
315
7.6
11
8.8
312
8.0
11
8.9
307
Generative AI
7.0
9
8.4
175
6.9
9
8.3
175
5.7
9
8.2
173
Compatability
Not enough data
8.9
544
Not enough data
8.9
544
Not enough data
8.7
537
Benefits
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
547
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
Resource Planning - Workforce Planning
Not enough data
8.9
187
Not enough data
9.0
187
Not enough data
9.0
185
Not enough data
8.9
183
Human Resources - Workforce Planning
Not enough data
9.0
185
Not enough data
9.0
185
Not enough data
9.1
192
Not enough data
9.1
188
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
8.4
63
Not enough data
8.4
63
Not enough data
8.4
62
Sourcing
Not enough data
8.8
318
Not enough data
8.8
311
Not enough data
8.6
74
Not enough data
8.8
78
Not enough data
8.8
75
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
Not enough data
9.0
317
Not enough data
9.0
79
Not enough data
9.0
80
Not enough data
8.7
73
Not enough data
8.8
76
Not enough data
8.6
73
Not enough data
8.9
74
Platform
7.5
312
8.9
4993
7.4
165
8.7
4757
Feature Not Available
8.8
4631
8.3
400
9.2
4865
8.5
409
9.4
4914
8.0
292
9.2
4799
8.2
401
9.0
4750
8.4
423
9.2
4861
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
8.4
61
Not enough data
8.4
61
Not enough data
8.6
63
Agentic AI - Onboarding
Not enough data
8.4
315
Not enough data
8.4
316
Not enough data
8.4
315
Not enough data
8.4
316
Not enough data
8.5
316
Platform Content
8.0
106
9.1
1219
8.2
114
9.3
1231
8.2
95
9.4
1254
7.6
47
9.1
1207
7.0
46
9.2
1223
7.1
45
9.1
1211
Platform Additional Functionality
8.4
130
9.4
1227
7.5
52
9.0
1167
7.9
61
9.2
1177
7.8
83
9.3
1195
7.9
101
9.3
1196
Platform Data
7.7
57
9.0
1117
7.9
78
9.2
1143
7.6
64
9.2
1150
Platform
7.5
312
8.9
4993
7.4
165
8.7
4757
Feature Not Available
8.8
4631
8.3
400
9.2
4865
8.5
409
9.4
4914
8.0
292
9.2
4799
8.2
401
9.0
4750
8.4
423
9.2
4861
Recruiting and Onboarding
6.6
50
8.9
1070
8.3
117
9.3
1131
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Authoring
Not enough data
8.8
263
Not enough data
8.8
270
Not enough data
8.9
262
Not enough data
8.7
257
Course Delivery
Not enough data
9.1
267
Not enough data
9.3
278
Not enough data
9.1
274
Course Management
Not enough data
8.6
256
Not enough data
8.8
255
Not enough data
8.9
268
Not enough data
9.0
266
LMS Marketplace
Not enough data
8.2
246
Not enough data
8.3
250
Not enough data
8.3
247
Interface
Not enough data
8.5
246
Not enough data
8.5
248
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
9.1
256
Not enough data
9.2
574
Not enough data
8.8
240
Not enough data
9.0
553
Not enough data
9.0
546
Not enough data
9.1
546
Not enough data
9.0
235
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.1
113
Not enough data
8.1
113
Not enough data
8.1
112
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
8.2
69
Not enough data
8.2
69
Intermediate GEP features
Not enough data
9.1
149
Not enough data
9.2
151
Other GEP Features
Not enough data
9.3
153
Not enough data
9.3
153
Not enough data
9.3
150
Time Tracking
8.3
218
Not enough data
8.4
132
Not enough data
8.4
95
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
8.5
1069
Feature Not Available
8.7
1075
8.2
75
|
Verified
8.6
1050
Mobile Time Tracking
8.3
151
Not enough data
Administration
8.0
135
|
Verified
9.1
1085
7.9
137
|
Verified
9.1
1081
8.1
141
|
Verified
9.1
1100
7.9
131
|
Verified
9.1
1069
8.3
199
|
Verified
9.2
1079
Platform
8.2
217
|
Verified
9.0
1065
7.7
99
|
Verified
8.9
1042
6.9
35
8.9
1020
8.2
208
|
Verified
9.3
1059
8.0
149
|
Verified
9.1
1026
7.5
76
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Platform
7.5
312
8.9
4993
7.4
165
8.7
4757
Feature Not Available
8.8
4631
8.3
400
9.2
4865
8.5
409
9.4
4914
8.0
292
9.2
4799
8.2
401
9.0
4750
8.4
423
9.2
4861
Platform
7.5
312
8.9
4993
7.4
165
8.7
4757
Feature Not Available
8.8
4631
8.3
400
9.2
4865
8.5
409
9.4
4914
8.0
292
9.2
4799
8.2
401
9.0
4750
8.4
423
9.2
4861
Workforce Management Platform Features
8.8
31
8.9
639
8.0
27
8.9
629
8.6
68
9.3
687
8.4
67
9.4
712
8.4
29
9.0
646
Feature Not Available
8.9
625
8.8
41
9.1
642
9.0
59
9.3
667
7.7
27
9.0
617
8.2
38
9.0
628
Platform
7.5
312
8.9
4993
7.4
165
8.7
4757
Feature Not Available
8.8
4631
8.3
400
9.2
4865
8.5
409
9.4
4914
8.0
292
9.2
4799
8.2
401
9.0
4750
8.4
423
9.2
4861
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Categories
Shared Categories
Paychex and Rippling are categorized as Payroll, PEO Providers, HCM Software, Core HR, HR Analytics, Onboarding, Performance Management, Benefits Administration, Corporate Learning Management Systems, Workforce Management, and Time & Attendance
Unique Categories
Paychex is categorized as Time Tracking, Expense Management, Candidate Relationship Management, and Background Check
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Paychex
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
Non-Profit Organization Management
7.0%
Construction
6.2%
Hospital & Health Care
4.7%
Real Estate
4.0%
Retail
3.9%
Other
74.2%
Computer Software
13.9%
Information Technology and Services
10.7%
Hospital & Health Care
5.4%
Financial Services
4.4%
Marketing and Advertising
4.0%
Other
61.5%
Discussions
We have reduced employees, yet still pay the same bi-monthly fee. Shouldn't it be lower?
7 Comments
EG
There is probably a base rate, determined by a minimum number of employees. As long as you have more than the minimum number of employees, the fee would be...Read more
Paycheck Stubs
3 Comments
EG
15 minutes does not seem like an inordinate amount of time for a payroll to be processed, especially if you are submitting it on a day when a multitude of...Read more
How can we get more training on reporting? Or custom reporting
2 Comments
NO
There are tutorials in the portal as well as you were assigned a dedicated specialist. either should be able to assist your in making custom reports.Read 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
How can I build automation for work anniversaries & Birthdays
1 Comment
Official Response from Rippling
Hi Jacob, with Rippling Workflow Studio, admins can easily set up workflows that are triggered by anything, including key dates like work anniversaries or...Read more
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