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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (63.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
No pricing available
BambooHR
Star Rating
(2,936)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansRippling
Star Rating
(9,219)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 higher G2 Score compared to BambooHR. 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 BambooHR shines with its user-friendly interface, making it easy to navigate and manage employee information. Reviewers highlight its clean design and accessibility from anywhere, which is particularly beneficial for remote teams.
- According to verified reviews, Rippling's implementation process is praised for its speed and ease, with many users finding it straightforward to set up. This contrasts with some BambooHR users who mention challenges in matching the software to their specific workflows during setup.
- Reviewers mention that while BambooHR is strong in applicant tracking and onboarding, Rippling outperforms it in areas like compliance and benefits administration. Users appreciate Rippling's comprehensive features that simplify these complex tasks, making it a preferred choice for HR management.
- G2 reviewers highlight that both platforms offer solid support, but Rippling receives higher marks for quality of support. Users report that Rippling's customer service is responsive and helpful, which is crucial for resolving issues quickly.
- Users indicate that BambooHR's mobile app is well-designed and enhances the user experience, allowing for easy access to information on the go. However, Rippling's mobile capabilities are also noted for their efficiency, making it a close competitor in this area.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BambooHR
Elite
Contact Us
Per Month
Powerful insights and data benchmarks to inform smarter decisions for your business.
- HR Data
- HR Reporting
- Hiring
Rippling
No pricing availableFree Trial
BambooHR
Free Trial is available
Rippling
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
2,365
9.5
6,832
Ease of Use
9.2
2,477
9.5
6,970
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,519
9.3
4,862
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,505
9.0
1,087
Quality of Support
8.8
2,036
9.3
5,562
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,484
9.0
1,070
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
2,291
9.5
6,729
Features by Category
Core HR
8.7
1430
9.4
2882
8.6
1426
9.5
3007
5.5
748
8.6
2632
7.4
1150
9.0
2697
7.8
1170
9.2
2694
7.3
1008
9.4
2842
Generative AI
6.2
517
8.2
1213
Platform
7.8
1467
8.9
3838
7.3
1175
8.8
3649
7.3
1156
8.8
3570
8.7
1510
9.2
3733
8.5
1422
9.4
3780
8.4
1385
9.2
3703
8.3
1449
9.0
3641
8.5
1487
9.3
3724
Employee Self Service
8.9
418
9.6
3610
|
Verified
7.9
392
9.4
3506
|
Verified
8.2
412
9.3
3411
|
Verified
Administration
8.6
413
9.4
3324
|
Verified
8.8
436
9.4
3365
|
Verified
9.0
407
9.7
3445
|
Verified
6.9
334
9.0
3098
|
Verified
8.4
389
9.4
3259
|
Verified
8.1
350
9.0
3055
|
Verified
8.6
409
9.4
3178
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.3
3174
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.3
3131
|
Verified
Taxes
8.2
389
9.3
3194
|
Verified
8.1
380
9.2
3101
|
Verified
8.2
372
9.1
3051
|
Verified
Integration
7.6
339
9.0
2940
|
Verified
8.0
381
9.1
2978
|
Verified
7.0
322
9.0
2887
|
Verified
8.2
361
9.2
2935
|
Verified
Platform
8.6
406
9.3
3081
|
Verified
8.8
405
9.4
3086
|
Verified
8.9
401
9.5
3155
|
Verified
8.6
388
9.4
3029
|
Verified
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
9.4
1847
Not enough data
9.4
1816
Not enough data
9.0
1630
Not enough data
9.3
1741
Not enough data
9.4
1740
Not enough data
9.5
1821
Not enough data
9.2
1615
Not enough data
9.2
1694
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
9.4
1847
Not enough data
9.4
1816
Not enough data
9.0
1630
Not enough data
9.3
1741
Not enough data
9.4
1740
Not enough data
9.5
1821
Not enough data
9.2
1615
Not enough data
9.5
1354
Not enough data
9.2
1694
Not enough data
9.0
1445
Not enough data
8.9
1299
Not enough data
9.1
1358
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.3
520
Not enough data
8.3
516
Not enough data
8.2
514
Platform
7.8
1467
8.9
3838
7.3
1175
8.8
3649
7.3
1156
8.8
3570
8.7
1510
9.2
3733
8.5
1422
9.4
3780
8.4
1385
9.2
3703
8.3
1449
9.0
3641
8.5
1487
9.3
3724
Compliance
Not enough data
9.1
74
Not enough data
8.9
69
Not enough data
8.9
70
Platform
Not enough data
9.3
79
Not enough data
9.3
78
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
Not enough data
9.3
1607
Logistics
Not enough data
9.2
1623
Not enough data
9.2
1566
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Management
Not enough data
9.1
1530
Not enough data
9.2
1567
Not enough data
9.4
1638
Not enough data
9.4
1633
Not enough data
9.4
1616
Not enough data
9.5
1671
Not enough data
9.3
1574
Monitoring
Not enough data
9.1
1530
Not enough data
9.2
1523
Not enough data
9.2
1527
Processing
Not enough data
9.6
200
Not enough data
9.5
186
Not enough data
9.5
188
Not enough data
9.5
186
Compliance
Not enough data
9.5
183
Not enough data
9.4
185
Not enough data
9.4
186
Integration
Not enough data
9.3
182
Not enough data
9.4
180
Not enough data
9.3
181
Reporting
Not enough data
9.2
177
Not enough data
9.2
175
Not enough data
9.5
179
Basics
7.8
338
Not enough data
8.7
380
Not enough data
8.5
380
Not enough data
Content
8.2
368
Not enough data
7.7
343
Not enough data
7.9
349
Not enough data
Logistics
7.6
318
Not enough data
8.7
403
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.7
513
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1467
8.9
3838
7.3
1175
8.8
3649
7.3
1156
8.8
3570
8.7
1510
9.2
3733
8.5
1422
9.4
3780
8.4
1385
9.2
3703
8.3
1449
9.0
3641
8.5
1487
9.3
3724
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.0
672
Not enough data
9.4
698
Not enough data
9.1
667
Not enough data
9.3
676
Platform Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
667
Not enough data
9.3
671
Platform Data
Not enough data
9.1
659
Not enough data
9.2
674
Not enough data
9.1
663
Not enough data
9.2
667
Basics
8.6
404
Not enough data
7.9
334
Not enough data
8.6
375
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
366
Not enough data
8.6
392
Not enough data
Content
8.4
376
Not enough data
8.5
385
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.3
492
Not enough data
7.6
937
8.8
748
8.7
537
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1467
8.9
3838
7.3
1175
8.8
3649
7.3
1156
8.8
3570
8.7
1510
9.2
3733
8.5
1422
9.4
3780
8.4
1385
9.2
3703
8.3
1449
9.0
3641
8.5
1487
9.3
3724
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.8
537
Not enough data
9.2
553
Platform Data
Not enough data
9.1
542
Not enough data
9.0
546
Not enough data
9.1
553
Platform Content
Not enough data
9.0
543
Not enough data
8.9
535
Not enough data
8.9
536
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.1
265
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.2
237
Not enough data
9.5
238
Not enough data
9.4
236
Platform Performance
Not enough data
9.3
238
Not enough data
9.2
231
Platform Functionality
Not enough data
9.3
232
Not enough data
9.3
230
Not enough data
9.3
232
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.3
241
Not enough data
9.0
230
Not enough data
9.0
233
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.6
118
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
9.2
379
Not enough data
8.9
357
Not enough data
9.0
354
Not enough data
9.0
357
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.2
360
Not enough data
9.4
367
Not enough data
9.4
362
Platform Content
Not enough data
9.2
357
Not enough data
9.0
355
Not enough data
9.1
353
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
347
Not enough data
9.1
352
Not enough data
9.0
345
Not enough data
9.2
349
Not enough data
9.0
345
Performance reviews
8.0
555
|
Verified
9.2
192
8.0
577
|
Verified
9.2
184
8.4
584
|
Verified
9.3
184
Goals
8.1
599
|
Verified
8.9
184
7.4
528
|
Verified
8.9
182
Feedback
8.2
574
9.0
181
8.2
571
9.0
182
6.7
421
8.8
175
6.6
465
8.6
173
Data
8.3
597
|
Verified
9.0
180
8.4
595
|
Verified
9.0
176
Agentic AI - Performance Management
6.4
38
7.9
88
6.8
37
8.1
88
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.3
359
Not enough data
9.4
354
Platform Administration
Not enough data
9.1
346
Not enough data
9.2
346
Not enough data
9.2
346
Platform Payment Content
Not enough data
9.3
352
Not enough data
9.2
346
Not enough data
9.2
346
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
417
Not enough data
8.9
418
Not enough data
8.8
412
Benefits
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
414
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
9.0
115
Not enough data
9.1
116
Not enough data
9.2
113
Not enough data
8.9
112
Human Resources - Workforce Planning
Not enough data
9.2
112
Not enough data
9.1
114
Not enough data
9.2
115
Not enough data
9.2
112
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
6.3
44
8.0
39
6.0
44
8.0
40
6.1
44
8.1
39
Sourcing
7.8
732
8.7
210
7.8
730
8.8
204
7.9
41
8.3
43
8.8
47
8.6
45
8.1
42
8.6
44
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
8.3
780
8.9
207
8.6
44
8.8
47
8.9
47
8.7
46
Feature Not Available
8.3
41
7.2
41
8.5
44
Feature Not Available
8.2
42
8.5
41
8.5
43
Platform
7.8
1467
8.9
3838
7.3
1175
8.8
3649
7.3
1156
8.8
3570
8.7
1510
9.2
3733
8.5
1422
9.4
3780
8.4
1385
9.2
3703
8.3
1449
9.0
3641
8.5
1487
9.3
3724
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
6.0
35
7.8
36
5.9
35
7.9
36
5.8
36
8.1
37
Agentic AI - Onboarding
6.2
53
8.3
214
6.2
53
8.3
215
6.4
53
8.3
215
6.6
53
8.4
215
6.8
55
8.3
215
Platform Content
Feature Not Available
9.1
833
8.6
1181
9.2
845
8.8
1237
9.4
859
6.2
667
9.0
828
8.4
1083
9.2
843
8.3
1075
9.1
828
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
1237
9.4
839
8.5
1113
8.9
797
7.1
762
9.1
811
8.7
1181
9.3
820
8.8
1227
9.3
821
Platform Data
7.2
773
9.0
772
8.2
1004
9.2
782
8.3
920
9.2
785
Platform
7.8
1467
8.9
3838
7.3
1175
8.8
3649
7.3
1156
8.8
3570
8.7
1510
9.2
3733
8.5
1422
9.4
3780
8.4
1385
9.2
3703
8.3
1449
9.0
3641
8.5
1487
9.3
3724
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
937
8.8
748
8.8
1208
9.3
787
Course Authoring
Not enough data
8.7
168
Not enough data
8.8
169
Not enough data
8.7
167
Not enough data
8.5
163
Course Delivery
Not enough data
8.9
167
Not enough data
9.3
178
Not enough data
9.0
175
Course Management
Not enough data
8.4
159
Not enough data
8.7
163
Not enough data
9.0
173
Not enough data
8.9
169
LMS Marketplace
Not enough data
8.0
154
Not enough data
8.1
156
Not enough data
8.0
156
Interface
Not enough data
8.3
154
Not enough data
8.3
156
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
9.0
162
Not enough data
9.2
379
Not enough data
8.6
147
Not enough data
8.9
357
Not enough data
9.0
354
Not enough data
9.0
357
Not enough data
8.9
147
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.6
68
Not enough data
7.7
69
Not enough data
7.5
68
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
7.8
44
Not enough data
7.9
44
Intermediate GEP features
Not enough data
9.1
110
Not enough data
9.2
112
Other GEP Features
Not enough data
9.4
114
Not enough data
9.3
112
Not enough data
9.2
111
Platform
7.8
1467
8.9
3838
7.3
1175
8.8
3649
7.3
1156
8.8
3570
8.7
1510
9.2
3733
8.5
1422
9.4
3780
8.4
1385
9.2
3703
8.3
1449
9.0
3641
8.5
1487
9.3
3724
Platform
7.8
1467
8.9
3838
7.3
1175
8.8
3649
7.3
1156
8.8
3570
8.7
1510
9.2
3733
8.5
1422
9.4
3780
8.4
1385
9.2
3703
8.3
1449
9.0
3641
8.5
1487
9.3
3724
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.1
535
8.9
438
6.1
412
8.9
430
8.2
688
9.3
461
8.9
801
9.4
489
7.4
467
8.9
442
Feature Not Available
8.9
426
8.2
634
9.1
437
8.8
748
9.3
451
6.4
405
8.9
421
7.6
510
8.9
432
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BambooHR and Rippling are categorized as Onboarding, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Core HR, Workforce Management, Performance Management, HCM Software, and Payroll
Unique Categories
BambooHR is categorized as Candidate Relationship Management and Job Description Management
Rippling is categorized as Global Employment Platforms (GEP), HR Analytics, Contractor Payments, Benefits Administration, Workforce Planning, Employer of Record (EOR), Corporate Learning Management Systems, Absence Management, PEO Providers, Employee Scheduling, HR Compliance, Time & Attendance, Contractor Management, Multi-Country Payroll, and Training Management Systems
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BambooHR
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
Computer Software
11.5%
Information Technology and Services
11.4%
Construction
5.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.7%
Hospital & Health Care
4.4%
Other
61.1%
Computer Software
13.7%
Information Technology and Services
10.4%
Hospital & Health Care
5.6%
Financial Services
4.5%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
4.0%
Other
61.9%
Discussions
Does anyone else use the Original Hire Date and Hire Date field to show FT and PT hire dates?
3 Comments
EM
I would love to do that for a current client project but can’t even find where the original hire date option is or how to add it on the advantage package Read more
What's the scoop on the 7-day free trial?
2 Comments
TI
The system worked for us on the trial but they couldn't deliver during implementation.Read more
Am I locked into a contract when working with BambooHR?
2 Comments
TI
No contracts only month to monthRead 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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