Rippling vs. WorkBright

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Rippling
Score 8.6 out of 10
N/A
Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. This enables users to manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle in a single system. For example, when onboarding a new employee, Rippling can take a new hire from anywhere in the world and set up their payroll, corporate card, computer, benefits, and even third-party…
$8
starting price per user, per month
WorkBright
Score 8.5 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
For businesses that are rapidly, seasonally, or just plain constantly hiring, WorkBright aims to take the cumbersome and traditionally paper-heavy process of onboarding and puts it all online. They make it possible for new employees to fill out their W4s, upload photos of licenses and certifications, sign digitally, and complete any paperwork from their laptop, tablet, or smartphone before they show up for their first day on the job. Integrations and an open API…
$158
hires per year
Pricing
RipplingWorkBright
Editions & Modules
Recommended
$8.00
starting price per user, per month
Onboarding
Starting at $158/mo
hires per year
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
RipplingWorkBright
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
Additional DetailsFor additional pricing details visit the Rippling pricing page.Our pricing is based off the number of hires in a given contract year. All contracts are annual but can be billed on a monthly basis.
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Features
RipplingWorkBright
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.1
560 Ratings
3% above category average
WorkBright
-
Ratings
Employee demographic data8.0372 Ratings00 Ratings
Employment history8.2389 Ratings00 Ratings
Job profiles and administration8.3452 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.8.3383 Ratings00 Ratings
Organizational charting8.0472 Ratings00 Ratings
Organization and location management8.3402 Ratings00 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)7.3301 Ratings00 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.5
604 Ratings
6% above category average
WorkBright
-
Ratings
Pay calculation8.5523 Ratings00 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment8.1324 Ratings00 Ratings
Benefit plan administration8.8544 Ratings00 Ratings
Direct deposit files9.1528 Ratings00 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management8.5361 Ratings00 Ratings
Reimbursement management8.0299 Ratings00 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
9.0
519 Ratings
10% above category average
WorkBright
-
Ratings
Approval workflow9.1496 Ratings00 Ratings
Balance details9.1456 Ratings00 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment8.9312 Ratings00 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
9.0
642 Ratings
10% above category average
WorkBright
-
Ratings
View and generate pay and benefit information9.2603 Ratings00 Ratings
Update personal information9.3631 Ratings00 Ratings
View company policy documentation9.0504 Ratings00 Ratings
Employee recognition8.4303 Ratings00 Ratings
View job history9.0426 Ratings00 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
7.9
234 Ratings
1% above category average
WorkBright
-
Ratings
Tracking of all physical assets7.9234 Ratings00 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.2
265 Ratings
7% above category average
WorkBright
-
Ratings
Report builder8.0258 Ratings00 Ratings
Pre-built reports8.0242 Ratings00 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data8.7203 Ratings00 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.8
428 Ratings
9% above category average
WorkBright
-
Ratings
New hire portal8.8420 Ratings00 Ratings
Manager tracking tools8.9300 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.6
165 Ratings
5% above category average
WorkBright
-
Ratings
Corporate goal setting8.9140 Ratings00 Ratings
Individual goal setting8.6146 Ratings00 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility8.3140 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance tracking8.6144 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.6
195 Ratings
7% above category average
WorkBright
-
Ratings
Performance plans8.2170 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance improvement plans8.1159 Ratings00 Ratings
Review status tracking9.1167 Ratings00 Ratings
Review reminders9.2183 Ratings00 Ratings
Multiple review frequency8.5149 Ratings00 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
9.2
152 Ratings
15% above category average
WorkBright
-
Ratings
Create succession plans/pools9.1124 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate ranking9.4133 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate search9.2139 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate development9.2128 Ratings00 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Rippling
8.7
174 Ratings
10% above category average
WorkBright
-
Ratings
Job Requisition Management9.3134 Ratings00 Ratings
Company Website Posting8.4128 Ratings00 Ratings
Publish to Social Media9.0119 Ratings00 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting8.8120 Ratings00 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention8.2123 Ratings00 Ratings
Applicant Tracking8.5128 Ratings00 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts9.1157 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
RipplingWorkBright
Likelihood to Recommend
8.1
(684 ratings)
9.7
(6 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.1
(6 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.3
(681 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Availability
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.1
(613 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
RipplingWorkBright
Likelihood to Recommend
Rippling
Rippling is the best payroll provider if you have multiple companies that you want registered together. No other payroll provider we spoke to offered the multi-EIN feature that Rippling provides. We are a small company and Rippling works great for us at our size. I do not know how well the application scales, but I could see the systems being less than ideal for very large companies. Similarly, a very small company many not need all the features that Rippling offers and can get away with a cheaper payroll company. For example, a sole proprietorship with two employees probably should use Gusto or some other option if they need a payroll company, but Rippling would still be a useful service for these companies vs. no payroll company at all. It is just a matter of price.
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WorkBright
Workbright is well suited because of the following reasons: 1. Data transmission between browser and application is highly encrypted 2. Bank grade data encryption for maximum security 3. Data is backed up at various locations 4. Database security is maintained to the highest standards with Engineers 5. Automated reminders and user correction error flow system
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Pros
Rippling
  • Clean UI - there is no ambiguity about what function each button will perform.
  • Very easy to navigate. It is not difficult to find what is being looked for.
  • Single location for multiple functions. This is great for me as there is one central hub for all professional admin matters. Saving me valuable time that I can better spend on more pressing work matters.
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WorkBright
  • Being able to share candidate information with other supervisors or team members and others involved in the hiring process.
  • The convenience of filling in new employee hiring forms.
  • Create groups, organize all paperwork and send to employees with just one click.
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Cons
Rippling
  • Providing point of contact for different aspects of the program, we have a customer service rep, who is fantastic, but he is the only person I know to reach out to, and he generally has to follow up with me with information on which department/person I need to get in touch with to resolve my question.
  • Their "help" section is a bit difficult to navigate, but I will say the team chat makes up for that particular shortfall.
  • Their pricing is a bit all over the place. Everything is "al a carte," so the costs can add up quickly.
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WorkBright
  • Onboarding Paperwork - It would be great if there was only one website we had to log into. For example, I have to log into one to send paperwork, and then log into another domain to check the paperwork sent.
  • Note Timeline - Anytime any application is touched, viewed, etc. a note is made. We also utilize the note feature to communicate about each applicant. However, it gets quite messy when their are over 40 notes and you are not able to sort or organize them.
  • Attachments - Can't attach items in notes, would be nice feature for attaching images, snippets, pdfs, etc.
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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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WorkBright
No answers on this topic
Usability
Rippling
Rippling stands out with its dependable, transparent, and intuitive platform for HR management. It simplifies tasks like managing team details, payroll, and benefits, making them straightforward and efficient. This user-friendliness has been a game-changer for companies like Noticed, where it streamlined employee onboarding and Open Enrollment. Their features combine to create a positive and stress-free experience for HR professionals and employees alike. Rippling's focus on user-friendliness makes it a clear choice for companies seeking a streamlined and efficient HR solution.
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WorkBright
No answers on this topic
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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WorkBright
No answers on this topic
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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WorkBright
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
Rippling
The Rippling support team is INCREDIBLE. Their chat bot feature is very robust and if you need a live agent they are quick to hop on and a very helpful and friendly. Whether you need a Zoom call for a screen share or things are complicated and they need to make a support ticket, they will always work with you until you find a solution. VERY helpful! and Onboarding as a company/customer was great too.
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WorkBright
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
Rippling
Proof was much more convoluted and not easy to maneuver. Also all the platforms could not relate to each other and so nothing was streamlined in its approach. Also things seemed to lag and was not very up to date when it needed to be. I feel rippling has simplified their processes
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WorkBright
WorkBright was selected as the primary HR software within our company. One of the main reasons it was selected is the intuitive user interface and dashboard. Additionally, the software had excellent features for the cost such as custom reporting, notifications, enhanced security, and training. WorkBright offered many features that other HR software in the same price range did not.
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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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WorkBright
No answers on this topic
Return on Investment
Rippling
  • The organization of information increased the business efficiency
  • Employee can search for themselves, leaving HR to do the things they need to be productive
  • Access 24/7 thru mobile app allows employee to function when they have the opportunity leaving the normal work hours for other business.
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WorkBright
  • Huge return on investment in terms of time needed to circulate new openings nationally.
  • Very positive impact on speed with which interviewer can contact prospective employees.
  • Outstanding onboarding for new employees. Tick 5 boxes and all info is emailed directly to the new employee.
  • Very challenging build process that took many weeks to fully integrate.
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ScreenShots

Rippling Screenshots

Screenshot of 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: 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 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.

WorkBright Screenshots

Screenshot of Works on any Device - Not just ‘mobile friendly’ but mobile FIRST! Designed to complete all forms quickly and efficiently from any smart enabled device.Screenshot of Automatic Reminders - Reminders are automatically sent out to employees who have not completed their forms with increasing urgency and frequency.Screenshot of Fingertip Signature - Best in class eSignatures allows employees to sign forms with their fingers on mobile devices including timestamp and IP address.