Emerge vs Rippling

100Hires

Indeed for Employers

CEIPAL ATS

100Hires is AI-first recruiting software (ATS) that understands your hiring data. An AI Recruiter answers questions about any candidate; an AI Copilot scores and ranks applicants, takes notes, and writes outreach. Native MCP support (Claude Code, Cursor, ChatGPT) plus a full REST API.

Indeed for Employers is a pay-for-performance recruitment advertising network that helps employers find the right fit, from thousands of company websites & jobs.

AI-powered recruitment platform that sources, matches, and engages top talent across 200+ channels. Built for staffing firms and healthcare agencies to reduce time-to-fill and boost recruiter productivity.

EMERGE Background Checks is an employment screening platform which enables recruiters to manage background checks, drug screening & verification reports easily

Applicant Tracking

Application Management

Assessment Management

Background Screening

Batch Processing

Candidate Management

Candidate Tracking

Competency Management

Compliance Management

Data Verification

Education Verification

Employee Onboarding

Employment Screening

HR Management

Instant Check

Integrations

Internal HR

Onboarding

Online Applications

Real-Time Reporting

Records Management

Recruiting Firms

Recruitment Management

Reference Checking

Reporting/Analytics

Reporting & Statistics

Role-Based Permissions

Search/Filter

Self Service Portal

Status Tracking

Tenant Screening

Third-Party Integrations

Emerge

Web-based

Android

Windows

iPad

iPhone

Rippling

Basic

Small Business

Mid-size Business

Large Enterprises

Intelifi

Deel

Deel is the only global-first people platform that enables companies to hire, pay, manage, and develop talent in 150+ countries without compliance headaches or third-party dependencies. Deel supports 40,000 customers and 1.5 million workers through a single, scalable global system.

RUN Powered by ADP

RUN Powered by ADP® helps small businesses automate payroll, file taxes and manage HR with ease. From AI-driven efficiency to expert support, businesses can take care of their teams anytime and anywhere. 

Paylocity

One unified platform for HR, Finance, and IT. Connect people, processes, and data. Automate tasks and drive business growth. 

HR Coordinator

I find the Rippling Support to be difficult sometimes as they can lead you in circles and also give unhelpful answers, that can happen with any customer support though.

Founder

Additionally, when a unique issue pops up, the customer support routing system can sometimes rely too heavily on sending automated help articles before finally connecting you to a live chat representative.

Customer Care Cordinator

It also stands out for its responsive customer support, quickly resolving issues when they come up. While it could improve by offering more customization and reducing dependency on managers for certain changes, it remains a reliable and effective solution for HR management.

Resident Services Coordinator

It was a seamless transition for us once we learned the basics. When we did run into issues, customer support was always able to help us with a quick turnaround.

Rippling runs payroll in minutes with a 100% error-free guarantee, compliance automation, and configurability. No manual work needed.

360 Degree Feedback

401(k) Tracking

ACA Reporting

Access Certification

Access Control

Access Controls/Permissions

Access Management

Accounting

Accounting Integration

Accounts Payable

Active Directory Integration

Activity Dashboard

Activity Tracking

Ad hoc Reporting

Administrative Reporting

AI Copilot

AI/Machine Learning

AI Summarization

Alerts/Escalation

Alerts/Notifications

Application Security

App Management

Approval Process Control

Approval Workflow

Asset Lifecycle Management

Asset Tracking

Attendance Management

Attendance Tracking

Audit Management

Audit Trail

Authentication

Automated Receipt Matching

Automated Scheduling

Automatic Patch Deployment

Automatic Scans

Automatic Time Capture

Automatic User/Device Recognition

Autosave & Autofill

Auto Update

Availability Management

Bank Reconciliation

Benchmarking

Benefits Administration Outsourcing

Benefits Dashboard

Benefits Management

Billable Items Tracking

Billable & Non-Billable Hours

Billing & Invoicing

Billing Portal

Biometric Recognition

Bonus Management

Booking Management

Break Management

Budget Control

Budgeting/Forecasting

Budget Management

Budget Tracking

Candidate Profiles

Candidate Sourcing

Careers Page

Categorization/Grouping

Certification Management

Chatbot

Check Printing

Client Management

Clock In/Out

Cloud Application Security

Cloud Encryption

Cloud Security Policy Management

COBRA Administration

Compensation Management

Compensation Plan Modeling

Compensation Statements

Compliance Tracking

Configurable Workflow

Configuration Management

Content Management

Contract/License Management

Contractor Database

Contractor Management

Corporate/Business

Corporate Card

Cost Tracking

Course Management

Course Tracking

Credential Management

Credit Card Management

Customizable Branding

Customizable Fields

Customizable Forms

Customizable Reports

Reviews for Rippling come from a wide variety of industries, including Computer Software (10% of reviewers), Information Technology and Services (9%), and Hospital & Health Care (5%). The most frequent use case for Rippling cited by reviewers is payroll (61% of reviewers).

Users and use cases

Reviewers indicate that Rippling’s consolidation of HR, payroll, and IT helps reduce costs, and users appreciate the customizable, modular pricing. However, some users report frustration with opaque pricing, unexpected fees, and budgeting challenges, especially for smaller businesses.

Value for money

The Rippling integrations most frequently cited by reviewers are: Google Workspace (a document management product rated 4.7 out of 5 for its integration with Rippling), Guideline (a benefits administration product, 4.8), and QuickBooks Online (an accounting product, 5.0).

Rippling is a payroll program offering key features such as online benefits enrollment, direct deposit, payroll management, W-2 preparation, payroll reporting, and tax compliance, among others.

Gusto

Paychex Flex

ADP Workforce Now

TriNet HR Plus

TriNet

BambooHR

Justworks

Paycor

Paycom

Namely

UKG Pro

Workday HCM

QuickBooks Payroll

HiBob

SurePayroll

ADP TotalSource

Okta

Core

Clunky E-signature experience

Associate Product Manager

I understand constant sign ins for security purposes, just creates a bit of friction when I have to re-sign in every time i reload the page and authorize the sign in from my email.

37% of reviewers feel negative about Rippling’s electronic signature functionality. Users report difficulties uploading documents, limited ability to customize signature fields, and a cumbersome signing process that requires multiple steps. They mention that the system sometimes fails to recognize digital signatures or creates confusion when managing multiple accounts. Reviewers also express frustration with being repeatedly signed out during the signing process and finding the interface less intuitive compared to dedicated e-signature tools. Many users feel these issues add unnecessary friction to document management.

Limited and unintuitive reporting

INABILITY TO CUSTOMIZE REPORTING; REDUCTION OF ACH PULLS; INTERGRATION OF 401K PLATFORM IS NOT COMPLETLY USER FRIENDLY (RECOGNIZING SOME OF THAT MAY FAULT WITH OUR VENDOR)

Customer Success Manager

Exporting documents and reports, lack of customization

42% of reviewers feel negative about Rippling’s reporting capabilities. Users say the reporting features lack flexibility and customization, making it difficult to generate tailored reports or extract specific data. They find the interface for creating and managing reports confusing, with extra steps required for simple tasks. Reviewers also mention that some reports are hard to locate, slow to load, or have fixed fields that don’t meet their business needs. Many users feel that the reporting tools are not as robust or user-friendly as they expect.

Cumbersome authentication steps

Login to the Mobile App on UX part, I have observed bugs which always redirect me to the web page to get me logged in using Authenticator.

Marketing and sales associate

Session retain is too low, I only leave it idle for less than 20 minute and the system already kick me off my account.

46% of reviewers feel negative about Rippling’s login process. Users are frustrated by frequent logouts, short session timeouts, and the need to repeatedly enter two-factor authentication codes. They mention that logging in from different devices or using the mobile app often requires additional verification steps, which disrupts workflow. Reviewers also note that the lack of a 'remember me' function and confusing password requirements make access less convenient. Many users find these authentication procedures time-consuming and disruptive to daily tasks.

Opaque and escalating costs

Document Specialist

The most frequent criticism of Rippling is centered on its complex and often expensive pricing structure, which is modular and lacks upfront public transparency, making it challenging for smaller businesses to budget.

People Operations Manager

One of the downsides is that each module comes with an additional cost, which is understandable, but the pricing can escalate quickly because it's generally applied to the entire organization, even if the tool is only relevant for a specific segment of employees.

35% of reviewers feel negative about Rippling’s pricing. Users criticize the lack of transparent pricing, with costs for modules and add-ons often revealed only after engaging with sales. They mention that the modular structure can quickly become expensive as more features are added, making budgeting difficult for smaller teams. Reviewers are frustrated by unexpected fees for corrections or additional services and the challenge of understanding the full cost upfront. Many users feel that the pricing model is complex and can lead to higher-than-anticipated expenses.