• I liked that Rippling made hour tracking easy from anywhere.
• We could meet at a park, and everyone could clock in without issues.
• The app was lightweight and simple to use.
• Geofencing helped ensure people didn’t just go hang out at McDonald's (which actually happened), so that feature was very useful.

We chose Rippling because I was working on a political campaign. It was temp work for most people, so there were rapid staff fluctuations as people found long-term work or decided it wasn’t a good fit. We needed documented proof of hours for campaign spending and couldn’t waste time on manual timesheets or handling payroll separately.

Before Rippling, field organizers were texting photos of paper timesheets. People made frequent errors, and with constant turnover and staff changing locations, some claimed hours they hadn’t actually worked.

With Rippling’s mobile app, staff could clock in and out with geofencing (so we knew they were actually at the doors), and hours were automatically tallied with fewer errors. Some people still missed clocking in or out properly, but the improvement was significant.

• Rippling was sometimes slow—if users didn’t wait a few seconds after clocking in or out, the app wouldn’t log it.
• The cost per user, instead of a flat rate, felt inefficient and made tracking costs more tedious.
• Geofencing didn’t always work properly; it sometimes lagged by as much as 15 minutes, which made locating workers difficult.

I haven’t used similar tools enough to compare. I’ve used Instawork briefly, but not to a degree that allows for meaningful comparison.

Rippling is great for field operations time tracking, as you can clock in and out from anywhere. The geofencing helps ensure people are where they’re supposed to be.

Support was responsive and helpful. Payroll reports could be generated in just a few clicks, saving a lot of time.

I don’t know. I used Rippling for a three-month period in 2024 and haven’t used it since.

Field operations—door-to-door sales or similar types of jobs can benefit from Rippling.

The user interface is impressive and appeals to both employees and administrators. The payroll tool is quick and easy to use. The chat support feature is highly effective—whenever I need help, I can get assistance almost immediately.

We began using Rippling as our first HRIS tool for our small company. As with many small businesses, HRIS tools were not initially a priority, so we wanted something simple, straightforward, and intuitive. Rippling met all of those requirements.

It offers an efficient user interface while also providing depth and ease of use from the administrator side. It made payroll very simple for us. Rippling is still in use at our company today.

The cost can be challenging for a small business; we experienced some initial sticker shock, though the features are worth it. It can be difficult to use custom fields within reporting. The contract length is somewhat unusual and feels like a significant commitment.

Many payroll companies have unattractive user interfaces, which can discourage employees from logging in to complete tasks such as benefits enrollment or onboarding. Rippling integrates well with Slack and Google Workspace, simplifying communication across departments. I prefer Rippling over most other tools I have used.

The key buying criteria should begin with your budget and what you're willing to invest. It's important to understand what features are standard and which are considered add-ons, as these can significantly increase costs.

Based on your needs, it’s also worth evaluating how benefits are handled and whether the platform simplifies that process. Integration is another factor to consider—look into what systems the HRIS can connect with and how those integrations improve efficiency.

During the time I’ve used Rippling, there haven’t been many major changes to the tool itself. This reflects how robust the system has been from the start. Minor enhancements do occur from time to time.

My experience with Rippling has been at a small company (under 50 employees), and it has made my work significantly easier. I believe it would be a great tool for organizations of any size.

I liked how user-friendly Rippling is. Another major advantage is that it’s an all-in-one platform. It simplifies workflows and makes tasks easy to complete.

They needed an ATS system for hiring. The company bought Rippling, which was helpful because it's not just an ATS—it has many features that benefited the business. They had Rippling before I started, so I assume it’s been more than a year and a half.

We liked that Rippling is an all-in-one platform, handling HR, recruiting (ATS), employee spend, and payroll. This provided a single solution for the business instead of requiring separate platforms. It was easy to manage everything in one place with Rippling.

I didn’t immediately notice anything I disliked about Rippling. The cost might be a concern, though it starts at $8 per employee, which isn’t very expensive unless the company is large. I didn’t pay for Rippling myself, as the company covered the cost.

Rippling stands out by being an all-in-one platform, while many ATS systems only focus on recruiting. It offers capabilities that most other tools do not.

It depends on what the buyer is looking for. I liked it from the ATS perspective—if someone needs a user-friendly, easy-to-use product, this works well with little to no learning curve. Buyers should also consider the cost of managing multiple platforms and whether Rippling makes sense for their business model.

I don’t have much insight there. I used it primarily as an ATS, so I'm not sure when new features were added or what those features are.

I would recommend Rippling to anyone who needs an ATS system for hiring. I can’t speak to the other features, as I only used it on the recruiting side. My HR and payroll teams also used Rippling and mentioned that they found it easy to use.