Recruitment & ATS · head to head
Rippling vs SAP SuccessFactors

Rippling
Recruitment & ATS
Manage HR, IT, and Finance in one place
- From
- $8/month
- Rated
- -

SAP SuccessFactors
Recruitment & ATS
Human experience management
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Rippling the Internet Archive's capture of Rippling's homepage on 10 January 2021 named distinct product modules, Employee Platform, Payroll, Benefits, Talent Management, App Management, Device Management, and a PEO offering, all sold via 'Request Demo' with no price figure published.; SAP SuccessFactors complex configuration and customization required
- They diverge on capability: Rippling covers Benefits Administration, SAP SuccessFactors covers Core HR.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Rippling and SAP SuccessFactors actually diverge.
| Attribute | Rippling | SAP SuccessFactors |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $8/month | On request |
| Pricing model | subscription | quote |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Web, Cloud |
| Category | Unknown | Recruitment & ATS |
| Founded | 2016 | 2001 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Rippling
- Benefits Administration
- Device Management
- App Management
- Time Tracking
- Learning Management
- Slack
- Google Workspace
- NetSuite
Only in SAP SuccessFactors
- Core HR
- Talent Management
- Learning
- Recruiting
- Performance
- Succession Planning
- Analytics
- SAP ERP
Both cover
- Payroll
- Microsoft 365
- Salesforce
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Rippling
- The Internet Archive's capture of Rippling's homepage on 10 January 2021 named distinct product modules, Employee Platform, Payroll, Benefits, Talent Management, App Management, Device Management, and a PEO offering, all sold via 'Request Demo' with no price figure published.
SAP SuccessFactors
- Complex configuration and customization required
- Steep pricing for enterprise implementations
- Implementation requires extensive project timelines
Pricing, plan by plan
Rippling
$8/month- Core$8/month
- Employee Management
- Onboarding
- Offboarding
- Pro$12/month
- All Core features
- Advanced Analytics
- Custom Reports
SAP SuccessFactors
On request- SuccessFactors HXM$undefined/month
- Core HR
- Payroll
- Talent Management
Which should you pick?
Choose Rippling if
- You need benefits administration.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want device management.
Choose SAP SuccessFactors if
- You need core hr.
- You work on Web, Cloud.
- You also want talent management.
Questions people ask
- Is Rippling or SAP SuccessFactors better?
- Neither clearly leads. Rippling starts at $8/month and SAP SuccessFactors at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Rippling or SAP SuccessFactors?
- Rippling starts at $8/month and SAP SuccessFactors at On request.
- Does Rippling or SAP SuccessFactors run on more platforms?
- Rippling runs on Web, Ios, Android. SAP SuccessFactors runs on Web, Cloud.
- What can Rippling do that SAP SuccessFactors cannot?
- Rippling covers Benefits Administration, Device Management, App Management, Time Tracking. SAP SuccessFactors covers Core HR, Talent Management, Learning, Recruiting. Both handle Payroll, Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
SAP SuccessFactors: What is SAP SuccessFactors used for?
SAP SuccessFactors is a cloud-based HCM solution for talent management, recruitment, learning, and onboarding. It helps organizations manage employee data, recruiting workflows, performance management, learning programs, and succession planning.
SourceSAP SuccessFactors: Can SAP SuccessFactors integrate with other systems?
Yes. SAP SuccessFactors can integrate with SAP HCM S/4HANA, other SAP ERP systems, and third-party HRIS, background check providers, and sourcing tools through APIs and integration adapters.
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