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Rippling vs UKG Pro

Rippling logo

Rippling

Software

Manage HR, IT, and Finance in one place

From
$8/month
Rated
-
UKG Pro logo

UKG Pro

Software

Our purpose is people

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.; UKG Pro no access to super-user privileges or advanced database customization
  • They diverge on capability: Rippling covers Device Management, UKG Pro covers HR Management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Rippling and UKG Pro actually diverge.

Attributes where Rippling and UKG Pro differ
AttributeRipplingUKG Pro
Starting price$8/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Mobile (iOS/Android), Cloud (Hosted)
Founded20162020

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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

  • Device Management
  • App Management
  • Time Tracking
  • Learning Management
  • Slack
  • NetSuite

Only in UKG Pro

  • HR Management
  • Talent Management
  • Workforce Management
  • Analytics
  • ServiceNow
  • Workday

Both cover

  • Payroll
  • Benefits Administration
  • Microsoft 365
  • Google Workspace
  • 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.

UKG Pro

  • No access to super-user privileges or advanced database customization
  • Limited system procedure access for advanced administrative functions
  • No direct host access via SSH, Telnet, or remote desktop connectivity
  • Requires paid technical support subscription for assistance beyond standard support

Pricing, plan by plan

Rippling

$8/month
  • Core$8/month
    • Employee Management
    • Onboarding
    • Offboarding
  • Pro$12/month
    • All Core features
    • Advanced Analytics
    • Custom Reports

UKG Pro

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the UKG Pro review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Rippling if

  • You need device management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want app management.

Choose UKG Pro if

  • You need hr management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile (iOS/Android), Cloud (Hosted).
  • You also want talent management.

Questions people ask

Is Rippling or UKG Pro better?
Neither clearly leads. Rippling starts at $8/month and UKG Pro at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Rippling or UKG Pro?
Rippling starts at $8/month and UKG Pro at On request.
Does Rippling or UKG Pro run on more platforms?
Rippling runs on Web, Ios, Android. UKG Pro runs on Web, Mobile (iOS/Android), Cloud (Hosted).
What can Rippling do that UKG Pro cannot?
Rippling covers Device Management, App Management, Time Tracking, Learning Management. UKG Pro covers HR Management, Talent Management, Workforce Management, Analytics. Both handle Payroll, Benefits Administration, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

UKG Pro: What databases does UKG Pro support?

UKG Pro is a cloud-based HCM platform that manages payroll, benefits, and HR across 160+ countries in a single integrated system.

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UKG Pro: Does UKG Pro handle multi-country payroll?

Yes. UKG Pro can manage global payroll complexity and ensure accurate, compliant payroll processing across 160+ countries, all in one seamless experience.

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UKG Pro: What features are included in time and attendance tracking?

Time and Attendance module monitors employee working hours, attendance, and related data to drive accurate payroll processing and compliance.

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UKG Pro: Does UKG Pro offer reporting and analytics?

Yes. UKG Pro provides customizable reporting and analytics for actionable workforce insights, enabling data-driven human capital decisions.

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UKG Pro: What is UKG Talk?

UKG Talk is a built-in collaboration platform within UKG Pro that enables real-time team communication and engagement features.

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