Software · head to head
SAP SuccessFactors vs Rippling
The short version
- Each has a real cost: SAP SuccessFactors complex configuration and customization required; 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.
- They diverge on capability: SAP SuccessFactors covers Core HR, Rippling covers Benefits Administration.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which SAP SuccessFactors and Rippling actually diverge.
| Attribute | SAP SuccessFactors | Rippling |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | $8/month |
| Pricing model | quote | subscription |
| Platforms | Web, Cloud | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 2001 | 2016 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in SAP SuccessFactors
- Core HR
- Talent Management
- Learning
- Recruiting
- Performance
- Succession Planning
- Analytics
- SAP ERP
Only in Rippling
- Benefits Administration
- Device Management
- App Management
- Time Tracking
- Learning Management
- Slack
- Google Workspace
- NetSuite
Both cover
- Payroll
- Microsoft 365
- Salesforce
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
SAP SuccessFactors
- Complex configuration and customization required
- Steep pricing for enterprise implementations
- Implementation requires extensive project timelines
Rippling
- The Internet Archive's capture of Rippling's homepage on 10 January 2021 named distinct product modules, Employee Platform, Payroll, Benefits, Talent Management, App Management, Device Management, and a PEO offering, all sold via 'Request Demo' with no price figure published.
Pricing, plan by plan
SAP SuccessFactors
On request- SuccessFactors HXM$undefined/month
- Core HR
- Payroll
- Talent Management
Rippling
$8/month- Core$8/month
- Employee Management
- Onboarding
- Offboarding
- Pro$12/month
- All Core features
- Advanced Analytics
- Custom Reports
Which should you pick?
Choose SAP SuccessFactors if
- You need core hr.
- You work on Web, Cloud.
- You also want talent management.
Choose Rippling if
- You need benefits administration.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want device management.
Questions people ask
- Is SAP SuccessFactors or Rippling better?
- Neither clearly leads. SAP SuccessFactors starts at On request and Rippling at $8/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, SAP SuccessFactors or Rippling?
- SAP SuccessFactors starts at On request and Rippling at $8/month.
- Does SAP SuccessFactors or Rippling run on more platforms?
- SAP SuccessFactors runs on Web, Cloud. Rippling runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- What can SAP SuccessFactors do that Rippling cannot?
- SAP SuccessFactors covers Core HR, Talent Management, Learning, Recruiting. Rippling covers Benefits Administration, Device Management, App Management, Time Tracking. 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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