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Stop letting Paylocity’s legacy 1997 architecture and fragmented modules stall your growth. Switch to Rippling’s unified platform to eliminate manual work and brittle integrations across HR, IT, and Finance.
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Paylocity was built in 1997 as a standalone payroll system and expanded through acquisitions, white-labeled products, and third-party bolt-ons. Because modules don’t share a unified backend, admins must manually update changes across multiple places, reporting breaks across modules, and integrations often fail to sync real data. Rippling replaces this complexity with a single modern platform where HR, payroll, IT, and finance operate on one employee graph.
Capabilities | ||
|---|---|---|
Payroll, HRIS, and workforce management | ||
Single source of truth: 100% unified system architecture across HR, IT, and Finance | ||
Ripple effect: one change to employee data updates all modules automatically | ||
No manual re-entry for promotions, offboarding, or transfers | ||
Consistent UI across all modules | ||
Full Spend management suite, with travel, expenses, corporate cards and more | ||
Full IT suite, with identify & access management, device management and more |
Paylocity can only trigger basic alerts and notifications and cannot truly automate actions like provisioning devices, assigning LMS content, updating permissions, or completing payroll tasks. Reporting is siloed by module, lacks pivot tables or drill-downs, and often requires exporting to tools outside of Paylocity. Users also face slow support response times and dependencies on Paylocity for basic configuration changes. Rippling provides powerful automation, fully unified reporting, and faster, more effective support.
Capabilities | ||
|---|---|---|
150+ pre-built workflows across HR, IT, and finance | ||
Drag & drop, self-serve custom reporting across all data | ||
Cross-functional reporting (HR + Payroll + IT + Finance) | ||
Self-service configurations for permissions, workflows | ||
Publicly disclosed support metrics | ||
30-second response time for live chat: with a human | ||
Live video call support with screen sharing |

“Paylocity was great in the beginning, but as it bought up smaller companies to add different modules to its platform, the level of support started falling off. Rippling made my life easier. The ability to have control in Rippling to do things myself was a huge selling point for me.”
Rebecca Yost
HR Manager at ABW Appliances

“With Rippling, when we have a partner we want to bring on, we get a response usually within a few hours, or a day or two at most. With Paylocity, it would take months of constantly following up, without much result at the end.”
Don Doidge
Head of HR & IT at Trash Butler
“Rippling understands the need to automate and optimize all these tedious tasks that distract HR from becoming more strategic and keeps it stuck in the day-to-day monotonous weeds.”
Leif Oldert
VP of Human Resources at Clicklease

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Paylocity was built in 1997 and expanded through acquisitions and white-labeled products, leaving customers with disconnected modules that don’t work together. Rippling gives you one modern platform for HR, payroll, IT, and finance, all powered by a single employee record.

Paylocity forces admins to manually update promotions, access changes, benefits adjustments, and offboarding steps across different modules. Rippling automates these tasks end-to-end so simple changes no longer consume hours.

Paylocity cannot generate true cross-module reports and lacks pivot tables, drill-downs, and CSV exports in many areas. Rippling delivers customizable reporting across HR, payroll, benefits, time, expenses, and device data — all in one place.

Paylocity customers report long hold times, slow ticket resolution, and delays of 30 days or more for basic configuration changes. Rippling provides 30-second live-chat response times, expert routing, and transparent support metrics.

Paylocity relies on external partners like OneLogin and Expedien for SSO and device provisioning, limiting automation and increasing breakage across systems. Rippling offers built-in identity, access, and device management that syncs instantly with every change in your employee record.

“I find Rippling invaluable for its ease of use, making it incredibly straightforward to carry out tasks without any complications. The platform's interface ensures there are no glitches or problems, allowing for a seamless setup and onboarding experience. It feels like a one-stop shop where I can manage my Single Sign-On (SSO) applications effortlessly, and it also efficiently manages my taxes and benefits, providing a comprehensive solution that consolidates multiple needs into one platform. This level of reliability and user-friendliness has been a notable feature, contributing to a smooth experience overall.”
Zack W.
G2 Reviewer
“Rippling makes managing everything about my employment so easy! Everything I might need to refer to is all in one place, and I can edit anything at any time using desktop OR mobile.”
Sophie K.
G2 Reviewer
“It's one of the most clean, user-friendly HR platforms I've used. I like that I can quickly navigate between my benefits, payroll, and time with just a couple clicks. It's nice to have one log-in - everything is in one place.”
Teresa M.
G2 Reviewer
“I find Rippling incredibly easy to use when signing up for benefits and other HR needs because it simplifies the entire process, guiding me effectively through every step. The platform's simplicity stands out, especially with its notifications and checklists, ensuring that I don't miss any important tasks. It's very convenient for viewing my paycheck, benefits, and the company org chart, which makes managing my HR-related needs much more efficient. The initial setup was a breeze, thanks to the straightforward process where I only needed to sign up using a link sent to my work email. All these features combined make Rippling a tool that I would highly recommend to others.”
Tony M.
G2 Reviewer
“I appreciate Rippling for being incredibly user-friendly, which simplifies my work processes. I love that it allows me to seamlessly monitor my payroll, ensuring that I am always updated and accurate in managing my finances. The platform's easy and seamless setup made the transition smooth and hassle-free. Additionally, I value Rippling's effective connection with other tools, like Amazon Connect, which enhances my work integration and productivity. The breadth of features available seems to be a significant step up from previous tools like Deel, providing me with comprehensive functionalities. Overall, Rippling delivers a highly satisfactory experience, as evidenced by my willingness to recommend it as a perfect 10 out of 10.”
Shyrlouise G.
G2 Reviewer
“I appreciate Rippling for its clear and clean layout, which facilitates ease of access to data and makes finding information straightforward. The simplicity of the initial setup was also a significant plus, allowing my team to get started without any hassle. I value how it allows me to efficiently manage my work time, PTO, and benefits. These features combined streamline my work processes and provide a comprehensive understanding of the benefits, aiding in adjusting them as needed. The clear interface and user-friendly design make my tasks more manageable and efficient, contributing to a positive overall experience.”
Laura J.
G2 Reviewer
“I find Rippling invaluable for its ease of use, making it incredibly straightforward to carry out tasks without any complications. The platform's interface ensures there are no glitches or problems, allowing for a seamless setup and onboarding experience. It feels like a one-stop shop where I can manage my Single Sign-On (SSO) applications effortlessly, and it also efficiently manages my taxes and benefits, providing a comprehensive solution that consolidates multiple needs into one platform. This level of reliability and user-friendliness has been a notable feature, contributing to a smooth experience overall.”
Zack W.
G2 Reviewer
“Rippling makes managing everything about my employment so easy! Everything I might need to refer to is all in one place, and I can edit anything at any time using desktop OR mobile.”
Sophie K.
G2 Reviewer
“It's one of the most clean, user-friendly HR platforms I've used. I like that I can quickly navigate between my benefits, payroll, and time with just a couple clicks. It's nice to have one log-in - everything is in one place.”
Teresa M.
G2 Reviewer
“I find Rippling incredibly easy to use when signing up for benefits and other HR needs because it simplifies the entire process, guiding me effectively through every step. The platform's simplicity stands out, especially with its notifications and checklists, ensuring that I don't miss any important tasks. It's very convenient for viewing my paycheck, benefits, and the company org chart, which makes managing my HR-related needs much more efficient. The initial setup was a breeze, thanks to the straightforward process where I only needed to sign up using a link sent to my work email. All these features combined make Rippling a tool that I would highly recommend to others.”
Tony M.
G2 Reviewer
“I appreciate Rippling for being incredibly user-friendly, which simplifies my work processes. I love that it allows me to seamlessly monitor my payroll, ensuring that I am always updated and accurate in managing my finances. The platform's easy and seamless setup made the transition smooth and hassle-free. Additionally, I value Rippling's effective connection with other tools, like Amazon Connect, which enhances my work integration and productivity. The breadth of features available seems to be a significant step up from previous tools like Deel, providing me with comprehensive functionalities. Overall, Rippling delivers a highly satisfactory experience, as evidenced by my willingness to recommend it as a perfect 10 out of 10.”
Shyrlouise G.
G2 Reviewer
“I appreciate Rippling for its clear and clean layout, which facilitates ease of access to data and makes finding information straightforward. The simplicity of the initial setup was also a significant plus, allowing my team to get started without any hassle. I value how it allows me to efficiently manage my work time, PTO, and benefits. These features combined streamline my work processes and provide a comprehensive understanding of the benefits, aiding in adjusting them as needed. The clear interface and user-friendly design make my tasks more manageable and efficient, contributing to a positive overall experience.”
Laura J.
G2 Reviewer
“I wish I had Rippling when I started in HR. Rippling knows how ops teams work. In addition to the software, Rippling’s reps become extensions of your ops team—they are extra thought partners, people that can help optimize your organization.”
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