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# Compare Darwin vs Rippling

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> Detailed comparison between Darwin and Rippling. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Darwin | Rippling |
| **Overall rating** | - | 4.9/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 0 | 4614 |
| **Starting Price** | GBP 4.00 | $12.00 |
| **Free Trial** | - | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Webinars, Documentation | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation |

## Best for

### Darwin

As a global company, our cutting-edge software Darwin connects over 1m employees with their benefits in over 80 countries and 24 languages. We offer a global service to the worlds best employers.

### Rippling

Rippling is used by HR professionals, IT departments, finance teams, global employers, construction companies, healthcare organizations, and technology firms.

## Key features

### Darwin

- Employee Benefits Administration
- Online Benefits Enrollment
- Provider Management
- Reporting/Analytics

### Rippling

- Ad hoc Reporting
- Applicant Tracking
- Application Security
- Asset Tracking
- Automatic User/Device Recognition
- Customizable Reports
- Disability Insurance Administration
- Employee Benefits Administration
- Encryption
- Monitoring
- Natural Language Processing
- Online Benefits Enrollment
- Performance Management
- Provider Management
- Real-Time Data
- Recruitment Management
- Reporting/Analytics
- Reservations Management
- Scheduling
- Web-based Deployment

## Links

- [View Darwin Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/81130/darwin)
- [View Rippling Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/172127/rippling)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/81130/172127/darwin/vs/rippling)

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