Our star ratings are calculated based on an in-house algorithm that we created with the aim of bringing our readers objective, transparent reviews.
At TechRepublic, we value full transparency when it comes to our research methods, hands-on testing experience and payroll rating methodology. To that end, we created an in-house algorithm to calculate star ratings for each payroll software product we review.
While our algorithm is subject to change — and while brands’ star ratings may change as their plans and products adapt to customers’ changing needs — we currently calculate our payroll software ratings based on the five key areas below. Each area is weighted to reflect the category’s importance to our audience of tech stakeholders.
Our payroll review methodology breaks down as follows.
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Pricing accounts for 25% of our total score. This category’s ranking factors include but are not limited to the following:
Payroll features account for 35% of our total score. This category’s ranking factors include but are not limited to the following:
Ease of use accounts for 15% of our total score. This category’s ranking factors include but are not limited to the following:
Customer service accounts for 15% of our total score. This category’s ranking factors include but are not limited to the following:
Our expert’s analysis accounts for 15% of our total score. This category’s ranking factors include but are not limited to the following:
To effectively score each brand we review, we prioritize our own in-house, hands-on testing experience. We also consider available demos, product space, information from sales representatives and verified customer reviews on sites that include but are not limited to the following:
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Rippling automatically syncs all your business’s HR data, like hours, leave and absence, with payroll. You never need to fill out spreadsheets and upload to another system— we pay your employees and HMRC directly.
