Rippling ATS vs Copper

Rippling ATS

Rippling Recruiting is the applicant tracking module within the Rippling platform. It connects recruiting directly to onboarding, payroll, and IT provisioning so that when a candidate is hired, their entire employee setup happens automatically. Rippling ATS is ideal for companies already using Rippling for HR who want a seamlessly integrated recruiting experience.

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Copper

Copper is a CRM platform built specifically for Google Workspace users. It integrates deeply with Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Drive to automatically capture contacts and activities without manual data entry. Copper is the ideal CRM for teams that live in Google Workspace and want a CRM that works seamlessly within it.

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Pros

• ✓Seamless connection from hiring to onboarding to payroll — zero manual handoff
• ✓Automatically provisions IT accounts and equipment when a candidate is hired
• ✓Deep integration with the full Rippling platform
• ✓Eliminates duplicate data entry across HR systems

Cons

• ✗Only valuable if you use the full Rippling platform
• ✗Requires custom pricing quote
• ✗Less feature-rich as a standalone ATS compared to dedicated tools like Greenhouse
• ✗Overkill for companies not using Rippling

Pros

• ✓Seamless Google Workspace integration — works directly in Gmail
• ✓Automatic data capture eliminates manual CRM entry
• ✓Clean and intuitive interface
• ✓Good value for Google-first teams

Cons

• ✗Only useful if your team uses Google Workspace
• ✗Limited features outside of Google ecosystem
• ✗Not suitable for enterprise-level CRM needs

Best For

Companies using Rippling for HR who want recruiting seamlessly connected to onboarding and payroll

Best For

Teams that run their business on Google Workspace