Rippling ATS vs Pinpoint

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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Pinpoint

Pinpoint is an applicant tracking system designed with a focus on candidate experience and DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion). It offers powerful employer branding tools, structured hiring workflows, and anonymous screening features to help companies build more diverse and inclusive hiring processes. Pinpoint is popular with mission-driven companies and those with strong DEI commitments.

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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

• ✓Excellent candidate experience — one of the best career page builders in the market
• ✓Strong DEI and anonymous screening features
• ✓Clean and modern interface
• ✓Good structured hiring tools to reduce bias

Cons

• ✗Less well known than larger ATS platforms
• ✗Pricing requires custom quote
• ✗Limited analytics compared to Ashby or Greenhouse
• ✗Smaller integration ecosystem than established players

Best For

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

Best For

Companies prioritizing candidate experience and DEI in their hiring process