Rippling is a workforce management platform that brings human resources, payroll, information technology, and finance into one system. The vendor presents it as a single platform built around a single employee record, so a change to that record updates the tools that draw on it.
Who it fits — and who it does not fit
It fits companies that want HR, payroll, benefits, and IT tasks to draw on the same employee data, and that want to add modules over time. The vendor presents it for growing companies that need to manage hiring, payroll, and device access in one place, and for companies with staff in more than one country that want global payroll and employer-of-record services.
It does not fit buyers who want payroll or another single module on its own, because the vendor states that a core platform is required and that payroll cannot be purchased without it. It also does not fit buyers who want to compare published prices before speaking to sales, because no prices were published on the page checked.
Key features
- A core platform with a single employee record, workflows, reporting, and permissions, which the vendor states is required before any other module can be added.
- Payroll, including payroll processing, tax filing, and contractor payments, as listed in the vendor’s pricing comparison.
- Human resources tools for onboarding, offboarding, employee data, and documents, with workflows that update the shared record.
- Benefits administration, including enrolment and carrier connections, as listed among the vendor’s modules.
- Time and attendance, including time tracking, scheduling, and absence management, as listed by the vendor.
- Recruiting, performance management, and learning tools, listed as added modules that build on the core record.
- IT tools, including device management, app access, and identity controls, presented by the vendor as part of the same platform.
- More than 600 app integrations, as stated on the vendor’s pricing page, with reporting and approval tools that use the shared record.
Pricing
Pricing is not published — request a quote/demo from Rippling.
The vendor’s pricing page describes per-employee pricing with a custom quote, but does not publish a per-employee figure. The core platform is required, and payroll and other modules are added to it. No price table is given here, because no published price was stated on the page checked.
Prices can change — confirm the current price on the vendor’s website before deciding.
Plans and key features
| Plan | Key features and limits |
|---|---|
| Core platform | Single employee record, workflows, reporting and permissions; required before any other module can be added; price not published |
| Payroll | Payroll processing, tax filing and contractor payments; cannot be purchased without the core platform; price not published |
| Benefits | Benefits administration, including enrolment and carrier connections; price not published |
| Time and attendance | Time tracking, scheduling and absence management; price not published |
| Recruiting, performance and learning | Added modules that build on the core record; price not published |
| IT | Device management, app access and identity controls; price not published |
Free demo and free trial
The vendor offers a demo through a demo request form on its pricing page and a “Book a demo” route on its home page. The vendor describes the demo as a guided walk-through, but does not state a fixed demo length on the pages checked, so no length is claimed here. No free trial for HR or payroll was stated on the pages checked, and no trial length is claimed here.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Deployment | not stated on the pages checked. The vendor describes Rippling as a platform used through a browser-based service, but the pages checked do not state deployment, hosting, or installation details in those terms. |
| Devices | not stated on the pages checked. The vendor describes device management for employee laptops, but does not list supported devices or operating systems on the pages checked. |
| Integrations | More than 600 app integrations are stated on the pricing page. Individual apps are not listed in full on the page checked. |
| Support | The vendor describes expert and dedicated support on its home page, but support hours, response times, and plan-by-plan support levels were not stated on the pages checked. |
| Languages | not stated on the pages checked, including for global payroll use. |
| Global use | The vendor presents global payroll and employer-of-record services for hiring in other countries, as listed among the vendor’s services. |
Pros and Cons
Pros
- One employee record feeds HR, payroll, IT, and finance, which can reduce repeated data entry when the system is set up.
- The modular design lets a buyer start with the core platform and add recruiting, performance, learning, and IT tools over time.
- The vendor is clear on the pricing page that a custom quote is needed and that the core platform is required, so a buyer is not led to expect a fixed published price.
- A demo is offered through a clear request form, so a buyer can see the system before committing.
Cons
- No prices were published on the page checked, so a buyer cannot compare costs without requesting a quote.
- Payroll cannot be bought without the core platform, which raises the starting scope for buyers who want payroll only.
- No free trial for HR or payroll was stated on the pages checked, so a buyer cannot test those areas before paying.
- Deployment, device, language, and support details were not stated on the pages checked, so teams with fixed requirements there must confirm them with the vendor.
Alternatives
Other human resources tools readers may compare include BambooHR, Gusto, Deel, and Workday, named here as plain text only except for the Deel link. For other tools in this category, see the HR software hub. Also in this category: Paycor, Paylocity, and Leapsome.
Comparison
| Product | Starting price | Free plan or trial | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rippling | not published | Free demo; no free trial stated | Companies that want HR, payroll, benefits and IT on the same employee data |
| Deel | $5 per employee/month (HR Starter) | Free demo; no free trial length stated | Companies hiring and managing workers across countries |
| Paycor | not published | Free demo; no free trial stated | Small and mid-sized US employers that want HR, payroll, time and recruiting in one system |
| Paylocity | not published | Free demo; no free trial stated | Mid-market US employers that need HR, payroll, benefits and talent in one system |
| Leapsome | $7 per user/month (Foundation list price) | 14-day free trial; free demo | Mid-sized teams that want performance, engagement and learning in one modular system |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Rippling cost?
Pricing is not published on the vendor pricing page checked. The vendor describes per-employee pricing with a custom quote, and the core platform is required before other modules can be added.
Can I buy Rippling payroll on its own?
No, on the vendor’s terms as stated on the pricing page checked. Payroll requires the core platform, and the core platform must be bought first.
Does Rippling offer a free trial?
No free trial for HR or payroll was stated on the pages checked. The vendor offers a demo through a request form, with no fixed demo length stated.
Does Rippling work for staff in other countries?
The vendor presents global payroll and employer-of-record services for hiring in other countries, as listed among the vendor’s services. The countries covered and the terms were not set out in full on the pages checked.