HiBob vs Rippling

HiBob6.1/10

Rippling7.9/10

Scored in HRIS Software

The short answer

HiBob prices Bob Core and its add-on modules by quote, per employee. Rippling publishes a small-business payroll price of $40 a month plus $8 per user and quotes the rest. HiBob builds on Core HR with talent, compensation cycles and pay bands, native US and UK payroll and headcount planning.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Oct 30, 2026Based on 21 sources, most recently checked Nov 5, 2026

HiBob

Best for: Companies that want one HR platform and add modules as they grow

Choose HiBob if

You want compensation cycles with customizable pay bands in the HRIS.
You want people analytics with 150+ metrics and 35+ dashboards.
You run payroll in the US or the UK: HiBob has native payroll in both.
You want to build custom AI agents in Bob Studio.

What HiBob costs HiBob alternatives

Rippling

Starting price: $40/mo + $8/employee/mo1
Best for: Companies that want HR, payroll, IT and finance apps on one employee database

Choose Rippling if

You want a published entry price: $40 a month plus $8 per employee.
You also manage identity, access and devices for employees.
You pay employees and contractors worldwide.
You want chat, email and phone support.

Rippling pricing Rippling alternatives

LeadChange Score: editorial assessment based on public information.

Scorecard

HiBob wins 0Rippling wins 22 ties

HiBob vs Rippling by dimension
Dimension	HiBob	Rippling
PricingRippling publishes a small-business payroll price of $40 a month plus $8 per user; each added product is priced on top. HiBob quotes Bob Core and add-ons per employee and sets a minimum subscription in the order form. $40/mo1	Quote only	Partly published
CapabilitiesBoth cover core HR, performance and payroll. HiBob adds compensation cycles, pay bands and headcount planning; Rippling adds IT identity and devices, cards and expenses, and global payroll. Core HR, Talent (hiring and onboarding, performance review and calibration, company surveys, learning, talent analytics), Payroll and Benefits (US payroll, UK payroll, time tracking, benefits management, payroll integrations), Planning and Compensation, Finance (headcount planning, 3-statement models, scenario planning)2	10 of 11 core capabilities	11 of 11 core capabilities
IntegrationsRippling lists 650+ integrations in its App Shop, with a REST API and webhooks. HiBob lists 100+ in its marketplace, with a REST API and webhooks. 650+3	100+ native	650+ native
SecurityBoth state SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 and GDPR, and support single sign-on. Rippling adds SCIM provisioning. Yes4	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR

Key differences

Where HiBob and Rippling differ (7)
Attribute	HiBob	Rippling
Pricing model	Per employee5	Base fee + per employee6
Price transparency	Quote only5	Partly published1
Native integrations	100+7	650+3
Support channels	In-app support tickets, Help center8	Chat, email, phone9
Typical implementation	Weeks (vendor states mid-market organizations can go live in weeks)7	1–3 weeks for most small businesses1
Founded	201510	201611
Headquarters	London, United Kingdom7	San Francisco, California, US12

Show 10 attributes where they are the same

Where they are the same (10)
Attribute	HiBob	Rippling
Best for	Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises7	Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises1
Deployment	Cloud4	Cloud13
Mobile apps	iOS, Android5	iOS, Android14
API	15	16
Webhooks	15	17
Single sign-on	SAML 2.0, Okta18	3
SOC 2 Type II	4	13
ISO 27001	4	13
GDPR program	19	13
Ownership	Private10	Private20

Analysis by dimension

Pricing. Rippling publishes a small-business payroll price of $40 a month plus $8 per user; each added product is priced on top. HiBob quotes Bob Core and add-ons per employee and sets a minimum subscription in the order form.

Capabilities. Both cover core HR, performance and payroll. HiBob adds compensation cycles, pay bands and headcount planning; Rippling adds IT identity and devices, cards and expenses, and global payroll.

Integrations. Rippling lists 650+ integrations in its App Shop, with a REST API and webhooks. HiBob lists 100+ in its marketplace, with a REST API and webhooks.

Fit and support. Rippling offers chat, email and phone support, and free guided implementation through the first payroll for small businesses. HiBob supports customers through in-app tickets and a help center and sells implementation as quoted services.

Security. Both state SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 and GDPR, and support single sign-on. Rippling adds SCIM provisioning.

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Frequently asked questions

Is HiBob cheaper than Rippling?

Rippling publishes a small-business payroll price of $40 a month plus $8 per user; HiBob quotes every customer per employee. Compare written quotes for the same modules and headcount.

Does HiBob or Rippling run payroll?

Both do. HiBob has native payroll in the US and the UK; Rippling runs payroll in all 50 states and pays employees and contractors worldwide.

Who are HiBob’s main competitors?

For an HRIS, buyers often compare HiBob with Rippling: both cover core HR, performance and payroll. HiBob sells by quote; Rippling publishes an entry price.

Do HiBob and Rippling use AI?

Yes. Bob AI writes reviews and job descriptions, and Bob Studio builds custom AI agents. Rippling AI answers questions across connected business data and builds dashboards and reports.

Where are HiBob and Rippling based?

HiBob was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in London. Rippling is headquartered in San Francisco.

Which has more integrations, HiBob or Rippling?

HiBob lists 100+ integrations and Rippling lists 650+. Both connect to Slack and Google Workspace.

Is HiBob or Rippling more secure?

Both HiBob and Rippling state SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, and GDPR. HiBob states HIPAA (unverified for Rippling).

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Rippling rippling.com/solutions/small-businesses“Rippling's small business plans start at $8 per user per month for payroll. The final cost depends on which other products you add, such as benefits administration, time and attendance, or IT device management.” “Starting at $8 per user per month ... Plus, a $40 per month base fee.”
HiBob hibob.com“Core HR system of record ... Hiring and onboarding Performance review and Calibration Al-powered company surveys Personalized learning programs Talent analytics ... Time-tracking Benefits management Payroll integrations UK payroll US payroll ... Compensation cycle workflows Customizable pay bands ... 150+ metrics, 35+ dashboards Connected 3-statement models Headcount planning”
Rippling rippling.com/products/it“650+ integrations with your favorite apps” “Single-sign on (SSO)”
HiBob hibob.com/privacy/security“SOC 2 Type II We undergo routine audits to receive updated SOC 2 Type II reports, available upon request and subject to a signed NDA.” “HiBob hosts Bob data primarily in AWS data centers ... HiBob uses AWS data centers in Ireland (main) and Germany (backup). ... Our DR location is AWS Frankfurt.”
HiBob HiBob pricing (HiBob)“Is HiBob priced per employee? Yes, of course. HiBob pricing is generally calculated on a per-employee basis, making it easy to scale as your organization grows.” “How much does HiBob cost? HiBob pricing is customized based on your company’s size, needs, and the modules you choose. To get an accurate quote, simply submit a pricing request and speak with our team.”
Rippling rippling.com/pricing“Rippling's pricing depends on the products you select and the number of employees you have. Most products are priced per employee per month, while some may include a monthly base fee.”
HiBob HiBob FAQ (HiBob)“Bob offers 100+ integrations designed to connect employee data and workflows across broader business systems.” “At Bob, we have a fast time to value, with mid-market organizations that can go live in weeks. ... with the exact timeline depending on your size, setup complexity, and selected modules.”
HiBob hibob.com/contact-us“Customer support For customer support, please log in to Bob and create a support ticket”
Rippling rippling.com/support-status“Time to First Response (TFR): how long it takes for a customer to receive a first response from our support team via live chat. ... The percentage of live chat conversations where the customer asks to convert the chat to a phone call. ... Time to First Response (TFR): how long it takes for a customer to receive a first response from our support team via email.”
HiBob hibob.com/about“2015 Hibob is founded by Ronni Zehavi and Israel David with the idea that the employee experience and role of HR needed to evolve.” “2026 Salesforce leads a $166 million investment in HiBob alongside Farallon Capital Management.”
Rippling rippling.com/careers“The groundwork is laid for Rippling… 2016 Parker's basement is unfinished. So is Rippling's first product. But we have started to build.”
Rippling rippling.com/company/press“Based in San Francisco, CA, Rippling has raised $1.8B from Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Sequoia,”
Rippling rippling.com/trust/security“All data is housed in physically secure, US-based AWS data centers across multiple availability zones.” “Rippling's SOC 2 Type 2 report covers the trust services categories of Security, Confidentiality, and Availability, and is audited annually.”
Rippling (Apple App Store listing) apps.apple.com/us/app/rippling-hr-it-finance/id1231325957“Rippling makes it easy to access your benefits, request time off, submit expenses, view paystubs, share passwords, and more—all from your phone. ... Requires iOS 16.4 or later.”
HiBob apidocs.hibob.com“Welcome to the Developer Docs. Here you'll find clear, practical documentation to help you get started with the Public API and build integrations with Bob.” “React to changes with webhooks Subscribe to events and keep external systems in sync when Bob data changes.”
Rippling developer.rippling.com/llms.txt“Rippling’s current public API is the REST Platform API v2 on `https://rest.ripplingapis.com`. ... Authenticate customer and internal integrations with a Bearer API token. Authenticate App Shop partner apps with OAuth 2.0.”
Rippling rippling.com/platform/tiers“Webhooks in Workflows Allow one app to send automated notifications to another when specific events occur.”
HiBob hibob.com/marketplace/saml-sso“Enable Custom SAML 2.0 SSO integration with Bob to centralize user authentication through your existing Identity Provider (IdP). ... Custom SAML 2.0 gives organizations the freedom to integrate Bob with any SAML-compliant provider”
HiBob hibob.com/privacy/data-processing-addendum“HiBob takes your privacy seriously and offers a Data Processing Addendum that is an integral part of the Subscription Terms or any master subscription agreement. This addendum reflects our obligations as a Data Processor. This Data Protection Addendum has been pre-signed by an authorized signatory on behalf of HiBob”
Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rippling_(company)“Rippling Type Private Industry”
BambooHR bamboohr.com/pricing“For companies with more than 25 employees, our HR software is priced on a per-employee, per-month basis. BambooHR pricing starts at $10.25 USD per employee per month for Core, $17.50 USD per employee per month for Pro, and $25 USD per employee per month for Elite.”