Paycom vs Rippling

Paycom5.5/10

Rippling7.9/10

Scored in HRIS Software

The short answer

Paycom sells by quote and keeps payroll, HR, time, talent and recruiting on one database it built, saying no third-party integrations are required.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Nov 8, 2026Based on 19 sources, most recently checked Nov 9, 2026

Paycom

Best for: US employers that want payroll, HR, time and hiring in one database and one login

Choose Paycom if

You want one database for payroll, HR, time, talent and recruiting, with no integrations to maintain.
You want employees to check and approve their own paychecks before payroll runs (Beti).
You want a dedicated specialist and training at no extra charge.
You want daily pay by direct deposit or payroll card.

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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 payroll starting price: $40 a month plus $8 per user for small businesses.
You also manage laptops, app access and identity.
You connect many apps: Rippling states 650+ native integrations and documents a REST API.
You want to go live fast: most small businesses take 1–3 weeks.

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Paycom wins 0Rippling wins 32 ties

Paycom vs Rippling by dimension
Dimension	Paycom	Rippling
PricingRippling publishes a small-business payroll price of $40 a month plus $8 per user and quotes other products on top. Paycom publishes no prices and adds a one-time implementation fee to its quote. $40/mo1	Quote only	Partly published
CapabilitiesBoth cover payroll, HR, time and benefits. Rippling adds IT, finance, employer of record and PEO products; Paycom adds recruiting and employee-run paycheck checks on the same database. HR, IT, Finance, Payroll, Custom applications, Global (employer of record, global payroll, global contractors), PEO, Data Cloud, Rippling AI2	9 of 11 core capabilities	11 of 11 core capabilities
IntegrationsRippling states 650+ native integrations, with a REST API and webhooks. Paycom is built to replace other tools and lists no integrations marketplace. 650+3	None documented	17 documented (vendor says 650+)
SecurityPaycom lists five ISO certifications, including 27001, and SOC 1, 2 and 3 reports. Rippling publishes SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001, with SSO and SCIM. Yes4	ISO 27001	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Fit and supportBoth serve small, mid-market and enterprise companies. Paycom's own team implements most clients within three months; Rippling puts most small businesses live in 1–3 weeks. Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises5	Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises	Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises

Key differences

Where Paycom and Rippling differ (7)
Attribute	Paycom	Rippling
Pricing model	Quote only6	Base fee + per employee7
Price transparency	Quote only6	Partly published1
Support channels	Dedicated specialist, Live operators, Help Center8	Chat, email, phone9
Typical implementation	Most organizations are implemented within three months10	1–3 weeks for most small businesses1
Founded	19985	201611
Headquarters	Oklahoma City, Oklahoma5	San Francisco, California, US12
Ownership	Publicly traded5	Private13

Show 6 attributes where they are the same

Where they are the same (6)
Attribute	Paycom	Rippling
Best for	Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises5	Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises1
Deployment	Cloud5	Cloud14
Mobile apps	15	iOS, Android16
Single sign-on	SAML 2.04	3
ISO 27001	4	14
Automatic tax filing	17	18

Analysis by dimension

Pricing. Rippling publishes a small-business payroll price of $40 a month plus $8 per user and quotes other products on top. Paycom publishes no prices and adds a one-time implementation fee to its quote.

Capabilities. Both cover payroll, HR, time and benefits. Rippling adds IT, finance, employer of record and PEO products; Paycom adds recruiting and employee-run paycheck checks on the same database.

Integrations. Rippling states 650+ native integrations, with a REST API and webhooks. Paycom is built to replace other tools and lists no integrations marketplace.

Security. Paycom lists five ISO certifications, including 27001, and SOC 1, 2 and 3 reports. Rippling publishes SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001, with SSO and SCIM.

Fit and support. Both serve small, mid-market and enterprise companies. Paycom's own team implements most clients within three months; Rippling puts most small businesses live in 1–3 weeks.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Paycom and Rippling?

Paycom keeps HR, payroll, time and talent on one database and says no third-party integrations are required. Rippling adds IT and finance products and connects 650+ apps.

Is Rippling cheaper than Paycom?

Rippling publishes a payroll starting price of $40 a month plus $8 per user for small businesses; Paycom publishes none. Compare written quotes for the same modules, including Paycom's one-time implementation fee.

Who is Paycom's biggest competitor?

Among the products we review, Paycom shares its HCM category with Paylocity, Paycor, ADP Workforce Now, Dayforce and Workday HCM, and its HRIS category with Rippling. Against Rippling, the main differences are integrations and IT tools.

How long does implementation take?

Paycom says most organizations are implemented within three months; Rippling says most small businesses go live in 1–3 weeks.

What support do Paycom and Rippling offer?

Paycom lists a dedicated specialist, live operators and its Help Center. Rippling offers chat, email and phone support, with phone reached from a live chat. Ask each which channel your plan includes and the hours your administrators can reach a person.

Is Paycom or Rippling more secure?

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

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Quotes from the sources

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.”
Rippling rippling.com“Automate busy work with all-in-one HR, including benefits, recruiting, performance, LMS, and more. ... Manage identity, access, and devices ... Control every dollar with corporate cards, expenses, procurement, bill pay, travel, and more. ... Run accurate payroll in minutes for employees and contractors around the world. ... Create custom automations and applications”
Rippling rippling.com/products/it“650+ integrations with your favorite apps” “Single-sign on (SSO)”
Paycom paycom.com/about/security“Five (27001, 22301, 9001, 27701 and 42001)” “We also offer SAML 2.0 (SSO) so clients can manage through their chosen identity provider application.”
Paycom paycom.com/about“Paycom supports small, medium and enterprise-sized companies across the education, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, retail and transportation industries and more.” “Founded 1998 Public company Listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: PAYC)”
Paycom Paycom pricing (Paycom)“With Paycom, each quote is customized to the functionality a company needs and the number of employees.” “Paycom provides customized pricing, so organizations pay only for what they need.”
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.”
Paycom paycom.com/dedicated-service“Because some things shouldn’t be automated, we have live operators who will connect you directly to your dedicated specialist for ongoing support.”
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.”
Paycom Paycom implementation (Paycom)“Adoption timelines vary, but most organizations are implemented within three months.”
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,”
Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rippling_(company)“Rippling Type Private Industry”
Rippling rippling.com/trust/security“All data is housed in physically secure, US-based AWS data centers across multiple availability zones.” “ISO 27001 certification demonstrates our commitment to operating a mature security program.”
Paycom paycom.com/payroll-hr-mobile-app“Paycom’s single, user-friendly app gives your workforce 24/7 access to manage its data and tasks with ease”
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.”
Paycom paycom.com/software/payroll“Paycom handles payroll taxes, garnishments and filings — helping protect your business from costly penalties — all within a single payroll management software.”
Rippling rippling.com/products/payroll“Click “run” and let Rippling handle the rest. We automatically calculate payroll taxes and file them with the correct federal, state, and local agencies at precisely the right time.”
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.”