Paycom vs Rippling

Both are quote-only. Paycom is a payroll-led HCM suite documenting payroll, tax filing, time and attendance, benefits, and recruiting. Rippling spans HR, IT, finance, and payroll, lists 650+ integrations and a REST API, and offers SSO and SCIM.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated 25 verified data points11 sources
Best for
Employers wanting payroll and HR on one database

Choose Paycom if

  • You want one suite that documents tax filing, garnishments, multi-state payroll, and direct deposit.
  • You want time and attendance, scheduling, and applicant tracking inside the same system.
  • You want a dedicated specialist, with no phone trees or ticket systems.
  • You want documented ISO 27001, with AI tools included at no extra cost.
  • You want Global HCM coverage in over 190 countries, as Paycom states.
Best for
Companies wanting HR, IT and payroll on one system

Choose Rippling if

  • You want HR, IT, finance, and payroll on one platform, including device and identity management.
  • You need 650+ integrations and a documented REST API.
  • You need SSO and SCIM provisioning; Rippling lists both, while Paycom documents SSO only.
  • You want employer of record, global payroll, and global contractors in one platform.
  • You want custom workflows and apps through App Studio, plus AI-built reports.

Scorecard

Paycom wins 0Rippling wins 12 ties

Paycom vs Rippling by dimension
DimensionPaycomRippling
PricingBoth are quote-only with no published prices. Quote onlyQuote onlyQuote only
IntegrationsRippling lists 650+ integrations and documents a REST API with tokens, permissions, and rate limits. 6500 documented650 native
SecurityBoth document ISO 27001 and SSO. Rippling adds SCIM; Paycom's certifications also cover ISO 22301, 9001, 27701, and 42001. YesISO 27001ISO 27001

Key differences

Where Paycom and Rippling differ (3)
AttributePaycomRippling
Founded19982017
HeadquartersOklahoma City, OklahomaSan Francisco, California, US
OwnershipPublishedPrivate
Show 5 attributes where they are the same
Where they are the same (5)
AttributePaycomRippling
Pricing modelQuote onlyQuote only
Price transparencyQuote onlyQuote only
Best forSmall businesses, mid-market companies, enterprisesSmall businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises
Single sign-on
ISO 27001

Analysis by dimension

Pricing. Both are quote-only with no published prices. Rippling's quote form asks which services you need, with company-size bands from 1-10 to 1001+ employees; Paycom quotes by tools selected, with a Core minimum.

Capabilities. Paycom documents payroll, tax filing, time and attendance, recruiting, and learning capabilities. Rippling documents HR and HRIS capabilities and lists payroll, IT, and finance modules, but does not detail its payroll capabilities publicly, so scope differs.

Integrations. Rippling lists 650+ integrations and documents a REST API with tokens, permissions, and rate limits. Paycom does not publish an integration count or API, though it does not state they are unavailable.

Security. Both document ISO 27001 and SSO. Rippling adds SCIM; Paycom's certifications also cover ISO 22301, 9001, 27701, and 42001. We could not confirm SOC 2 Type II for either.

Fit and support. Both list small, midsize, and enterprise segments. Paycom assigns a dedicated specialist; we could not confirm Rippling's support channels or hours.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Paycom cheaper than Rippling?

No comparison is possible; neither publishes prices. Paycom prices by the tools you need, with a Core minimum and Complete tiers per suite. Rippling sends a custom quote after you select services and a company-size band. Request quotes from both for the same headcount and modules, and ask which add-ons are billed separately.

Which is better for a small business, Paycom or Rippling?

Both list small businesses. Rippling's quote form starts at 1-10 employees, and Paycom lists small, medium and enterprise. Paycom documents a dedicated specialist; Rippling documents 650+ integrations and optional IT and finance modules. Fit depends on whether you need payroll and time depth or a wider platform.

Can you switch from Paycom to Rippling?

Neither vendor publishes migration steps, implementation time, or fees. Paycom says a dedicated team is assigned from implementation onward. Rippling lists employer of record, global payroll, and App Studio but no implementation details. Ask both for data-import scope and timelines, and confirm whether payroll history transfers.

What is the key difference between Paycom and Rippling?

Paycom is a payroll-led HCM suite with a dedicated specialist and documented payroll mechanics. Rippling is a modular HR, IT, and finance platform with 650+ integrations, SSO, SCIM, and an API, and it bundles device and identity management. Rippling lists payroll as a module but does not detail its payroll capabilities publicly.

Does Rippling integrate with Slack and Jira?

Yes. Rippling's pages show Slack, Jira, GitHub, HubSpot, Zendesk, and Shopify among 650+ integrations, plus a Slack integration for Rippling AI. Paycom does not publish named integrations, so we cannot confirm whether it connects to those tools. Ask Paycom for its integration list and API terms before relying on either tool.

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Changelog

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Data sources

Every value on this page links to its source below. Primary sources are the vendor's or authority's own pages.

  1. Paycom pricing page · primary source, checked Oct 5, 2026
  2. Rippling website: IT · primary source, checked Oct 5, 2026
  3. Paycom website: Security · primary source, checked Oct 5, 2026
  4. Paycom website: About · primary source, checked Oct 5, 2026
  5. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rippling_(company) · secondary source, checked Oct 5, 2026
  6. Rippling pricing page · primary source, checked Oct 5, 2026
  7. Paycom website · primary source, checked Oct 5, 2026
  8. Rippling website · secondary source, checked Oct 5, 2026
  9. BambooHR pricing page · primary source, checked Oct 5, 2026