Paylocity vs Rippling

Both are quote-only and list small, midsize, and enterprise segments. Paylocity documents payroll audits, global payroll in 100+ countries, a REST API with webhooks, and HR, finance, and IT modules. Rippling lists 650+ integrations, SSO, SCIM, employer of record, and a REST API.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated 24 verified data points11 sources

Paylocity

Best for
Small to enterprise employers wanting HR and payroll together

Choose Paylocity if

  • You want 30+ payroll audits with automatic alerts and a compliance dashboard.
  • You want documented tax filing, garnishments, and direct deposit; we could not confirm Rippling's payroll features.
  • You need time collection by mobile, web, kiosk, or time clock, with geofencing.
  • You want expense management, corporate cards, AP automation, procurement, and headcount planning.
  • You want 600+ pre-built learning classes and Paylocity's Ignite AI.

Rippling

Best for
Companies wanting HR, IT and payroll on one system

Choose Rippling if

  • You need 650+ integrations; Paylocity says only 'hundreds' without a count.
  • You need SSO and SCIM for identity management across apps.
  • You hire abroad and want employer of record and global contractors alongside global payroll.
  • You want bulk payroll bonus mapping with approval in over 185 countries.
  • You want custom workflows and apps through App Studio, and AI across connected business data.

Key differences

Where Paylocity and Rippling differ (3)
AttributePaylocityRippling
Founded19972017
HeadquartersSchaumburg, Illinois, USSan Francisco, California, US
OwnershipPublishedPrivate
Show 5 attributes where they are the same
Where they are the same (5)
AttributePaylocityRippling
Pricing modelQuote onlyQuote only
Price transparencyQuote onlyQuote only
Best forSmall businesses, mid-market companies, enterprisesSmall businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises
Open API
ISO 27001

Analysis by dimension

Pricing. Both are quote-only with no published prices. Paylocity offers 'Request Pricing with a Free Demo'; Rippling sends a custom quote after you choose services and a company-size band.

Capabilities. Paylocity documents payroll tax filing, garnishments, and direct deposit plus 10 HCM capabilities. Rippling documents eight HRIS capabilities and lists employer of record and global payroll modules, but we could not confirm its individual payroll features, so scope differs.

Integrations. Rippling lists 650+ integrations, including Slack, Jira, GitHub, and HubSpot. Paylocity says 'hundreds' without a count; both document a REST API, and Paylocity also documents webhooks.

Security. Rippling lists SSO, SCIM, and ISO 27001. We could not confirm SSO, SCIM, SOC 2, or ISO 27001 for Paylocity on its public pages.

Fit and support. Both list small, midsize, and enterprise segments; Paylocity defines small as 1-99 employees, and Rippling's quote form starts at 1-10. Neither publishes its support channels or hours.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Paylocity cheaper than Rippling?

No comparison is possible; neither publishes prices. Paylocity offers pricing through a free demo request, and 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, Paylocity or Rippling?

Both list small businesses; Paylocity defines it as 1-99 employees and Rippling's quote form starts at 1-10. Neither publishes prices. Paylocity documents payroll audits and time tools; Rippling documents 650+ integrations and IT modules. Fit depends on whether you need payroll controls or a wider platform.

Can you switch from Paylocity to Rippling?

Neither vendor publishes implementation time, fees, or migration steps. Rippling lists employer of record, global payroll, and an API; Paylocity documents an API with webhooks. Ask each vendor about data conversion, timelines, and contract terms, and whether payroll history transfers.

What is the key difference between Paylocity and Rippling?

Paylocity is an HCM suite documenting payroll audits, time collection with geofencing, and finance modules. Rippling is a modular HR, IT, and finance platform listing 650+ integrations, SSO, SCIM, employer of record, and App Studio. Both are quote-only, and we could not confirm Rippling's individual payroll features.

Which has more integrations, Paylocity or Rippling?

Rippling lists 650+ integrations, including Slack, Jira, GitHub, and HubSpot. Paylocity says 'hundreds' without a count. Both document a REST API; Paylocity also documents webhooks. Count alone does not show depth, so confirm that the specific apps you use are supported, and how each sync works, before choosing.

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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. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paylocity · secondary source, checked Oct 5, 2026
  2. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rippling_(company) · secondary source, checked Oct 5, 2026
  3. Paylocity Holding Corporation pricing page · primary source, checked Oct 5, 2026
  4. Rippling pricing page · primary source, checked Oct 5, 2026
  5. Paylocity Holding Corporation website · primary source, checked Oct 5, 2026
  6. Paylocity Holding Corporation documentation: Impl best practices · primary source, checked Oct 5, 2026
  7. Rippling documentation · primary source, checked Oct 5, 2026
  8. Paylocity Holding Corporation website · primary source, checked Oct 6, 2026
  9. Rippling website · secondary source, checked Oct 5, 2026
  10. BambooHR pricing page · primary source, checked Oct 5, 2026