The short answer
Rippling PEO adds co-employment, workers' comp, EPLI and PHR- and SHRM-certified HR experts to the payroll, benefits and HR data that already run on Rippling’s platform. ADP TotalSource is ADP’s PEO, with a dedicated HR business partner, risk and safety programs and applicant tracking.
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Rippling PEO wins 2ADP TotalSource wins 12 ties
| Dimension | Rippling PEO | ADP TotalSource |
|---|---|---|
| PricingBoth quote. Neither publishes a per-employee PEO fee, so compare written quotes for the same headcount and benefits. Quote only | Quote only | Quote only |
| IntegrationsRippling states 650+ integrations through its app shop. ADP TotalSource is listed on the ADP Marketplace and publishes no integration count. 650 | 650 native | 2 documented |
| SecurityRippling states SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR compliance for its platform. ADP TotalSource names no certification on the pages we reviewed. Yes | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR | None verified |
| Fit and supportADP TotalSource serves small and midsize businesses with a dedicated HR business partner; Rippling PEO is built for small businesses and supports clients by chat, email and phone. Small businesses, mid-market companies | Small businesses | Small businesses, mid-market companies |
| CapabilitiesBoth cover payroll, benefits, workers' comp and HR compliance. ADP adds talent acquisition and risk management; Rippling adds its HR, IT and finance platform. Payroll, Benefits administration, Workers' compensation, HR compliance, HR experts (PHR/SHRM certified), Rippling HR, IT and finance platform | 9 of 10 core capabilities | 9 of 10 core capabilities |
| Attribute | Rippling PEO | ADP TotalSource |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Small businesses | Small businesses, mid-market companies |
| Mobile apps | iOS, Android | ADP mobile app |
| Support channels | Chat, email, phone | Dedicated HR business partner, ADP MyLife Advisors (employee support) |
| Founded | 2016 | 1949 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, US | Roseland, New Jersey, US |
| Ownership | Private | Publicly traded |
| Attribute | Rippling PEO | ADP TotalSource |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Quote only | Quote only |
| Price transparency | Quote only | Quote only |
| Automatic tax filing |
Pricing. Both quote. Neither publishes a per-employee PEO fee, so compare written quotes for the same headcount and benefits.
Integrations. Rippling states 650+ integrations through its app shop. ADP TotalSource is listed on the ADP Marketplace and publishes no integration count.
Security. Rippling states SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR compliance for its platform. ADP TotalSource names no certification on the pages we reviewed.
Fit and support. ADP TotalSource serves small and midsize businesses with a dedicated HR business partner; Rippling PEO is built for small businesses and supports clients by chat, email and phone.
Capabilities. Both cover payroll, benefits, workers' comp and HR compliance. ADP adds talent acquisition and risk management; Rippling adds its HR, IT and finance platform.
Justworks has the highest LeadChange Score in PEO Services after excluding these two (6.4/10).
From $79/employee/mo (PEO Basic plan)
Yes: Rippling PEO is Rippling’s PEO service, which adds workers' comp, EPLI and certified HR experts to the Rippling platform. ADP TotalSource is a co-employment PEO that has been IRS-certified since 2017.
ADP TotalSource has been IRS-certified since 2017 and ESAC-accredited since 1995. Each client gets a dedicated HR business partner, and employees can use ADP MyLife Advisors. It is less suited to buyers who want a published PEO price: it quotes each client.
Neither lists a PEO price: both quote each client. Ask both for the administrative fee, the benefit premiums and the workers' comp rate as separate lines, so the two quotes compare like for like.
Yes: Rippling says a client can move off the PEO without replacing the underlying system, because payroll, benefits and HR data stay on one platform.
Rippling PEO lists medical, dental, vision, 401(k), HSA, FSA and commuter benefits. ADP TotalSource lists medical, vision, dental, 401(k), an EAP and pet wellness.
Rippling states SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001 and publishes a trust center. ADP TotalSource names no security certification on the pages we reviewed, so ask ADP for its reports.
Among the PEOs we compare, Rippling PEO is also set against Justworks, TriNet and Insperity. It is built for small businesses that want the PEO on the same platform as their HR, IT and finance tools.
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