Rippling PEO Review
by Rippling
Rippling PEO is Rippling’s co-employment service for small businesses: payroll, pooled benefits, workers’ comp, EPLI and certified HR experts on the Rippling platform, with the option to leave the PEO and keep the system. Priced by quote.
- Company size
- Small businesses
- Pricing model
- Quote only
- Integrations
- 650
Best for
- Small businesses already on Rippling, or planning to be, that want group benefits
- Startups that expect to outgrow a PEO and want to keep their HR system when they leave
- Teams that want PEO payroll and IT or device management in one place
Not ideal for
- Buyers who need a published PEO price before a demo
- Employers that want an IRS-certified PEO (Rippling PEO is not on the IRS public list)
How we evaluated Rippling PEO
This review rests on 16 facts checked against Rippling PEO’s official pricing pages and documentation, most recently on . We did not test the product hands-on: the score and the pros and cons use only those verified facts, as our methodology explains, and third-party ratings are quoted, never scored.
Our verdict
Rippling PEO fits small businesses that want PEO benefits and compliance on the same platform as their HR, IT and finance tools, and a way out of co-employment later: clients can move to Rippling HR Services or the core platform without changing systems. It covers payroll, benefits, workers’ comp, EPLI and access to PHR- and SHRM-certified experts. It is less suited to buyers who want a published PEO price, or a certified PEO under the IRS program.
Strengths
Leave the PEO, keep the system
Clients can move off co-employment to Rippling HR Services or the core platform and keep their employee data and logins.
Evidence: Exit and transition support: Yes
One platform for HR, IT and payroll
PEO payroll runs on the same records as Rippling’s HR, IT and finance tools, so hires and pay changes flow without re-entry.
Evidence: HR and payroll technology: Yes
Broad benefits list
Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), HSA, FSA and commuter plans come through the PEO’s pooled group, with online enrollment.
Evidence: Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), HSA, FSA, Commuter benefits
Platform security
The Rippling platform states a SOC 2 Type 2 report and ISO 27001 certification.
Evidence: SOC 2 Type II: Yes
Weaknesses
No published PEO price
Rippling quotes the PEO; the published per-employee starting price applies to the platform, not to co-employment.
Evidence: Pricing model: Quote only
Built for small businesses
The PEO is pitched at small businesses; larger employers are steered to HR Services or the core platform.
Evidence: Best for: Small businesses
Price at a glance
Pricing model
Quote only
Quick answers
- Is Rippling a PEO?
- Rippling offers a full PEO through Rippling PEO 1, Inc.; once you enroll it becomes your co-employer for payroll, benefits and compliance.Based on Vendor: Rippling
- How much does Rippling PEO cost?
- Rippling does not publish a PEO price; you request a custom quote for the services you need.Based on Pricing model: Quote only
- What does Rippling PEO include?
- Payroll processing, benefits administration, workers’ compensation, EPLI, HR compliance support and access to PHR- and SHRM-certified experts.Based on Modules: Payroll, Benefits administration, Workers' compensation, HR compliance, HR experts (PHR/SHRM certified), Rippling HR, IT and finance platform
- Can you leave Rippling PEO and keep using Rippling?
- Yes. You can move to Rippling HR Services or stay on the core platform, keeping employee data and logins.Based on Exit and transition support: Yes
Coverage of core PEO services capabilities
Each core capability we evaluate in PEO Services, checked against Rippling PEO’s own documentation. “Not verified yet” means we have not confirmed it either way, not that it is missing.
9 verified of 10 core capabilities
PEO Services
- Co-employment arrangement
- Payroll and tax filing
- Group benefits access
- Workers' compensation
- HR advisory support
- Compliance support
- Risk and safety services · not verified yet
- HR and payroll technology
- Reporting
- Exit and transition support
Specifications
Pricing
- Price transparency
- Quote only
Product
- Modules
- Payroll, Benefits administration, Workers' compensation, HR compliance, HR experts (PHR/SHRM certified), Rippling HR, IT and finance platform
- Mobile apps
- iOS, Android
Integrations
- Open API
- Yes
Support
- Support channels
- Chat, email, phone
Where it ranks
- #2 of 8 scoredPEO Services
- #4 of 8 scoredPEO Services for Small Business
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Security and compliance
- SOC 2 Type IIYes
- ISO 27001Yes
- GDPR programYes
About Rippling
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, California, US
- Ownership
- Private
Official profiles
Products
Rippling PEO: frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Rippling PEO and Rippling HR Services?
HR Services gives HR and compliance help without benefits or co-employment; the PEO adds benefits and makes Rippling your co-employer.
What benefits does Rippling PEO offer?
Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), HSA, FSA and commuter plans, with online enrollment.
Is Rippling PEO legit?
Rippling PEO is sold by Rippling, which was founded in 2016, is headquartered in San Francisco, California, US, and is privately held. Rippling states that it holds a current SOC 2 Type II report.
What are the best alternatives to Rippling PEO?
In our PEO services ranking, the highest-scored products other than Rippling PEO are Justworks, Remote, and TriNet. Compared side by side, by reason to switch: Rippling PEO alternatives.
Which is better, Rippling PEO or Justworks?
It depends on the team. Choose Rippling PEO if: you already run HR, IT or devices on Rippling. Choose Justworks if: you want to see PEO prices before talking to sales. The full comparison: Rippling PEO vs Justworks.
What are the pros and cons of Rippling PEO?
Strengths documented on the vendor’s own pages: leave the PEO, keep the system, one platform for HR, IT and payroll, and broad benefits list. It is less suited to buyers who need a published PEO price before a demo and employers that want an IRS-certified PEO (Rippling PEO is not on the IRS public list).
Does Rippling PEO have an API?
Yes. Rippling PEO offers an open API to customers.
What does Rippling PEO integrate with?
Rippling PEO lists 650 integrations.
Is Rippling PEO secure?
Rippling PEO states a SOC 2 Type II report, ISO 27001 certification, and a GDPR program.
Does Rippling PEO have a mobile app?
Yes. Rippling PEO lists mobile apps: iOS, Android.
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