Rippling Review
Rippling is a workforce platform that runs HR, payroll, IT and finance apps on one employee database, for companies of any size. Small-business payroll starts at $8 per user per month plus a $40 monthly base fee.
- Company size
- Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises
- Pricing model
- Base fee + per employee
- Free trial
- Yes
- Integrations
- 650
Best for
- Companies that want HR, payroll, IT and finance apps on one employee database
- Teams that manage SSO, app access and devices alongside HR
- US employers running payroll in several states
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want a published price for the full HR, IT and finance stack
- Teams that want a free trial of HR or payroll before buying
- Teams that need AI automations today, since some are on a waitlist
How we evaluated Rippling
This review rests on 29 facts checked against Rippling’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 suits companies that want HR, payroll, IT and finance on one employee database and are ready to buy each product separately. Payroll for small businesses starts at $8 per user per month plus a $40 base fee. The required Platform tier and every other product are priced by quote, so the full cost needs a sales call. It is less suited to buyers who want one published price for a full bundle.
Strengths
Published payroll entry price
Small-business payroll starts at $8 per user per month plus a $40 monthly base fee. Payroll runs are unlimited at no extra cost, and multi-state payroll costs no more.
Evidence: Starting price per employee: $8/employee/mo
One employee database across apps
HR, payroll, IT and finance apps share one source of truth for employee data, with role-based permissions and approvals across every app.
Evidence: Employee database: Yes
650+ integrations and a REST API
Rippling lists 650+ integrations, including Slack, Salesforce and QuickBooks. Its public REST API uses Bearer tokens, with OAuth 2.0 for App Shop partner apps.
Evidence: Native integrations: 650
IT identity and devices built in
SSO with SAML, provisioning with JIT or SCIM, and device management sit in the same system as HR.
Evidence: Single sign-on: Yes
Free guided setup for small businesses
An implementation manager guides small businesses through data import, benefits setup and the first payroll run free of charge. Most small businesses go live in 1–3 weeks.
Evidence: Implementation fee: Guided implementation through the first payroll run is free of charge for small businesses; enterprise implementations have fixed pricing that is not published
Weaknesses
Full cost needs a quote
Only the payroll starting price is published. The required Platform tier (Core or Pro) and each added product, such as benefits or time tracking, are priced by custom quote.
Evidence: Price transparency: Partly published
Free trial covers IT only
The 14-day free trial is for Rippling IT. No trial is advertised for HR or payroll.
Evidence: Free trial: Yes
Core tier limits workflows
Less suited to Core buyers who need custom workflows. Core supports onboarding event triggers only; Workflow Studio, advanced reports and webhooks in workflows are in Pro.
Evidence: Webhooks: Yes
Some AI features on a waitlist
Rippling marks its AI automations with a waitlist note, and the Rippling MCP requires a Rippling AI subscription.
Evidence: AI features: Ask Rippling AI questions across connected business data, AI-built dashboards and reports, Employee self-service answers on pay, benefits and policies, AI automations triggered by schedules, data changes, events or webhooks, Bulk payroll bonus mapping with approval, in over 185 countries, Rippling MCP and Slack integration, Actions require admin approval
Price at a glance
Starting base fee
$40/mo
Starting price per employee
$8/employee/mo
Pricing model
Base fee + per employee
Price transparency
Partly published
Free trial
Yes
Minimum employees
1
Rippling cost at 10 to 100 employees
- Payroll Software: published starting price$40/mo base + $8/employee/mo
| Employees | Payroll Software: published starting price |
|---|---|
| 10 | $120/mo |
| 25 | $240/mo |
| 50 | $440/mo |
| 100 | $840/mo |
The published starting price only: plan tiers, add-ons and other products are quoted on top.
Quick answers
- How much does Rippling cost?
- Rippling payroll for small businesses starts at $8 per user per month plus a $40 monthly base fee. Benefits, time tracking, IT and other products cost extra, and the required Platform tier is priced by custom quote.Based on Starting price per employee: $8/employee/mo
- Does Rippling have a free trial?
- Yes, but only for IT. Rippling offers a 14-day free trial of Rippling IT, which covers identity, access and device management. No trial is advertised for HR or payroll.Based on Free trial: Yes
- Is Rippling legit?
- Yes. Rippling is a privately held company based in San Francisco that began building in 2016. It holds ISO 27001 certification and publishes SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type 2 reports.Based on Founded: 2016
- Does Rippling file payroll taxes in all 50 states?
- Yes. Rippling runs payroll in all 50 states and files federal, state and local payroll taxes for you. It does not charge more for multi-state payroll.Based on US states supported: All 50 states
Coverage of core HRIS software capabilities
Each core capability we evaluate in HRIS Software, checked against Rippling’s own documentation. “Not verified yet” means we have not confirmed it either way, not that it is missing.
11 verified of 11 core capabilities
HRIS Software
- Employee records
- Job and org structure
- Payroll integration
- Onboarding and documents
- Time off and absence rules
- Benefits administration
- Reporting
- API and integrations
- Permissions and privacy
- Self-service
- Workflows
Specifications
Fit
- Industry focus
- Advertising agencies, Automotive, Construction, Financial services, Fitness studios, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Marketing and advertising, Nonprofits, Professional services, Residential general contractors, Restaurants, Retail, Shift-based teams, Specialized trade subcontractors, Technology
- Countries supported
- 185+ countries
- US states supported
- All 50 states
Product
- Modules
- HR, IT, Finance, Payroll, Custom applications, Global (employer of record, global payroll, global contractors), PEO, Data Cloud, Rippling AI
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Mobile apps
- iOS, Android
- AI features
- Ask Rippling AI questions across connected business data, AI-built dashboards and reports, Employee self-service answers on pay, benefits and policies, AI automations triggered by schedules, data changes, events or webhooks, Bulk payroll bonus mapping with approval, in over 185 countries, Rippling MCP and Slack integration, Actions require admin approval
Integrations
- Open API
- Yes
- API type
- REST
- Webhooks
- Yes
Rippling integrations
13 integrations we documented, by how they connect. Rippling reports 650 native integrations in total.
Partner and marketplace apps: C–N
Partner and marketplace apps: O–Z
Rippling integration coverage
The 10 apps that HRIS software products document most often, and whether Rippling documents each.
7 of the 10 most-connected apps documented by Rippling; median of the 18 products compared: 4
- QuickBooks · documented by 10 of 18
- Slack · documented by 9 of 18
- Xero · documented by 8 of 18
- Checkr · documented by 7 of 18
- Greenhouse · documented by 7 of 18
- Deputy · documented by 5 of 18
- Employee Navigator · documented by 5 of 18
- Google Workspace · documented by 5 of 18
- Indeed · documented by 5 of 18
- Okta · documented by 5 of 18
Integrations each vendor documents (native, marketplace, Zapier or API), 18 live HRIS software products. Not documented does not mean not possible.
Where it ranks
- #1 of 19 scoredHRIS Software
- #2 of 3 scoredHR Software
- #7 of 14 scoredPayroll Software
- #4 of 6 scoredBenefits Administration
- #5 of 6 scoredCOBRA Administration
- #1 of 2 scoredBenefits Administration for Construction
- #2 of 3 scoredBenefits Administration for Enterprises
- #1 of 3 scoredBenefits Administration for Healthcare
- #1 of 2 scoredBenefits Administration for Manufacturing
- #3 of 5 scoredBenefits Administration for Mid-Sized Companies
- #1 of 1 scoredBenefits Administration for Nonprofits
- #1 of 1 scoredBenefits Administration for Restaurants
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Security and compliance
- SOC 2 Type IIYes
- ISO 27001Yes
- GDPR programYes
- Single sign-onYes
- SCIM provisioningYes
Implementation and support
- Typical implementation
- 1–3 weeks for most small businesses
- Implementation fee
- Guided implementation through the first payroll run is free of charge for small businesses; enterprise implementations have fixed pricing that is not published
- Support channels
- Chat, email, phone
About Rippling
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, California, US
- Ownership
- Private
Official profiles
Products
Rippling: frequently asked questions
Can Rippling pay international contractors and employees?
Yes. Rippling onboards and pays contractors in 185+ countries in 50+ local currencies. Global payroll and employer of record products cover employees abroad.
How long does Rippling implementation take?
Most small businesses set up Rippling in 1–3 weeks. Guided setup through the first payroll run is free for small businesses. Enterprise setup has fixed pricing that is not published.
What does Rippling integrate with?
Rippling lists 650+ integrations, including Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Slack, Salesforce, Zoom and QuickBooks. A public REST API covers custom integrations.
Does Rippling have a mobile app?
Yes. Rippling has iOS and Android apps for benefits, time off, expenses, pay stubs and shared passwords.
What is Rippling used for?
Rippling, on the market since 2016, is a HRIS software product built for small businesses, mid-market companies, and enterprises. Its modules include HR, IT, Finance, Payroll, and 5 more.
What are the best alternatives to Rippling?
In our HRIS software ranking, the highest-scored products other than Rippling are BambooHR, Zoho People, and Namely. Compared side by side, by reason to switch: Rippling alternatives.
Which is better, Rippling or ADP TotalSource?
It depends on the team. Choose Rippling if: you want published entry pricing: $40 a month plus $8 per user. Choose ADP TotalSource if: you want a PEO to carry payroll administration, benefits and compliance. The full comparison: Rippling vs ADP TotalSource.
What are the pros and cons of Rippling?
Strengths documented on the vendor’s own pages: published payroll entry price, one employee database across apps, and 650+ integrations and a REST API. It is less suited to buyers who want a published price for the full HR, IT and finance stack and teams that want a free trial of HR or payroll before buying.
Does Rippling have an API?
Yes. Rippling offers an open API (REST) to customers, with webhooks for event updates.
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What changed
PricingRippling now publishes some of its prices; it previously priced by quote only.
PricingRippling’s pricing model: base fee + per employee (previously quote only).
FeaturesRippling added PEO to its modules.
Earlier changes (1)
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