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, enterprises1
- Pricing model
- Base fee + per employee2
- Free trial
- No3
- Integrations
- 650+4
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 the 35 facts this page shows, each checked against the source listed under “Sources”, most recently on . We did not test the product hands-on: the score uses only those verified facts, as our methodology explains; third-party ratings, where we quote them, never count in the score.
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/mo1
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: Yes5
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+4
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: Yes4
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 published1
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 published1
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: No3
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: Yes6
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 approval7
Price at a glance
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/mo1
- Does Rippling have a free trial?
- Only for its IT product: 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: No3
- 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: 20168
- 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 states1
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
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, Technology14
- Countries supported
- 185+ countries15
- US states supported
- All 50 states1
Product
- Modules
- HR, IT, Finance, Payroll, Custom applications, Global (employer of record, global payroll, global contractors), PEO, Data Cloud, Rippling AI16
- Deployment
- Cloud17
- Mobile apps
- iOS, Android18
- 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 approval7
Rippling integrations
17 integrations we document, by how they connect or as the vendor names them. Rippling says it has 650+ integrations.
Partner and marketplace apps: C–N
Partner and marketplace apps: O–Z
Named by the vendor
- GitHub
- HubSpot
- Microsoft 365
- Zendesk
Rippling integration coverage
The 10 apps that HRIS software products document most often, and whether Rippling documents each.
6 of the 10 most-connected apps documented by Rippling; median of the 20 products compared: 4
- QuickBooks · documented by 12 of 20
- Slack · documented by 10 of 20
- Greenhouse · documented by 9 of 20
- Xero · documented by 8 of 20
- Checkr · documented by 7 of 20
- Indeed · documented by 7 of 20
- Okta · documented by 7 of 20
- ADP · documented by 5 of 20
- Deputy · documented by 5 of 20
- Employee Navigator · documented by 5 of 20
Integrations each vendor documents (native, marketplace, Zapier, API or named by the vendor), 20 live HRIS software products. Not documented does not mean not possible.
Where it ranks
- #4 of 19 scoredHRIS Software
- #2 of 3 scoredHR Software
- #11 of 15 scoredPayroll Software
- #4 of 6 scoredBenefits Administration
- #5 of 6 scoredCOBRA Administration
- #2 of 2 scoredBenefits Administration for Construction
- #2 of 3 scoredBenefits Administration for Enterprises
- #3 of 3 scoredBenefits Administration for Healthcare
- #2 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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About Rippling
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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?
Our Rippling vs ADP TotalSource comparison sets out when each one fits.
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, as an add-on. Rippling offers an API (REST), with webhooks for event updates on its Pro platform tier.
How this page was made
What it is built from
35 verified facts, each checked against the vendor's own pages or another primary source, most recently on Nov 5, 2026.
Method
Scored and compared with the LeadChange methodology, version 1.5. Read the methodology
Independent review
Passed our independent review on Nov 14, 2026. How we review
Hands-on testing
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Sources
The 23 pages this page's facts come from. The date beside each is our last check of the facts taken from it (the oldest, when they differ). The numbers beside the figures above link here.
Quotes from the sources
- Rippling rippling.com/solutions/small-businesses“Rippling's small business plans start at $8 per user per month for payroll. The final cost depends on which other products you add, such as benefits administration, time and attendance, or IT device management.” “Yes. Rippling works for businesses of any size, including teams under 10 employees.”
- Rippling rippling.com/pricing“Rippling's pricing depends on the products you select and the number of employees you have. Most products are priced per employee per month, while some may include a monthly base fee.” “Tell us what services you need, and we'll send you a custom quote.”
- Rippling rippling.com/products/it/trial“Start your 14-day free trial”
- Rippling rippling.com/products/it“650+ integrations with your favorite apps” “Single-sign on (SSO)”
- Rippling rippling.com/company/about
- Rippling rippling.com/platform/tiers“Webhooks in Workflows Allow one app to send automated notifications to another when specific events occur.”
- Rippling rippling.com/platform/ai“AI automations* run repeatable work based on a set of triggers like schedules, changes to employee data, events, or webhooks. Turn large spreadsheets into real action Drag in bonuses for payroll and AI will map the data, flag issues, get your approval, then run the command—in over 185 countries. ... *Join the waitlist”
- Rippling rippling.com/careers“The groundwork is laid for Rippling… 2016 Parker's basement is unfinished. So is Rippling's first product. But we have started to build.”
- Rippling rippling.com/products/hr/hris
- Rippling rippling.com/products/payroll“Click “run” and let Rippling handle the rest. We automatically calculate payroll taxes and file them with the correct federal, state, and local agencies at precisely the right time.”
- Rippling rippling.com/products/hr/benefits
- Rippling developer.rippling.com/llms.txt“Rippling’s current public API is the REST Platform API v2 on `https://rest.ripplingapis.com`. ... Authenticate customer and internal integrations with a Bearer API token. Authenticate App Shop partner apps with OAuth 2.0.” “Rippling’s current public API is the REST Platform API v2 on `https://rest.ripplingapis.com`. ... There is **no general-purpose public GraphQL API** for new integrations.”
- Rippling rippling.com/platform/permissions
- Rippling rippling.com/solutions/industries“Explore Advertising Agencies ... Explore Financial Services ... Explore Fitness Studios ... Explore Marketing & Advertising ... Explore Professional Services ... Explore Residential General Contractors ... Explore Shift-Based Teams ... Explore Specialized Trade Subcontractors”
- Rippling rippling.com/solutions/enterprise“Rippling supports payroll and workforce management in 185+ countries, covering US and global entities on the same platform.” “Rippling supports 600+ integrations across HR, IT, Finance, and other business functions, including Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Slack, Salesforce, Zoom, QuickBooks, and more.”
- Rippling rippling.com“Automate busy work with all-in-one HR, including benefits, recruiting, performance, LMS, and more. ... Manage identity, access, and devices ... Control every dollar with corporate cards, expenses, procurement, bill pay, travel, and more. ... Run accurate payroll in minutes for employees and contractors around the world. ... Create custom automations and applications”
- Rippling rippling.com/trust/security“All data is housed in physically secure, US-based AWS data centers across multiple availability zones.” “Rippling's SOC 2 Type 2 report covers the trust services categories of Security, Confidentiality, and Availability, and is audited annually.”
- Rippling (Apple App Store listing) apps.apple.com/us/app/rippling-hr-it-finance/id1231325957“Rippling makes it easy to access your benefits, request time off, submit expenses, view paystubs, share passwords, and more—all from your phone. ... Requires iOS 16.4 or later.”
- Rippling rippling.com/products/it/identity-access-management“Build custom integrations to provide SSO with SAML, provisioning with JIT or SCIM, or create and scope URL links that employees can access from the Single Sign on bar in Rippling.”
- Rippling rippling.com/support-status“Time to First Response (TFR): how long it takes for a customer to receive a first response from our support team via live chat. ... The percentage of live chat conversations where the customer asks to convert the chat to a phone call. ... Time to First Response (TFR): how long it takes for a customer to receive a first response from our support team via email.”
- Rippling rippling.com/company/press“Based in San Francisco, CA, Rippling has raised $1.8B from Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Sequoia,”
- Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rippling_(company)“Rippling Type Private Industry”
- Rippling trust.rippling.com“we have built our platform and our organization to meet stringent global certification and audit requirements including ISO 27001, ISO 27018, ISO 42001, SOC 1 and SOC 2.”
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