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Rippling

Best Rippling Alternatives

10 products that do the same job as Rippling, matched to the reason you might switch, with similarity scores and published prices.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 47 sources, most recently checked

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Rippling alternatives, closest first

  1. HiBobSimilarity 41
  2. BambooHRSimilarity 39
  3. NamelySimilarity 35

Alternatives by reason for switching

  • Published price

    Zoho People

    $75 a month billed annually at 25 employees; Rippling does not publish comparable prices.

    $3/user/mo (billed annually)1

  • Published pricing

    BambooHR

    Highest-scoring alternative that publishes its prices (9.3/10).

    Published2

  • Free trial

    Leapsome

    Offers a free trial; Rippling does not.

    Yes3

  • Higher LeadChange Score

    Namely

    8.6/10 in HRIS Software vs 7.9 for Rippling; BambooHR (9.3) and Zoho People (8.9), listed above for another reason, score higher still.

What should your next provider do better than Rippling?

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Rippling alternatives, closest first

Products built for the same job come first, then products that also cover it, each group by similarity: the share of categories (50%), company sizes served (30%) and pricing model (20%) a product shares with Rippling.

Built for the same job

  1. HiBob

    vs Rippling: HiBob: quote-only; Rippling: prices published for other plans. HRIS Software score 6.1 vs 7.9.

    Similarity41 of 100
  2. BambooHR

    vs Rippling: BambooHR: from $250/mo; Rippling: prices published for other plans. HRIS Software score 9.3 vs 7.9.

    Similarity39 of 100

    From $250/mo flat up to 25 employees, then $10.25/employee/mo2

  3. Namely

    vs Rippling: Namely: from $9/employee/mo; Rippling: prices published for other plans. HRIS Software score 8.6 vs 7.9.

    Similarity35 of 100

    From $9/employee/mo4

  4. UKG Ready

    vs Rippling: UKG Ready: quote-only; Rippling: prices published for other plans. HRIS Software score 5.5 vs 7.9.

    Similarity34 of 100
  5. Zoho People

    vs Rippling: Zoho People: from $3/user/mo (billed annually); Rippling: prices published for other plans. HRIS Software score 8.9 vs 7.9.

    Similarity34 of 100

    From $3/user/mo (billed annually)1

  6. HR Cloud

    vs Rippling: HR Cloud: quote-only; Rippling: prices published for other plans. HRIS Software score 5.7 vs 7.9.

    Similarity6 of 100

Also cover what Rippling does

  1. Paylocity

    vs Rippling: Paylocity: quote-only; Rippling: prices published for other plans. HRIS Software score 5.6 vs 7.9.

    Similarity75 of 100
  2. Paychex Flex

    vs Rippling: Paychex Flex: prices published for other plans; Rippling: prices published for other plans. HRIS Software score 6.1 vs 7.9.

    Similarity57 of 100
  3. Gusto

    vs Rippling: Gusto: Premium plan: $180/mo + $22/employee; Rippling: prices published for other plans. HRIS Software score 5.7 vs 7.9.

    Similarity55 of 100

    From $180/mo + $22/employee/mo (Premium plan)5

  4. Paycom

    vs Rippling: Paycom: quote-only; Rippling: prices published for other plans. HRIS Software score 5.5 vs 7.9.

    Similarity55 of 100

Why buyers look beyond Rippling

  1. 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.

  2. Free trial covers IT only

    The 14-day free trial is for Rippling IT. No trial is advertised for HR or payroll.

  3. 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.

  4. Some AI features on a waitlist

    Rippling marks its AI automations with a waitlist note, and the Rippling MCP requires a Rippling AI subscription.

Rippling vs its closest alternatives

HRIS Software comparison: LeadChange Score, pricing and verified features
ProductScorePricing modelFree trialAPISOC 2 Type IIMobile appsAutomatic tax filing
Rippling6–117.9Base fee + per employeeNoYes, as an add-onYesiOS, AndroidYes
HiBob12–146.1Per employeeNot verifiedYesYesiOS, AndroidNot verified
BambooHR2,15–199.3Per employeeYesYesYesiOS, AndroidYes
Namely4,20–228.6Per employeeNot verifiedYesNot verifiedYesYes
UKG Ready23–255.5Quote onlyNot verifiedNot verifiedYesYesYes
Zoho People1,26–288.9Per userYesYesCompany-wide; product scope not statediOS, AndroidNot verified
HR Cloud29–325.7Quote onlyNoYesYesiOS, AndroidNo
Paylocity33–37Scored 6.8/10 in HCM Software on its own page5.6Base fee + per employeeNot verifiedYesYesiOS, Android, Apple WatchYes

Not verified = we have no sourced value for it yet.

Alternatives to similar products

Frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to Rippling?

Among products built for the same job in HRIS Software, the closest to Rippling are HiBob (41% similar), BambooHR (39% similar), and Namely (35% similar), by the categories, company sizes and pricing model they share. HiBob vs Rippling: HiBob: quote-only; Rippling: prices published for other plans. HRIS Software score 6.1 vs 7.9.

Which HRIS alternative to Rippling has the lowest published price?

Zoho People: From $75 a month billed annually at 25 employees (starting price); Rippling does not publish comparable prices.

Which Rippling alternatives publish their prices?

Of the alternatives to Rippling, BambooHR, Namely, Zoho People, Paychex Flex, Gusto, and Leapsome publish list prices for at least one plan. Rippling publishes part of its pricing.

Which Rippling alternative scores highest?

BambooHR scores highest at 9.3/10, 39% similar to Rippling; Rippling scores 7.9. Closest to Rippling: HiBob (41% similar, 6.1).

Is there a free alternative to Rippling?

Among the alternatives to Rippling, Zoho People lists a free plan.

Why do teams look for Rippling alternatives?

The fit limits documented for Rippling: full cost needs a quote, free trial covers IT only, and core tier limits workflows. The “Why buyers look beyond Rippling” section explains each one from its source.

Which Rippling alternatives integrate with Slack?

HiBob, BambooHR, Zoho People, HR Cloud, and 3 more document an integration with Slack, like Rippling.

Which Rippling alternatives offer a free trial?

Of the alternatives to Rippling, BambooHR, Zoho People, and Leapsome list a free trial; Rippling does not.

Is BambooHR better than Rippling?

BambooHR scores 9.3/10 in HRIS Software against 7.9 for Rippling; which fits better depends on your headcount, budget and the modules you need. Feature by feature: Rippling vs BambooHR.

How this page was made

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    58 verified facts, each checked against the vendor's own pages or another primary source, most recently on Nov 14, 2026.

  • Method

    Scored and compared with the LeadChange methodology, version 1.5. Read the methodology

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  • Hands-on testing

    We have not tested Rippling hands-on: this page uses public information only.

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Sources

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Quotes from the sources
  1. Zoho Corporation zoho.com/people/zohopeople-pricing.html“ESSENTIAL HR US$3 US$3 /user/month billed annually” “After you sign up for the trial of your selected plan, you can access all the plan features free for 30 days.”
  2. BambooHR bamboohr.com/pricing“For companies with more than 25 employees, our HR software is priced on a per-employee, per-month basis. BambooHR pricing starts at $10.25 USD per employee per month for Core, $17.50 USD per employee per month for Pro, and $25 USD per employee per month for Elite. Volume discounts are applied automatically ... We also offer an additional 15% off to registered nonprofit organizations.” “For companies with 25 employees or fewer, our HR software pricing is charged at a monthly flat rate of $250 USD/mo for Core, $425 USD/mo for Pro, and $650 USD/mo for Elite.”
  3. Leapsome leapsome.com/pricing“Yes, after a consultation with our team we can provide you with free access to a sandbox.” “Estimate only. Multi-module and volume discounts are not reflected here.”
  4. Namely namely.com/lp/pricing“Pricing for Namely Now starts at $9 per employee per month!” “For other services, Namely helps customers with a tailored diagnostic of their needs and will provide pricing based on complexity, modules, and services required.”
  5. Gusto gusto.com/product/pricing“No contracts. Free account setup. Switch or cancel anytime.” “Simple, transparent pricing Payroll, benefits, and HR all in one place. No hidden fees. Cancel any time.”
  6. 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.”
  7. Rippling rippling.com/products/it/trial“Start your 14-day free trial”
  8. 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.”
  9. Rippling rippling.com/trust/security“Rippling's SOC 2 Type 2 report covers the trust services categories of Security, Confidentiality, and Availability, and is audited annually.”
  10. 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.”
  11. 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.”
  12. HiBob HiBob pricing (HiBob)“Is HiBob priced per employee? Yes, of course. HiBob pricing is generally calculated on a per-employee basis, making it easy to scale as your organization grows.” “Core includes Bob AI Companion, employee database, document management, Time Off, lifecycle workflows, integrations, analytics and reporting and the mobile app.”
  13. HiBob apidocs.hibob.com“Welcome to the Developer Docs. Here you'll find clear, practical documentation to help you get started with the Public API and build integrations with Bob.”
  14. HiBob hibob.com/privacy/security“SOC 2 Type II We undergo routine audits to receive updated SOC 2 Type II reports, available upon request and subject to a signed NDA.”
  15. BambooHR bamboohr.com/signup“No credit card required. Trial ends automatically.”
  16. BambooHR documentation.bamboohr.com/docs/getting-started“The BambooHR API is a RESTful Internet protocol built around making semantically meaningful HTTPS requests”
  17. BambooHR trust.bamboohr.com“SOC 2 Type 2”
  18. BambooHR bamboohr.com/platform/hr-data-and-reporting/mobile-app“Yes. The app is free to download, but you’ll need an active BambooHR account provided by your employer to sign in. The app is available for supported iOS and Android devices.”
  19. BambooHR bamboohr.com/platform/payroll“Yes. BambooHR handles federal, state, and local payroll tax filing for your US-based employees.”
  20. Namely developers.namely.com“The Namely API is a REST-based API that returns JSON-encoded responses and uses standard HTTP response codes, authentication, and verbs.”
  21. Namely namely.com/hr/employee-mobile-app“The mobile app delivers essential tools that empower employees to manage time, pay, and personal information from anywhere.”
  22. Namely namely.com/payroll“Tax Compliance and Filing”
  23. UKG ukg.com/products/ukg-ready/plans“Connect with a UKG sales expert to receive a personalized quote, explore plan options, and get guidance on selecting the plan that best fits your business needs.”
  24. UKG Trust Center trustcenter.ukg.com“SOC 2 Type 2”
  25. UKG ukg.com/learn/resources/product-info/ukg-ready-solution-guide“The UKG Ready mobile app provides the tools you rely on wherever and whenever you need them” “Our payroll services feature professional expertise and seamless integration with UKG Ready Payroll so you can be sure your payroll taxes will be filed and paid on time, every time.”
  26. Zoho Corporation zoho.com/people/api/overview.html“Forms API Cases API Timesheet API Onboarding API Announcements API Leave Tracker API Attendance API”
  27. Zoho zoho.com/compliance.html“Zoho is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant.”
  28. Zoho Corporation zoho.com/people/peopleapp.html“Zoho People's iOS and Android apps let employees, managers and HR executives seamlessly perform their HR activities even when they're remote.”
  29. HR Cloud hrcloud.com/software-pricing-and-program-trials“HR Cloud quotes your organization based on headcount, plan and add-ons.” “HR Cloud offers a personalized demo rather than a self-serve free trial.”
  30. HR Cloud hrcloud.com/faq“We also offer APIs for deeper integrations with custom or proprietary systems.” “HR Cloud does not offer native payroll processing.”
  31. HR Cloud hrcloud.com/soc2-data-security-compliance-protocol“keep it all away from prying eyes inside our SOC2 Type 2 compliant software solutions.”
  32. HR Cloud hrcloud.com/employee-mobile-app“The HR Cloud® app can be easily distributed using the App Store and Google Play for fast adoption.”
  33. U.S. SEC (Paylocity Form 10-K) Paylocity annual report, fiscal 2026 (SEC filing)“Recurring fees for each client generally include a base fee in addition to a fee based on the number of client employees and the number of products a client uses.”
  34. Paylocity developer.paylocity.com/integrations/docs/getting-started“Paylocity offers access to APIs that allow customers and partners to access desired data quickly and securely for building integrations.”
  35. Paylocity paylocity.com/company/protecting-our-clients“We engage reputable audit firms who perform annual independent attestations for SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type II, which cover controls related to financial reporting, security, confidentiality, and availability.”
  36. Paylocity paylocity.com/products/capabilities/mobile“the Paylocity Mobile App connects you to our solutions wherever your job takes you … Conveniently clock in and out with a tap on your Apple Watch and access your most-used features, like timesheets, and schedules from anywhere.”
  37. Paylocity paylocity.com/who-we-serve/multi-state-payroll“Automated federal, state, and local tax filings, ensuring accuracy and reducing administrative burden.”
  38. Paychex paychex.com/payroll/compare-payroll-solutions“Basic Essential Payroll & HR Request Pricing Foundations AI & HR Features Best Value Request Pricing Advanced Enhanced Service Needs Request Pricing Complete Premium Services Request Pricing”
  39. Paychex paychex.com/payroll/paychex-flex-essentials“Our most affordable option: Only $39/mo. + $5 per employee … Rest easy knowing your federal, state, and identified local payroll taxes will be calculated, paid, and filed on your behalf. *Additional fees may apply. … Get your required employee and independent contractor tax forms for tax season. **Available at additional cost.”
  40. Rippling rippling.com/solutions/small-businesses“Starting at $8 per user per month ... Plus, a $40 per month base fee. Contact us today to get a free quote.”
  41. Rippling rippling.com/app-shop/app/slack
  42. HiBob hibob.com/marketplace?categoryId=discover
  43. BambooHR bamboohr.com/integrations
  44. Zoho Corporation zoho.com/people/integrations.html
  45. Paylocity paylocity.com/products/capabilities/integrations/marketplace/slack
  46. Gusto gusto.com/product
  47. Leapsome leapsome.com/product/integrations

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