Rippling Review
Payroll, HR, IT and spend in one platform.
At a glance
Rippling is best for Companies consolidating HR and IT. There is no free tier, so budget approval comes before testing.
- Pricing
- Custom
- Model
- Custom
- Best for
- Companies consolidating HR and IT
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5
Rippling unifies payroll, benefits, device management and app provisioning around a single employee record, so onboarding updates everything at once.
The breadth is the differentiator and also the cost driver.
What we like
- Genuinely unified employee record
- Automates onboarding across systems
- Strong international coverage
What to watch
- Modular pricing adds up quickly
- More than a payroll-only buyer needs
Rippling alternatives
If Rippling is not the right fit, these are the closest comparable tools we have reviewed.
| Tool | Best for | Pricing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gusto | US small business payroll | Custom | Compare → |
| Deel | Companies hiring internationally | Custom | Compare → |
| OnPay | US small businesses | Custom | Compare → |
| Justworks | Small US companies wanting benefits access | Custom | Compare → |
| ADP | Companies wanting an established provider | Custom | Compare → |
| Ramp | US companies wanting to kill expense reports | Free plan | Compare → |
Frequently asked
What is Rippling?
Rippling unifies payroll, benefits, device management and app provisioning around a single employee record, so onboarding updates everything at once. The breadth is the differentiator and also the cost driver.
How much does Rippling cost?
Rippling does not publish a fixed public price; pricing is quoted per customer.
What are the best alternatives to Rippling?
The closest alternatives are Gusto, Deel, OnPay, Justworks.