Rippling

What is Rippling?

Rippling is a workforce management platform for companies that want HR, IT, payroll and finance to run from a single source of employee data. The vendor sells it as modular products: HCM, IT, payroll, finance and global tools. Pricing starts at $8 per employee per month plus a monthly base fee.

Key features of Rippling

• HR and HCM: HRIS, recruiting, performance, learning, benefits administration, PEO, time and attendance, and scheduling.
• Payroll: payroll, contractors, global payroll, employer of record and contractor of record.
• IT management: identity and access, device management and inventory management.
• Finance: expense management, corporate cards, bill pay and travel.
• Automation Studio and analytics: cross-system workflows plus custom dashboards and reports that span multiple systems.
• App Studio and Rippling AI: custom apps built around your processes, and an AI layer that works across your data.

How Rippling works

Rippling keeps employee records as the source of truth. When a person is hired, changes roles or leaves, the platform can update payroll, benefits, app access and devices from that one change. Companies start with the products they need, such as HRIS or payroll, and add modules later. Policies, permissions and workflows are configured in the platform.

Who uses Rippling?

Rippling is used by growing and midsize companies that want to consolidate HR and IT administration. The vendor also runs a program giving eligible US VC-backed startups free access for 6 months and offers partner pricing for accountants and brokers.

Rippling pricing

Rippling pricing starts at $8 per employee per month plus a monthly base fee. Most products are priced per employee and some add a base fee, so total cost depends on which products you choose. The vendor offers custom quotes. The pricing page does not mention a free trial.

Rippling integrations

The vendor says Rippling connects to hundreds of third-party apps, including accounting, single sign-on and communication tools. It also offers an Integrations platform feature and App Studio for building custom connections.

Rippling alternatives

Gusto focuses on payroll and benefits for small businesses and does not include device management. Deel is built around global hiring, contractors and employer of record. Remote also centers on global payroll and employment. BambooHR is an HR system without Rippling's IT and spend modules.