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Rippling

Unified workforce platform for HR, payroll, IT, finance, identity, devices, spend and employee lifecycle automation.

HR SoftwareResearch profile
Research-based score
4.7
Research-based score
Features and capabilities5.0

Rippling unifies core HR, payroll, global workforce management, time and attendance, benefits, recruiting, performance, learning, identity/access, device management, spend, cards, expenses and workflow automation on one workforce data model. Its breadth across HR, IT and finance is exceptional.

Usability and implementation4.8

Capterra currently rates Rippling 4.9/5 from 4,881 reviews with 4.9 ease of use and 4.7 customer service, while G2's exact Rippling profile is 4.8/5 and the current seller page lists roughly 13,490 Rippling product reviews. Users strongly praise the unified interface and employee self-service, with some recurring complaints around advanced configuration, support escalation and feature complexity.

Pricing and value transparency4.0

Rippling's public pricing page is quote-based and modular, so total cost depends on workforce size and selected HR, IT and finance products. Rippling's own 2025/2026 comparison content cites core HRIS starting around $8 per employee per month, but module fees, base fees and contract structure can materially raise the final price.

Integrations, security and trust5.0

Rippling advertises 600+ out-of-the-box integrations and maintains a mature Trust Center with SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3, ISO 27001, ISO 27018, ISO 42001, CSA STAR Level 2, penetration testing and detailed security documentation.

Scored by Shikha Goyal

Quick facts

Vendor
Rippling People Center Inc.
Pricing model
paid
Plan pricing
$8/employee/mo Vendor source checked; not a hands-on review
Free plan
Not confirmed
Free trial
Not confirmed
Last verified
Not yet verified

About Rippling

Rippling is a workforce operations platform that unifies HR, payroll, global employment, time, benefits, recruiting, performance, learning, IT identity and device management, and spend management around one employee data model. Its workflow engine can automate onboarding, offboarding, approvals, provisioning, payroll and cross-system operational tasks.

Best for

Growing companies that want to consolidate HR, payroll, IT and finance operations and automate employee lifecycle processes from one workforce data system.

Rippling pros and cons

Pros

  • Combines HR, payroll, IT and spend management on one workforce data model.
  • Rippling's own comparison content cites core HRIS pricing starting around $8 per employee/month.
  • More than 600 out-of-the-box integrations connect business, identity, finance and collaboration systems.
  • Employee onboarding and offboarding can automatically provision or revoke apps, devices and access.
  • Trust Center coverage includes SOC 1/2/3, ISO 27001/27018/42001 and CSA STAR Level 2.

Cons

  • −The public pricing page is quote-based, so buyers cannot calculate full cost without a sales process.
  • −Each added HR, IT or finance module can raise total cost beyond the core platform starting point.
  • −Advanced implementations can require meaningful configuration and process design.
  • −Some recent users report support/escalation delays or rigid renewal experiences.
  • −The product's breadth can be more than a small company needs if it only wants basic HR or payroll.

Features

Identity and device management
IT modules · Requires the relevant IT products.
Workflow Studio
Platform · Advanced workflows can require configuration expertise.
Payroll and workforce management
HCM modules · Sold as modular services on top of the platform.
Rippling AI
Current platform/product configuration · Availability and depth vary by purchased services.
Unified workforce platform
Required core platform plus selected modules · Total capabilities and cost depend on purchased modules.

Platforms

AndroidWebiOS

Integrations

600+ out-of-the-box integrations Salesforce / HubSpot / Jira / Asana Custom integrations / developer kits Google Workspace / Microsoft 365 / Slack

Pricing

Rippling Platform
USD 8.00/month

Rippling's public pricing page is quote-based, but Rippling's own comparison content cites core HRIS functionality starting around $8 per employee/month. The required platform includes workforce directory, analytics, onboarding/offboarding automation, workflow and policy management, permissions and documents.

HCM modules
See pricing details

Custom modular pricing on top of the required platform. Modules include US/global payroll, time and attendance, benefits administration, learning, performance management, recruiting and related workforce services.

IT modules
See pricing details

Custom pricing for identity/access, device and inventory management modules integrated with the workforce directory.

Spend modules
See pricing details

Custom pricing for corporate cards, expenses, bill pay and travel/spend capabilities.

Official pricing / availability source · Checked 5 October 2026. Confirm current taxes, regional terms and allowances. A listed plan is not necessarily the cheapest option.

Editorial verification: Not yet verified. Check the vendor's site for current pricing.

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Rippling — frequently asked questions

What is Rippling used for?
Rippling is used to manage HR, payroll, employee lifecycle workflows, identity and app access, devices, expenses and related workforce operations from one platform.
How much does Rippling cost?
Rippling's main pricing page requires a custom quote. Rippling's own comparison content cites core HRIS functionality starting around $8 per employee/month, with additional modules priced separately.
Does Rippling have a free plan?
No permanent free plan is currently advertised.
Does Rippling offer a free trial?
A self-service free trial is not currently advertised; Rippling directs buyers to request a quote or demo.
How many integrations does Rippling support?
Rippling currently advertises more than 600 out-of-the-box integrations, with its integration FAQ also referencing 650+ app integrations.
Is Rippling SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certified?
Yes. Rippling's current Trust Center lists SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001, along with SOC 1 Type II, SOC 3, ISO 27018, ISO 42001 and CSA STAR Level 2.
Can Rippling manage IT access and devices?
Yes. Rippling offers identity/access management, SSO, provisioning, device management and inventory capabilities tied to employee lifecycle data.
Can I cancel Rippling and get a refund?
Rippling does not publish one universal public refund/cancellation rule for all products. Rights depend on the signed Order Form, Customer Terms and applicable service-specific terms.

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