Rippling
Unified workforce platform for HR, IT, and finance
Founded
2016
Starting Price
$8
Category
HR & Recruiting
Last updated March 22, 2026
About Rippling
Rippling is an all-in-one workforce management platform that brings HR, payroll, benefits, IT, and finance into a single system. It automates employee onboarding and offboarding, payroll processing, benefits administration, device provisioning, software access management, and compliance tracking. With over 500 integrations and a modular architecture, Rippling lets businesses build a custom stack while keeping all employee data synchronized across systems. The platform serves growing and mid-size companies looking to reduce administrative overhead and streamline workforce operations.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- True all-in-one platform unifying HR, payroll, IT, and finance in a single system
- Powerful automation for onboarding, offboarding, and workforce management reduces manual work significantly
- Intuitive, modern interface that is easy to navigate for both admins and employees
- 500+ integrations keep employee data synchronized across all business tools
- Modular pricing lets you pay only for the features you need
Key Features
Unified Employee Database
Single source of truth for all employee data across HR, IT, and finance systems, keeping information consistent and synchronized automatically.
Payroll Processing
Automated payroll with tax filing, direct deposits, and compliance handling. Supports multi-state payroll and integrates with time tracking.
Benefits Administration
Manage health insurance, 401(k), FSA, HSA, and other benefits. Automated enrollment, carrier connections, and COBRA administration.
Automated Onboarding & Offboarding
Role-based workflows that automate every step of onboarding and offboarding, including document signing, device provisioning, app access, and payroll setup.
IT Device & App Management
Provision and de-provision devices, manage software access, and enforce security policies based on employee status changes.
Time & Attendance
Track employee hours, manage schedules, handle PTO requests, and sync time data directly with payroll for accurate compensation.
Pricing
Core
$8/employee/month
- Rippling Unity core platform
- Employee database and directory
- Basic workflow automation
- Document management
- Standard reporting
Best For
Growing Startups
Startups scaling from 10 to 500+ employees can consolidate HR, payroll, and IT into one platform instead of juggling multiple disconnected tools.
Multi-State Companies
Businesses with employees across multiple US states benefit from automated multi-state tax compliance and payroll processing.
IT-Heavy Organizations
Companies that need to manage device provisioning, software licenses, and security permissions alongside HR processes.
Mid-Size Businesses
Organizations with 50-1000 employees looking to automate repetitive HR and IT tasks and reduce administrative overhead.
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