What Rippling is
Rippling is made by Rippling People Center Inc.. It sits in our Payroll & HR category, alongside the other options listed at the end of this page.
Best suited to: Growing companies that want HR, IT and spend management connected, including teams in several countries.
What it does
- Payroll and HR management
- Device and app management for employees
- Global payroll and contractor payments
- Spend and expense management
Which business sizes it fits
How Rippling lines up with the four business sizes we use across Wordle.
Solo
Less typical
Freelancers and one-person businesses
Main Street
Good fit
2–20 employees
Growth
Good fit
20–200 employees
Global
Good fit
Teams across borders
What to check before you buy
Questions to answer, ideally during a free trial or a demo, before you commit:
- Which modules you need, as pricing is modular.
- Implementation time.
- Fit for very small teams.
- International coverage for your countries.
- US tax and compliance. Software doesn't replace professional advice on payroll, sales tax or industry rules.
- Getting your data out. Ask how you would export your data if you ever switch.
Pricing
Rippling pricing depends on the plan, number of users and add-ons, and vendors change it often. We don't list prices on overview pages; check the current plans on the official Rippling website. Our full review will break down the real cost.
Other options in Payroll & HR
Next step
Shortlist it, then test it on real work.
Read our five-step guide to choosing business software, then run Rippling through one real week of your work before you decide.