Rippling review

Rippling earns second place on features. Its core idea is that every product, from HR records to payroll and app access, reads from the same employee profile, so a new hire or a change of role is entered once. For a small company that is still a handful of people, this matters most if you expect to grow quickly or already juggle laptops and software accounts for each hire. The starting rate is low at $8 per employee per month, but Rippling adds a monthly base fee and prices payroll, benefits and other modules separately, and the full price is only available through a quote. Eligible US startups backed by venture capital can get six months free. Setup takes more thought than Gusto or OnPay, since you choose which modules to switch on. Owners who just want payroll and PTO may find it more than they need today, but it removes a later migration.

Who it is for

Small companies that expect fast growth and want HR, payroll and IT set up once.

Price

From $8 per employee per month plus a monthly base fee; the total depends on the products you choose.

Rippling plans start at $8 per employee per month, with a monthly base fee.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 6, 2026.

Key features

• Single employee record shared by HR, payroll and IT products
• Onboarding that covers paperwork, payroll setup and app access
• Time off policies and approvals
• Payroll, benefits, time tracking and recruiting as add-on products
• Startup program with 6 months free for eligible US VC-backed companies

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Broadest set of modules in this list
• Strength: A change to one record flows to connected products
• Strength: Startup discount for eligible VC-backed companies
• Weakness: Only the starting rate is public; full pricing needs a quote
• Weakness: A monthly base fee sits on top of per-employee pricing
• Weakness: Choosing and configuring modules takes more setup than simpler tools

Key facts

• Starting price: $8 per employee per month plus a base fee
• Pricing model: Modular, based on products and services chosen
• Startup program: 6 months free for eligible US VC-backed startups

Where it ranks

Rippling is No. 2 in our Best HR Software for Small Business verdict and No. 3 in Best HR Software.