Every Rippling Module,
Explained & Priced
Rippling organises its platform into three clouds: HR, IT, and Finance. Each cloud contains independent modules priced separately. Here is every module with estimated costs, features, and alternatives.
HR Cloud
8 modules
IT Cloud
3 modules
Finance Cloud
3 modules
HR Cloud
Core HR
Required for all customersWhat’s Included
- ✓Centralised employee records and profiles
- ✓Interactive org chart with reporting structure
- ✓Custom workflow builder (approvals, notifications, task assignments)
- ✓Document management with e-signatures
- ✓Custom fields and employee self-service portal
- ✓Basic reporting and analytics dashboards
Who Needs This
Every Rippling customer. Core HR is the mandatory foundation that all other modules connect to. Even if you only want payroll, you need Core HR.
Comparable Competitors
BambooHR Core ($6.19/ee/mo), Gusto Simple (included in base), Zenefits Essentials ($8/ee/mo). Most competitors include similar HR features in their base platform.
Payroll
What’s Included
- ✓Automated US payroll processing (multi-state)
- ✓Federal and state tax filing and deposits
- ✓Direct deposit with split deposit options
- ✓W-2 and 1099 generation and filing
- ✓New hire state tax registration in all 50 states
- ✓Wage garnishment processing and compliance
Who Needs This
Any US company running payroll. Particularly valuable for multi-state employers because Rippling handles state tax registrations automatically.
Comparable Competitors
Gusto ($6/ee/mo bundled with base), ADP Run ($varies, typically $10-15/ee/mo), Paychex Flex ($varies). Gusto is cheaper for small teams; ADP has deeper enterprise payroll features.
Benefits Administration
What’s Included
- ✓Health, dental, and vision insurance administration
- ✓401(k) plan management with payroll integration
- ✓FSA, HSA, and commuter benefit management
- ✓Automated open enrollment with plan comparison tools
- ✓COBRA administration and compliance
- ✓Life insurance and disability coverage management
Who Needs This
Companies offering health insurance or retirement benefits. The payroll integration automatically syncs deductions, which saves significant admin time during open enrollment.
Comparable Competitors
Gusto ($6/ee/mo add-on), Zenefits ($6/ee/mo), BambooHR ($4.25/ee/mo). Justworks includes benefits in their PEO model. Note: if Rippling brokers your benefits, they earn carrier commissions built into your premiums.
Time & Attendance
What’s Included
- ✓Employee time clock with GPS and geofencing
- ✓PTO tracking with accrual rules and balances
- ✓Shift scheduling and swap management
- ✓Overtime calculations and compliance alerts
- ✓Break and meal period enforcement
- ✓Direct integration with payroll for automatic processing
Who Needs This
Companies with hourly workers, shift-based teams, or strict PTO policies. Less essential for salaried-only workforces that just need basic PTO tracking.
Comparable Competitors
BambooHR ($3/ee/mo), Deputy ($4.50/ee/mo), When I Work ($2.50/ee/mo). BambooHR is noticeably cheaper; standalone tools like Deputy offer more advanced scheduling.
Recruiting (ATS)
What’s Included
- ✓Multi-channel job posting to boards and social media
- ✓Applicant tracking with customisable hiring pipelines
- ✓Offer letter generation with e-signature
- ✓Interview scheduling with calendar integration
- ✓Candidate scoring and collaborative hiring feedback
- ✓Seamless transition from candidate to employee onboarding
Who Needs This
Companies hiring regularly (5+ new hires per quarter). The biggest value is the seamless flow from accepted offer to onboarding without re-entering data.
Comparable Competitors
Greenhouse ($varies, typically $400-800/mo), Lever ($varies), BambooHR (basic ATS included). Dedicated ATS tools like Greenhouse are more powerful for high-volume recruiting.
Learning Management (LMS)
What’s Included
- ✓Pre-built compliance training library (harassment, safety, privacy)
- ✓Custom course creation and content uploads
- ✓Automated training assignments based on role or department
- ✓Certification tracking with expiration reminders
- ✓Completion reporting and compliance audit trails
- ✓New hire onboarding course sequences
Who Needs This
Companies in regulated industries (healthcare, finance, manufacturing) with mandatory compliance training. Also valuable for onboarding-heavy organisations.
Comparable Competitors
Lessonly ($varies), TalentLMS ($4/user/mo), Lattice ($4/ee/mo for learning). Dedicated LMS platforms offer more advanced content creation, but Rippling's advantage is integration with HR data.
Performance Management
What’s Included
- ✓Structured performance review cycles (quarterly, annual)
- ✓Goal setting and OKR tracking
- ✓360-degree feedback collection
- ✓Compensation planning and benchmarking
- ✓Performance improvement plan (PIP) workflows
- ✓Manager dashboards with team performance insights
Who Needs This
Companies with 50+ employees that need formalised review processes. Smaller companies can manage with lighter tools. The compensation planning feature is valuable for levelling and equity decisions.
Comparable Competitors
Lattice ($11/ee/mo), 15Five ($4-14/ee/mo), Culture Amp ($varies). Lattice and 15Five are purpose-built for performance and generally offer richer features in this specific area.
Headcount Planning
What’s Included
- ✓Workforce planning with scenario modelling
- ✓Headcount budgeting tied to finance data
- ✓Approval workflows for new roles
- ✓Hiring pipeline forecasting
- ✓Department-level budget tracking
- ✓Integration with recruiting and compensation modules
Who Needs This
Finance and HR leaders at companies with 200+ employees planning workforce growth. Most relevant during rapid scaling or annual budget cycles.
Comparable Competitors
Workday Adaptive Planning (enterprise), Anaplan ($varies), ChartHop ($8/ee/mo). This is an enterprise feature that smaller companies typically handle in spreadsheets.
IT Cloud
Device Management
What’s Included
- ✓Zero-touch laptop provisioning for new hires
- ✓Full MDM (Mobile Device Management) with remote lock and wipe
- ✓Automated software installation and updates
- ✓Device inventory tracking with hardware specs
- ✓Security policy enforcement (encryption, password requirements)
- ✓Offboarding device retrieval workflows
Who Needs This
Companies that issue laptops to employees. Particularly valuable for remote-first companies that need to ship, configure, and manage devices without physical IT staff.
Comparable Competitors
Jamf ($8.33/device/mo), Kandji ($6.50/device/mo), Mosyle ($1-3/device/mo). Jamf is the gold standard for Apple-only shops; Rippling's advantage is unifying device management with HR (automatic provisioning on hire, wiping on termination).
App Management
What’s Included
- ✓Single Sign-On (SSO) across all connected apps
- ✓Automated app provisioning and deprovisioning on hire/fire
- ✓SaaS spend tracking and licence utilisation
- ✓Role-based access control tied to HR data
- ✓App catalogue for employee self-service requests
- ✓Shadow IT detection and unused licence identification
Who Needs This
Tech companies with 10+ SaaS tools. The automatic provisioning/deprovisioning based on HR events is the killer feature: when someone is terminated in Rippling, their access to every connected app is revoked instantly.
Comparable Competitors
Okta ($2-8/user/mo), OneLogin ($4/user/mo), JumpCloud ($varies). Okta is more powerful for complex identity scenarios, but Rippling's HR integration means no separate identity management overhead.
Identity & Access Management
What’s Included
- ✓Multi-factor authentication (MFA) enforcement
- ✓Passwordless authentication options
- ✓Cloud directory with SCIM provisioning
- ✓Zero-trust access policies based on device and location
- ✓Conditional access rules (require managed device, location checks)
- ✓Session management and audit logging
Who Needs This
Companies with strict security requirements (SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001). Often purchased alongside App Management for a complete identity solution.
Comparable Competitors
Okta Advanced ($6-15/user/mo), Azure AD P1/P2 ($6-9/user/mo), Duo ($3-9/user/mo). For deep identity security, Okta and Azure AD are more mature. Rippling's strength is the unified HR+IT approach.
Finance Cloud
Expense Management
What’s Included
- ✓Receipt capture via mobile app with OCR
- ✓Multi-level approval workflows
- ✓Policy enforcement with automatic flagging
- ✓Mileage tracking with IRS rate calculations
- ✓Reimbursement via payroll or direct deposit
- ✓Real-time spend reporting by department, category, or employee
Who Needs This
Companies with employees who travel or incur regular business expenses. The payroll integration means reimbursements appear on the next pay cheque without manual processing.
Comparable Competitors
Expensify ($5/user/mo), Brex ($0-12/user/mo), Ramp ($0-15/user/mo). Expensify and Brex offer more advanced expense features, but Rippling's integration with payroll and HR is the differentiator.
Corporate Cards
What’s Included
- ✓Physical and virtual corporate cards
- ✓Per-card spend limits and merchant category controls
- ✓Real-time transaction notifications
- ✓Automated receipt matching
- ✓Department and project-level budgets
- ✓Integration with expense management and accounting
Who Needs This
Companies that want to replace employee expense reimbursement with pre-funded cards. Reduces out-of-pocket employee spending and gives finance real-time visibility into spend.
Comparable Competitors
Brex ($0 platform, interchange revenue), Ramp ($0-15/user/mo), Divvy by Bill.com ($0 platform). Standalone card platforms are often cheaper because they earn interchange revenue. Rippling's advantage is HR-integrated card provisioning.
Bill Pay
What’s Included
- ✓Invoice capture and digitisation
- ✓Accounts payable automation
- ✓Multi-level approval workflows for bills
- ✓Vendor management and payment scheduling
- ✓ACH, wire, and check payment options
- ✓Integration with accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite)
Who Needs This
Companies processing 50+ vendor invoices per month that want to consolidate AP into the same platform as HR and payroll. Less compelling for small businesses with few vendors.
Comparable Competitors
Bill.com ($45/user/mo), Tipalti ($varies), Melio (free for basic). Dedicated AP platforms are more feature-rich; Rippling's Bill Pay is best for companies already deep in the Rippling ecosystem.
Module Pricing Summary
All 14 modules at a glance. Custom-priced modules require a sales conversation.
| Module | Cloud | Estimated Price | Unit | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core HR | HR Cloud | $8/ee/mo | Per employee/month | ✓ |
| Payroll | HR Cloud | $8/ee/mo | Per employee/month | — |
| Benefits Administration | HR Cloud | $6/ee/mo | Per employee/month | — |
| Time & Attendance | HR Cloud | $8/ee/mo | Per employee/month | — |
| Recruiting (ATS) | HR Cloud | $8/ee/mo | Per employee/month | — |
| Learning Management (LMS) | HR Cloud | $8/ee/mo | Per employee/month | — |
| Performance Management | HR Cloud | Custom pricing | Contact sales | — |
| Headcount Planning | HR Cloud | Custom pricing | Contact sales | — |
| Device Management | IT Cloud | $8/device/mo | Per device/month | — |
| App Management | IT Cloud | $8/ee/mo | Per employee/month | — |
| Identity & Access Management | IT Cloud | Custom pricing | Contact sales | — |
| Expense Management | Finance Cloud | $8/ee/mo | Per employee/month | — |
| Corporate Cards | Finance Cloud | Custom pricing | Contact sales | — |
| Bill Pay | Finance Cloud | Custom pricing | Contact sales | — |