Gusto vs Rippling
Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs
Quick Comparison
Rating
4.5
vs4.8
Starting Price
$40
vs$8
Pricing Model
paid
vspaid
Feature
Gusto
Rippling
Full-service payroll
Benefits administration
Tax filing
Time tracking
Hiring and onboarding
HR compliance
Payroll
Benefits
Device management
App provisioning
Workflow automation
Global employment
Gusto Pros
- Best payroll experience for small businesses
- Automated tax calculations and filing
- Built-in benefits administration
- Clean friendly interface
- Contractor payments included
- Excellent onboarding experience
Gusto Cons
- Per-person pricing adds up quickly
- Limited HR features compared to BambooHR
- Not available outside the US
- Advanced reporting requires Premium
- No free tier or trial
- Benefits broker may charge additional fees
Rippling Pros
- Unifies HR IT and finance in one system
- Automated onboarding across all systems
- Device management is genuinely unique
- Global payroll in 50+ countries
- Powerful workflow automation engine
- Fast-growing with frequent feature releases
Rippling Cons
- Opaque pricing with must talk to sales
- Can be complex to set up
- Modular pricing means costs add up
- Younger company with less track record
- Customer support mixed reviews
- Some modules less mature than specialized tools