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Rippling

by Rippling

Unified HR + payroll + IT platform for growing HVAC businesses managing W-2 and 1099 workers in one system with automatic tax filing and HR compliance.

Rippling - Payroll & Benefits Administration software - logo 5.9 Good See breakdown →

Highlights

57 Features24 Integrations

Capabilities

Per User Free TrialMobile App
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About This Product

Serves construction and trades companies including HVAC with dedicated landing pages. Manages both employee payroll and contractor payments (185+ countries) in one unified system. Available in Canada (rippling.com/en-CA). Particularly strong for HVAC companies with a mix of W-2 field technicians and 1099 subcontractors — a common workforce model. Scales better than Gusto for companies 50+ employees.

Capabilities

How this product is delivered and what's included out of the box.

Mobile app
Available
Free trial
Yes
Free tier
No
Public API
No
Deployment
Cloud

FSH Score Breakdown

Ease of Use
6.5
Features
8.5
Support
5.0
Value
5.5
Integrations
8.0
AI Capabilities
1.5

Customer Reviews

Features

57 features confirmed across 13categories· Showing confirmed capabilities only

Technician Management16features

Applicant Tracking SystemRecruitingHeadcount PlanningHeadcount PlanningBenefits AdministrationBenefits AdministrationCore HR AutomationCore HRHR and Employee PortalsHR ManagementOnboardingOnboardingInternal Employee CommunicationTeam chatKiosk Time ClockKiosk & mobile clock-in
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Workers Compensation ManagementWorkers comp & garnishmentsEmployer of Record (EOR)Employer of RecordAutomated Workforce ComplianceTime Off ManagementRequest and approve time offTraining CoursesLMSBlended Workforce ManagementUnified workforce managementTime TrackingView paystubs and time cardsCentralized Contingent Labor and Spend ManagementSpend management suite

Platform & Customization9features

Custom FieldsAttribute mappingRole-Based Access ControlSupergroup rules for app accessSingle Sign-OnSingle Sign-on (SSO)Approval ManagementPoliciesAudit TrailAudit logsCustom BrandingBranded physical & virtual CardsCustom API AccessCustom SCIM integrationsDepartments And Permissions
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Passcode ManagementTeam password management

Accounting Integration6features

Accounts PayableBill PayCorporate Card ManagementCorporate CardsAccounting IntegrationFinance ManagementBudgetingSpend ManagementBusiness Travel Booking and ManagementTravel ManagementTax FilingFederal, State & Local Tax Filing

Invoicing & Payments5features

InvoicingCustom invoice creationPayment ProcessingInstant transfer payment optionAuto Approve Invoices Based on Timecards or ContractsAuto-approve invoices based on approved timecards, contracts, or custom criteriaBuilt-In Spend Policy EnforcementPolicy EnforcementMulti-Currency SupportPayments in 50+ local currencies

Reporting & Analytics4features

AnalyticsAnalyticsReportingCross-module reportingGoal TrackingOKR alignmentNet Promoter Score (NPS) TrackingEmployee surveys

Compliance & Safety3features

Audits And ComplianceComplianceRisk ManagementCompliance and risk managementCode Enforcement TrackingCompliance automation

AI & Automation3features

Automation RulesWorkflow StudioNo Code Workflow AutomationApp StudioWorkflow CustomizationCustomization and workflows

Scheduling & Dispatch2features

SchedulingSchedulingProject ManagementLabor plans

Customer Communication2features

SMS MessagingChatClient PortalContractor self-service portal

Equipment & Asset Management2features

Asset ManagementDevice ManagementRemote MonitoringDevice Management

CRM & Sales2features

Automated Review Requests360° reviewsMarketing ToolsAutomated app management

Training & Education2features

Enterprise LMS PlatformLearning Management SystemJob Placement AssistancePEO Services

Inventory Management1feature

Inventory ManagementInventory Management

Integrations 24 across 8 categories

Productivity 9
1Password
Asana
GitHub
Google Workspace
Jamf Pro
Jira
Microsoft 365
Okta
YubiKey
Accounting 5
Carta
NetSuite

NetSuite

QuickBooks Online

QuickBooks Online

Sage Intacct

Sage Intacct

Xero

Xero

HR & Payroll 3
Ashby
Checkr
Guideline
CRM 2
HubSpot

Hubspot

Salesforce

Salesforce

Communication 2
Slack

Slack

Zoom
Payment Processing 1
PayPal

PayPal

Marketing 1
Klaviyo
Data & Automation 1
Datadog

Pricing

Model
Per User
Starting at
$8/mo
Notes
Core platform from $8/employee/mo. Payroll module adds ~$35/mo base fee. Total cost varies by modules selected; custom quote required.

Related Products 2 across 1 category

Alternatives & Competitors

ADP Evidence-backed Good
ADP Inc. Good match
Why these are related — sources 5
  • reddit

    “Rippling: All-in-one beast (payroll, onboarding, benefits); fixes ADP's interface woes.”

  • gusto.com

    “Rippling redefines what a workforce management platform can do—melding HR, IT, and payroll in a cohesive, highly automated package. It's the ADP alternative for modern, tech-savvy teams—just be ready to stomach the modular pricing and robust onboarding needed to unlock its full power.”

  • checkwriters.com

    “Rippling focuses on automation and IT integration, while ADP has decades of experience in payroll processing.”

  • rippling.com

    “ADP targets enterprises with comprehensive global capabilities, while Paylocity focuses on mid-market businesses with strong domestic HR tools. Meanwhile, Rippling takes a fundamentally different approach by unifying HR, IT, and Finance in a single platform.”

  • business.com

    “Rippling and ADP TotalSource are top-rated HR solutions that can help businesses take a customized approach to handling essential HR needs.”

Paychex Flex Evidence-backed Good
Paychex Inc. Good match
Why these are related — sources 2
  • fitsmallbusiness.com

    “Rippling and Paychex provide businesses with human resources (HR), tax, compliance, and payroll service support.”

  • techrepublic.com

    “Both Rippling and Paychex champion customizability. And the two competitors are well-suited for small businesses.”