Rippling
Workable
| Feature | Rippling | Workable |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $8/mo | From $149/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | mid-market-companies, tech-companies, fast-growing-startups, it-teams | growing-companies, hr-teams, recruiters, startups |
| Founded | 2016 | 2012 |
| Payroll | ✓ | ✗ |
| Benefits | ✓ | ✗ |
| Device Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| App Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Workflow Automation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Global Employment | ✓ | ✗ |
| Spend Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ats | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Sourcing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Job Posting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Interview Scheduling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Offer Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Reporting | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Rippling Pros
- Unifies HR + IT + Finance in one platform
- Automatic device setup/wipe for onboarding/offboarding
- Global payroll in 50+ countries
- Extremely powerful workflow automation
✗ Rippling Cons
- Pricing is complex and modular
- Can be overkill for very small teams
- Implementation takes time for full platform
✓ Workable Pros
- Great job board reach
- AI candidate sourcing
- Easy to use
- Good reporting
✗ Workable Cons
- Expensive
- Limited HR beyond recruiting
- Video interview extra
The Verdict
Rippling is built for mid market companies and tech companies, with a focus on payroll and benefits. Workable targets growing companies and hr teams and leads with ats and ai-sourcing.
On pricing, Rippling is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $8/mo compared to $149/mo for Workable. That $141/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Neither tool offers a free plan, so factor the subscription cost into your decision from the start.
Feature-wise, Rippling offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Workable takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.