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Rippling

✦ VERIFIEDNational PEO
San Francisco, CA·Founded 2016·Serving 2-2000 employees
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About Rippling

Rippling is a San Francisco-based workforce management platform and PEO founded in 2016 by Parker Conrad and Prasanna Sankar. Valued at $16.8 billion following a $450 million Series G round in May 2025, Rippling is the most heavily venture-backed company in the HR technology space. Unlike traditional PEOs, Rippling is a software-first platform that treats PEO as one module within a unified system spanning HR, IT, payroll, and finance. The PEO service co-employs workers and handles payroll, benefits administration, tax filings, and compliance — but its differentiator is the platform around it: device management, app provisioning, expense management, and 500+ integrations all operate from the same employee data record. Rippling supports multi-state employment across all 50 states and offers international EOR services where clients need to hire without a local entity. Notably, Rippling is not IRS CPEO certified nor ESAC accredited. Pricing starts at $8 per employee per month for the base platform, with PEO services running $70-$120 per employee per month depending on company size and elected services.

Certification Status

Not IRS CPEO Certified

Rippling does not currently hold IRS CPEO certification. This does not necessarily indicate a problem — many reputable PEOs operate without it. We recommend verifying their financial stability, NAPEO membership, and state licensing directly.

Why businesses choose Rippling

✓Unified platform connecting HR, IT, payroll, and finance — one source of truth for all employee data
✓500+ app integrations with Slack, Google Workspace, Zoom, GitHub, and more
✓Device management and app provisioning built in — unique to Rippling among PEOs
✓Seamless transition from PEO to standalone HR software as your company grows — no data migration needed
✓Multi-state compliance handled automatically across all 50 states
✓International EOR services available for global team expansion
✓No annual contract required — month-to-month flexibility

Company Details

Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Founded
2016
Serving
2-2000 employees
CPEO Certified
No
Coverage
Nationwide
Company Type
National PEO

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Pros & Cons

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Pros
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Unified HR + IT + Finance
The only PEO that also manages device provisioning, app access, and expense management in one system.
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500+ integrations
Best-in-class third-party integrations with virtually every tool in a modern tech stack.
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Easy PEO exit
Seamlessly transition from PEO co-employment to standalone HR software without migrating data.
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Modern UI
Interface is significantly more modern and intuitive than legacy PEO platforms.
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No annual contract
Month-to-month flexibility with no long-term lock-in.
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Cons
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Not CPEO or ESAC certified
Lacks IRS CPEO certification and ESAC accreditation — fewer financial protections than certified competitors.
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Add-on pricing
Features are modular and costs add up quickly — full platform can become expensive.
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Newer company
Founded 2016 — less operational track record than PEOs with 30+ years of experience.
PEO Authority Editorial Note

Rippling is the right PEO for companies that think of HR as a tech problem. If you're a 20-person tech company tired of juggling payroll, benefits, and IT provisioning across separate tools, Rippling's unified platform is genuinely compelling. The absence of IRS CPEO and ESAC certifications is worth noting for risk-conscious buyers. Best for: tech-forward companies of 5-200 employees, particularly those with distributed teams, remote workers, or plans to hire internationally.

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