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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (63.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (69.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$13.00 Per Month
Rippling
Star Rating
(9,394)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (63.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(1,318)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$13.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Rippling excels in Ease of Use with a score of 9.5 compared to Xero's 9.0. Reviewers mention that Rippling's intuitive interface makes navigation seamless, while Xero, although user-friendly, has a steeper learning curve for new users.
- Reviewers mention that Rippling outshines Xero in Quality of Support, scoring 9.3 against Xero's 8.4. Users on G2 highlight Rippling's responsive customer service and comprehensive support resources, while Xero's support is noted to be slower in response times.
- Users say that Rippling's Employee Reimbursement feature is particularly strong, scoring 9.3 compared to Xero's 8.5. Reviewers mention that Rippling simplifies the reimbursement process with automated workflows, whereas Xero's process can be more manual and time-consuming.
- G2 users report that Rippling's Digital Receipt Management feature is superior, scoring 9.2 versus Xero's 8.6. Reviewers mention that Rippling allows for easy capture and organization of receipts, while Xero's functionality in this area is seen as less efficient.
- Users on G2 highlight that Rippling's Business Tool Integration capabilities score 9.1, outperforming Xero's 8.5. Reviewers mention that Rippling seamlessly integrates with a wider range of business tools, enhancing overall workflow efficiency.
- Reviewers mention that Xero performs well in Invoice Creation and Delivery with a score of 9.0, but Rippling falls slightly behind at 8.5. Users say that Xero's invoicing features are robust and customizable, making it a preferred choice for businesses focused on invoicing.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Rippling
No pricing availableXero
Starter / Early
$13.00
Per Month
Good for sole traders, new businesses, and the self-employed.
- Send quotes and 20 invoices
- Enter 5 bills
- Reconcile bank transactions
Free Trial
Rippling
No trial information availableXero
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.5
6,920
8.7
1,059
Ease of Use
9.5
7,059
8.9
1,112
Ease of Setup
9.3
4,943
8.6
805
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,098
8.7
372
Quality of Support
9.3
5,646
8.3
986
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,079
8.6
367
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
6,818
8.7
1,048
Features by Category
Core HR
9.4
2908
Not enough data
9.5
3061
Not enough data
8.6
2653
Not enough data
9.0
2720
Not enough data
9.2
2714
Not enough data
9.4
2879
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.2
1224
Not enough data
Platform
8.9
3848
Not enough data
8.8
3660
Not enough data
8.8
3579
Not enough data
9.2
3743
Not enough data
9.4
3794
Not enough data
9.2
3712
Not enough data
9.0
3652
Not enough data
9.3
3733
Not enough data
Expense Reports
Not enough data
8.7
235
Not enough data
8.9
234
Not enough data
8.5
219
Not enough data
8.5
221
Not enough data
8.4
210
Not enough data
8.3
207
Not enough data
8.7
218
Agentic AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
8.9
106
Not enough data
9.1
107
Travel Management
Not enough data
7.8
193
Not enough data
7.3
186
Not enough data
7.1
184
Not enough data
7.6
188
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
9.1
223
Not enough data
8.7
209
Not enough data
8.6
208
Mobile
Not enough data
8.3
209
Not enough data
7.7
186
Not enough data
7.3
182
Platform
Not enough data
8.2
172
Not enough data
8.2
175
Administration
Not enough data
8.4
168
Administration
Not enough data
8.4
209
Not enough data
8.4
208
Not enough data
8.2
205
Not enough data
8.1
195
Not enough data
8.6
215
Platform
Not enough data
8.9
231
Not enough data
8.5
197
Not enough data
8.3
188
Not enough data
9.1
217
Not enough data
8.3
200
Not enough data
5.8
170
General Ledger
Not enough data
8.6
679
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
634
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
648
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
Not enough data
8.7
699
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
599
Not enough data
8.2
614
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
Not enough data
8.5
594
Not enough data
8.7
650
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
621
|
Verified
Other Functionality
Not enough data
7.9
555
Not enough data
7.9
553
Not enough data
8.0
540
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
573
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
604
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
678
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
590
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
590
Reporting & Analytics
Not enough data
8.8
692
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
668
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
578
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
683
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.3
629
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
600
Not enough data
8.6
656
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
558
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
665
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
612
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
8.6
633
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
560
Not enough data
8.4
590
|
Verified
Cash Flow
Not enough data
8.7
525
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
546
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
512
|
Verified
Budgeting & Forecasting
Not enough data
8.4
578
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
515
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
479
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
508
|
Verified
Revenue
Not enough data
8.7
533
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
519
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
487
|
Verified
Payroll
Not enough data
8.2
466
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
452
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
494
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
508
|
Verified
AI
Not enough data
8.2
340
Not enough data
8.7
340
Not enough data
8.6
340
Not enough data
8.4
338
Not enough data
8.4
336
Not enough data
8.0
336
Not enough data
8.9
343
Not enough data
8.7
341
Not enough data
8.6
332
Not enough data
8.3
333
Mobile Applications - Accounting
Not enough data
8.7
331
Not enough data
8.7
320
Not enough data
8.7
330
Not enough data
7.2
298
Not enough data
8.8
324
Not enough data
8.9
324
Agentic AI - Accounting
Not enough data
8.4
297
General Ledger
Not enough data
8.6
679
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
634
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
648
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
Not enough data
8.7
699
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
599
Not enough data
8.2
614
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
Not enough data
8.5
594
Not enough data
8.7
650
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
621
|
Verified
Employee Self Service
9.6
3627
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
3512
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
3418
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
9.4
3333
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
3371
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.7
3450
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
3103
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
3263
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
3059
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
3184
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
3179
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
3136
|
Verified
Not enough data
Taxes
9.3
3200
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
3107
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
3056
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integration
9.0
2946
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
2983
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
2893
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
2941
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
9.3
3086
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
3090
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.5
3161
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
3031
|
Verified
Not enough data
Benefits Administration Platform Features
9.4
1855
Not enough data
9.4
1821
Not enough data
9.0
1635
Not enough data
9.3
1747
Not enough data
9.4
1745
Not enough data
9.5
1830
Not enough data
9.2
1621
Not enough data
9.2
1699
Not enough data
Benefits Administration Platform Features
9.4
1855
Not enough data
9.4
1821
Not enough data
9.0
1635
Not enough data
9.3
1747
Not enough data
9.4
1745
Not enough data
9.5
1830
Not enough data
9.2
1621
Not enough data
9.5
1359
Not enough data
9.2
1699
Not enough data
9.0
1449
Not enough data
8.9
1303
Not enough data
9.1
1362
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.3
522
Not enough data
8.3
518
Not enough data
8.2
516
Not enough data
Platform
8.9
3848
Not enough data
8.8
3660
Not enough data
8.8
3579
Not enough data
9.2
3743
Not enough data
9.4
3794
Not enough data
9.2
3712
Not enough data
9.0
3652
Not enough data
9.3
3733
Not enough data
Compliance
9.1
74
Not enough data
8.9
69
Not enough data
8.9
70
Not enough data
Platform
9.4
80
Not enough data
9.3
79
Not enough data
9.5
82
Not enough data
Support
9.2
83
Not enough data
9.1
76
Not enough data
9.2
70
Not enough data
8.8
72
Not enough data
9.2
78
Not enough data
9.1
79
Not enough data
9.3
78
Not enough data
Automation
9.3
1611
Not enough data
Logistics
9.2
1625
Not enough data
9.2
1567
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Management
9.1
1531
Not enough data
9.2
1568
Not enough data
9.4
1639
Not enough data
9.4
1634
Not enough data
9.4
1617
Not enough data
9.5
1673
Not enough data
9.3
1575
Not enough data
Monitoring
9.1
1531
Not enough data
9.2
1524
Not enough data
9.2
1529
Not enough data
Processing
9.6
198
Not enough data
9.5
184
Not enough data
9.5
186
Not enough data
9.5
184
Not enough data
Compliance
9.5
181
Not enough data
9.4
183
Not enough data
9.5
184
Not enough data
Integration
9.3
180
Not enough data
9.4
178
Not enough data
9.3
179
Not enough data
Reporting
9.2
175
Not enough data
9.2
173
Not enough data
9.5
177
Not enough data
Platform Basics
9.0
675
Not enough data
9.4
698
Not enough data
9.1
668
Not enough data
9.3
677
Not enough data
Platform Functionality
9.0
668
Not enough data
9.3
672
Not enough data
Platform Data
9.1
661
Not enough data
9.2
676
Not enough data
9.1
664
Not enough data
9.2
668
Not enough data
Invoice Generation
Not enough data
8.7
231
Not enough data
9.0
230
Not enough data
9.0
225
Invoice Processing
Not enough data
8.7
223
Not enough data
8.7
222
Not enough data
8.4
220
Not enough data
9.0
230
Analytics
Not enough data
9.0
222
Not enough data
8.6
224
Not enough data
8.3
210
Not enough data
8.8
225
Integration
Not enough data
9.1
234
Not enough data
8.9
227
Not enough data
8.2
216
Not enough data
8.6
227
Agentic AI - Invoice Management
Not enough data
8.5
131
Not enough data
8.5
132
Not enough data
8.5
133
Platform Basics
8.8
539
Not enough data
9.2
555
Not enough data
Platform Data
9.1
544
Not enough data
9.0
548
Not enough data
9.1
555
Not enough data
Platform Content
9.0
545
Not enough data
8.9
537
Not enough data
9.0
538
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.1
267
Not enough data
Platform Basics
9.2
238
Not enough data
9.5
239
Not enough data
9.4
237
Not enough data
Platform Performance
9.3
240
Not enough data
9.2
232
Not enough data
Platform Functionality
9.3
233
Not enough data
9.3
231
Not enough data
9.3
233
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
9.3
242
Not enough data
9.0
231
Not enough data
9.0
234
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.6
119
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
9.2
386
Not enough data
8.9
360
Not enough data
8.9
357
Not enough data
9.0
360
Not enough data
Multichannel inventory management
Not enough data
8.8
87
Not enough data
8.9
87
Not enough data
8.6
87
3PL inventory management
Not enough data
9.0
87
Not enough data
8.9
87
Not enough data
8.8
86
Inventory Management
Not enough data
9.1
88
Not enough data
8.9
87
Not enough data
8.9
85
Not enough data
8.8
86
Not enough data
9.3
86
Inventory Management Platform Features
Not enough data
9.1
92
Not enough data
9.2
93
Not enough data
8.9
92
Not enough data
8.9
89
Not enough data
8.9
89
Not enough data
9.2
93
Not enough data
9.0
91
Not enough data
9.3
90
Not enough data
9.4
92
Not enough data
9.4
92
Platform Basics
9.2
360
Not enough data
9.4
367
Not enough data
9.4
362
Not enough data
Platform Content
9.2
358
Not enough data
9.0
355
Not enough data
9.1
353
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
9.1
347
Not enough data
9.1
352
Not enough data
9.0
345
Not enough data
9.2
349
Not enough data
9.0
345
Not enough data
Performance reviews
9.2
193
Not enough data
9.2
185
Not enough data
9.3
185
Not enough data
Goals
9.0
186
Not enough data
8.9
183
Not enough data
Feedback
9.0
182
Not enough data
9.0
183
Not enough data
8.8
177
Not enough data
8.6
174
Not enough data
Data
9.0
181
Not enough data
9.0
177
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Performance Management
7.9
88
Not enough data
8.1
88
Not enough data
Bill Generation
Not enough data
8.5
212
Not enough data
8.8
216
Not enough data
8.8
217
Bill Processing
Not enough data
8.3
208
Not enough data
8.5
209
Not enough data
8.7
212
Integration
Not enough data
8.9
221
Not enough data
8.7
215
Not enough data
8.1
203
Agentic AI - Billing
Not enough data
8.6
122
Platform Basics
9.3
363
Not enough data
9.4
356
Not enough data
Platform Administration
9.1
348
Not enough data
9.2
348
Not enough data
9.2
348
Not enough data
Platform Payment Content
9.3
354
Not enough data
9.2
349
Not enough data
9.2
348
Not enough data
Reports
8.6
182
Not enough data
8.9
183
Not enough data
8.7
182
Not enough data
8.9
182
Not enough data
Cleaning
8.8
184
Not enough data
8.7
180
Not enough data
8.8
178
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.2
101
Not enough data
8.1
100
Not enough data
8.0
98
Not enough data
Compatability
8.9
419
Not enough data
9.0
420
Not enough data
8.8
414
Not enough data
Benefits
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
416
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Resource Planning - Workforce Planning
9.0
117
Not enough data
9.1
118
Not enough data
9.2
115
Not enough data
8.9
114
Not enough data
Human Resources - Workforce Planning
9.2
114
Not enough data
9.1
116
Not enough data
9.2
117
Not enough data
9.2
114
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
8.0
39
Not enough data
8.0
40
Not enough data
8.1
39
Not enough data
Sourcing
8.7
211
Not enough data
8.7
205
Not enough data
8.3
43
Not enough data
8.6
45
Not enough data
8.6
44
Not enough data
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
8.9
209
Not enough data
8.8
47
Not enough data
8.6
48
Not enough data
8.3
41
Not enough data
8.5
44
Not enough data
8.2
42
Not enough data
8.5
43
Not enough data
Platform
8.9
3848
Not enough data
8.8
3660
Not enough data
8.8
3579
Not enough data
9.2
3743
Not enough data
9.4
3794
Not enough data
9.2
3712
Not enough data
9.0
3652
Not enough data
9.3
3733
Not enough data
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
7.8
36
Not enough data
7.9
36
Not enough data
8.1
38
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Onboarding
8.3
216
Not enough data
8.4
218
Not enough data
8.3
217
Not enough data
8.4
217
Not enough data
8.4
217
Not enough data
Platform Content
9.1
838
Not enough data
9.2
852
Not enough data
9.4
864
Not enough data
9.0
833
Not enough data
9.2
848
Not enough data
9.1
833
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
9.4
845
Not enough data
8.9
802
Not enough data
9.1
816
Not enough data
9.3
825
Not enough data
9.3
827
Not enough data
Platform Data
9.0
777
Not enough data
9.2
787
Not enough data
9.2
790
Not enough data
Platform
8.9
3848
Not enough data
8.8
3660
Not enough data
8.8
3579
Not enough data
9.2
3743
Not enough data
9.4
3794
Not enough data
9.2
3712
Not enough data
9.0
3652
Not enough data
9.3
3733
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.8
752
Not enough data
9.3
796
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Authoring
8.7
170
Not enough data
8.7
171
Not enough data
8.7
169
Not enough data
8.5
165
Not enough data
Course Delivery
8.9
169
Not enough data
9.2
180
Not enough data
9.0
178
Not enough data
Course Management
8.3
161
Not enough data
8.7
165
Not enough data
9.0
175
Not enough data
8.9
171
Not enough data
LMS Marketplace
7.9
156
Not enough data
8.1
158
Not enough data
8.0
158
Not enough data
Interface
8.2
156
Not enough data
8.3
158
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.9
164
Not enough data
9.2
386
Not enough data
8.5
149
Not enough data
8.9
360
Not enough data
8.9
357
Not enough data
9.0
360
Not enough data
8.9
148
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.6
69
Not enough data
7.7
70
Not enough data
7.6
69
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
7.9
45
Not enough data
8.0
45
Not enough data
Intermediate GEP features
9.1
110
Not enough data
9.2
113
Not enough data
Other GEP Features
9.4
114
Not enough data
9.3
112
Not enough data
9.2
111
Not enough data
Platform
8.9
3848
Not enough data
8.8
3660
Not enough data
8.8
3579
Not enough data
9.2
3743
Not enough data
9.4
3794
Not enough data
9.2
3712
Not enough data
9.0
3652
Not enough data
9.3
3733
Not enough data
Platform
8.9
3848
Not enough data
8.8
3660
Not enough data
8.8
3579
Not enough data
9.2
3743
Not enough data
9.4
3794
Not enough data
9.2
3712
Not enough data
9.0
3652
Not enough data
9.3
3733
Not enough data
Workforce Management Platform Features
8.9
438
Not enough data
8.9
431
Not enough data
9.3
463
Not enough data
9.4
491
Not enough data
9.0
442
Not enough data
8.9
427
Not enough data
9.1
437
Not enough data
9.3
452
Not enough data
8.9
422
Not enough data
8.9
432
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Rippling and Xero share no categories
Unique Categories
Rippling is categorized as Global Employment Platforms (GEP), HR Analytics, Core HR, Contractor Payments, Benefits Administration, Workforce Planning, Payroll, Employer of Record (EOR), Corporate Learning Management Systems, Onboarding, Absence Management, PEO Providers, Employee Scheduling, HR Compliance, Workforce Management, Time & Attendance, Contractor Management, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), HCM Software, Multi-Country Payroll, Training Management Systems, and Performance Management
Xero is categorized as Invoice Management, Inventory Control, Expense Management, Billing, Accounting, and Nonprofit Accounting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Rippling
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Xero
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
13.6%
Information Technology and Services
10.4%
Hospital & Health Care
5.6%
Financial Services
4.5%
Marketing and Advertising
4.0%
Other
62.0%
Accounting
20.0%
Information Technology and Services
8.3%
Computer Software
6.8%
Marketing and Advertising
5.9%
Construction
3.2%
Other
55.9%
Discussions
What is Rippling used for?
5 Comments
JA
We use it for payroll and taxes and insurance mostly. Read more
How is Rippling innovating in the field of HR and IT management for businesses?
3 Comments
JT
Rippling is transforming HR and IT management by unifying payroll, benefits, device provisioning, and compliance into a single, automated platform. Its...Read more
How can I build automation for work anniversaries & Birthdays
1 Comment
Official Response from Rippling
Hi Jacob, with Rippling Workflow Studio, admins can easily set up workflows that are triggered by anything, including key dates like work anniversaries or...Read more
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