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Rippling

Rivermate

Overview

Rippling is the #1 Rated HR Software. Rippling allows admins to automatically sync employee updates to payroll, onboard and offboard...

Rivermate is an Employer of Record platform enabling companies to hire, employ, and pay talent in various countries without setting up local entities. It offers dedicated account managers, customizable contracts, and in-house specialists for contracts, tax compliance, and labor laws. Services include employer of record, contractor of record, payments, and visa support via its local entities and global infrastructure.

Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

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Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

view more detailsview details

Video & Screenshots

Pricing

Starting from

/user

Per month

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

Starting from

/user

Per month

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

User reviews

4.9

4.8K

4.3K

415

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

95%

would recommend this app

4.9

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

98%

would recommend this app

Pros

“The platform handles the transition of payments into Euros flawlessly, ensuring that what I see on my schedule is precisely what arrives in my account without hidden complications.”

Jesus M.

Data analysis and Quality Assurance Contractor

“The thing I like most about Rippling is that it has allowed me to unify my HR tooling and services to a single vendor that solves problems for me from international hiring and onboarding to benefits and payroll.”

James P.

Chief Product Officer

“That means when you hire someone, you can automatically create their payroll account, enroll them in benefits, and even ship and configure their work device—all in a single workflow.”

Joanna P.

Messaging and Administrative Support

Pros

“Rivermate provides fantastic customer service as well as smooth onboarding, effective payroll processing, and excellent compliance management to ease the management of international employees and remote team members - this saves you so much time and reduces anxiety when it comes to dealing with your international staff or remote teams on a daily basis.”

Alessia C.

Owner

“Additionally, Rivermate has provided us with a cohesive payroll process, made the onboarding process easy, and ensured compliance requirements are met, while reducing the amount of manual entry our HR department has had to perform to complete these tasks.”

Rasheem R.

Owner

“Rivermate is a solid HR and Employer of Record (EOR) solution that helps companies hire, manage, and pay remote employees globally with compliance handled in one place.”

Umesh M.

Founder

Cons

“Occasionally, there are small bugs or syncing delays between modules, particularly with third-party integrations, which can be frustrating when handling time-sensitive payroll or reporting tasks.”

Ammaar L.

Software Engineer

“Additionally, when a unique issue pops up, the customer support routing system can sometimes rely too heavily on sending automated help articles before finally connecting you to a live chat representative.”

Shubham P.

Founder

“I also experienced minor issues when trying to enter specific sick-time hours for a part-time weekend shift, since the system did not allow flexible hour input in that situation.”

Marwa S.

Data Coordinator

Cons

“For a television executive managing international teams across different territories it removed a layer of administrative work that was genuinely getting in the way.”

Peter G.

President

“Can be costly for smaller businesses and offers limited flexibility in advanced reporting and integrations.”

Sophia S.

Owner