Deel vs Rippling in 2026
Side-by-side ledger (100 employees, default modules)
| Line | Deel | Rippling |
|---|---|---|
| Provenance | published | quote-only |
| Mid PEPM | $19.00 | $14.00 |
| Monthly base fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Year 1 effective PEPM | $32.00 | $27.00 |
| Year 1 subscription | $38,400 | $32,400 |
| Implementation (midpoint) | $1,250 | $7,750 |
| Year 1 total | $39,650 | $40,150 |
| 3-year TCO | $130,827 | $117,081 |
| 3-year PEPM equivalent | $36.34 | $32.52 |
| Source | [1] | [2] |
Math: $32.00 x 100 x 12 = $38,400 (Deel), $27.00 x 100 x 12 = $32,400 (Rippling).
Decision aid
Pick Deel when EOR or international contractor management is the dominant cost line, or when the HRIS itself is a low-priority utility function.
Pick Rippling when US HR + IT + Payroll + Performance need to be unified, and global hiring is an occasional rather than core motion.
Deel vs Rippling EOR per worker
Deel EOR is published at $599 per EOR employee per month. Rippling Global EOR is quote-only and commonly observed at $599-$699/worker/mo. Within 15% on most countries; Deel wins on country breadth (130+ published) and on publishing a rate at all.
Cheaper for 50 US employees + 10 international contractors?
Deel: HR Core $5 x 50 = $250/mo, plus 10 x $49 contractor = $490/mo, so $740/mo. Rippling: ~$14 PEPM x 50 = $700/mo HRIS, plus $49/contractor x 10 = $490/mo, so $1,190/mo. Deel wins by $450/mo, about 38% on monthly subscription, and the implementation gap pushes it further. Before Deel withdrew the free HR tier the same comparison put Deel at $490/mo and the gap at 59%, so this is a real narrowing rather than a rounding change.
Which has the broader HRIS module?
Rippling's HRIS is still materially deeper on IT and device management. The gap on core HR has closed: Deel HR now ships worker profiles, org chart, roles, time off and attendance at Core, performance, goals, LMS and surveys at Advanced, and compensation cycles and headcount planning at Elite. It is a priced product line rather than the wedge it was.
Global payroll across 10+ countries?
Deel Payroll Global is published at $29 per employee per month, with Benefits Management Global at $10 and Treasury at $10 as add-ons. Rippling Global Payroll is quote-only, competitive in observed quotes, and has narrower country coverage.
Implementation lift for global teams?
Deel typically faster (4-6 weeks for 10-country setup). Rippling 8-12 weeks for the same scope due to deeper HRIS configuration. Deel's onboarding flow is more automated for international contractors.