# OrangeHRM vs Rippling

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Rippling

| Attribute | OrangeHRM | Rippling |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 36 (48% (low)) | 52.6 (52% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 0 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 0 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 1,152 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"An HR platform that handles recruitment, employee data management, performance reviews, time and attendance tracking, leave administration, onboarding and offboarding, and career development planning. Available as cloud or on-premise deployment. It is indexed under HRIS & Payroll Software.","source":"https://www.orangehrm.com/en/pricing","question":"What is OrangeHRM?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"OrangeHRM is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the GPL-3.0 licence. Paid editions are also offered: Advanced, priced on request. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.orangehrm.com/en/pricing","question":"Is OrangeHRM free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to OrangeHRM. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.orangehrm.com/en/pricing","question":"What platforms does OrangeHRM support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. OrangeHRM can be deployed cloud / SaaS and on-premise, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://www.orangehrm.com/en/pricing","question":"Can OrangeHRM be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 4 integrations for OrangeHRM, including Slack, Google Chat, OneSpan and LDAP. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.orangehrm.com/en/pricing","question":"What does OrangeHRM integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for OrangeHRM. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as OrangeHRM not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.orangehrm.com/trust","question":"What security certifications does OrangeHRM have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Yes. OrangeHRM is published under the GPL-3.0 licence, a copyleft licence, so check its terms before embedding it in a closed-source product. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm","question":"Is OrangeHRM open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | `[{"answer":"Rippling unifies employee data, payroll processing, IT infrastructure, and financial information in a single platform. It uses artificial intelligence to automate administrative tasks, manage global compliance requirements, and streamline operations for organizations with distributed workforces worldwide. It is indexed under HRIS & Payroll Software.","source":"https://www.rippling.com","question":"What is Rippling?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Rippling does not publish its prices. Pricing is quoted on request, so the figure depends on your seat count and requirements. We record this as a pricing-transparency signal rather than guessing a number. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.rippling.com","question":"How much does Rippling cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Rippling. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.rippling.com","question":"What platforms does Rippling support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Rippling, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.rippling.com","question":"Can Rippling be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR for Rippling. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Rippling not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.rippling.com/en-CA/blog/ai-compliance-canada-hr-payroll","question":"What security certifications does Rippling have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Rippling is available worldwide. Its primary markets are the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.","source":"https://www.rippling.com","question":"Where is Rippling available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A flexible HR platform that manages employee records, recruitment, onboarding, performance tracking, and leave administration. Offered as both free open-source software and premium subscription plans with advanced modules. | An HR and payroll system designed to help companies hire, manage, and pay workers across multiple countries while staying compliant with local employment regulations. Includes features for handling leave, overtime, termination, and global contractor management. |
| features.capabilities | `{"sso_scim":true,"core_hris":true,"api_access":"full","mobile_app":true,"onboarding":true,"benefits_admin":true,"native_payroll":"none","time_attendance":true}` | `{"eor_peo":"eor","core_hris":true,"onboarding":true,"benefits_admin":true,"native_payroll":"multi_country","time_attendance":true,"payroll_countries":"Global","contractor_payments":true}` |
| integrations.count | 2 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Google Chat"},{"name":"OneSpan"},{"name":"LDAP"}]` | - |
| language.primary | PHP | - |
| license.spdx | GPL-3.0 | - |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":["US","CA","GB"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":["CA","US","GB","IE","DE","FR","NL","SE","PH","AR","MX","CZ","PL","UA","JP","AU","NZ"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Starter","description":"Completely FREE & Open-source HR Software","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Advanced","description":"Experience OrangeHRM Advanced, commitment-free","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free open-source Starter version with 30-day free trial for Advanced tier","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.orangehrm.com/en/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-13T09:35:03.280Z","freeTrialDays":30}` | `{"type":"quote","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.rippling.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T16:39:54.833Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | no |
| pricing.model | freemium | quote |
| pricing.price_level | low | unknown |
| pricing.transparent | no | no |
| release.cadence_days | 78 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/v5.9","date":"2026-06-28T23:46:59Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.9"},{"url":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/v5.8.1","date":"2026-04-06T00:35:04Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.8.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/v5.8","date":"2025-11-21T06:30:09Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/v5.7","date":"2024-07-19T12:26:24Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/v5.6.1","date":"2024-03-27T10:46:10Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.6.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/v5.6","date":"2024-01-28T06:24:49Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/v5.5","date":"2023-07-07T16:09:18Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/v5.4","date":"2023-04-30T15:17:58Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/v5.3","date":"2022-12-28T15:16:32Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/v5.2","date":"2022-10-19T16:07:45Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/v5.1","date":"2022-07-25T09:50:44Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/v.5.0","date":"2022-05-01T08:18:53Z","type":"stable","version":"v.5.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/v4.10.1","date":"2022-03-25T05:44:06Z","type":"stable","version":"v4.10.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/v4.10","date":"2022-02-11T07:47:53Z","type":"stable","version":"v4.10"},{"url":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/v5.0-beta","date":"2021-11-25T07:42:11Z","type":"stable","version":"v5.0-beta"},{"url":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/v4.9","date":"2021-11-15T07:33:01Z","type":"stable","version":"v4.9"},{"url":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/v4.8","date":"2021-03-20T08:53:09Z","type":"stable","version":"v4.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/v4.7","date":"2021-01-04T08:46:30Z","type":"stable","version":"v4.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/4.6.0.1","date":"2020-12-18T08:44:07Z","type":"stable","version":"4.6.0.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/v4.6","date":"2020-11-09T05:56:33Z","type":"stable","version":"v4.6"}]` | - |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.scorecard | 3.4 | - |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | - | https://www.rippling.com/blog/ai-compliance-canada-hr-payroll |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Forangehrm%2Forangehrm&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

## Capabilities (HRIS & Payroll Software)

| Capability | OrangeHRM | Rippling |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Core HRIS (system of record) | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Payroll** |  |  |
| Native payroll | None | Multi-country |
| Native-payroll countries | - | Global |
| Tax filing | - | - |
| **Employment** |  |  |
| EOR / PEO | - | EOR |
| Contractor payments | - | ✓ |
| **People** |  |  |
| Benefits administration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Time & attendance | ✓ | ✓ |
| Onboarding | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Platform** |  |  |
| SSO / SCIM | ✓ | - |
| GL / accounting posting | - | - |
| Mobile app | ✓ | - |
| API access | Full | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-17T01:31:51.663Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*