# Rippling vs Sage HR

| Attribute | Rippling | Sage HR |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 52.6 (52% (medium)) | 53.1 (23% (low)) |
| content.faq | `[{"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}]` | `[{"answer":"A cloud-based HR platform that consolidates employee records and leave management, with optional modules for performance tracking, time tracking, shift planning, expense management, and recruitment. Designed for businesses with up to 250 employees. It is indexed under HRIS & Payroll Software.","source":"https://sage.hr/pricing/","question":"What is Sage HR?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Sage HR is a paid product; published pricing starts at £5 per user per month. There is no free tier. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://sage.hr/pricing/","question":"How much does Sage HR cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Sage HR. 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://sage.hr/pricing/","question":"What platforms does Sage HR support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Sage HR can be deployed cloud / SaaS and on-premise, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://sage.hr/pricing/","question":"Can Sage HR be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Sage HR. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Sage HR not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://sage.hr/privacy-policy/","question":"What security certifications does Sage HR have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Sage HR is available in the United Kingdom. Its primary market is the United Kingdom. The vendor is headquartered in the United Kingdom.","source":"https://sage.hr/pricing/","question":"Where is Sage HR available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"on_prem":true}` |
| description.long | 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. | A cloud-based HR platform that consolidates employee records and leave management, with optional modules for performance tracking, time tracking, shift planning, expense management, and recruitment. Designed for businesses with up to 250 employees. |
| features.capabilities | `{"eor_peo":"eor","core_hris":true,"onboarding":true,"benefits_admin":true,"native_payroll":"multi_country","time_attendance":true,"payroll_countries":"Global","contractor_payments":true}` | `{"eor_peo":"none","core_hris":true,"mobile_app":true,"tax_filing":"none","native_payroll":"partner","time_attendance":true,"payroll_countries":"UK"}` |
| integrations.count | - | 2 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"Sage Payroll"},{"name":"Sage 50 Payroll"}]` |
| 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":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"GB","primaryMarkets":["GB"],"availabilityScope":"regional","availableCountries":["GB"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"quote","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.rippling.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T16:39:54.833Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Core HR + Leave Management","summary":"£5.00/employee/month","features":["Employee database","Leave management","Mobile app"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":5,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"contactSales":false}],"addOns":[{"name":"Performance Management","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":2.5,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}]},{"name":"Timesheets","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":2.5,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}]},{"name":"Shift Scheduling","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":2.5,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}]},{"name":"Expenses","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":1.25,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}]},{"name":"Recruitment","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":184.45,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}]}],"summary":"From £5.00/employee/month. 30-day free trial, no credit card required.","currency":"GBP","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://sage.hr/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T10:19:37.942Z","freeTrialDays":30,"startingPrice":{"amount":5,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | no |
| pricing.model | quote | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | unknown | low |
| pricing.transparent | no | yes |
| reliability.status_page | yes | - |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | https://www.rippling.com/blog/ai-compliance-canada-hr-payroll | - |

## Capabilities (HRIS & Payroll Software)

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

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T21:42:32.447Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*