Rippling IT
Mobile device management (MDM) software
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What is Rippling IT
Rippling IT is an IT and identity management product within Rippling’s broader workforce management platform that centralizes user identity, device management, and application access. It is used by IT and operations teams to provision and deprovision accounts, manage endpoints, and enforce access policies across common SaaS applications. The product combines directory-style identity data with SSO, device posture signals, and automated workflows tied to employee lifecycle events.
Unified identity and device context
Rippling IT links user identity records with device inventory and management, which helps IT teams apply access decisions using both user and endpoint context. This reduces the need to maintain separate sources of truth for users and devices. It is particularly useful for joiner/mover/leaver processes where access and device actions must stay synchronized.
Lifecycle-based automation workflows
The product supports automated provisioning and deprovisioning tied to employee events (e.g., hire, role change, termination). This can reduce manual steps across app access, group membership, and device actions. Compared with point tools focused only on MDM or only on directory services, the workflow orientation can simplify cross-domain tasks.
Broad SaaS access administration
Rippling IT provides centralized administration for application access, including SSO and account provisioning for supported integrations. IT teams can standardize onboarding and offboarding across many SaaS tools from one console. This is valuable in environments with many cloud apps and frequent employee changes.
Platform coupling and lock-in
Rippling IT is designed to work most effectively when the organization uses Rippling as the system of record for workforce identity data. Organizations that already standardize on another HR system, directory, or endpoint stack may face duplication of identity sources or process redesign. This can increase switching costs compared with adopting a standalone IAM or MDM tool.
Integration coverage varies by app
Provisioning depth and governance controls depend on each application integration (e.g., whether the target app supports SCIM, granular roles, or audit events). Some apps may only support basic SSO, while others support full lifecycle provisioning. Teams may still need manual steps or supplemental tooling for niche or legacy systems.
Limited deep network monitoring focus
While it can support access controls and device posture-driven policies, it is not primarily a dedicated network user monitoring platform. Organizations needing advanced network traffic analytics, deep session inspection, or broad observability across infrastructure may require separate monitoring products. This can matter for security operations teams with extensive detection and response requirements.
Plan & Pricing
Pricing model: Modular subscription (per-employee, per-month) with optional monthly platform/base fees. Rippling products are sold as modules (HRIS, IT/IAM, MDM, Spend, Payroll, etc.) and billed per-employee per-month; some modules or the platform include a flat monthly base fee.
Free tier/trial: Rippling offers a time-limited free trial (CTA "Start free trial" is present on the Rippling IT product page) but the official site does not publish a permanently free plan/tier.
Example costs (from Rippling's official site content):
- Rippling core HRIS: $35 per month (flat platform/base fee) + $8 per employee per month (HRIS core). Source states the base HRIS module starts at $8/employee/month with a $35/month base fee.
- Rippling IT / Identity & Access Management (IAM): Pricing starts at $8 per user per month for core IAM capabilities (SSO, provisioning, lifecycle management).
- Rippling IT / Mobile Device Management (MDM): Device management typically starts at around $8 per user per month (stated as typical starting price; exact cost depends on module combination).
Notes & limitations (official site):
- Exact, final pricing is quote-based and depends on which modules you select and company size; Rippling’s pricing pages and product pages prompt users to request a demo or get a custom quote.
- Some Rippling modules (or the Platform core) may include or require a monthly base fee while most modules are billed per-employee, per-month.
Discounts & custom pricing: Contact Rippling sales for custom quotes, volume/enterprise pricing, and partner programs (official site encourages getting a personalized quote).
Seller details
Rippling, Inc.
San Francisco, California, USA
2016
Private
https://www.rippling.com
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