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Playroll vs Rippling

Complete EOR Comparison 2025

Evaluating Playroll and Rippling for your global team? Compare pricing, features, support quality, compliance capabilities, and real customer reviews. Discover why leading companies choose Rivermate for transparent pricing, 24/7 human support, and true partnership.

Why companies choose Rivermate over Playroll and Rippling

01

Rund um die Uhr, menschliche Unterstützung

02

Transparente, unkomplizierte Preisgestaltung

03

Integrierte Compliance garantiert

04

Über 180 Länder, viele Tochtergesellschaften

Trusted by more than 1,000 global companies

Rivermate | airwallex
Rivermate | mitsui
Rivermate | niterra
Rivermate | wcg
Rivermate | neilmed
Rivermate | crowdcube
Rivermate | generation
Rivermate | abacus
Rivermate | ct
Rivermate | drf
Rivermate | easydmarc
Rivermate | gomarkets
Rivermate | itsvit
Rivermate | medix
Rivermate | myclinicaloutcomes
Rivermate | onward
Rivermate | rephine
Rivermate | royfort
Rivermate | sal
Rivermate | wandai

How Playroll, Rippling, and Rivermate compare

Google
Google
PlayrollNo rating (N/A)
RipplingNo rating (N/A)
Rivermate4.8/5
G2
G2
Playroll4.5/5
Rippling4.8/5
Rivermate4.9/5
Trustpilot
Trustpilot
Playroll4.5/5
Rippling4.6/5
Rivermate4.7/5
Capterra
Capterra
Playroll4.5/5
Rippling4.8/5
Rivermate4.8/5

Human-first support

24/7 access to real experts — not bots

We embed alongside your team through Slack, WhatsApp, or email, with response times in minutes. Your people get answers when they need them, not days later.

True partnership

Not just a platform — an extension of your HR team

We consult on contracts, onboard your people, and guide you through compliance shifts. With local experts in 150+ countries, you get a partner who grows with you.

Flexibility that fits you

Tailored to your needs, not one-size-fits-all

From custom contracts and benefits to non-standard scenarios, we adapt to your business. You won't hear "we don't support that" — we'll find a way.

Which Platform is Right for You?

Choose the best EOR platform based on your company size, budget, and support needs

Playroll

Playroll

Custom pricing

Best for:

  • Large enterprises with $10M+ revenue
  • Teams needing advanced analytics
  • Companies with in-house HR teams

Not ideal for:

  • Startups with limited budgets
  • Teams needing 24/7 human support
  • Quick onboarding requirements
Rippling

Rippling

From $8/month

Best for:

  • Mid-size tech companies
  • Self-service platform preference
  • Teams with technical expertise

Not ideal for:

  • Complex compliance requirements
  • Need for custom contract terms
  • White-glove service expectations
Rivermate

Rivermate

RECOMMENDED

From €299/month

Best for:

  • Companies of all sizes (startup to enterprise)
  • 24/7 human support via Slack/WhatsApp
  • Transparent pricing - no hidden fees
  • Custom contracts and flexibility
  • True partnership approach
  • 150+ countries coverage

Why companies choose Rivermate:

“We needed a partner, not just a platform. Rivermate's white-glove service and instant support via Slack made all the difference.”

— Boloo, 50+ global employees

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GoogleBewertet 4.6/5 auf Google
G2Bewertet 4.5/5 auf G2
TrustpilotBewertet 4.8/5 auf Trustpilot
CapterraBewertet 4.8/5 auf Capterra
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Beschäftigte

2000+

Jährliche Gehaltsabrechnung

€200M+

Unterstützte Unternehmen

1000+

Abgedeckte Länder

150+

Competitive pricing

Compare transparent pricing across platforms. All prices are per employee per month.

Service
Rivermate
Best Value
Playroll
Rippling
Employer of record (pricing)
Range €199/€599
Not publicly disclosed
$8/month
Payroll (pricing)
Not publicly disclosed
Not publicly disclosed
$8/month
Contractor management (pricing)
€199
Not publicly disclosed
Not publicly disclosed
Recruiting (pricing)
0.2%
Not publicly disclosed
Not publicly disclosed
HR software (pricing)
Free
Not publicly disclosed
Not publicly disclosed

Transparent pricing · No hidden fees · Cancel anytime

-3650%
Savings
97%
Accuracy
96%
Satisfaction

What's the price difference?

Number of employees: 50

10100

With Rivermate EOR, you save €-14,600 or up to -3650% in savings.

(Pricing calculated monthly)

Detailed Comparison

See how we compare

Explore features, support, and compliance across all platforms

Feature
Rivermate
Playroll
Rippling
Global CoverageNumber of countries supported
150+ countries
100+ countries
100+ countries
Custom ContractsAbility to customize employment contracts
Equity & Stock OptionsSupport for equity compensation
Multi-currency PayrollPay employees in their local currency
Benefits AdministrationComprehensive benefits management
Contractor ManagementManage independent contractors

Check out Playroll's drawbacks directly from its users

What do you dislike about DataArt?

L

Lorainer Fontalvo

Sr. UX UI Designer

DataArt

G2
G2
2.5

Delays in response times and difficulty in getting timely assistance. Also Playroll's availability and features might vary depending on the user's location, and certain functionalities may not be available in all regions.

Rivermate guarantees you timely assistance.

What do you dislike about CQ Flency?

M

Mayur Patil

Localization Engineer

CQ Flency

Trustpilot
Trustpilot
3.0

Playroll charges a hefty fee compared to other payment platforms. They can not provide tax guidance to remote contractors working with external companies.

Rivermate offers global expansion at a budget friendly price.

What do you dislike about this service?

A

Arthur Fedrizzi

Mid Market

Google
Google
2.0

I really didn't like the fact that I will be paid to my Playroll account, and then I need to transfer to my bank account because that's another 2-3 business days. This was very annoying.

Rivermate offers consistent, timely payment.

Check out Rippling's drawbacks directly from its users

What do you dislike about DataArt?

L

Lorainer Fontalvo

Sr. UX UI Designer

DataArt

G2
G2
2.5

Delays in response times and difficulty in getting timely assistance. Also Rippling's availability and features might vary depending on the user's location, and certain functionalities may not be available in all regions.

Rivermate guarantees you timely assistance.

What do you dislike about CQ Flency?

M

Mayur Patil

Localization Engineer

CQ Flency

Trustpilot
Trustpilot
3.0

Rippling charges a hefty fee compared to other payment platforms. They can not provide tax guidance to remote contractors working with external companies.

Rivermate offers global expansion at a budget friendly price.

What do you dislike about this service?

A

Arthur Fedrizzi

Mid Market

Google
Google
2.0

I really didn't like the fact that I will be paid to my Rippling account, and then I need to transfer to my bank account because that's another 2-3 business days. This was very annoying.

Rivermate offers consistent, timely payment.

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