The Problem
Why teams leave Rippling
Modular pricing — every feature is a separate cost
True cost is hard to calculate without a quote
Sales-driven pricing makes budgeting difficult
Platform complexity increases with each module
Device management and IT features are the expensive differentiators
What We Build Instead
Your custom hr & people tool
Unified HR + IT management without modular pricing
Employee lifecycle management from hire to exit
Device provisioning and app access management
Payroll and benefits in one platform
Automated onboarding and offboarding workflows
Role-based access across all systems
The Math
Rippling vs. custom build
Based on 100 seats at $20/seat/month, with ~10% annual SaaS price increases.
Keep paying Rippling
Build with 86 SaaS
3-year savings with 100 seats
$10,325
13% less than Rippling
Pricing Breakdown
Rippling tier pricing vs. one-time custom build
Compare what you pay per seat across Rippling's tiers against a single investment in software you own forever.
| Tier | Monthly/Seat | Annual/Seat | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | $8/mo | $7/mo | Core HR, Employee database, Onboarding/offboarding, Workflow automation |
| Pro | $20/mo | $17/mo | Payroll, Benefits admin, Time & attendance, Compliance |
| Unlimited | $35/mo | $30/mo | Device management, App management, IT inventory, Identity management |
| Custom Build by 86 SaaS | $35,000–$60,000 one-time | $0/seat | Unlimited users, full ownership, no recurring fees |
Migration Timeline
From Rippling to ownership — week by week
A structured migration plan to move off Rippling in 8-14 weeks with zero downtime.
Discovery & Audit
1-2 weeksAudit HR, IT, and payroll processes across all Rippling modules in use
Architecture & Design
2 weeksDesign unified HR + IT platform with employee lifecycle automation
Core Development
4-8 weeksBuild HR core, payroll, benefits, device management, and app provisioning
Data Migration & Testing
1-2 weeksMigrate employee data, device inventory, and app access configurations
Deployment & Training
1-2 weeksLaunch unified platform and train HR and IT teams
Total build time
8-14 weeks
Feature Comparison
What you keep, what you skip, and why
A transparent comparison of Rippling features vs. your custom-built alternative.
| Feature | Rippling | Custom Build | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core HR & Employee Database | |||
| Payroll Processing | |||
| Benefits Administration | |||
| Device Management | |||
| App Provisioning | |||
| Onboarding/Offboarding Automation | |||
| Time & Attendance | |||
| Identity Management | |||
| IT Inventory Tracking | |||
| Rippling Unity Platform | Custom unified platform without module-based pricing | ||
| All Modules Included | No per-module pricing — everything included |
Your custom build focuses on the features your team actually uses — typically 15-20% of what Rippling offers — built exactly for your workflow.
How It Works
From Rippling to ownership in 8-14 weeks
Free Audit
We analyze your Rippling usage and identify exactly which features your team actually uses.
Scope & Build
We build your custom hr & people tool with only the features you need. 8-14 weeks.
Deploy & Migrate
We deploy to your infrastructure, migrate your data from Rippling, and train your team.
You Own It
Full source code, documentation, and optional maintenance retainer. No vendor lock-in. Ever.