Insightly vs Rippling: which one fits your business?
Side-by-side comparison of Insightly and Rippling — fees, features, ease, support, and which one fits your business. Scored on the same rubric.
Short answer: Rippling wins on our scorecard (7.7/10 vs 7.3/10).
| Scored on | Insightly | Rippling |
|---|---|---|
| Right fit for small biz | 8 | 8 |
| Ease of use | 7 | 8 |
| Fees & pricing | 7 | 7 |
| Customer support | 6 | 6 |
| Features | 8 | 9 |
| Plus Tier (Annual) | $29/user/mo | — |
| Professional Tier (Annual) | $49/user/mo | — |
| Enterprise Tier (Annual) | $99/user/mo | — |
| AppConnect Add-on | Varies by usage | — |
| Core Platform | — | Starts at $8/user/mo |
| Base Fee | — | Varies by contract |
| PEO Services | — | Custom Quote |
| Implementation | — | Varies ($0 - $3,000+) |
Insightly in one paragraph
Insightly is the best choice for businesses that need to bridge the gap between a closed sale and a finished project without switching apps.
Skip it if: Skip it if you only need a simple contact manager and don't plan on using the project management features.
Rippling in one paragraph
Rippling is the gold standard for businesses that want to automate the entire employee lifecycle, from payroll to IT, provided they can handle the modular pricing.
Skip it if: You have fewer than 5 employees and don't plan to scale your headcount this year.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Insightly or Rippling?
On our five-axis scorecard, Rippling scores higher (7.7/10 vs 7.3/10). Rippling is the gold standard for businesses that want to automate the entire employee lifecycle, from payroll to IT, provided they can handle the modular pricing.
Who should skip Insightly?
Skip it if you only need a simple contact manager and don't plan on using the project management features.
Who should skip Rippling?
You have fewer than 5 employees and don't plan to scale your headcount this year.