Rippling vs Square POS: which one fits your business?
Side-by-side comparison of Rippling and Square POS — 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 7.5/10).
| Scored on | Rippling | Square POS |
|---|---|---|
| Right fit for small biz | 8 | 8 |
| Ease of use | 8 | 9 |
| Fees & pricing | 7 | 7 |
| Customer support | 6 | 5 |
| Features | 9 | 8 |
| Core Platform | Starts at $8/user/mo | — |
| Base Fee | Varies by contract | — |
| PEO Services | Custom Quote | — |
| Implementation | Varies ($0 - $3,000+) | — |
| Basic Software Fee | — | $0/mo |
| In-Person Processing | — | 2.6% + 10¢ |
| Online Processing | — | 2.9% + 30¢ |
| Keyed-in Processing | — | 3.5% + 15¢ |
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.
Square POS in one paragraph
Square POS remains the fastest way to start taking payments, but high-volume businesses will eventually outgrow its flat-rate pricing.
Skip it if: You process more than $25,000 a month and need a dedicated account manager who picks up the phone every time.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Rippling or Square POS?
On our five-axis scorecard, Rippling scores higher (7.7/10 vs 7.5/10). 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 Rippling?
You have fewer than 5 employees and don't plan to scale your headcount this year.
Who should skip Square POS?
You process more than $25,000 a month and need a dedicated account manager who picks up the phone every time.