The Best Rippling Alternative in 2026

Make the switch to Leapsome. A full HRIS and Talent Suite, built by HR experts, with AI Agents working for every employee, not just admins.

Discover how we reduce admin time by 30%
Stuck in a contract with your current HRIS? Switch today & pay nothing for the Leapsome platform while your old HRIS contract runs (max Dec 2026).

Modular pricing. Only pay for what you need.

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2,000+ companies already run HR on Leapsome

What Makes Leapsome Different

One platform. From hire to high performer.

HRIS, performance, engagement, goals, and learning on a single data layer. No more stitching together tools. One compliant system means one source of truth for every people decision.

Built for outcomes, not just operations.

Most HR platforms run transactions. Leapsome runs performance. Connected people data turns 1:1s, reviews, and engagement signals into early indicators leaders actually act on, so HR moves from reporting on the past to shaping what's next.

AI that does the work, with humans in control.

Specialized AI agents help build workflows, fill out templates, draft reviews, surface insights, and provide personalized coaching for all employees — embedded in HR processes with clear permissions and human review by default. Productivity gains for all employees, without compliance trade-offs.

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Leapsome vs Rippling

Rippling automates your back office. Leapsome drives your people strategy. A full HRIS and Talent Suite, built by HR experts on one connected data layer. AI Agents for everyone. Plugged into the tools you already run.

Leapsome vs Rippling

Leapsome
One connected people data layer.
Full Talent Suite. Built in.
AI Agents for everyone
Insights that drive decisions
Pricing that stays predictable.
Rippling
HR data siloed from IT and finance
Bare-bones performance
AI for admins only
Reports stuck in silos
Add-ons that stack up

Join 2000+teams who consolidate their HR tools and make smarter people decisions with Leapsome

HR Workflows

Automate recurring HR work and save hours

  • Automate onboarding, offboarding, promotions, and role changes —no more manual chasing
  • Trigger tasks, approvals, and reminders based on real-time employee data
  • Standardize processes across teams while staying flexible
Document Management

Centralize and automate your contracts and signatures

Empower your team to create, distribute and track HR paperwork at scale from one centralized hub.

Give your employees an intuitive HR portal where they can access company policies, submit self-service requests and sign contracts

  • Scale paperwork with dynamic HRIS data variables.
  • Capture legally binding e-signatures.
  • Categorize and attach documents to employee profiles.
Absence Management

Make your time-off policies clear, compliant and scalable

Coordinate your global absence management with a centralized system that automatically handles local compliance, accruals and carry-overs.

Improve productivity with cross-HR workflows that automate handovers, synchronize absences to payroll and track the performance impact of time-off patterns.

  • Configure global leave policies for local compliance.
  • Enable self-service requests with approval workflows.
  • Sync time-off data with payroll and reporting.
Talent Management

Align, develop and retain talent in one people performance platform

Feed your core employee data into reviews, surveys and development plans to generate deeper people insights, uncover retention trends and spot top talent.

Empower managers to coach effectively and build a high-performance culture where teams stay aligned, motivated and focused on business growth.

  • Run performance and 360° reviews with context across the employee lifecycle.
  • Align teams with clear goals and measurable OKRs.
  • Measure engagement and deploy learning paths to close skill gaps.
Analytics

Use people insights to make confident executive decisions

Align your HR, performance and engagement metrics in a real-time analytics hub that offers presentation-ready executive insights.

Combine advanced filters with our intelligent AI assistant to uncover hidden workforce trends and make confident, strategic decisions that shape your company’s future.

  • Track headcount, attrition, engagement, performance and more.
  • Build dashboards with presentation-ready reports.
  • Generate workforce insights with natural language queries.

Switching to Leapsome is easy, with 9.5/10 customer support

You can launch in just ~4 weeks with our guidance at every step.


Our customer support team is rated 9.5/10 on G2.

Step 1

Align on your goals and setup

We start with a structured kickoff led by your dedicated Customer Success Manager. We define your HR structure, workflows and priorities together to ensure that Leapsome fits your organization from the start.

Step 2

Migrate your data securely

We help you import employee data, historical records and key documentation without manual busywork or risk of data loss. Our team make sure that your information is clean, complete and secure.

Step 3

Launch confidently, with ongoing support

We stick around once you’re live. Your Customer Success Manager supports rollout, training and optimization to ensure you drive adoption and deliver long-term impact.

2000+ teams consolidate their HR tools and enable smarter decisions with Leapsome

Don't just take our word for it

HR leaders love our flexibility and customer support

Read what customers say about replacing their old HRIS with Leapsome.

Thomas Müller
"Leapsome stood out by far — it gives us 120% where it matters most."
"We evaluated several well-known HRIS platforms, but Leapsome stood out by far. It gives us 120% where it matters most — employee development — while offering the flexibility we need to shape our HR processes for the future. Compared to more rigid, legacy tools, Leapsome felt like a true partner in enabling our people."
Thomas Müller
Managing Director, SKR Reisen
Faris Wonigeit
"All key employee data in one place — that's the major benefit for us."
"We chose Leapsome's HRIS because we wanted a system that brings together everything that truly matters to us: performance, feedback, and development conversations. What immediately stood out was the clean, intuitive user experience combined with powerful customization options. One major benefit for us is that we now have all key employee data in one place."
Faris Wonigeit
CEO, Meilenstein
Joss Lowery
"Better analytics, more clarity, and a stronger company culture."
"Leapsome HRIS makes it easier to simplify HR processes, improve the employee experience, and keep all data in one place. It also provides better analytics, offering more clarity and helping to strengthen company culture."
Joss Lowery
Managing Director, Bar2
Lika Somoye
"That personal touch made all the difference."
"We chose Leapsome HRIS because it offers not only smart features and flexibility, but also a strong sense of partnership and trust. We felt supported from the very beginning — that personal touch made all the difference."
Lika Somoye
Chief People Officer & Partner, Neurons Lab
Dr. Christian Grobe
"User-friendly, intuitive, and highly customizable — Leapsome stood out convincingly."
"We compared several platforms, and Leapsome stood out convincingly — it's user-friendly, intuitive, and highly customizable. I love how fast and openly the team at Leapsome reacts to our feedback and suggestions."
Dr. Christian Grobe
CEO, Billie
Tamsin Webster
"More configurable than any other system I've used — it feels bespoke."
"Leapsome's HRIS is more configurable than any other system I've used. We can decide who can see or edit each field. It feels bespoke, and because it's SaaS, there's no need for upgrades or technical support."
Tamsin Webster
Head of People, ECI

Calculate how much Leapsome could save your business

Fragmented HR tools create frustration, extra costs and admin tasks.
Leapsome consolidates your tools to free up budget and time.

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Absenteeism is when an employee consistently doesn't appear for work, and can be a symptom of disengagement and warning sign of employee burnout and fatigue.

Every employee is producing as much as they are being paid and therefore the increased productivity increases overall employee contribution towards the revenue and is proportional to the employee payroll.

Turnover cost includes the cost of hiring and onboarding a new person, lost productivity, customer service and errors, training cost (invested in previous employees), and cultural impact assumed to be 125% of the annual salary.

Turnover cost includes the cost of hiring and onboarding a new person, lost productivity, customer service and errors, training cost (invested in previous employees), and cultural impact assumed to be 125% of the annual salary.

Turnover cost includes the cost of hiring and onboarding a new person, lost productivity, customer service and errors, training cost (invested in previous employees), and cultural impact assumed to be 125% of the annual salary.

*All data has been supported by Gallup & SHRM

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What you'll get:

  • A short discovery call to explore your HR goals and challenges
  • Expert advice to build more scalable, impactful people processes
  • Clear next steps,including a personalized platform walkthrough

Empowering teams at 2,000+ forward-thinking organizations

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Leapsome different from other HR platforms?

Leapsome combines HRIS, performance, engagement, goals, learning, and analytics in one unified platform. Instead of stitching together multiple tools, you manage the entire employee lifecycle in one place — with shared data and built-in AI insights.

Can we use Leapsome for both HRIS and talent management?

Yes. Leapsome connects your core HR data with performance reviews, engagement surveys, goals, learning, and analytics. This means no silos and better visibility across the full employee lifecycle.

How long does implementation take?

Most teams go live within weeks, not months. Your dedicated Customer Success Manager guides onboarding, configures workflows with you, and ensures your rollout stays on track.

How does data migration work?

We support secure data imports from your existing HRIS or spreadsheets and guide you through the process step by step. Our team helps ensure your employee data is complete, accurate, and migrated without unnecessary manual work or data loss risk.

Will switching disrupt our team?

No. We design implementation around your structure and timelines to minimize disruption. With guided onboarding, training support, and clear rollout plans, your team can transition smoothly and confidently.

Does Leapsome integrate with our existing tools?

Yes. Leapsome integrates with common payroll, collaboration, and business systems via native integrations, API, and SFTP options, so your HR data flows seamlessly across your stack.

Is Leapsome easy for employees and managers to use?

Yes. Leapsome is built with a modern, intuitive user experience that drives high adoption across admins, managers, and employees, on desktop and mobile. Fewer clicks, clearer navigation, and actionable insights.

How secure is our employee data?

Leapsome follows strict security and data protection standards. Your employee data is encrypted, securely stored, and handled according to international compliance requirements.

Can Leapsome scale as we grow?

Absolutely. Leapsome is designed for growing organizations. Whether you’re adding new teams, expanding internationally, or evolving your HR processes, the platform adapts with flexible workflows and configurable modules.

What ROI can we expect?

Customers report reduced admin time, higher manager adoption of feedback tools, and faster reporting through unified analytics. By consolidating tools and automating workflows, HR teams save time while improving visibility and decision-making.