Purpose-built for international employment
Global employment isn’t an add-on at Gloroots. It’s our core business.
We manage the infrastructure behind international hiring, from locally compliant employment and payroll to employee support and exits.
Gloroots vs Rippling
Hire, onboard, pay, and support employees across 150+ countries, without building your own global employment infrastructure.
Rippling brings HR, IT, payroll, finance, and workforce management into one platform. Gloroots is purpose-built for global employment, helping you hire people in countries where you don’t have a local entity.
Let’s dive into the details and help you find the best one for your organization’s specific needs.
- 150+ countries
- Onboarding in 3–5 working days
- 24/7 human support
Rated 4.9/5
Trusted by Companies around the Globe
Which platform fits your global hiring needs?
Rippling is built to manage a broad range of workforce operations, from HR and IT
to payroll and finance.
Gloroots focuses specifically on international
employment.
If your priority is hiring abroad, the important questions are different:
- Can you hire in the countries you need?
- How quickly can your employee start?
- What will the complete cost be?
- Who handles local employment compliance?
- Who supports your employee when something goes wrong?
That’s where Gloroots is built to deliver.
Gloroots vs Rippling: At a glance
Key criteria
Rippling
Core focus
Global employment
HR, IT, payroll, finance & workforce management
EOR pricing
From $199/employee/month
Quote-based*
EOR coverage
150+ countries
80+ countries*
Time to live hire
3–5 working days
5-10 days minimum for full platform setup*
Human support
24/7 named specialists with 2-4 hr TAT
Business-hours support*
Platform fee
None
Applies to broader platform
Minimum headcount
None
Not publicly published
Global mobility
Yes
Not a core offering
Crypto treasury payouts
Yes
Not offered
*Rippling figures are based on published information and independent sources and should be reconfirmed before purchase.
Why do companies choose Gloroots over Rippling?
Transparent pricing, without platform overhead
Know your cost before you make the offer.
- EOR: From $199/employee/month
- COR: $99/contractor/month
- Contractor payments: $29/contractor/month
- No platform fee
- No minimum headcount
- Itemized invoices
Your quote clearly separates salary, employer costs, and Gloroots’ fee.
Hire across 150+ countries
Hire where your talent is, without establishing a local entity. Gloroots supports EOR employment across 150+ countries, giving you broader coverage for full-time international hiring.
Get employees live in 3–5 working days
International hiring shouldn’t take weeks of back-and-forth. Gloroots manages country-specific contracts, onboarding, payroll, and employment requirements through one workflow.
E-solutions, Egypt: compliant hire onboarded in 2 working days.
24/7 human support
International employees don’t work in one timezone. Your employment support shouldn’t either. Get access to named specialists supporting both your team and your employees across payroll, compliance, benefits, leave, expenses, and employment questions.
Compare services, not just platforms
Capability
Rippling
Employer of Record
150+ countries; from $199/employee/month; locally compliant contracts,
payroll, taxes, benefits and exits
EOR through broader workforce platform; 80+ countries; quote-based
Contractor of Record
$99/contractor/month; classification support and applicable
misclassification risk coverage
COR with country-specific classification checks; quote-based
Contractor payments
$29/contractor/month; contracts, invoices and local payouts
Contractor payments across 185+ countries; attractive for existing
Rippling customers
Global mobility
Visas, permits, registrations and pay parity
Not a core offering
Crypto payouts
Crypto-to-local payout workflows
Not offered
The difference is simple:
Rippling is designed to operate your broader workforce stack.
Gloroots is designed to make global employment easier.
Already using Rippling?
Keep what works. Add Gloroots where you need global employment.
You don’t have to replace your existing HR system. Keep your current HR System for your workforce and use Gloroots as the Employer of Record for employees in countries where you don’t have a local entity.
Add Gloroots for your next international hire
Proven across borders
India
Aardvark
Zero compliance incidents · 100% payroll accuracy
EgyptE-solutions
100% Compliant International Hiring · Onboarded in 2 working days
SpainGreenstein Designagentur
100% Compliant Hiring · Onboarded in less than 7 days
“We didn’t have the time or bandwidth to navigate India’s regulatory landscape ourselves. Gloroots stepped in, handled everything, and let us focus entirely on our work.”
Peter Saber, Senior Leader, AardvarkGloroots vs Rippling: FAQs
Is Gloroots cheaper than Rippling for EOR?
Gloroots EOR starts at $199 per employee per month. Independent estimates place Rippling EOR at approximately $499–599 per employee per month, before applicable platform costs. Actual pricing varies by country and scope, so compare quotes for the same role and country.
How many countries does Gloroots support for EOR?
Gloroots supports EOR employment across 150+ countries. Rippling's EOR coverage is listed in 80+ countries.
How quickly can Gloroots onboard an employee?
Gloroots can get employees live in 3–5 working days, depending on the country and hiring requirements.
Can I use Gloroots and Rippling together?
Yes. Keep Rippling for your domestic HR, IT, and payroll operations while using Gloroots for international employees where you don’t have a local entity.
Does Gloroots provide human support?
Yes. Gloroots provides 24/7 human support, with named specialists supporting employers and international employees.
Compare your actual global hiring costs
Don’t compare estimates. Compare your numbers.
Tell us the country, role, and number of employees you’re hiring.
We’ll provide a country-specific quote with:
Salary + employer costs + Gloroots feeclearly separated.
