Expanding globally with an Employer of Record (EOR) shouldn't come with hidden fees or compliance headaches. Yet many companies discover that Rippling's pricing can climb fast once payroll, HR, and tax add-ons are included. That's where Atlas HXM stands apart—offering a direct, transparent, and predictable EOR model that makes hiring across borders faster, simpler, and fully compliant.
Key Takeaways
Rippling EOR pricing starts around $499 per employee/month, but costs increase quickly with add-ons for payroll, HR, and compliance.
Atlas EOR pricing model offers transparent, all-inclusive pricing starting at $599 per employee/month, with volume-based discounts and no hidden fees.
Rippling uses a hybrid EOR model, partnering with third parties, while the Atlas Employer of Record model owns entities in 160+ countries for faster onboarding and stronger compliance.
Businesses switching to Atlas HXM report up to 82% cost savings compared to setting up local entities.
The direct EOR Atlas HXM model offers predictable pricing, built-in global payroll solutions, and human-led compliance support across every region.
Understanding Rippling EOR Pricing
Rippling's services are part of its modular HR and IT platform. Pricing starts at $8 per employee/month for payroll, but that's just the beginning. To access EOR functionality, international payroll, or compliance support, additional modules must be added—each with its own cost.
Breakdown of Rippling’s Modular Pricing
For each employee per month:
Rippling Employer of Record services: Start at $499
Global payroll services: Starts at $35
Global HRIS services: Start at $8
Contractor management: Starts at $30 per month
Additional HR/IT services: Custom pricing that can add $10–$50+ per employee per month
Businesses often find that Rippling EOR costs increase quickly once add-ons for payroll, compliance, and HR management are included.
Common Challenges With EOR Rippling
While Rippling's flexibility appeals to small and mid-sized teams, the modular structure can create:
Unpredictable costs: Every service adds a new fee.
Hidden charges: Businesses are sometimes billed for past employee counts.
Hybrid EOR structure: Rippling partners with third parties instead of owning local entities, which can delay onboarding and create compliance risks.
Limited country coverage: Around 80+ countries, versus Atlas HXM’s 160+.
For growing companies expanding across multiple regions, these costs and operational gaps can add up quickly.
Atlas EOR: Transparent, Direct, and Global
The Atlas Employer of Record model was built specifically for global expansion. Unlike hybrid EOR providers, Atlas HXM owns 100% of its legal entities in each market in which it operates. We eliminate intermediaries, reducing risk and ensuring full compliance with local employment laws.
Atlas HXM Pricing at a Glance
The direct EOR Atlas HXM pricing is simple: one predictable fee that scales with your team, not your add-ons.
Starting at: $599 per employee/month
Volume-based discounts: For teams hiring more than five employees
Included services: Payroll, benefits, HR support, and compliance—all under one rate
No hidden fees: Every cost is itemized upfront before contract signing
EOR Rippling vs Atlas HXM: Side-by-Side Comparison
Feature | Rippling | Atlas HXM |
|---|---|---|
Starting Price | $499–$599 per employee/month (est.) | $599 per employee/month |
Pricing Transparency | Modular, add-on-based | Transparent and all-inclusive |
EOR Model | Indirect / Hybrid | Direct (Atlas HXM-owned entities) |
Countries Covered | 80+ | 160+ |
Onboarding Speed | Dependent on third parties | Faster, direct onboarding |
Compliance Control | Shared with partners | Owned and managed by Atlas HXM |
Local HR & Legal Support | Limited | Dedicated experts in each region |
Scalability | Costs rise per add-on | Volume discounts available |
If your business needs predictable pricing, compliance assurance, and a single platform for payroll, benefits, and HR, Atlas HXM delivers greater long-term value.
Why Companies Choose Atlas HXM Over Rippling
When it comes to scaling globally, businesses need more than just software—they need reliability, clarity, and support they can trust. That's where Atlas HXM stands apart from Rippling.
1. Transparent Pricing You Can Trust
With Atlas HXM, there are no surprise invoices or add-on charges. Each service is included in your monthly rate. Finance teams can forecast confidently, knowing exactly what global employment costs will look like.
2. Direct Global Compliance
Unlike Rippling Employer of Record services that rely on local partners, Atlas HXM directly owns its entities—ensuring compliance, speed, and control across 160+ countries.
3. Human Expertise at Software Speed
Atlas HXM combines automation with real local HR, tax, and legal experts. You get the speed of a digital platform with the peace of mind that comes from human oversight.
4. Scalable Savings
Setting up your own legal entities can cost 82% more than partnering with Atlas HXM. As your global workforce grows, volume-based discounts make Atlas HXM even more cost-efficient.
5. Global Payroll That Scales
Atlas HXM streamlines payroll across borders with built-in global payroll solutions that ensure employees are paid accurately and on time—no matter the country or currency. We deliver a single, cloud-based platform that manages payroll, tax compliance, and benefits.
What Businesses Are Saying about Atlas HXM
Here's what analysts and real users say about Atlas HXM's global EOR solutions:
“Streamlining global payrolls with unrivaled ease. The ease of use is unmatched. It does everything it advertises and there is nothing to dislike. Helps make the process easier for global payrolls.”
— Manager of HRIS & AP, Energy & Utilities Industry
5.0 Overall Rating | Ease of Use ★★★★★ | Support ★★★★★ | Performance ★★★★★Source: Gartner Peer Insights, December 2024
“Atlas' positioning as a Leader in the 2023 Global EOR NEAT reflects its flexibility, agility, and enabling technology aligned with client and worker UX expectations, talent needs, and data requirements. Atlas' culture, and its solutions anchored by the Atlas HXM platform, provide full employee lifecycle support, delivering continued opportunity and career mobility and extended workforce insights and value to its clients.”
— Jeanine Crane-Thompson, Principal HR Analyst at NelsonHall
Atlas HXM recognized as a ‘Leader’ in NEAT’s Vendor Evaluation for Employer of Record (EOR) Services in 2023 & 2024
“Atlas has been recognized as a Leader in Everest Group's PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024 due to its significant investments in improving global delivery, expanding service coverage, and enhancing client experience on its platform.
Its strategy of establishing its own entities to simplify global employment, advancements in reporting and analytics with tools such as the Global Salary Insights Calculator and the Global Employee Cost Calculator, and its ability to offer additional services such as visa and mobility support set it apart in the Employer of Record (EOR) space.”
— Priyanka Mitra, Vice President at Everest Group
Atlas HXM labelled as a “leader in Employer of Record solutions” by Everest Group PEAK Matrix® 2024
“I cannot emphasize enough how smooth and seamless the entire process was. From the very beginning, the efficiency and professionalism displayed by Atlas HXM were evident. Their website is exceptionally user-friendly, making it easy to upload relevant documents and sign employment contracts. The interface is intuitive and serves all necessary purposes without any hassle.”
— Abhishek R., Senior Frontend Engineer
5.0 Overall Rating | Ease of Use ★★★★★ | Support ★★★★★ | Onboarding ★★★★★
Source: G2 Review, July 2024
Choosing the Right EOR Partner
When comparing Rippling's pricing to Atlas HXM's, consider the total costs. Rippling's modular pricing may appear lower at first glance, but with additional fees and hybrid compliance risks, the overall spend often exceeds expectations.
Atlas HXM gives you the opposite: one transparent price, faster onboarding, direct compliance, and the industry's largest global reach. With Atlas HXM, you're not just getting an EOR provider—you're gaining a global growth partner backed by real people, real compliance, and real results.
Contact Atlas HXM today to hire confidently in 160+ countries with transparent pricing and expert-led compliance.