Top Rippling alternatives for mid-market companies
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The Rippling pricing backlash—cheap base, expensive per-module add-ons—highlights how mid-market buyers are re-running the "bundled suite vs. point solution" math. If you sell into HR/IT/finance, expect more scrutiny on true per-employee cost and integration friction.
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