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HRLocker vs Rippling

Last updated October 2026

Looking for a European alternative to Rippling? Here's how HRLocker compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.

Our pick for a European buyer: HRLocker. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.

HRLocker
Rippling
What it is
Irish HR software with ISO 27001 and EU hosting
Unified platform for HR, IT, and operations management.
Headquarters
🇮🇪 IE
🇺🇸 US · 2016
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on request for certain modules.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO 27001
ISO 27001, ISO 27018, ISO 42001, SOC 1, SOC 2
Price from
€4/user/mo
No
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
CAPTERRA 4.5/5 (31) · GETAPP 4.5/5 (31)
No
Integrations
Calendar Integration
Slack, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce, Zoom +5

Where each one wins

HRLocker

Strengths

  • +Intuitive interface requiring minimal training
  • +Centralizes HR functions (records, leave, documents, performance reviews) in one platform
  • +GDPR-compliant and secure data handling
  • +Streamlined recruitment and onboarding with digital signatures and training automation
  • +Responsive and dedicated customer support
  • +Quick and smooth setup process
  • +Reduces administrative workload for HR teams and managers

Limitations

  • −Limited pricing transparency and minimum user requirement of 15
  • −Complex annual leave settings for part-time workers
  • −Requests for enhanced integrations (e.g., calendar sync with Gmail)

Rippling

Strengths

  • +Unifies HR, IT, and operations in a single platform
  • +Strong compliance and security certifications
  • +Extensive integration ecosystem
  • +Scalable for growing businesses

Limitations

  • −Pricing lacks transparency
  • −Complex setup for large organizations
  • −Steep learning curve for admins
  • −Modular pricing can become expensive

Data residency & compliance

HRLocker
Rippling
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on request for certain modules.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
not established
DPA
not established
not established
Sub-processors
not established
not established
Certifications
ISO 27001
ISO 27001, ISO 27018, ISO 42001, SOC 1, SOC 2

Pricing

HRLocker

  • Core HR €4 per user / month, billed yearlyCentralized employee database · GDPR-compliant · Basic HRIS features
  • Time & Attendance €2 per user / month, add-onManual or clock-in/out logging · Multi-device support · Project-based tracking
  • Recruit (ATS) €3 per user / month, add-on or standaloneApplicant tracking system · Digital onboarding · E-signatures
  • Onboard €3 per user / month, add-on or standaloneDigital onboarding workflows · Automated compliance · Branded welcome experiences
  • Perform (Performance Management) €4 per user / month, add-on or €10 standaloneGoal setting and reviews · 360 feedback · AI coaching
  • Engage €2 per user / month, add-on360 feedback · Employee surveys · AI coaching
  • Full Suite €13.5 per user / month, billed yearly (discounted from €18)Includes Core HR, Time & Attendance, Recruit, Onboard, Perform · Discounted bundle · Yearly billing

Prices are billed yearly. No free plan or trial mentioned.

Rippling

No published pricing we could verify.

Pricing is not publicly disclosed; custom quotes provided upon request.

Features

HRLocker

Core HR & Employee Database
Centralized employee data storage (contracts, compensation, personal details), GDPR-compliant single source of truth, Right-to-work document management, Secure access controls
Leave Management
Self-service time-off requests, Manager approval workflows, Absence tracking with full visibility, Holiday and sick leave management
Time Tracking & Attendance
Manual or clock-in/out time logging, Multi-device support, Project-based time tracking, Payroll data export
Recruitment & Onboarding
Applicant tracking system (ATS), Digital onboarding with e-signatures, Automated compliance and paperwork, Branded welcome experiences
Performance & Engagement
Goal setting and reviews, 360 feedback and employee surveys, AI coaching for performance conversations, Continuous coaching and development

Rippling

HR & Workforce Management
Employee onboarding and offboarding, Time and attendance tracking, Payroll processing, Benefits administration
IT & Device Management
Device provisioning and deprovisioning, Software deployment and updates, Mobile device management (MDM), Security policy enforcement
Security & Compliance
Role-based access control, Multi-factor authentication (MFA), Data encryption in transit and at rest, Audit logging
Integrations & Automation
Pre-built connectors for 500+ apps, Custom workflow automation, API access for custom integrations, Single sign-on (SSO) support
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