You shouldn’t pay for expensive upcharges just to “bundle” IT and HR. Swif.ai delivers robust Shadow IT detection and AI-powered Browser Security in one transparent, flat pricing model.
Swif.ai
per employee
Rippling IT
per employee
Capability
Swif.ai
Rippling IT
Platform Support
macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Primarily supports Windows, macOS, and mobile (iOS/Android) – Desktop OS support is more limited
Shadow IT Detection
Real-time detection of unauthorized SaaS apps and AI-powered Browser Security to identify risky usage
Lacks dedicated, real-time Shadow IT oversight
AI Tool Governance
Control and block unauthorized AI agents with built-in policy enforcement for tools like OpenAI
No specific controls for AI tool usage.
Compliance Automation
Automated workflows for SOC 2, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 compliance – integrated with leading platforms like Vanta/Drata/Thoropass
Basic compliance reporting without automated remediation workflows.
Pricing
Transparent, flat pricing per device
Higher per-employee pricing with hidden add-ons and bundled costs.
Integrates HR and IT functions into one system.
Provides basic device management and provisioning.
Charges significantly more per employee.
Do not offer advanced real-time Shadow IT detection or AI-powered Browser Security.
Requires manual audits and fragmented compliance workflows.
Employees can freely use ChatGPT, DeepSeek, etc., without centralized control.
As echoed by customers, Rippling’s interface is often described as unintuitive and cumbersome—hindering quick and effective IT management.
While Rippling IT may cover the basics of device and HR management, it falls short in today’s evolving IT landscape. Swif.ai stands apart by:
Comprehensive Shadow IT & Browser Security
Detecting unauthorized software and risky browser activity in real-time. See how
Advanced AI Governance
Empowering IT teams with controls to block and monitor unauthorized AI tools. See how
Directory Flexibility
Offering the freedom to integrate with a wide variety of directory tools, ensuring you’re never locked into a single ecosystem.
Compliance-First Approach
Streamlining SOC 2, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 compliance through automated workflows and smart integrations—eliminating tedious manual audits.
Cost Efficiency
Delivering a modern, all-in‐one solution at nearly half the cost of Rippling IT, saving your organization significant annual expenses.
Join forward-thinking teams who have already replaced legacy IT management with the modern, cost-effective, and security-first solution from Swif.ai.