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The Rippling IT Alternative

Swif.ai vs. Rippling IT

Why overpay for IT management when you can secure your devices with all‐in‐one device security and shadow IT detection—at a fraction of the cost?

Pricing

The Rippling IT Alternative

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

$11

per employee

Rippling IT

$24

per employee

Feature Comparison

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.

Pros & Cons

Rippling IT

Pros

Integrates HR and IT functions into one system.

Provides basic device management and provisioning.

Cons

Overpriced

Charges significantly more per employee.

Shadow IT & AI Gaps

Do not offer advanced real-time Shadow IT detection or AI-powered Browser Security.

Limited Compliance Automation

Requires manual audits and fragmented compliance workflows.

No AI governance

Employees can freely use ChatGPT, DeepSeek, etc., without centralized control.

Poor User Experience

As echoed by customers, Rippling’s interface is often described as unintuitive and cumbersome—hindering quick and effective IT management.

The Best Alternative

Why Swif.ai Wins for Modern Enterprises

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.

Get Started with Swif.ai

Join forward-thinking teams who have already replaced legacy IT management with the modern, cost-effective, and security-first solution from Swif.ai.