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Iru vs Rippling

The tool for scaling IT teams, not small business HR

Stop struggling with an HR-first product and limited controls. Iru delivers stronger security, more automated IT, and robust management of devices, users, and apps.

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Trusted by teams at 6,000+ companies

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How Iru compares to Rippling

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Built for IT

Iru is built for fast-scaling companies to manage and secure their devices, users, and apps. Rippling was built for small business HR.

Reliable management and protection

Configure and protect employee devices in one platform, from installing and updating apps, to stopping threats and remediating vulnerabilities.

AI compliance management

Achieve SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliance certifications with adaptive integrations, evidence collection and task creation accelerated by Iru AI.

Passwordless single sign-on

Iru delivers workforce identity & access management that pairs stronger security with a dramatically better user experience.

Built for the AI era

A shared data infrastructure allows AI to help teams move faster: providing insights, making recommendations, and speeding up workflows.

Fast support from IT experts

Resolve problems faster with experienced support engineers with IT backgrounds. Available in chat 24-hours a day, 5 days a week.

World-class support for Apple

Iru provides hundreds of automations and security controls for growing organizations that run on Apple devices.

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“Iru has been instrumental in preparing my organization for our current period of hyper-growth. Employee device onboarding and offboarding is much more efficient from an IT standpoint, all while providing a very delightful and straightforward experience for our employees.”
John Ireland
IT Systems Engineer, Notion

Why switch to Iru?

More control and security for your devices

  • Visual configuration workflows for large fleets
  • 230+ apps with autonomous install & updates
  • Hundreds of device management automations
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Zak Winnick
IT Manager, Curai Health
"I love the ease of use and the design of the UI. It's super simple, but extremely powerful. Iru is lightyears ahead of where Rippling is in this space."
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Automated patching remediates vulnerabilities

  • Install apps with drag-and-drop ease
  • Let Iru autonomously patch vulnerable apps
  • Choose your update cadence and settings
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Shai Ankory
IT Manager, Lusha
"Core apps are built into the Auto Apps library so you can make sure they are up to date on your fleet. Everything you need to configure is right in the UI, no need to install software, or sign PKGs."
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Compliance Automation keeps you SOC2 ready

  • AI automations to pass compliance audits
  • Iru AI builds tailored controls for your team
  • Adaptive integrations collect the right evidence
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Gabriel Gullon
CTO, Permisso
"Iru ensures that our devices stay secure and compliant with our internal policies, helping us achieve ISO 27001 standards."
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Why IT teams choose Iru over Rippling

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Let your team focus on what matters

Iru replaces fragmented tools with one AI-powered platform, so IT & security spend less time chasing tickets and more time improving the business.

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"Iru is so reliable. It’s really night and day from where we were before."
Robby Siu
Senior Manager, IT at Demandbase
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Hours saved each month¹
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$25K+
Average savings in first year³
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Customer support satisfaction

¹ 50 hours saved every month = Demandbase switches to Iru to supercharge productivity, Customer Story, 2025. ² Reported reduction in IT support tickets in customer case studies. ³ Modeled using MDM ROI calculator with 150 devices at CIS Level 1 security benchmarks with 6 apps deployed.

Built to the highest standards

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Teams around the world trust Iru

01-Hunters
“With Iru, we’ve significantly reduced IT workload, improved security posture, and enhanced the employee experience.”
Erez Epstein

Senior Manager, IT & Operations at Hunters

02-Varo
“Iru is helping our endpoint security infrastructure to be the best it possibly can be.”
Christian Corrales

Senior Security Engineer at Varo Bank

03-Rackspace
“One of the biggest eye-catchers for me was how quickly we could get our security posture up to speed.”
Dorian Cordero

Systems Engineer at Rackspace Technology

Frequently asked
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Get answers to commonly asked questions
How does Iru's pricing work?

Iru offers scalable pricing that is based on the solutions your organization needs, as well as the number of users and devices.

Do you charge for migration and onboarding?

Iru includes free onboarding and migration support for all customers. During your trial, you can build out your live instance with guidance from solutions engineers. All trial and customer accounts have access to the exact same support experience.

We offer additional automated migration options for the following products:

Endpoint Management
Iru's Migration Agent automates migration using advanced logic that reduces user interaction to only the minimum approval Apple requires. Migrate thousands of Mac devices from your existing MDM to Iru within days.

Compliance Automation
Migrate frameworks, requirements, and controls from Vanta, Drata, Sprinto, or Secureframe with just a few clicks.

Identity
Get hands-on guidance to configure and deploy Workforce Identity during your trial. 24/5 chat support from IT engineers with real-world experience—most responses in under 2 minutes.

Can I try Iru before committing?

Yes. Iru offers a free 14-day trial for Workforce Identity, Endpoint Management, Vulnerability Management, and Endpoint Detection & Response. Compliance products (Compliance Automation and Trust Center) can be explored through a personalized demo.

What customer support is included?

Iru’s customer support is second to none. All customers (including those in trial) receive 24/5 support from support engineers who typically respond via chat in under 2 minutes. Every support engineer has years of real-world admin experience and acts as an extension of your team.

What are the contract terms?

Iru contracts are annual commitments, billed annually.

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