SSO, SCIM, API-first, audit logs, and SOC 2 compliance. Built for IT teams who take security seriously.
See IT-Approved HR ToolsHR wants to add another SaaS tool. No SSO. No SCIM. Manual user provisioning. You're creating security holes and drowning in offboarding tickets.
HR bought a system that doesn't play nice with your stack. No API docs. No webhooks. You're manually syncing data between six systems.
Auditors need access logs, change history, and who-did-what reports. The HR system has none of that. You're manually reconstructing timelines from backups.
Best for: IT admins managing HR + device provisioning
Rippling is IT nirvana. One API call onboards an employee, provisions their laptop, grants app access, and sets up payroll. Built by engineers, for engineers.
Pricing: $8/employee/month + modules
Best for: Enterprise IT with complex integrations
Workday is the enterprise standard. Mature API, extensive integration ecosystem, and security features that pass the strictest audits.
Pricing: Custom (enterprise, typically $100k+ annually)
Best for: SMBs needing solid integrations without enterprise complexity
BambooHR offers clean APIs and SSO without overwhelming you. Great middle ground for teams of 50-500.
Pricing: Starts at $6-8/employee/month
Best for: IT teams already using Okta for identity
If you're on Okta, leverage Workflows to orchestrate HR provisioning across any system. No-code automation for complex scenarios.
Pricing: Okta Workflows included with Workforce Identity
Best for: Modern tech companies (international teams)
Hibob is API-first and built for tech companies. Great for distributed teams with complex compliance needs.
Pricing: Custom (starts ~$10/employee/month)
Best for: Mid-market with dedicated IT resources
Namely provides solid integration capabilities and security. Requires more hands-on setup but flexible once configured.
Pricing: Custom (starts ~$12/employee/month)
| Tool | SSO/SCIM | API Quality | Certifications | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rippling | Excellent (SCIM 2.0) | Excellent | SOC 2, ISO 27001 | $8/employee/mo |
| Workday HCM | Excellent (SCIM 2.0) | Excellent | SOC 1/2, ISO, FedRAMP | Custom ($$$$) |
| BambooHR | Good (SSO only) | Very Good | SOC 2 Type II | $6-8/employee/mo |
| Okta + HR | Excellent (Native) | N/A (orchestration) | SOC 2, ISO, FedRAMP | Included w/ Okta |
| Hibob | Excellent (SCIM 2.0) | Excellent | SOC 2, ISO 27001 | ~$10/employee/mo |
| Namely | Good (SSO only) | Good | SOC 2 Type II | ~$12/employee/mo |
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