Rippl
British recognition, reward and benefits platform for deskless and dispersed workforces
Quick Overview
| Company | River Software Ltd (Rippl) |
|---|---|
| Category | Employee Recognition and Rewards Software |
| Headquarters | Crawley, United Kingdom |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - United Kingdom |
| Data Location | Not stated on the pages reviewed |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Recognition cards linked to company values, award nominations and hall of fame, birthday and anniversary recognition, rewards, benefits and discounts modules |
| Pricing | Quote on request; annual licence typically based on employee count, sometimes with a one-off implementation fee |
| Best For | Employers with many deskless or shift-based staff |
| Replaces | Bonusly, Workhuman |
Detailed Review
Rippl is built for workforces where many people have no desk or work email. It runs in a browser on mobile, tablet or desktop and can be added to the home screen, so colleagues from the shop floor to head office reach the same recognition feed.
The platform is operated by River Software Ltd in Crawley, West Sussex, and its privacy policy names the ICO as the supervisory authority.
Recognition tied to values
Colleagues and managers send personalised recognition cards linked to company values. Award nomination campaigns run on the same platform and winners go into a dedicated hall of fame.
Birthday and work anniversary recognition is automated, which removes a recurring admin task for HR.
Reward and benefits modules
Rewards are a separate module, with benefits and discounts available alongside. Rippl lists a Supermarket Saver Boost giving up to 7% off selected UK supermarkets.
Pricing is modular, so an employer can license recognition on its own and add modules later.
Who runs it
Rippl states more than 20 years of experience and lists its leadership team on its About page. Its customer examples are mostly UK frontline employers such as Asda, Birmingham Airport and Betfred.
Limitations to Consider
Rippl publishes no prices, so a demo is needed to get a quote. The customer base on its site is UK-centred, and the pages reviewed do not state a hosting location. Teams that want recognition inside an HR suite will find the scope narrower than Leapsome.
Who Should Use Rippl
UK and European employers with frontline or shift-based teams that want recognition, rewards and a few benefits in one browser-based platform.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Runs in a browser, no app store needed
- Award nominations and hall of fame
- Automated birthday and anniversary recognition
- Modules can be licensed separately
- UK-incorporated vendor with a named DPO contact
Cons
- No public pricing
- Hosting location not stated on the pages reviewed
- Customer examples are mainly UK
- Not a full HR suite
Alternatives to Rippl
Other European employee recognition and rewards software worth comparing before you decide:
Workstars
United Kingdom · Peer-to-peer recognition with flat per-employee pricing
Small Improvements
Germany · Berlin review tool with Praise included in every plan
Boostworks
United Kingdom · Reward and recognition programme with a social wall and points
Leapsome
Germany · Berlin people platform with feedback and praise next to reviews
See all European employee recognition and rewards software or compare them directly against Bonusly on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. It is accessed through a browser on mobile, tablet or desktop, and employees can add it to their home screen.
By quote. Rippl states pricing is typically based on the number of employees using the platform, with an annual licence and sometimes a one-off implementation fee for larger organisations.
Yes. It supports award nomination campaigns with a hall of fame for winners.