Should I use Rippling or Navan?

Choose Rippling if you want travel and expenses connected to HR, payroll, and IT. Choose Navan if you primarily need business travel booking and expense management, especially if its published Business pricing fits your company size.

Can both Rippling and Navan book business travel?

Yes. Rippling publishes booking for flights, hotels, and cars. Navan publishes booking for flights, hotels, car rentals, and trains.

How much does Rippling cost compared with Navan?

Rippling says plans start at $8 per employee per month plus a monthly base fee, with the total depending on selected products. Navan says Business travel is free for companies with up to 300 employees; its first five monthly expensing users are free, then additional users cost $15 each per month. Navan Enterprise requires a quote.

Does Navan have payroll or employee device management?

Navan does not publish payroll or employee device management as products on its travel and expense pages. Rippling publishes payroll, identity and access management, and device management alongside its travel and expense tools.

Can I use an existing corporate card with either product?

Navan says eligible existing Visa, Mastercard, and American Express corporate cards can connect through Navan Connect. Rippling publishes corporate cards and expense management; ask Rippling about support for your particular existing card.

Do Rippling and Navan integrate with other software?

Yes. Rippling publishes more than 600 out-of-the-box integrations. Navan lists more than 30 HRIS integrations on its pricing page and publishes ERP integrations for expenses.

Is there a trip limit on Navan Business?

Navan says companies with 300 or fewer employees can book unlimited trips with Navan Business travel. Companies with more than 300 employees are directed to request a quote.

What travel support do Rippling and Navan provide?

Rippling says travelers can change trips in its app or call its 24/7 travel agents. Navan publishes 24/7 travel-agent support via chat or call.

Rippling vs Navan

Choose Rippling if you want travel and expenses connected to HR, payroll, and IT; choose Navan if your main priority is a dedicated business travel and expense platform. Both offer travel booking, expense management, policy controls, and mobile apps, but they differ substantially in scope and published pricing.

Last updated October 24, 2026.

At a glance

Rippling compared with Navan, one row per dimension
Dimension	Rippling	Navan
Product scope	HR, IT, finance, and travel	Travel, expenses, and payments
HR and payroll	HR management and payroll	Not available
IT management	Identity, devices, and inventory	Not available
Business travel	Flights, hotels, and cars	Flights, hotels, cars, and trains
Expense and cards	Expenses, reimbursements, and corporate cards	Expenses, reimbursements, and connected cards
Starting price	From $8 per employee monthly, plus a base fee	Business travel free for companies up to 300 employees
Expense pricing	Not published	First 5 monthly users free; then $15 per user monthly
Plans	Modular products with a custom quote	Business and quote-based Enterprise
Published limits	Not published	Business: up to 300 employees; unlimited trips
Integrations	600+ out-of-the-box integrations	30+ HRIS integrations; ERP integrations
Platforms	Web and mobile app	Web and mobile app
Travel support	24/7 travel agents	24/7 travel agents via chat or call

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Which should you choose?

Choose Rippling if

Teams replacing separate HR, payroll, and spend tools
IT teams managing employee access and devices
Companies that want travel policies tied to employee data
Buyers seeking a configurable, modular product selection

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Choose Navan if

Teams focused primarily on business travel and expenses
Companies with up to 300 employees seeking free Business travel booking
Travel managers who need 24/7 agent support
Companies keeping eligible existing corporate cards

See Navan — $500 in Credits

The verdict

Pick Rippling when the deciding factor is managing employee systems and company spending together, particularly if payroll, benefits, or device management are also on your list. Pick Navan when the deciding factor is a travel-focused program with published free Business travel pricing for companies of up to 300 employees and a stated price for additional expensing users. Neither is the better fit for every company.