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Ripple

byRipple
in Blockchain Platforms
4.8

Overview

Product Information on Ripple

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Ripple?

Ripple is a software designed to facilitate real-time, cross-border payment solutions for financial institutions. The software utilizes a distributed ledger technology to enable secure and efficient transfer of funds between different currencies and payment networks. Ripple supports transaction tracking, compliance processes, and messaging functionality to improve transparency and interoperability among banks and payment providers. The software aims to address challenges associated with legacy payment systems, such as delayed settlements, lack of visibility, and high transaction costs, by providing an infrastructure that enables faster and more predictable financial transactions.

Ripple Pricing

Ripple software uses a licensing and fee-based pricing structure that may include transaction fees, service fees, or enterprise licensing depending on the application and scale of use. Pricing may vary based on transaction volume, integration needs, and enterprise requirements, with specific terms available through negotiation or upon request.

Overall experience with Ripple

SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
250M - 500M USD, Software
FAVORABLE

“Ripple's Blockchain: High Speed Transactions, Low Costs But No Decentralized Apps Support”

5.0
Jan 5, 2025
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Software Engineer
3B - 10B USD, Media
CRITICAL

“Good but delays the transaction sometimes because of VPN.”

3.0
Jul 9, 2019
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About Company

Company Description

Updated 24th March 2025

Ripple, established in 2012, is known for its advanced crypto and blockchain technology. This firm's primary business focus is to offer solutions that are more efficient and cost-effective compared to conventional financial services. Ripple's customers use their solutions for a variety of needs, such as instant payments, capital requirement reduction and new revenue generation. Additionally, Ripple aids in sourcing crypto and treasury management, along with broadening user engagement. The ambitious goal of the company is to create an Internet of Value, where value transfer becomes as streamlined as current information exchanges. Currently, Ripple is the sole enterprise blockchain company that has commercially utilized products. The company has a broad customer base spanning across six continents and over 40 nations.

Company Details

Updated 29th April 2025
Company type
Private
Year Founded
2012
Head office location
San Francisco, United States
Number of employees
501 - 1000
Website
http://www.ripple.com

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Ripple Reviews and Ratings

4.8

(17 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
29%
4 Star
59%
3 Star
12%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
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  • SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
    50M-1B USD
    Software
    Review Source

    Ripple's Blockchain: High Speed Transactions, Low Costs But No Decentralized Apps Support

    5.0
    Jan 5, 2025
    Ripple is great for fast and cheap international payments. It takes a few seconds to complete and are also faster than some traditional bank transactions. Only limitation is that it does not offer a platform to write smart contracts and deploy to develop decentralized applications.
  • SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
    50M-1B USD
    Software
    Review Source

    Ripple's Blockchain: High Speed Transactions, Low Costs But No Decentralized Apps Support

    5.0
    Jan 5, 2025
    Ripple is great for fast and cheap international payments. It takes a few seconds to complete and are also faster than some traditional bank transactions. Only limitation is that it does not offer a platform to write smart contracts and deploy to develop decentralized applications.
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Reviewer Insights for: Ripple
Performance of Ripple Across Market Features

Ripple Likes & Dislikes

Like

Its transaction is very fast, sometimes faster than normal bank transaction. Transaction costs are also very low. multiple transactions handled simultaneously.

Like

Its transaction is very fast, sometimes faster than normal bank transaction. Transaction costs are also very low. multiple transactions handled simultaneously.

Like

Its transaction is very fast, sometimes faster than normal bank transaction. Transaction costs are also very low. multiple transactions handled simultaneously.

Dislike

It sometimes leaves disappointed due to delay in transactions.

Dislike

It sometimes leaves disappointed due to delay in transactions.

Dislike

It sometimes leaves disappointed due to delay in transactions.