4.9 out of 5

Faster, smarter headcount planning.

Runway transforms your scattered data into clear, actionable insights—because building a hiring plan shouldn’t feel like solving a puzzle.

How it works

Connect everything

Pull in payroll, department costs, and role-specific metrics into a unified roster that automatically stays up-to-date.

Runway's headcount model that pulls data from integrations like Rippling, QuickBooks, and over 700 other

Model anything

Manage salary increments, variable pay, and contract types with ease.

Forecast faster

Build sophisticated models by department, region, or employee type, and set dynamic assumptions or override values as needed.

Bring everyone along

Create dashboards and visualizations that everyone can understand and use—with the ability to hide sensitive compensation data.

One platform. All your data. Zero chaos.

Connect 700+ platforms—including Rippling, Gusto & Justworks—to build headcount plans that actually work, stay updated, and scale with your business.

Fast-moving teams use Runway for

Multi-department hiring plans

Scenario planning & forecasting

Complex compensation structures

Org redesigns & headcount shifts

Top-down & bottom-up budgeting

Cost modeling for global teams

Contractor-to-full-time transitions

Board updates

With Runway, we can look at trends and more efficiently tell stakeholders what number we think a metric’s going to be and why.
Derek Ou-Ponticelli
Head of Strategic Finance

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Frequently asked questions

Yes—and it's completely automated. Runway can be built so  updates FX rates update monthly, while giving you full control over your assumptions

Runway is built for flexibility. You can model any contractor payment structure, across different currencies and employment types.

That's exactly what Runway is built for. We consolidate data from all your systems—payroll, HRIS, contractor management, and more—into a single view.

To avoid exposing sensitive compensation information to unauthorized users, you can set different permission levels for team members. Admins can control exactly who sees what.