Charlie alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Charlie: no payroll, and basic reporting. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Charlie, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Breathe currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Charlie alternative for most people
BreatheUK small-business HR with leave, absence and safety tools.
Best Charlie alternative for iPhone and Android
BambooHRBigger HRIS with more integrations and features.
Best Charlie alternative for working in the browser
Employment HeroAdds payroll and hiring in one UK platform.
Charlie alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Charlie?
Breathe ranks first right now. UK small-business HR with leave, absence and safety tools. BambooHR and Employment Hero follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Charlie?
None of the 4 alternatives we track has a free plan; all are paid, though some offer trials.
Is there an open-source alternative to Charlie?
None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.
Why do people switch from Charlie?
The complaints we hear most: no payroll; basic reporting; outgrown by larger or international teams.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Charlie, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.