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Frappe HR alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Frappe HR: setup and localisation take effort, and functional rather than polished interface. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Frappe HR, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. OrangeHRM currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1OrangeHRM logoOrangeHRMOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted, iOS +13 of 366.5
2Zoho People logoZoho PeoplePaidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 462.6
3BambooHR logoBambooHRPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 557.2
  1. OrangeHRM logo

    1. OrangeHRMTop pick

    Best for: Organisations with IT staff that want a free, self-hosted HRIS

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Frappe HR

    Long-running open-source HRIS with a hosted paid edition.

    Pros

    • Free open-source Starter edition
    • Covers leave, time, recruiting and performance
    • Paid hosted edition available when needed

    Cons

    • No payroll in the free edition
    • Community-only support for Starter
    • Interface lags behind commercial HRIS tools
    Visit OrangeHRM Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is OrangeHRM a good Frappe HR alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Open-source edition
    Starter, free
    Checked Oct 25, 2026orangehrm.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days (Advanced)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026orangehrm.com(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026orangehrm.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Zoho People logo

    2. Zoho People

    Best for: Cost-conscious SMBs that want a customisable HRIS, especially Zoho users

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Frappe HR

    Low-cost hosted HRIS popular in India.

    Pros

    • Low per-user pricing
    • Highly customisable forms and workflows
    • Connects to Zoho Payroll, Recruit and the wider suite

    Cons

    • Setup takes effort to get right
    • Interface less polished than newer HR tools
    • Payroll depends on Zoho Payroll coverage
    Visit Zoho People Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Zoho People a good Frappe HR alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free trial
    30 days on all plans
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    1M+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Countries
    165+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pricing basis
    Per user
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. BambooHR logo

    3. BambooHR

    Best for: Small and mid-sized companies that want an easy, central HR system employees will actually use

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Frappe HR

    Hosted, polished HRIS if you do not want to self-host.

    Pros

    • Easy for employees and managers to use
    • Large integration marketplace
    • Hiring, onboarding and time off in one system

    Cons

    • Native payroll is US-only
    • Reporting and workflows are limited for complex organisations
    • Performance tools need a higher tier
    Visit BambooHR Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is BambooHR a good Frappe HR alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Starting price
    $10.25 USD per employee/month (Core, 25+ employees)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bamboohr.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Small-company pricing
    $250 USD/month flat (Core, up to 25 employees)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bamboohr.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Customers
    30,000+ companies
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bamboohr.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Countries
    150+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bamboohr.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Support
    In-house
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bamboohr.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Frappe HR alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

OrangeHRM logo

Best Frappe HR alternative for most people

OrangeHRM

Long-running open-source HRIS with a hosted paid edition.

ERPNext logo

Best Frappe HR alternative for a free option

ERPNext

Frappe's ERP for the accounting and operations side.

OrangeHRM logo

Best Frappe HR alternative for open source

OrangeHRM

Long-running open-source HRIS with a hosted paid edition.

OrangeHRM logo

Best Frappe HR alternative for self-hosting

OrangeHRM

Long-running open-source HRIS with a hosted paid edition.

Zoho People logo

Best Frappe HR alternative for iPhone and Android

Zoho People

Low-cost hosted HRIS popular in India.

BambooHR logo

Best Frappe HR alternative for working in the browser

BambooHR

Hosted, polished HRIS if you do not want to self-host.

Frappe HR alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Frappe HR?

OrangeHRM ranks first right now. Long-running open-source HRIS with a hosted paid edition. Zoho People and BambooHR follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Frappe HR?

Yes. OrangeHRM (open source) and ERPNext (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Frappe HR?

Yes: OrangeHRM and ERPNext. OrangeHRM and ERPNext can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Frappe HR?

The complaints we hear most: setup and localisation take effort; functional rather than polished interface; support through partners or community.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Frappe HR, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.