Best HR and people software
HRIS, payroll, PEO and global employment, recruiting and applicant tracking, and performance and engagement tools, from free open-source systems to enterprise suites.
40 apps, ordered by visits from AppBreakup and how often our research lists each one as an alternative. Open any app to see its alternatives.
All HR and people software
- Alternatives to BambooHR

HR software for small and mid-sized companies, covering employee records, time off, hiring, payroll and performance.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Rippling

Workforce platform that runs HR, payroll, benefits, IT, devices and spend from one employee record.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to HiBob

Modern HR platform, known as Bob, for mid-sized and global companies, with HR, payroll and compensation tools.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Personio

All-in-one HR software for small and mid-sized European companies, from recruiting to payroll preparation.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Workable

Recruiting and HR software for small and mid-sized companies, with job board reach and AI sourcing.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Gusto

Payroll, benefits and HR for small US businesses, known for being simple to run without an HR team.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Greenhouse

Applicant tracking system built around structured hiring, used by many mid-sized and large tech companies.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Deel

Global payroll, employer of record and contractor management for hiring people in other countries.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Factorial

All-in-one HR, time tracking and payroll software for small and mid-sized businesses, based in Barcelona.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Justworks

PEO and payroll for US small businesses, with published per-employee pricing and pooled benefits.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to ADP Workforce Now

ADP's payroll, HR, time, benefits and talent platform for mid-sized and larger US businesses.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Teamtailor

Applicant tracking system with built-in career sites and employer branding, priced with unlimited users.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Zoho People

Low-cost, customisable cloud HR software from Zoho for attendance, leave, performance and HR workflows.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Sesame HR

Spanish HR software for SMBs, built around time tracking, absences and shifts, with optional HR modules.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Zoho Recruit

Applicant tracking for companies and staffing agencies, with a free plan and low-cost paid tiers.
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Lever

Recruiting software that combines an applicant tracking system with a candidate CRM, now part of Employ.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to OnPay

Low-cost full-service payroll for US small businesses, with HR tools, benefits and integrations.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Manatal

AI-assisted recruitment software for agencies and in-house teams, with low per-user pricing.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Paychex Flex

Paychex's payroll and HR platform for small and mid-sized US businesses, with optional PEO and HR services.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Recruitee

Collaborative applicant tracking system for growing companies, now part of the Tellent HR suite.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to OrangeHRM

Open-source HR management system with a free self-hosted edition and a paid hosted version.
Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted, iOS, Android - Alternatives to JazzHR

- Alternatives to Ashby

All-in-one recruiting platform with ATS, CRM, scheduling and analytics, popular with tech companies.
PaidWeb - Alternatives to Lattice

Performance management, engagement and goals software for mid-sized companies, with an optional HRIS.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Leapsome

People platform for performance, engagement, goals and learning, with an HRIS foundation.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Paycom

Single-database payroll and HCM software for mid-sized US companies, with employee-driven payroll.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - WoAlternatives to Workday HCM
Enterprise human capital management for large organisations, covering HR, payroll, talent and planning.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to 15Five

Performance management and employee engagement software with manager coaching and training.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Culture Amp

Employee engagement surveys and performance management backed by people science and benchmarks.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Frappe HR

Open-source HR and payroll software built on the Frappe Framework, free to self-host.
Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Employment Hero

HR, payroll, hiring and rostering platform for SMBs in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Asia.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Homebase

Free scheduling and time clock for hourly teams, with paid tiers for payroll, hiring and HR.
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Humaans

API-friendly HRIS for growing companies, with workflows, documents and an AI assistant for HR admin.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Breathe

Simple HR software for UK small businesses, covering leave, absence, records and compliance.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Remote

Employer of record, global payroll and contractor management, built on Remote's own local entities.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Oyster

Employer of record and contractor payments for distributed teams hiring in many countries.
PaidWeb - Alternatives to Charlie

HR software for UK small businesses, with onboarding, time off, reviews and an optional applicant tracker.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to TriNet

PEO and HR platform for US small and mid-sized businesses, including the former Zenefits software.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to OpenCATS

Free, open-source applicant tracking system and recruiting CRM that you host yourself.
Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted - Alternatives to SmartRecruiters

Enterprise recruiting platform for high-volume and global hiring, now an SAP company.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android
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Common questions
What is the best HR and people software?
Based on how often our research lists them as alternatives and visits from AppBreakup, the leading HR and people software options right now are BambooHR, Rippling, HiBob, Personio and Workable.
Is there free HR and people software?
Yes. Zoho Recruit (free plan + paid), OrangeHRM (open source), Frappe HR (open source), Homebase (free plan + paid) and OpenCATS (open source) have a free option, out of 5 free or freemium apps we track.
Which HR and people software is open source?
OrangeHRM, Frappe HR and OpenCATS.