AppBreakup

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

Our picks by need

BambooHR logo

Best for most people

BambooHR
OrangeHRM logo

Best for a free option

OrangeHRM
Frappe HR logo

Best for open source

Frappe HR
OpenCATS logo

Best for self-hosting

OpenCATS
Rippling logo

Best for iPhone and Android

Rippling

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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.