Best HR Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Zoho People is ranked #1 of 221 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Frappe HR and WebHR. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Frappe HR. The lowest first paid tier on this page is HReasily at $1.50/mo.
HR software can bring employee information and routine people processes into a shared workflow. Compare onboarding, employee records, performance management, time-off management and time tracking to see which capabilities align with your needs. Mobile apps, free-plan availability and paid-from pricing offer additional points of comparison, especially when considering access and cost. Zoho People, Frappe HR and Runtime HRMS are among the named options, alongside TalentHR and WebHR. Think about which tasks your team needs to handle and how much weight to give each listed feature as you compare the available software.
221 HR software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Zoho People iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.6Free Employee records: YesTime-off management: YesEmployee onboarding: Yes
- 2 Frappe HR iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.6$5/mo Employee records: YesTime-off management: YesEmployee onboarding: Yes
- 3 WebHR iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.4$2/mo Employee records: YesTime-off management: YesEmployee onboarding: Yes
- 4 Runtime HRMS iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.3₹35/mo Employee records: YesTime-off management: YesEmployee onboarding: Yes
- 5 TalentHR iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.1$2.40/mo Employee records: YesTime-off management: YesEmployee onboarding: Yes
- 6 Rippling iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0 Employee records: YesTime-off management: YesEmployee onboarding: Yes
- 7 Aventoo HRMS iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0₹40/mo Employee records: YesTime-off management: YesEmployee onboarding: Yes
- 8 Keka iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.9 Employee records: YesTime-off management: YesEmployee onboarding: Yes
- 9 Kredily iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.9₹1,249/mo Employee records: YesTime-off management: YesEmployee onboarding: Yes
- 10 ADP Workforce Now iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.8 Employee records: YesTime-off management: YesEmployee onboarding: Yes
- 11 OrangeHRM iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.8 Employee records: YesTime-off management: YesEmployee onboarding: Yes
- 12 Employment Hero iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.7 Employee records: YesTime-off management: YesEmployee onboarding: Yes
- 13 Happy HR iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.7Free Employee records: YesTime-off management: YesEmployee onboarding: Yes
- 14 Paycor iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6 Employee records: YesTime-off management: YesEmployee onboarding: Yes
- 15 PeopleHR iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6£3/mo Employee records: YesTime-off management: YesEmployee onboarding: Yes
- 16 IceHrm iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6Free Employee records: YesTime-off management: YesEmployee onboarding: Yes
- 17 Deel iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5$5/mo Employee records: YesTime-off management: YesEmployee onboarding: Yes
- 18 BambooHR iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5$10/mo Employee records: YesTime-off management: YesEmployee onboarding: Yes
- 19 Personio iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5 Employee records: YesTime-off management: YesEmployee onboarding: Yes
- 20 HiBob iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5 Employee records: YesTime-off management: YesEmployee onboarding: Yes
- 21 PeopleForce iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5$2.50/mo Employee records: YesTime-off management: YesEmployee onboarding: Yes
- 22 HRLocker iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5€2/mo Employee records: YesTime-off management: YesEmployee onboarding: Yes
- 23 HReasily iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5$1.50/mo Employee records: YesTime-off management: YesEmployee onboarding: Yes
- 24 MiHCM iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5 Employee records: YesTime-off management: YesEmployee onboarding: Yes
- 25 Rankmi iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5 Employee records: YesTime-off management: YesEmployee onboarding: Yes
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Questions about this list
Which HR software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Zoho People is ranked #1 of 221 with a score of 9.6. Frappe HR is second and WebHR third.
How many of these have a free plan?
9 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, HReasily has the lowest first paid tier we found: $1.50/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.