Frappe HR suits organizations seeking configurable HR and payroll workflows, from small businesses to enterprises with thousands of employees.
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Best HR Software 2026
Organizations use HR software to store employee records, handle leave, bring in new staff, record working hours and review performance. This page helps buyers compare those functions, pricing options and access across devices.
The order is rebuilt nightly, and no ranking rule is published. Use the listed comparison fields to assess tools as the list changes.
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Zoho People
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record8.6 Visit
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Employment Hero
It suits organizations seeking web and mobile HR tools for employee records, leave, onboarding, performance and time tracking.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record8.5 Visit
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TalentHR
TalentHR is intended for small and medium-sized businesses managing employee records, hiring and other HR workflows.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record8.2 Visit
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IceHrm
IceHrm is HR software for web, mobile, API and self-hosting, with records, leave, onboarding and performance tools.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record8.0 Visit
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Horilla
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 $7 a month Record8.0 Visit Horilla is open-source HR software for mobile, web, desktop, API and self-hosting, with a free plan and trial.
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Runtime HRMS
AndroidiPhone & iPad ₹35 a month, billed yearly Record7.9 Visit Runtime HRMS may suit organizations looking for employee, leave, onboarding, performance and time-tracking functions across mobile apps and browsers.
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Happy HR
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $4 a month Record7.5 Visit Happy HR is HR software for Android, iOS and web with a free plan, 30-day trial and employee records.
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WebHR
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $2 a month, billed yearly Record7.3 Visit WebHR is web, iOS and Android HR software with employee records, time-off management and a free plan.
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Sólides
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $1,690 a month Record7.2 Visit Sólides is paid HR software for Android, iOS, web and API access with employee records and a 14-day trial.
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SAP SuccessFactors HCM
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb — Record7.1 Visit SAP says the suite is intended for organizations of all sizes, including midsize and growing companies adopting it through SAP GROW.
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Leapsome
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 €3 a month Record7.1 Visit Leapsome is presented for lean People teams and organizations with 20 to 2,000 employees that want HR operations and talent management in one platform.
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Workday Human Capital Management
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 — Record6.9 Visit Workday Human Capital Management offers core HCM and talent products through Android, iOS, web and API.
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Rippling
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb — Record6.9 Visit Rippling suits organizations managing hourly, salaried, and contract workers across locations, especially those seeking HR and workforce functions in one system.
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Rexx Systems
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 — Record6.9 Visit Rexx Systems is paid HR software with employee records and time-off management across web, desktop and self-hosted platforms.
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ADP Workforce Now
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb — Record6.8 Visit ADP Workforce Now is presented for organizations with 50–999 employees and those with 1,000 or more.
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Paylocity
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb — Record6.8 Visit Paylocity presents solutions for small businesses with 1–99 employees, midsize businesses with 100–499 employees, and enterprises with 500 or more employees.
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Ramco HCM
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 — Record6.8 Visit Ramco HCM covers core HR, time and attendance, plus payroll for more than 50 countries.
Before you choose
Match the work you need to manage
Assess employee records, leave administration, onboarding, performance reviews and work-time tracking. Start with the tasks your organization needs to handle, then check which tools list those functions.
Check plans and trial terms
Check whether a product shows a no-cost tier, trial period or starting price. Frappe HR shows a no-cost plan. IceHrm shows a no-cost plan, paid options starting at $11 per month and a 14-day trial.
Confirm platform access
Review availability on web, Android, iOS, API, self-hosted and Windows environments. Choose the combination that fits the devices and systems your staff already use.
Consider deployment and code access
Open-source and self-hosted options can matter when you need more control over deployment or code. Check the listing for those labels before you decide.
Questions
Which HR capabilities can I assess?
Fields in the comparison include free plans, starting prices, employee records, leave management, onboarding, performance management, time tracking and mobile apps.
Are free HR software options listed?
Yes. The list identifies tools with a free plan, along with tools that use freemium pricing.
Which platforms may an HR tool support?
Each platform field can show web, Android, iOS, API, self-hosted or Windows access. Check the individual listing for its supported options.
Do listed tools offer free trials?
The list marks tools with a free trial. IceHrm lists a 14-day trial.
Are open-source HR tools included?
Yes. Open-source tools are identified in the list, alongside hosted and other deployment options.
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