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Best Leave Management Software 2026
Facts read 27 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
Leave management software helps workplaces organize time-off requests and leave records. This guide is for buyers comparing tools for their teams.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Horilla | Horilla runs HR tools on web, Android, iOS and self-hosted systems, with an open-source codebase. | 6.6 | $7 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 02 OtisIO | OtisIO is workforce management software for rotas, attendance, employment records, tasks and team communication. | 6.2 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Mac | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 03 actiPLANS | actiPLANS suits HR and people teams, managers, finance and payroll staff, executives, operations teams, and project managers handling leave administration. | 6.0 | $1.20 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Keka | Keka is cloud HR and payroll software with employee records, attendance, leave and related workflows. | 6.0 | $3.99 one-time | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Mac | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Sage HR | Sage HR is cloud-based employee management software with a Leave Management module. | 6.0 | £1.15 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 11 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Shiftbase | Shiftbase handles shift planning, time records and workforce administration on web, Android and iOS. | 6.0 | €0.50 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 07 TNC Track | TNC Track is aimed at remote, hybrid, and multi-location teams that need attendance, leave, and workforce workflows. | 6.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 08 Toggl Track | Toggl Track records project time, billable hours and timesheet approvals on web, desktop, mobile and extensions. | 6.0 | $9 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 09 Zoho People | Zoho People is HR software available on web and mobile, with a free plan and a 30-day trial. | 6.0 | $1.25 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 10 Pacific Timesheet Time Off | Pacific Timesheet Time Off automates employee leave requests, approvals, accruals and balance management. | 5.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 21 Oct 2026 |
Compare free plans and starting prices with approval workflows, accrual rules, holiday calendars, mobile apps, payroll integrations and employee self-service. The list order can change, so use those details to find a fit.
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OtisIO
OtisIO is workforce management software for rotas, attendance, employment records, tasks and team communication.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record6.2 Visit
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actiPLANS
actiPLANS suits HR and people teams, managers, finance and payroll staff, executives, operations teams, and project managers handling leave administration.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record6.0 Visit
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Keka
Keka is cloud HR and payroll software with employee records, attendance, leave and related workflows.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Record6.0 Visit
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Sage HR
Sage HR is cloud-based employee management software with a Leave Management module.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record6.0 Visit
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Shiftbase
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 €0.50 a month Record6.0 Visit Shiftbase handles shift planning, time records and workforce administration on web, Android and iOS.
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TNC Track
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Free plan Record6.0 Visit TNC Track is aimed at remote, hybrid, and multi-location teams that need attendance, leave, and workforce workflows.
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Toggl Track
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 $9 a month, billed yearly Record6.0 Visit Toggl Track records project time, billable hours and timesheet approvals on web, desktop, mobile and extensions.
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Zoho People
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $1.25 a month, billed yearly Record6.0 Visit Zoho People is HR software available on web and mobile, with a free plan and a 30-day trial.
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Pacific Timesheet Time Off
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 Free plan Record5.8 Visit Pacific Timesheet Time Off automates employee leave requests, approvals, accruals and balance management.
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Day Off
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $2 a month Record5.7 Visit Day Off is employee leave and PTO software with profiles, balances, approvals and automated accrual policies.
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DaysPlan
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $2 a month Record5.5 Visit DaysPlan manages paid leave through web, Android and iOS apps, and includes a 14-day trial.
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Staff Leave
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb £1 a month Record5.4 Visit Staff Leave is a mobile holiday planner for employees and managers to request, approve and track time off.
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Calamari
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $2 a month, billed yearly Record5.3 Visit Calamari is paid leave management software available on web and mobile, with a 14-day trial.
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Vacation Tracker
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $1.83 a month, billed yearly Record5.3 Visit Vacation Tracker tracks PTO, sick leave, balances and team availability, with Slack and Teams integrations.
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BookYourPTO
iPhone & iPadWebAPI $29 a month Record5.2 Visit It may suit teams that want leave, time, expenses, and HR documents in one system.
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LeaveBoard
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $1.35 a month, billed yearly Record5.2 Visit LeaveBoard is cloud HR software for employee time off, workforce data and HR operations.
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absence.io
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 €2.99 a month Record5.1 Visit absence.io combines time tracking, leave management and digital personnel files for small and midsize businesses.
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Leave Dates
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 £0.75 a month, billed yearly Record5.0 Visit Leave Dates tracks time off and sickness, with manager approvals and a live team availability chart.
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Timetastic
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $1.50 a month Record5.0 Visit Timetastic tracks staff time off, with personal calendars, leave balances and email approval notices.
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Absenca
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $34 a month, billed yearly Record4.9 Visit Absenca is leave management software for time-off requests, approvals, balances and team calendars.
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Pocket HRMS Leave Management
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb ₹2,995 a month, billed yearly Record4.9 Visit Pocket HRMS Leave Management runs on web and mobile to track leave balances and route approvals.
Before you choose
Check the approval flow
Look at approval workflows and approval levels. Match the tool’s process to how requests move through your workplace.
Review leave rules
Compare accrual rules and holiday calendars. These settings affect how leave is recorded and which dates employees can request.
Consider employee access
Employee self-service and mobile apps can shape how staff submit or review requests. Platform availability varies, so check for the devices your team uses.
Compare cost and ways to try
Check whether a tool has a free plan, a free trial, or a paid starting price. For example, actiPLANS lists a free plan, a paid option from $1.20 per user per month on annual billing, and a 30-day trial.
Pricing terms differ: Day Off lists a free plan and paid pricing from $2 per user per month on annual billing. Confirm the terms that apply to your needs.
Check payroll connections
If leave records need to connect with payroll, compare payroll integrations before choosing. API availability may also matter if you need to connect software systems.
Questions
What should I compare in leave management software?
Compare free plans and starting prices, approval workflows and levels, accrual rules, holiday calendars, mobile apps, payroll integrations and employee self-service.
Do leave management tools offer free plans?
Some listed tools have free plans. Examples include actiPLANS, Keka, OtisIO and Day Off. Check the plan terms before choosing.
Can I try leave management software before paying?
Some tools list free trials. For example, actiPLANS lists a 30-day trial, while OtisIO lists a 14-day trial.
Can employees manage requests on a phone?
Mobile app availability is a comparison point. Check whether the tool supports the mobile platform your employees use.
Should I check payroll integrations?
Yes, if leave records need to connect with payroll. Compare the integrations a tool offers with your payroll setup.
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