HR Software Pricing (2026)
What 48 hr tools actually charge, taken from their own pricing pages and re-checked as they change. Cheapest first.
Pricing verified Aug 18, 2026
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HR pricing at a glance
| Product | Entry price | Plans | Free plan | Free trial |
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| Zoho People | $1/mo | 5 | Yes | Yes |
| Sling | $2/mo | 3 | Yes | Yes |
| When I Work | $2/mo | 2 | No | Yes |
| Planday | $2/mo | 3 | No | Yes |
| 15Five | $4/mo | 3 | No | No |
| Bonusly | $5/mo | 3 | Yes | Yes |
| CharlieHR | $5/mo | 1 | No | Yes |
| Deputy | $5/mo | 3 | No | Yes |
| Sage HR | $5/mo | 1 | No | Yes |
| iSpring | $6/mo | 2 | No | Yes |
| 360Learning | $8/mo | 3 | No | Yes |
| Factorial | $8/mo | 1 | No | No |
| Justworks | $8/mo | 3 | No | No |
| BambooHR | $10/mo | 3 | No | No |
| Lattice | $13/mo | 2 | No | No |
| OnPay | $15/mo | 2 | No | No |
| Patriot Software | $17/mo | 4 | No | Yes |
| Manatal | $19/mo | 4 | No | Yes |
| Zoho Recruit | $25/mo | 3 | Yes | Yes |
| Oyster | $29/mo | 4 | Yes | Yes |
| Remote | $29/mo | 7 | No | No |
| SurePayroll | $29/mo | 2 | No | No |
| Homebase | $30/mo | 4 | Yes | Yes |
| Multiplier | $40/mo | 4 | No | No |
| 7shifts | $44/mo | 4 | Yes | Yes |
| Gusto | $49/mo | 3 | No | No |
| JazzHR | $83/mo | 3 | No | No |
| Crelate | $85/mo | 4 | No | No |
| Weekdone | $108/mo | 2 | Yes | Yes |
| TalentLMS | $119/mo | 4 | Yes | No |
| Loxo | $149/mo | 3 | No | Yes |
| BreezyHR | $189/mo | 5 | Yes | Yes |
| Workable | $299/mo | 3 | No | Yes |
| Ashby | $400/mo | 4 | No | No |
| ADP | Custom | 4 | No | No |
| Connecteam | Custom | 13 | Yes | Yes |
| Deel | Custom | 2 | No | No |
| Docebo | Custom | 2 | No | No |
| Greenhouse | Custom | 3 | No | No |
| Lever | Custom | 0 | No | No |
| Litmos | Custom | 3 | No | No |
| Motivosity | Custom | 3 | No | No |
| Personio | Custom | 2 | No | No |
| Recruitee | Custom | 3 | No | Yes |
| Rippling | Custom | 0 | No | No |
| SAP SuccessFactors | Custom | 2 | No | No |
| Trainual | Custom | 4 | No | No |
| UKG | Custom | 4 | No | No |
Every hr tool we track, cheapest first
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Zoho People
HR management from Zoho.
This is aggressive low-cost positioning — Zoho is undercutting BambooHR, Rippling, and Gusto by a wide margin, betting that price-sensitive SMBs and Zoho-ecosystem users will trade some polish for a fraction of the cost.
Plans: FREE $0/mo per seat · ESSENTIAL HR $1/mo per seat · PROFESSIONAL $2/mo per seat · PREMIUM $3/mo per seat · ENTERPRISE $4/mo per seat
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Sling
Free employee scheduling.
At $2–$4 per seat, Sling is firmly in the budget-friendly tier of workforce scheduling — well below tools like Deputy or When I Work, which can run $3–$6+ per seat with fewer freebies. They're clearly going after cost-sensitive SMBs in hospitality and retail, and the Toast integration suggests a deliberate play for restaurant operators already in that ecosystem.
Plans: Free $0/mo per seat · Premium $2/mo per seat · Business $4/mo per seat
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When I Work
Employee scheduling made easy.
At $2.50–$5.00/user/mo, When I Work is firmly in the budget-to-mid tier for workforce scheduling tools — undercutting platforms like Deputy or 7shifts at higher seat counts while targeting SMBs that don't need the full HR suite of something like Workforce.com. They're going after cost-conscious operators who want scheduling without enterprise complexity.
Plans: Single location or schedule $2/mo per seat · Multiple locations or schedules $5/mo per seat
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Planday
Shift planning for hourly workforces.
At sub-$5 per seat, they're positioning as an affordable alternative to heavier workforce management platforms like Deputy or When I Work — squarely targeting cost-conscious SMBs in shift-heavy industries. The currency ambiguity (USD vs. GBP) suggests they're leaning into European markets where they may have stronger brand recognition.
Plans: Starter $2/mo per seat · Plus $4/mo per seat · Pro Contact Sales
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15Five
Performance management that drives results.
They're mid-market priced — not trying to undercut Lattice or Culture Amp, but not charging enterprise rates either. At $16 all-in, they're competitive against Lattice's ~$11–17 range and positioned as a more integrated alternative to buying separate engagement and performance tools from different vendors.
Plans: Engage $4/mo per seat · Perform $11/mo per seat · Total Platform $16/mo per seat
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Bonusly
Employee recognition and rewards.
At $3–$5/seat/month, Bonusly sits in the affordable-to-mid range for employee recognition platforms — cheaper than Workhuman or Achievers, roughly competitive with Nectar. They're clearly targeting mid-market teams that want something more structured than a Slack shoutout channel but aren't ready to commit to an enterprise recognition suite.
Plans: Free $0/mo per seat · Team + Bizy AI $5/mo per seat · Organization + Bizy AI Contact Sales
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CharlieHR
HR software for small companies.
At £20/month for up to 4 people (post-promo), Charlie is positioning as an affordable HR foundation for UK SMBs — cheaper than Rippling or BambooHR at small scale, but the promo is doing a lot of heavy lifting to make that first impression land. They're clearly going after the 'first proper HR tool' buyer, not teams already running sophisticated people ops.
Plans: Charlie $5/mo
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Deputy
Shift scheduling and time clocks.
At $5–$9/user, Deputy sits in the budget-to-mid tier of workforce management tools, undercutting platforms like When I Work or Humanity on base price while targeting shift-heavy industries like hospitality, retail, and healthcare. They're not trying to win enterprise — they're going after the 20–200 employee operator who needs scheduling and compliance without a six-figure contract.
Plans: Lite $5/mo per seat · Core $6/mo per seat · Pro $9/mo per seat
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Sage HR
HR software for small businesses.
At £5/seat base, they're positioned as a mid-market affordable entry point, but the modular pricing means a fully-loaded instance can rival pricier all-in-one competitors. They're targeting SMBs who want to start lean and expand — not enterprises looking for a single comprehensive platform out of the box.
Plans: Sage HR $5/mo per seat
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iSpring
eLearning authoring and LMS.
This lands on the affordable end of the authoring-tool category, especially compared to Articulate 360 or Adobe Captivate, and the discount curve is clearly built to win larger training teams who'd otherwise get sticker shock scaling seat licenses. They're not competing on premium features — they're competing on making per-seat costs shrink fast enough that switching costs feel silly to ignore.
Plans: Business $6/mo per seat · Enterprise Contact Sales
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360Learning
Collaborative learning platform.
360Learning undercuts most enterprise LMS players on entry price to hook mid-market L&D teams, then plays a premium, negotiated game once you're past Team — classic land-and-expand. They're chasing companies that want peer-driven, collaborative learning rather than the top-down corporate training vibe of Cornerstone or SAP SuccessFactors.
Plans: Team $8/mo · Business Contact Sales · Enterprise Contact Sales
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Factorial
Time, talent, and finance for SMBs.
At $8/seat, Factorial is positioned as a mid-market alternative to heavier platforms like Workday or SAP SuccessFactors, while undercutting them significantly on price. They're going after SMBs and scaling companies that want modular enterprise-ish features without the enterprise price tag.
Plans: Factorial $8/mo per seat
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Justworks
PEO with payroll and benefits.
Justworks sits in the mid-market PEO space, priced above bare-bones payroll tools like Gusto's entry tiers but below enterprise HCM platforms. They're targeting 10–200 person companies that want PEO-level benefits access without the opaque pricing and long contracts that come with ADP TotalSource or Insperity.
Plans: Payroll $8/mo per seat · PEO Basic $79/mo per seat · PEO Plus $124/mo per seat
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BambooHR
HR software for small businesses.
Sitting in the low-to-mid range of the HR platform market, BambooHR isn't competing on rock-bottom price but on being the safe, well-known choice for SMBs that don't want to build an HR stack from five different vendors. They're going after companies that have outgrown spreadsheets but aren't big enough for enterprise HCM suites like Workday.
Plans: Core $10/mo per seat · Pro $17/mo per seat · Elite $25/mo per seat
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Lattice
People management platform.
Lattice sits in the mid-to-premium range for performance management — more expensive than scrappy point solutions like Leapsome's lower tiers, but positioned as a people management platform rather than just a review tool. They're going after HR teams at 100–1,000 person companies who want one system instead of three.
Plans: Foundations $13/mo per seat · Enterprise Contact Sales
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OnPay
Full-service payroll, HR, and benefits software for small businesses.
At $49 base, OnPay lands mid-market — cheaper than Gusto and Rippling's higher tiers but not competing on rock-bottom price like some payroll-only tools. The a la carte HR add-ons suggest they're chasing small businesses that want to pay only for what they use rather than getting locked into a bundled all-in-one HR suite.
Plans: HR $15/mo · Payroll Essentials $49/mo
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Patriot Software
Low-cost payroll and accounting software for US small businesses.
Patriot undercuts Gusto and QuickBooks Payroll pretty aggressively on base price, positioning itself as the budget-friendly option for small businesses that don't need bells and whistles. They're going after price-sensitive micro-businesses and solopreneurs who find competitors' per-employee fees add up too fast.
Plans: Basic Payroll $17/mo · Accounting Basic $20/mo · Accounting Premium $30/mo · Full Service Payroll $37/mo
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Manatal
AI applicant tracking system for recruitment agencies and in-house teams, priced per user with job and candidate limits.
At $19-59/seat, Manatal undercuts the bigger legacy ATS/CRM players like Bullhorn or Greenhouse by a wide margin, positioning itself as the budget-to-mid-market pick for SMBs and boutique staffing agencies rather than chasing enterprise HR suites.
Plans: Professional Plan $19/mo per seat · Enterprise Plan $39/mo per seat · Enterprise Plus Plan $59/mo per seat · Custom Plan Contact Sales
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Zoho Recruit
ATS for recruiters and HR.
At $25–$50/recruiter, Zoho Recruit is firmly in the budget-to-mid tier — undercutting Greenhouse and Lever significantly while competing directly with Workable and Breezy HR. They're clearly hunting SMBs and cost-conscious mid-market teams who want a full-featured ATS without enterprise pricing.
Plans: FREE $0/mo per seat · Standard $25/mo per seat · Enterprise $50/mo per seat
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Oyster
Global employment made simple.
At $699/mo per EOR employee, Oyster sits in the mid-to-premium range — cheaper than Deel's higher-touch tiers but not the budget option. They're clearly targeting growth-stage companies and mission-driven orgs (nonprofits, B-corps, refugee hiring programs), which is a differentiated wedge that pure-price competitors aren't playing.
Plans: Global Contractors $29/mo per seat · US PEO $114/mo per seat · People Partner Services $300/mo per seat · Employer of Record $699/mo per seat
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Remote
Global HR, payroll, and EOR.
Remote's EOR at $699 sits in the mid-to-premium range of the category — Deel's comparable tier runs similar, while some newer entrants undercut on price. They're clearly targeting growth-stage companies that want a single vendor across the full employment lifecycle rather than stitching together point solutions, and the startup discount suggests they're actively trying to land early before companies scale.
Plans: Payroll $29/mo per seat · Contractor Management $29/mo per seat · Equity $39/mo per seat · Contractor Management Plus $99/mo per seat · Professional Employer Organization $99/mo per seat · Contractor of Record $325/mo per seat · Employer of Record $699/mo per seat
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SurePayroll
Online payroll service for small businesses and household employers, by Paychex.
SurePayroll undercuts Gusto and QuickBooks Payroll on the base rate, positioning itself as the budget-friendly pick for tiny businesses and households that don't need a full HR suite. It's chasing price-sensitive micro-businesses and nanny employers who'd otherwise overpay for enterprise-grade payroll tools they'll never use.
Plans: Small Business $29/mo · Nanny & Household Payroll $45/mo
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Homebase
Scheduling and payroll for hourly teams.
They're squarely in the affordable-to-mid-market lane, undercutting platforms like Deputy or 7shifts at the entry level while staying well below Toast or Gusto for full HR. The per-location model makes them especially attractive to single-location SMBs — restaurants, retail, salons — where per-seat pricing from competitors gets painful fast.
Plans: Basic $0/mo · Essentials $30/mo · Plus $70/mo · All-in-One $120/mo
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Multiplier
Employ talent in 150+ countries.
At $400/mo per employee, Multiplier sits in the mid-market range for EOR — cheaper than Deel's higher tiers and Remote's premium plans, but not the rock-bottom option. They're clearly targeting growth-stage companies that need global hiring infrastructure without enterprise-level spend.
Plans: Contractors $40/mo per seat · Employer of Record $400/mo per seat · Global payroll Contact Sales · Immigration Contact Sales
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7shifts
Team management for restaurants.
They're mid-market — not the cheapest (free tools like basic Square scheduling exist) but well below enterprise workforce platforms. At $44.99–$149.99/location, they're squarely targeting independent restaurants and small chains who've outgrown pen-and-paper but can't justify an HCM suite.
Plans: Comp $0/mo · Essentials $44/mo · Pro $89/mo · Premium $149/mo
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Gusto
Payroll, benefits, and HR.
Gusto sits mid-to-premium in the payroll/HR space — pricier than bare-bones contractor-payment tools but cheaper than enterprise HRIS platforms like Rippling or ADP Workforce Now. They're chasing small-to-mid-size businesses that have outgrown DIY payroll but aren't ready for a full HRIS suite.
Plans: Simple $49/mo · Plus $80/mo · Premium $180/mo
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JazzHR
Recruiting software for SMBs.
JazzHR sits in the mid-market ATS space as a budget-friendly alternative to Greenhouse or Lever — $1K/yr entry point is accessible for SMBs who can't justify enterprise ATS pricing. They're going after companies that have outgrown spreadsheets and free tools but aren't ready to spend $10K+ on a full talent suite.
Plans: Hero $83/mo · Plus $290/mo · Pro $459/mo
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Crelate
Recruiting platform combining ATS, candidate and client CRM, and onboarding for staffing and search agencies.
Sitting at $85-119 for the named tiers puts Crelate above bare-bones ATS tools but below the enterprise recruiting platforms that charge per-user with big minimums. They're playing to staffing and recruiting agencies that have outgrown spreadsheets or Bullhorn-lite tools but aren't ready for a six-figure enterprise contract.
Plans: Essentials $85/mo · Business $119/mo · Business Plus Contact Sales · Platform Pricing Contact Sales
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TalentLMS
Training platform teams actually use.
TalentLMS sits mid-market — not the cheapest LMS out there, but cheaper than heavyweight enterprise platforms like Cornerstone or Docebo. They're going after growing SMBs and mid-size companies that have outgrown spreadsheets and generic training tools but aren't ready for a six-figure enterprise LMS contract.
Plans: Core $119/mo per seat · Grow $229/mo per seat · Pro $449/mo per seat · Enterprise Contact Sales
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Loxo
Talent intelligence platform combining ATS, CRM, sourcing and outreach on an 850M-profile talent graph.
At $149-199/seat/month, Loxo sits toward the premium end of recruiting CRM/ATS pricing — well above budget applicant trackers but positioned as an all-in-one talent intelligence platform rather than a point solution. They're chasing recruiting agencies and executive search firms willing to pay up for a unified system instead of stitching together separate sourcing, CRM, and ATS tools.
Plans: Core $149/mo per seat · Professional $199/mo per seat · Enterprise Contact Sales
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BreezyHR
Modern hiring, end to end.
They're mid-market priced — not as cheap as Freshteam or basic ATS tools, but well below Greenhouse or Lever at the enterprise end. The pitch is clearly aimed at SMBs and scaling startups who want a polished product without a five-figure contract.
Plans: Bootstrap $0/mo · Startup $189/mo · Growth $329/mo · Business $529/mo · Custom Pro Plan Contact Sales
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Workable
Recruiting software and ATS.
Plans: Standard $299/mo · Premier $599/mo · Enterprise $719/mo
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Ashby
All-in-one recruiting platform.
At $400/mo for small teams, Ashby is priced above scrappy tools like Lever or Workable's entry tiers but positions itself as a premium, all-in-one alternative to Greenhouse — targeting high-growth tech companies that want sophistication without the Greenhouse price tag and implementation pain.
Plans: Foundations Plan $400/mo · Plus Plan Contact Sales · Enterprise Plan Contact Sales · For your existing ATS Contact Sales
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ADP
Payroll and HR services platform for businesses of all sizes (RUN, Workforce Now).
ADP plays premium-by-reputation in a market full of transparent, self-serve competitors like Gusto and OnPay — they're betting that brand trust and enterprise-grade compliance muscle justify making you call a sales rep instead of seeing a price. This positioning wins risk-averse buyers and larger SMBs who want a name they can defend to their board, not price-sensitive startups comparison-shopping online.
Plans: Essential Payroll Contact Sales · Enhanced Payroll Contact Sales · Complete Payroll & HR Plus Contact Sales · HR Pro Payroll & HR Contact Sales
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Connecteam
All-in-one app for deskless teams.
The free-for-10 offer positions them aggressively against Homebase, Deputy, and When I Work in the SMB deskless worker space. Custom pricing on everything above that suggests they're not trying to win on published price transparency — they're competing on bundled value and sales-assisted deals for larger frontline teams.
Plans: Small Business $0/mo · Operations Basic Contact Sales · Operations Advanced Contact Sales · Operations Expert Contact Sales · Operations Enterprise Contact Sales · Communications Basic Contact Sales · Communications Advanced Contact Sales · Communications Expert Contact Sales · Communications Enterprise Contact Sales · HR & Skills Basic Contact Sales · HR & Skills Advanced Contact Sales · HR & Skills Expert Contact Sales · HR & Skills Enterprise Contact Sales
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Deel
Global payroll and compliance.
Playing the enterprise premium game by hiding all pricing behind sales walls — signals they're going after companies with serious budgets who expect white-glove treatment. They're betting that HR/payroll buyers prefer negotiated deals over transparent pricing.
Plans: Standard Contact Sales · Enterprise Contact Sales
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Docebo
AI-powered enterprise learning platform for employee and customer training
Docebo plays in the premium tier of the LMS market, sitting above Talent LMS or LearnUpon and closer to Cornerstone or SAP SuccessFactors in ambition and price. They're chasing mid-market to enterprise buyers who've outgrown lightweight LMS tools and need something that looks and scales like a real platform, not a startup convincing procurement it's 'enterprise-ready.'
Plans: Elevate Contact Sales · Enterprise Contact Sales
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Greenhouse
Hiring software for growing companies.
Greenhouse plays in the premium tier of ATS software, sitting above Breezy or Workable and competing more directly with Lever and SmartRecruiters for mid-market and enterprise talent teams. They're not chasing budget-conscious startups — they're betting on brand trust and structured hiring philosophy to win companies that treat recruiting as a strategic function.
Plans: Core Contact Sales · Plus Contact Sales · Pro Contact Sales
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Lever
Talent acquisition suite.
Going full enterprise with zero transparency puts them in premium territory — they're betting their brand is strong enough that buyers will engage sales without seeing prices. Classic move when you're expensive but want to control the conversation.
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Litmos
Corporate LMS for employee and customer training
No visible pricing plus a three-tier custom structure signals Litmos is positioning as a mid-to-enterprise player, not competing on price transparency the way lighter-weight LMS tools do. They're chasing larger orgs and enterprise buyers who expect to negotiate anyway, not SMBs comparison-shopping on a pricing page.
Plans: Foundation Contact Sales · Platinum Contact Sales · Platinum AI Contact Sales
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Motivosity
Gratitude-driven employee recognition.
With a $3,000 floor and fully opaque pricing, Motivosity is clearly chasing mid-market and enterprise HR buyers — not scrappy startups. They're competing with Bonusly and Workhuman, likely positioning above Bonusly on features and below Workhuman on price.
Plans: For Celebrating People Contact Sales · For Building Culture Contact Sales · For Scaling Globally Contact Sales
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Personio
HR operating system for Europe's SMBs.
Personio plays in the mid-market HR software space against BambooHR, HiBob, and Factorial — they're positioning as a premium European-native option, likely priced above budget tools but below enterprise HCMs like Workday or SAP SuccessFactors, targeting companies that have outgrown spreadsheets but aren't ready for full enterprise complexity.
Plans: Core Contact Sales · Core PRO Contact Sales
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Recruitee
Collaborative hiring software.
Sitting in the mid-market ATS space alongside Greenhouse and Lever, Recruitee is probably not the cheapest option (that's Breezy or Workable at entry level) but likely pitches below Greenhouse on price while competing on ease of use — targeting ops-minded HR teams at 50–500 employees.
Plans: Start Contact Sales · Advance Contact Sales · Optimize Contact Sales
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Rippling
Workforce management platform.
Quote-only pricing typically signals premium positioning in the HR tech space. They're clearly not competing on being the cheapest option — this is the move of a company that thinks their integrated platform justifies custom enterprise pricing.
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SAP SuccessFactors
SAP's cloud human capital management suite covering core HR, payroll, and talent.
This sits firmly in premium enterprise territory, built for orgs already running SAP ERP who want HR data flowing into the same system. They're not competing on price at all — they're competing on 'nobody gets fired for buying SAP' and deep integration with existing SAP investments.
Plans: SAP HCM Base package Contact Sales · SAP HCM Premium package Contact Sales
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Trainual
Playbooks for training your team.
Hiding all prices behind a demo wall puts Trainual in the same bucket as HR/ops platforms trying to look enterprise-ready, even though its core use case (SOP and onboarding docs) is a commodity feature in tools like Notion or Scribe. They're betting that HR and ops buyers doing due diligence for a mid-market or larger company won't blink at a sales call, which likely prices out solopreneurs and tiny teams who'd rather self-serve.
Plans: Core Contact Sales · Pro Contact Sales · Premium Contact Sales · Enterprise Contact Sales
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UKG
HR, payroll, and workforce management suites for mid-size and enterprise (UKG Ready, UKG Pro).
UKG plays in the premium enterprise HCM tier alongside Workday and ADP Workforce Now, not against cheap payroll tools like Gusto or OnPay. They're chasing mid-market to enterprise employers (500+ employees) who need heavy compliance, scheduling, and workforce management muscle, not startups counting pennies.
Plans: UKG Ready Start Contact Sales · UKG Ready Core Contact Sales · UKG Ready Plus Contact Sales · UKG Ready Advanced Contact Sales
HR Software Pricing FAQ
- How much does hr software cost?
- Entry prices run from $1/mo (Zoho People) to $400/mo (Ashby), with a median entry price of $18/mo across the 34 priced products we track.
- What is the cheapest hr software?
- Zoho People has the lowest entry price of the hr software we track, at $1/mo. Sling ($2/mo) and When I Work ($2/mo) are next. Zoho People and Sling are free to start on.
- Is there free hr software?
- Yes — Zoho People, Sling, Bonusly and 8 more offer a free plan.
- How is hr software usually priced?
- 21 of the 48 hr tools we track use per seat pricing, against 14 on custom and 7 on flat rate.