HR & People·Standings
Best HR Software in 2026
This list covers HR software for employee records, time off, onboarding, performance, time tracking and related work. It includes 238 tools, with options for web, Android, iOS, APIs, self-hosting and Windows.
Use the marks to check for a free plan, a public API or open-source code. Compare the paid starting price and the functions your team needs, then confirm that the platform you use is supported.
- 233 platforms
- 6 with a public API on this page
- 23 with a free tier
- Checked 28 Sept 2026
- 1 FH
Frappe HRfrappe.ioHR software with a free plan, API, self-hosting, and employee, leave, onboarding, and performance tools.
- 2 H
Horillahorilla.comOpen-source HR software with a free plan, paid plans from $7/user/mo, API, and self-hosting.
- 3 KKekakeka.io
Keka is a file archiver for compressing, encrypting, splitting, browsing and extracting archives.
- 4 WEWP ERPwperp.com
WP ERP describes itself as a WordPress ERP solution with HRM, CRM, Accounting, Project Management, and frontend solutions.
- 5 ZP
Zoho Peoplezoho.comHR software with a free plan, 30-day trial, API, and web or mobile apps.
- 6 EH
Employment Heroemploymenthero.comEmployment Hero provides an Employment Operating System combining HR, payroll, hiring and rostering, plus an employer-of-record service called HeroForce.
- 7 TTalentHRtalenthr.io
HR software with a free plan, 14-day trial, API, and paid plans from $2/user/mo annually.
- 8 RHRuntime HRMSruntimehrms.com
Freemium HR software with a free plan, paid plans from ₹35/month and a 7-day trial; Android and iOS.
- 9 SASage Accountingsage.com
Sage Accounting is a cloud accounting service for small businesses that combines invoicing, tax, cash-flow management and optional payroll.
- 10 IIceHrmicehrm.com
HR software with a free plan, 14-day trial, API, self-hosting, and performance tools.
- 11 HHHappy HRhappyhr.com
- 12 SLSólidessolides.com.br
HR software with employee records, a 14-day trial, and plans from 1.90 BRL/user/mo.
- 13 MMintHCMminthcm.org
Free HR software for records, time off and onboarding; available on web, desktop, mobile, API and self-hosted.
- 14 HHRKitgithub.com
Free HR software for records, leave, onboarding, performance and time tracking; self-hosted and API options.
- 15 TTTNC Tracktnctrack.com
TNCTrack is an all-in-one cloud workspace combining workforce management, projects, CRM, invoicing and AI.
- 16 HHRSenzpeople.pricesenz.com
HRSenz combines attendance, leave, payroll, documents, and employee lifecycle management in one workspace.
- 17 OOpenHRAppopenhrapp.com
OpenHRApp is a free, open-source HR management system for attendance, leave management, employee records, and compliance tools.
- 18 EEmpxtrackempxtrack.com
Empxtrack is cloud-based HR software covering human resource and employee management across the employee lifecycle.
- 19 F
factoHRfactohr.comFreemium web HR software with a free plan and paid plans from ₹4,499/month for records and time off.
- 20 WHWorkday Human Capital Managementworkday.com
Human capital management software with core HR and talent management; pricing is by request.
- 21 SSSAP SuccessFactors HCMsap.com
SAP SuccessFactors HCM helps organizations manage HR and talent processes through a single AI-driven cloud solution.
- 22 CH
Cyllo HRMScyllo.comCyllo HRMS is open-source HR software for recruitment, attendance, payroll, timesheets, appraisals, and employee self-service.
- 23 SSaachiHRMSsaachihrms.com
HR software with a free plan, records, leave, onboarding, performance, and time tracking.
- 24 HHivelyhivelyhr.com
Hively is an AI-first HR platform where teams ask Buzz by voice or text, review a proposed action, and confirm before it changes HR records or workflows.
- 25 H
HourSquarehoursquare.comHourSquare combines onboarding, leave, time tracking, payroll, a people directory, and anonymous whistleblowing on one HR platform.
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How to choose
Check free plans and trials
Forty-two of the 238 tools have a free plan, and 67 offer a free trial. A free plan can remain available without payment, while a trial is a time-limited way to try a paid product.
Examples with listed free plans include Frappe HR, Cast HR and IceHrm. Cast HR lists a 30-day trial, while IceHrm lists 14 days.
Match the platforms you need
Web access appears on 233 items, Android on 175 and iOS on 168. Seventy-three list an API, 24 support self-hosting and 14 support Windows.
Choose the access methods that fit your existing systems and employees. An API is a way for other software to exchange information with the HR tool.
Compare daily HR work
The list compares employee records, time-off management, onboarding, performance management and time tracking, along with mobile apps.
Use those fields to make a short list based on the work your team handles most often, rather than choosing by name alone.
Read the starting price carefully
Pricing formats differ. Cast HR lists paid plans from $2 per user per month, while IceHrm lists paid plans from $11 per month. Frappe HR lists a free plan.
A starting price may use a per-user or monthly basis, so compare the unit before estimating your total cost.
Consider open-source options
Two items on the list are open source. Open-source software makes its code available for inspection and, depending on the product, can support self-hosting.
Self-hosted access is listed for 24 items, so check both marks if keeping the software on your own systems matters.
Questions
How many HR tools are listed?
The list contains 238 HR software items.
How many have a free plan?
Forty-two of the 238 items have a free plan. Sixty-seven offer a free trial.
Which platforms are covered?
The list includes web, Android, iOS, API, self-hosted and Windows options. Counts are 233, 175, 168, 73, 24 and 14 respectively.
What HR functions can I compare?
Comparison fields include employee records, time off, onboarding, performance management, time tracking and mobile apps.
Are any options open source?
Yes. Two items are open source, and 24 items list self-hosted support.
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