Cast HR

What Cast HR is

Cast HR is an HR platform for managing team processes in one place. Core HR includes an employee directory, leave management, and document storage; listed capabilities also cover onboarding, performance management, and time tracking. The Recruitment add-on covers job posting, candidate hiring, and onboarding. Performance tools include 180° or 360° feedback cycles, competency frameworks, goals, and OKRs. Engagement features include anonymous pulse surveys and eNPS trends by team or tenure. The site names Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, Outlook, and Google Calendar sync among its integrations. Professional includes REST API access and webhooks. The Startup plan is free forever for up to 20 employees. Basic is free for teams of 20 or fewer employees and otherwise costs $2.00 per employee per month; it includes a directory and org chart, leave management, public holidays, goals, document management, and reports. Professional costs $3.50 per employee per month and adds compensation management, workflow automation, HR insights, API access and webhooks, and audit log and export. A 30-day trial is listed.

Who it suits

It suits HR managers, team leaders, recruiters, executives, employees, and finance teams managing people processes. The free Startup plan is for teams of up to 20 employees, while paid plans list additional features.

Limits

Startup is free forever for up to 20 employees. Basic is free for teams of 20 or fewer; above that, it costs $2.00 per employee per month. REST API access and webhooks are listed in Professional, which costs $3.50 per employee per month.

Getting started

1. Visit the Cast HR website.
2. Use the web platform or its API.
3. Choose the free Startup plan for up to 20 employees, Basic, or Professional.
4. Use the listed 30-day trial if you want to try the service before choosing a plan.
5. Connect any of the listed services, such as Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, Outlook, or Google Calendar.

Verdict

Cast HR brings core employee administration together with recruitment, performance, and engagement capabilities. Teams can use the free plan within its stated employee limit or choose a paid tier with additional tools.