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Best Google Workspace for HR Software in 2026

HR software in Google Workspace can bring together employee records, HR processes, self-service options, mobile use and payroll-related activities. This list is for people comparing tools that can work with web, mobile, API, macOS or self-hosted setups.

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    Jibble

    by Jibble
    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+6

    Jibble brings time capture, attendance verification, leave administration and reporting together, with multiple app and integration options.

    7.3 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
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    LeaveBoard

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    LeaveBoard covers leave administration and employee records, with calendar sync, exports, and browser access across internet-connected devices.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $1.35/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
  3. 3

    Zoho People

    by Zoho People
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Zoho People covers several core HR tasks and offers web and mobile access. The free plan supports five users; paid tiers also require at least five users, and their individual prices are not listed.

    6.9 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
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    absence.io

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    absence.io brings leave, time and personnel administration into one service, with expense management available on its highest plan.

    6.6 From €2.99/user/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Cintra People

    by Cintra People
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Cintra People covers core HR administration, employee workflows, performance and engagement in one cloud service. Its trial allows evaluation before requesting a tailored paid quote.

    6.5 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Visit site
  6. 6

    HR Mate

    Free plan Web
    6.0 Free plan Visit site
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    BambooHR

    by BambooHR
    Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

    BambooHR groups several core HR tasks with employee information and mobile access. Review the per-employee charges and job-opening limits when selecting among Core, Pro, and Elite.

    5.9 From $10/mo Visit site
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    Darwinbox

    by Darwinbox
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Choose Darwinbox if your enterprise needs a broad HCM suite spanning workforce, payroll, recruiting, talent, and analytics.

    5.9 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Deel

    by Deel
    Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

    Choose Deel if you want employee administration and workforce processes across web and mobile, with monthly plans that add capabilities for performance and planning.

    5.8 From $5/user/mo Visit site
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    Timetastic

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Timetastic combines leave tracking, approvals, regional holidays, and calendar integrations for team absence management.

    5.8 From $1.50/user/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Vacation Tracker

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Vacation Tracker covers policy setup, approvals, employee self-service, and multiple integration paths. Review the one-integration limit and annual minimums when estimating fit and cost.

    5.8 Free plan · paid from $1/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Factorial

    by Factorial
    Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

    Factorial combines employee administration with time-off, onboarding, performance, and time-tracking functions across web and mobile platforms.

    5.7 From $8/user/mo Visit site
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    HiBob

    by HiBob
    Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

    HiBob covers several core employee-management processes and offers web and mobile access.

    5.7 Pricing on request Visit site
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    CharlieHR

    by CharlieHR
    Paid Web

    CharlieHR brings employee records, leave, onboarding, and performance management into one web service.

    5.6 From £21/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Nectar Recognize

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Nectar Recognize combines recognition, rewards, challenges, and budget oversight in one platform. Organizations should confirm pricing and assess its stated data limits against their requirements.

    5.5 Pricing on request Visit site
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    PeopleForce

    by PeopleForce
    Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

    PeopleForce combines core HR administration and management functions across web and mobile platforms.

    5.5 From $2.50/user/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Personio

    by Personio
    Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

    Personio covers core employee administration and several operational HR workflows through web and mobile apps.

    5.4 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Rippling

    by Rippling
    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Rippling combines HR and workforce features with employee-data controls, integrations, and reporting. Pricing is available on request.

    5.4 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Steegle.One

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Choose Steegle.One if your organization uses Google Workspace and wants an intranet connected to its people, files, calendar, and communication tools.

    5.4 Pricing on request Visit site
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    SutiHR

    Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

    SutiHR covers core HR administration at a stated 4.00 USD monthly price, with mobile attendance and standard reporting included.

    5.3 From $4/user/mo Visit site
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    TriNet Zenefits (TriNet HR Platform)

    by TriNet Zenefits (TriNet HR Platform)
    Paid Web

    TriNet Zenefits brings employee administration, time tracking, onboarding, and performance work into one paid platform.

    4.9 Pricing on request Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Before choosing, compare free access, trial conditions and starting paid prices. Review employee limits, HR modules, workspace deployment, employee self-service, mobile access, payroll support and, where code access matters, the software licence.

Questions

Are free HR software plans available?

Yes. Tools on this list, including LeaveBoard, offer a free plan. Check the terms and limits for the plan you choose.

Do these HR tools offer free trials?

Trial terms are not uniform: absence.io and LeaveBoard list 14-day trials. Check the current trial terms before signing up.

What platforms can these tools run on?

The list covers tools for web, iOS, Android, API, macOS and self-hosted deployment. Check the platform details for your chosen tool.

What HR features should I compare?

Assess employee limits, HR modules, employee self-service, mobile access, workspace deployment and payroll support.

How can I compare paid pricing?

Compare each tool's pricing model with its starting paid rate. absence.io lists €2.99 per user per month; LeaveBoard lists paid plans from $1.35 per month.

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