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Best HCM Software in 2026

27 apps
Research read 28 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

Employment Hero
by Employment Hero
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Choose Employment Hero if your organisation needs a web and mobile HR service spanning employee records, leave, onboarding and time tracking.

7.5 Visit site
2

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
3

Keka

Free trial AndroidAPIExtension+2

Choose Keka if you want HR, payroll, attendance, and talent functions together, with mobile apps and a broad integration marketplace.

6.3 Pricing on request Visit site
4

ADP Workforce Now
by ADP Workforce Now
Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

ADP Workforce Now covers payroll alongside a range of HR and employee self-service functions. Organizations should review package boundaries and request pricing to assess fit.

6.0 Pricing on request Visit site
5

Cegid HR Talent Management
by Cegid HR Talent Management
Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

6.0 Pricing on request Visit site
6

Darwinbox
by Darwinbox
Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

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

6.0 Pricing on request Visit site
7

Dayforce Scheduling
by Dayforce Scheduling
Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Choose Dayforce Scheduling if your organization needs demand forecasting, centralized staffing, and employee schedule tools in one system.

6.0 Pricing on request Visit site
8

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
9

ELMO Software
by ELMO Software
Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

ELMO Software combines broad HR functions with recruitment, learning and workforce tools.

5.9 Pricing on request Visit site
10

isolved HCM
by isolved HCM
Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

People Cloud brings HR, payroll, benefits, and talent functions into one platform with web and mobile access. Pricing requires a request, and its options are described as modular.

5.8 Pricing on request Visit site
11

SAP SuccessFactors HCM
by SAP SuccessFactors HCM
Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

SAP SuccessFactors HCM brings broad HR, talent and workforce functions into one cloud suite with SAP and partner integrations.

5.8 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
12

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
13

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
14

Lucca
by Lucca
Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

Lucca covers several core employee-management functions and provides web and mobile access. Buyers should confirm pricing and whether the HR Essentials Suite fits their organization’s needs.

5.6 Visit site
15

Namely
by Namely
Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

Namely covers core HR and payroll workflows with mobile and web access. Namely Now has a stated monthly price, while the other plans require obtaining pricing details.

5.6 From $9/mo Visit site
16

Paycom
by Paycom
Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

Paycom combines payroll, HR management, employee self-service, and mobile access, with tools for businesses of different sizes.

5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
17

Ramco HCM
by Ramco HCM
Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+2

Ramco HCM brings employee administration, time management, and payroll together with self-service and multiple delivery options.

5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
18

Paylocity
by Paylocity
Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

Paylocity brings HR, payroll, finance, and IT capabilities together, with mobile features for employee tasks.

5.5 Pricing on request Visit site
19

PeopleStrong
by PeopleStrong
Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

PeopleStrong brings several core HR functions together across web and mobile platforms.

5.5 From $8,999 Visit site
20

Personio
by Personio
Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

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

5.5 Pricing on request Visit site
21

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
22

UKG Pro Compensation
by UKG Pro Compensation
Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

Choose UKG Pro Compensation if your organization needs configurable compensation planning, reward allocation, and enterprise integration options.

5.3 Pricing on request Visit site
23

UKG Ready
by UKG Ready
Paid iPhoneWeb

UKG Ready brings core people and workforce functions into one platform with web and iOS access.

5.1 Pricing on request Visit site
24

Workday Benefits

Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Workday Benefits combines benefits administration, employee self-service, and provider integrations alongside employee data.

5.1 Pricing on request Visit site
25

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.

5.0 Pricing on request Visit site

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