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Best Human Resources Software in 2026

HR software brings together employee self-service, onboarding, time-off records, benefits administration and related tasks. The tools listed here work through web, iOS, Android, API, macOS or Windows environments.

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    Horilla

    by Horilla
    Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Choose Horilla if you want employee records and several staff processes in one open-source HR platform, especially with the free self-hosted plan’s unlimited users and companies.

    9.0 Free plan · paid from $7/user/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    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
  3. 3

    OrangeHRM

    by OrangeHRM
    Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid

    Choose OrangeHRM if you want employee administration, leave, performance and time tracking in one HR product, with a free plan and mobile apps.

    7.1 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
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    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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    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.

    6.2 Pricing on request Visit site
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    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
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    Cezanne HR

    by Cezanne HR
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Cezanne HR combines broad HR and payroll coverage with modular purchasing, mobile apps, integrations and included support.

    6.0 Pricing on request Visit site
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    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
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    Sage HR

    by Sage HR
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Sage HR covers core employee administration alongside optional performance, scheduling, timesheet, expense, recruitment, and advice modules.

    6.0 30-day trial 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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    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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    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
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    Workforce.com

    by Workforce.com
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Workforce.com brings scheduling, HR and payroll together, with mobile apps and listed integrations for other business services.

    5.8 Pricing on request · 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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    Infor Workforce Management

    by Infor Workforce Management
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    Infor Workforce Management brings forecasting, scheduling, time tracking, and compliance tools together for large frontline workforces.

    5.7 Pricing on request Visit site
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    HR Cloud

    by HR Cloud
    Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

    Choose HR Cloud if you need employee records and several core HR tasks in one platform, including mobile access.

    5.6 From $295/mo Visit site
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    Paycom

    by Paycom
    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

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

    5.5 Pricing on request Visit site
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    PeopleHR

    by PeopleHR
    Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

    PeopleHR offers modular HR, payroll and combined packages with clear feature steps between tiers. Compare the required HR and payroll functions with the listed monthly plan costs.

    5.5 From £3/user/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    CatalystOne

    by CatalystOne
    Paid APIWeb

    CatalystOne brings talent assessment, development, and succession planning into a modular HR/HCM suite.

    5.4 Pricing on request 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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    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
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    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
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    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

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Questions

Is there free human resources software?

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Can I try HR software before paying?

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Which platforms can HR software support?

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