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DutyDuke vs Employment Hero

Both stand on hr document management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

DutyDuke

Free plan Self-hostedWeb

DutyDuke brings employee records, leave workflows, document tracking and other HR functions into a free, open-source platform. Account setup requires creating the initial owner from the command line, so plan for that step before employees begin using it.

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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. Its HR tiers extend into recruitment, learning and talent development. Look elsewhere if a free plan is essential or you need listed plan prices before choosing a tier.

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The facts

DutyDukeEmployment Hero
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNo
Runs onSelf-hosted, WebAndroid, API, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid planFree or on requestLearning 10-Course Bundle: $8 per employee a month
Plans published116
MakerNot publishedEmployment Hero
Websitedutyduke.comemploymenthero.com
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DutyDuke: what it does well

  • Free and open-source.
  • Available on the web or self-hosted.
  • Supports leave approvals and iCal export.
  • Tracks document versions and deadlines.
  • Includes employee self-service and API access.

What to know first

  • Self-registration is unavailable.
  • Initial owner account requires a command-line script.
  • Production SMTP should use TLS.
  • Security keys and production passwords need careful configuration.

Employment Hero: what it does well

  • Available on web, iOS and Android.
  • Includes employee records and time-off management.
  • Supports onboarding, performance management and time tracking.
  • HR Essentials includes document management and compliance tools.
  • HR Elite adds talent development and advanced analytics.

What to know first

  • There is no free plan.
  • The listed plans do not include prices.

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