Best HR Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Frappe HR is ranked #1 of 237 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of TalentHR and IceHrm. The best-ranked option with a free plan is TalentHR. The lowest first paid tier on this page is factoHR at $0.50/mo.
HR software can support the practical work of onboarding employees, maintaining records, managing time off, and tracking hours. Compared on those workflows alongside performance management and mobile apps, the entries offer criteria for matching software to your team's needs. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add useful access and cost details. Frappe HR, TalentHR, and IceHrm are among the options shown. Consider which employee processes you want to bring together, and weigh the listed capabilities against the way your organization handles day-to-day people operations.
237 HR software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
HR Software, ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going. 16 of the 25 on this page can be tried for free.
- 1 Frappe HRPaid from $5/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 2 TalentHRPaid from $2.40/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 3 IceHrmFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 4 Happy HRFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 5 Zoho PeopleFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 6 Runtime HRMSPaid from ₹35/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 7 WebHRPaid from $2/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 8 factoHRPaid from $0.50/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 9 HorillaPaid from $7/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 10 Kova HRPaid from $3/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 11 KredilyPaid from ₹1,249/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 12 Rippling
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 13 Cast HRPaid from $2/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 14 sumHRPaid from ₹25/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 15 ADP Workforce Now
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 16 Ramco HCM
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 17 Employment Hero
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 18 TNC TrackPaid from $5/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 19 Paycor
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 20 247HRMPaid from ₹99/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 21 SwingvyPaid from SGD 2.55/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 22 Aventoo HRMSPaid from ₹40/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 23 HollyHRPaid from £2/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 24 Workday Human Capital Management
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 25 BambooHRPaid from $10/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Platform | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Employee records | Time-off management |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frappe HR | 9.2 | Free plan | $5/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 2 | TalentHR | 9.1 | Free plan | $2.40/mo | Yes | $2/user/mo | Yes | Yes |
| 3 | IceHrm | 9.0 | Free plan | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 4 | Happy HR | 8.8 | Free plan | — | Yes | $836/user/mo | Yes | Yes |
| 5 | Zoho People | 8.6 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 6 | Runtime HRMS | 8.5 | Free plan | ₹35/mo | Yes | $35/user/mo | Yes | Yes |
| 7 | WebHR | 8.4 | Free plan | $2/mo | Yes | $2/user/mo | Yes | Yes |
| 8 | factoHR | 8.4 | Free plan | $0.50/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 9 | Horilla | 8.2 | Free plan | $7/mo | Yes | $7/user/mo | Yes | Yes |
| 10 | Kova HR | 8.1 | Free plan | $3/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 11 | Kredily | 8.1 | Free plan | ₹1,249/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 12 | Rippling | 8.0 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 13 | Cast HR | 8.0 | Free plan | $2/mo | Yes | $2/user/mo | Yes | Yes |
| 14 | sumHR | 7.9 | Free plan | ₹25/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 15 | ADP Workforce Now | 7.8 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 16 | Ramco HCM | 7.7 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| 17 | Employment Hero | 7.7 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 18 | TNC Track | 7.7 | Free plan | $5/mo | Yes | $5/user/mo | — | — |
| 19 | Paycor | 7.6 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 20 | 247HRM | 7.6 | No | ₹99/mo | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 21 | Swingvy | 7.6 | No | SGD 2.55/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 22 | Aventoo HRMS | 7.6 | Free plan | ₹40/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 23 | HollyHR | 7.6 | Free plan | £2/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 24 | Workday Human Capital Management | 7.5 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| 25 | BambooHR | 7.5 | No | $10/mo | No | — | Yes | Yes |
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Questions about this list
Which HR software is ranked first on The Geeks Club?
Frappe HR is ranked #1 of 237 with a score of 9.2. TalentHR is second and IceHrm third.
How many of these have a free plan?
16 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, factoHR has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.50/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going: documentation depth, a free tier or trial, and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.