HR Software Reviews
Hands-on reviews from HR professionals. 43 tools reviewed. Updated February 2026.
Payroll Software
Gusto
The gold standard for SMB payroll. Dead simple, handles taxes automatically.
Paycom
Single-database HCM with Beti self-service payroll. Enterprise-focused.
ADP
Enterprise-grade payroll with deep features. Better for 100+ employees.
Paychex
Full-service payroll with dedicated support. Solid mid-market choice.
OnPay
Affordable payroll with straightforward pricing. Great for small teams.
Paylocity
Modern payroll with strong benefits admin. Mid-market focused.
Paycor
Unified payroll and HR for growing companies. Strong reporting.
iSolved
Comprehensive HCM with payroll, benefits, and workforce management.
HRIS / Core HR
BambooHR
Best all-around HRIS for SMBs. Excellent onboarding, clean interface.
Rippling
All-in-one HR, IT, and Finance platform. Best for tech companies.
Zenefits
Affordable HRIS with strong benefits focus. Good for startups.
Namely
Modern HRIS with social features. Mid-market focused.
HiBob
Modern HRIS for mid-sized teams. Great for international companies.
Personio
European HR platform expanding to US. Strong recruiting features.
Factorial
All-in-one HR for small businesses. Strong time-off management.
Sage HR
Simple HR software from the Sage ecosystem. Easy integration with Sage accounting.
Zoho People
Affordable HR solution from Zoho. Great for Zoho ecosystem users.
Monday.com HR
Flexible HRIS built on Monday.com. Highly customizable workflows.
ATS / Recruiting
Greenhouse
Structured hiring at scale. Best for high-volume, data-driven recruiting.
Lever
ATS + CRM in one. Great for companies focused on passive recruiting.
Manatal
AI-powered ATS at a reasonable price. Great for SMB recruiting.
Breezy HR
Generous free tier, visual pipeline. Great for startups.
Recruitee
Collaborative hiring done right. Built for teams, not solo recruiters.
Workable
Fast, modern ATS with great sourcing tools. Popular with scaling startups.
JazzHR
Simple, affordable ATS for small businesses. Easy to get started.
Freshteam
ATS with HR features from Freshworks. Great free plan.
ClearCompany
Unified talent management platform. Strong ATS with performance tools.
Time Tracking Software
Toggl Track
Dead simple time tracking. Perfect for freelancers and agencies.
Hubstaff
Full workforce monitoring with screenshots. Built for remote teams.
Time Doctor
Detailed productivity tracking. Great for distributed teams.
TimeCamp
Automatic time tracking with great free tier. Budget-friendly.
Harvest
Time tracking with elegant invoicing. Great for agencies and consultants.
Clockify
Free time tracking for unlimited users. Great starter option.
Employee Scheduling Software
Deputy
Modern scheduling with time tracking. Great for hourly workforces.
When I Work
Simple shift scheduling. Popular in retail and hospitality.
7shifts
Built specifically for restaurants. Labor cost optimization built-in.
Connecteam
All-in-one for deskless workers. Scheduling, time tracking, and communication.
PEO / Employer of Record
Justworks
Modern PEO with transparent pricing. Great for startups and small businesses.
Insperity
Full-service PEO with HR advisory. Strong benefits and compliance support.
TriNet
Industry-specific PEO solutions. Strong compliance and risk management.
Global Payroll & EOR
Remote
Global employment and payroll made simple. Hire anywhere, compliantly.
Papaya Global
Global payroll automation with workforce management. Enterprise-focused.
Oyster HR
Global hiring and payroll. Perfect for remote-first companies.
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