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absence.io alternatives

As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded absence.io alternative is Timetastic (2.6 GPA).

absence.io compared with 6 alternatives: Timetastic, Calamari, Vacation Tracker, Personio, Kenjo and 1 more.

absence.io is a paid product with a free trial, starting at €2.69 per user / month, billed annually (€2.99 billed monthly). None of the alternatives has a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
absence.ioThis toolFree trial · from €2.69/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
TimetasticFree trial · from $1.50/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
CalamariFree trial · from $2/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
Vacation TrackerFree trial · from $2/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
PersonioPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android
KenjoFree trial · from €5.40/moTrial onlyWeb
Leave DatesFree trial · from £0.75/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

absence.io starts at about $3.01 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Timetastic, Calamari, Vacation Tracker and Leave Dates start lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessabsence.ioTimetasticCalamariKenjo

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
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The full chart of HR software, and the best at every price

How each one differs from absence.io

  1. Timetastic

    Staff leave planner, with an added rota and time clock product

    • Timetastic starts at $1.50 per user / month.
    • Timetastic also covers shift scheduling.
    • Timetastic does not cover time tracking and expense tracking, which absence.io does.

    Suits: Small businesses that mainly need a shared holiday calendar

    Timetastic vs absence.ioTimetastic pricing and details

  2. Calamari

    Modular HR system for time off, attendance, core HR and reviews

    • Calamari starts at $2 per employee / month per module, billed yearly.
    • Calamari also covers goals and shift scheduling.
    • Calamari does not cover expense tracking and time clock, which absence.io does.

    Suits: Companies that want to buy only the HR modules they need and add others later

    Calamari vs absence.ioCalamari pricing and details

  3. Vacation Tracker

    Leave and PTO tracking inside Slack, Teams or Google Workspace

    • Vacation Tracker starts at $2 per user / month, billed monthly, with a $50 monthly minimum.
    • Vacation Tracker also covers reports.
    • Vacation Tracker does not cover time tracking, expense tracking, time clock and employee records, which absence.io does.

    Suits: Teams that already work in Slack or Microsoft Teams and want leave handled there

    Vacation Tracker vs absence.ioVacation Tracker pricing and details

  4. Personio

    European HR platform for records, absences, time and recruiting

    • Personio also covers applicant tracking.
    • Personio does not cover expense tracking and time clock, which absence.io does.

    Suits: Companies in Europe wanting core HR, payroll and recruiting together

    Personio vs absence.ioPersonio pricing and details

  5. Kenjo

    HR and workforce management software for small and mid-sized firms

    • Kenjo starts at €5.40 per employee / month, billed annually (€6.00 billed monthly).
    • Kenjo lists no iOS and Android apps, which absence.io has.
    • Kenjo also covers reports, payroll and applicant tracking.
    • Kenjo does not cover expense tracking and time off, which absence.io does.

    Suits: Small and mid-sized European companies that need time tracking with HR records

    Kenjo vs absence.ioKenjo pricing and details

  6. Leave Dates

    Annual leave planner and absence tracker for small teams

    • Leave Dates starts at £0.75 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Leave Dates also covers calendar and reports.
    • Leave Dates does not cover time tracking, expense tracking, time clock and employee records, which absence.io does.

    Suits: Small UK businesses replacing a spreadsheet for holiday booking

    Leave Dates vs absence.ioLeave Dates pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in absence.io

  • Prices are listed in euros and net per user; no US dollar price is shown.
  • Time tracking, the employee file and SSO need Pro; expenses and the API need Complete.
  • Billing is per user, per month; annual billing takes 10% off the monthly price.
absence.io pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to absence.io?

The alternatives to absence.io in this directory are Timetastic, Calamari, Vacation Tracker, Personio, Kenjo and Leave Dates. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with absence.io.

Is there a free alternative to absence.io?

None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Timetastic, Calamari, Vacation Tracker, Kenjo and Leave Dates offer a free trial.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.