Alternatives · HR
AbsenceSoft alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded AbsenceSoft alternative is LeaveBoard (2.6 GPA). It's also the best free one.
AbsenceSoft compared with 5 alternatives: LeaveBoard, absence.io, Timetastic, Calamari and Vacation Tracker.
AbsenceSoft's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| AbsenceSoftThis tool | Paid | No | Web |
| LeaveBoard | Free plan · from $1.35/mo | Yes | Web |
| absence.io | Free trial · from €2.69/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Timetastic | Free trial · from $1.50/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Calamari | Free trial · from $2/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Vacation Tracker | Free trial · from $2/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from AbsenceSoft
LeaveBoard
Leave tracking and employee records for small companies
- LeaveBoard starts at $1.35 per employee / month, rate basis not stated.
- LeaveBoard has a free plan, which AbsenceSoft lacks.
- LeaveBoard also covers reports and dashboards.
- LeaveBoard does not cover case management, which AbsenceSoft does.
Suits: Small companies that mainly need to track vacation and sick leave
absence.io
Time off, time tracking and employee files for small teams
- absence.io starts at €2.69 per user / month, billed annually (€2.99 billed monthly).
- absence.io also lists iOS and Android apps.
- absence.io also covers time tracking, expense tracking and time clock.
- absence.io does not cover case management, which AbsenceSoft does.
Suits: Small and mid-sized teams in Germany and Europe that need leave and working-time records
Timetastic
Staff leave planner, with an added rota and time clock product
- Timetastic starts at $1.50 per user / month.
- Timetastic also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Timetastic also covers shift scheduling and time clock.
- Timetastic does not cover case management, which AbsenceSoft does.
Suits: Small businesses that mainly need a shared holiday calendar
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 lists iOS and Android apps.
- Calamari also covers time tracking, goals and shift scheduling.
- Calamari does not cover case management, which AbsenceSoft does.
Suits: Companies that want to buy only the HR modules they need and add others later
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 lists iOS and Android apps.
- Vacation Tracker also covers reports.
- Vacation Tracker does not cover employee records and case management, which AbsenceSoft does.
Suits: Teams that already work in Slack or Microsoft Teams and want leave handled there
Limits worth knowing in AbsenceSoft
- No pricing page exists; the site asks buyers to get a demo.
- The compliance content is US federal and state law.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to AbsenceSoft?
The alternatives to AbsenceSoft in this directory are LeaveBoard, absence.io, Timetastic, Calamari and Vacation Tracker. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with AbsenceSoft.
Is there a free alternative to AbsenceSoft?
Yes. LeaveBoard has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which AbsenceSoft alternatives work on Android?
The AbsenceSoft listing does not include an Android app. absence.io, Timetastic, Calamari and Vacation Tracker list one.
Which AbsenceSoft alternatives work on iOS?
The AbsenceSoft listing does not include an iOS app. absence.io, Timetastic, Calamari and Vacation Tracker list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.