Alternatives · HR
Buk alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Buk alternative for most people is Zoho People (2.4 GPA), first in our ranking of HR software. It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Free for up to 3 users."
Buk compared with 5 alternatives: Factorial, Sesame HR, Zoho People, Kenjo and Lucca.
Buk has a free plan. Paid plans start at Free for up to 20 employees (Buk Starter); full platform quoted on request. 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
How each one differs from Buk
Factorial
HR, time, shifts, expenses and IT for small firms, quoted by module
- Factorial starts at $8 per user / month and up, by quote.
- Factorial has no free plan, unlike Buk.
- Factorial also covers time tracking and shift scheduling.
- Factorial does not cover surveys and payroll, which Buk does.
Suits: Small and mid-sized firms in Spain, Germany or Mexico, where it has offices
Sesame HR
Modular HR from Spain built around clock-ins, time off and shifts
- Sesame HR starts at $3.75 per employee / month, billed annually ($4.25 billed monthly), 15-employee minimum.
- Sesame HR has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Buk.
- Sesame HR also covers shift scheduling and time clock.
- Sesame HR does not cover surveys, expense tracking and payroll, which Buk does.
Suits: Companies with 15 or more staff that must record working hours
Zoho People
Low-cost HR records, attendance, shifts and reviews from Zoho
- Zoho People starts at $3 per user / month, billed annually ($4 billed monthly).
- Zoho People also covers reports, shift scheduling and time clock.
- Zoho People does not cover surveys, expense tracking, payroll and applicant tracking, which Buk does.
Suits: Small businesses that want HR at a low price per user
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 has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Buk.
- Kenjo lists no iOS and Android apps, which Buk has.
- Kenjo also covers time tracking, reports and time clock.
- Kenjo does not cover surveys, expense tracking and time off, which Buk does.
Suits: Small and mid-sized European companies that need time tracking with HR records
Lucca
French HR suite: records, absences, talent and expenses
- Lucca has no free plan, unlike Buk.
- Lucca lists no iOS and Android apps, which Buk has.
- Lucca also covers time tracking.
- Lucca does not cover surveys, which Buk does.
Suits: French and European companies wanting modular HR software
Limits worth knowing in Buk
- Buk Starter is limited to 20 employees, self-service support and limited payslip calculation.
- The full platform price is not displayed: the pricing page is a build-your-own-plan calculator and a quote button leads to a contact form.
- The Starter page's Basic and Advanced prices are in the page source but hidden from visitors, so they are not recorded here.
- Payroll and tax features such as Previred and DDJJ 1887 are specific to Chile; the site has separate versions for other countries.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Buk?
The alternatives to Buk in this directory are Factorial, Sesame HR, Zoho People, Kenjo and Lucca. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Buk.
Is there a free alternative to Buk?
Yes. Zoho People has a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.