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Collage alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Collage 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."
Collage compared with 5 alternatives: BambooHR, BrightHR, Zoho People, CharlieHR and Factorial.
Collage is a paid product, starting at CA$14 per employee / month. 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
How each one differs from Collage
BambooHR
HR records, hiring, time off and reviews, with US payroll as an add-on
- BambooHR starts at $250 per month for up to 25 employees, then $10 per employee / month.
- BambooHR also lists iOS and Android apps.
- BambooHR does not cover expense tracking and time clock, which Collage does.
Suits: Small and mid-sized US companies replacing spreadsheets for HR
BrightHR
HR software with holiday, rota and absence tools and advice lines
- BrightHR starts at £16.67 per employee / month (£83.35 a month at the smallest size shown).
- BrightHR also lists iOS and Android apps.
- BrightHR also covers shift scheduling.
- BrightHR does not cover expense tracking and applicant tracking, which Collage does.
Suits: Small UK or Irish businesses that want HR tools and an advice line from one vendor
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 has a free plan, which Collage lacks.
- Zoho People also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Zoho People also covers shift scheduling.
- Zoho People does not cover expense tracking, payroll and applicant tracking, which Collage does.
Suits: Small businesses that want HR at a low price per user
CharlieHR
HR software for UK small businesses, priced by team-size bracket
- CharlieHR starts at £21 per month for up to 4 team members (pounds, excluding VAT).
- CharlieHR also covers surveys.
- CharlieHR does not cover reports, expense tracking, payroll and time clock, which Collage does.
Suits: UK small businesses hiring their first HR system
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 also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Factorial also covers time tracking and shift scheduling.
- Factorial does not cover reports, payroll and time clock, which Collage does.
Suits: Small and mid-sized firms in Spain, Germany or Mexico, where it has offices
Limits worth knowing in Collage
- Built for Canada: the pricing page lists CRA remittances and T4s, and prices are in Canadian dollars.
- The page does not state a free plan or a free trial; it offers a free demo.
- Payroll is only on the higher HR and Payroll tier.
- The pricing page does not say whether per-employee prices are for monthly or yearly billing.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Collage?
The alternatives to Collage in this directory are BambooHR, BrightHR, Zoho People, CharlieHR and Factorial. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Collage.
Is there a free alternative to Collage?
Yes. Zoho People has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Collage alternatives work on Android?
The Collage listing does not include an Android app. BambooHR, BrightHR, Zoho People and Factorial list one.
Which Collage alternatives work on iOS?
The Collage listing does not include an iOS app. BambooHR, BrightHR, Zoho People and Factorial list one.
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.