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HR Partner alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best HR Partner alternative for most people is BambooHR (2.4 GPA), second in our ranking of HR software.

HR Partner compared with 5 alternatives: Breathe, CharlieHR, BambooHR, Factorial and BrightHR.

HR Partner is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $86 per month for up to 25 employees, billed monthly ($946 billed yearly). None of the alternatives has a free plan. 3 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
HR PartnerThis toolFree trial · from $86/moTrial onlyWeb
BreatheFree trial · from £24/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
CharlieHRFree trial · from £21/moTrial onlyWeb
BambooHRFree trial · from $250/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
FactorialFrom $8/moNoWeb, iOS, Android
BrightHRFrom £16.67/moNoWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

HR Partner starts at $86 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: BambooHR.

Breathe, CharlieHR, Factorial and BrightHR 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 lessHR PartnerBreatheCharlieHRBambooHRFactorialBrightHR

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 HR Partner

  1. Breathe

    UK HR software for small firms, priced per business, not per person

    • Breathe starts at £24 per month for up to 10 employees, billed monthly (pounds, excluding VAT).
    • Breathe also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Breathe also covers reports and shift scheduling.
    • Breathe does not cover goals, which HR Partner does.

    Suits: UK small businesses with up to 200 staff

    Breathe vs HR PartnerBreathe pricing and details

  2. 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 goals, expense tracking and time clock, which HR Partner does.

    Suits: UK small businesses hiring their first HR system

    CharlieHR vs HR PartnerCharlieHR pricing and details

  3. 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 also covers reports and payroll.
    • BambooHR does not cover goals, expense tracking and time clock, which HR Partner does.

    Suits: Small and mid-sized US companies replacing spreadsheets for HR

    BambooHR vs HR PartnerBambooHR pricing and details

  4. 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 goals and time clock, which HR Partner does.

    Suits: Small and mid-sized firms in Spain, Germany or Mexico, where it has offices

    Factorial vs HR PartnerFactorial pricing and details

  5. 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 reports, payroll and shift scheduling.
    • BrightHR does not cover goals, expense tracking and applicant tracking, which HR Partner does.

    Suits: Small UK or Irish businesses that want HR tools and an advice line from one vendor

    BrightHR vs HR PartnerBrightHR pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in HR Partner

  • Price is set by employee count; the figures here are for 25 employees, the smallest size in the page's price table, and rise with headcount.
  • Yearly billing works out to 11 times the monthly price, so the saving is about one month.
  • Applicant tracking, performance reviews and timesheets need Premium; Core has up to 5 admin users and extra admin users cost a fee.
  • Prices can be shown in USD, GBP, AUD or EUR on the pricing page.
HR Partner pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to HR Partner?

The alternatives to HR Partner in this directory are Breathe, CharlieHR, BambooHR, Factorial and BrightHR. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with HR Partner.

Is there a free alternative to HR Partner?

None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Breathe, CharlieHR and BambooHR offer a free trial.

Which HR Partner alternatives work on Android?

The HR Partner listing does not include an Android app. Breathe, BambooHR, Factorial and BrightHR list one.

Which HR Partner alternatives work on iOS?

The HR Partner listing does not include an iOS app. Breathe, BambooHR, Factorial and BrightHR list one.

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.