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HR WORKS alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded HR WORKS alternative is Factorial (2.0 GPA).

HR WORKS compared with 5 alternatives: Personio, Factorial, Kenjo, Ciphr and Lucca.

HR WORKS's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. None of the alternatives has a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
HR WORKSThis toolFree trialTrial onlyWeb
PersonioPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android
FactorialFrom $8/moNoWeb, iOS, Android
KenjoFree trial · from €5.40/moTrial onlyWeb
CiphrFrom £5/moNoWeb
LuccaPaidNoWeb

How each one differs from HR WORKS

  1. Personio

    European HR platform for records, absences, time and recruiting

    • Personio also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Personio does not cover expense tracking and payroll, which HR WORKS does.

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

  2. 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 shift scheduling.
    • Factorial does not cover payroll, which HR WORKS does.

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

  3. 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 also covers reports and time clock.
    • Kenjo does not cover expense tracking and time off, which HR WORKS does.

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

  4. Ciphr

    UK HR and payroll suite for organisations of 200 to 2,000 staff

    • Ciphr starts at £5 per employee / month and up (125 employees, three-year term).
    • Ciphr also covers reports.
    • Ciphr does not cover time tracking and expense tracking, which HR WORKS does.

    Suits: UK organisations with 200 to 2,000 employees

  5. Lucca

    French HR suite: records, absences, talent and expenses

    Suits: French and European companies wanting modular HR software

Limits worth knowing in HR WORKS

  • No prices are published: the pricing page asks you to request an offer.
  • Billing is per user per month, with at least 20 users charged and the count taken on the last day of each month, according to its FAQ.
  • Payroll is preparatory, not a full payroll run: the tax adviser completes it through DATEV or ADDISON.
  • The site is mainly in German; the /en address redirects to a German page, and a customer quote on the pricing page mentions a German and English interface.
HR WORKS pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to HR WORKS?

The alternatives to HR WORKS in this directory are Personio, Factorial, Kenjo, Ciphr and Lucca. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with HR WORKS.

Is there a free alternative to HR WORKS?

None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Kenjo offers a free trial.

Which HR WORKS alternatives work on Android?

The HR WORKS listing does not include an Android app. Personio and Factorial list one.

Which HR WORKS alternatives work on iOS?

The HR WORKS listing does not include an iOS app. Personio 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.