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Humaans alternatives
Humaans compared with 5 alternatives: HiBob, Personio, CharlieHR, Breathe and BambooHR.
Humaans's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
How each one differs from Humaans
- Paid
HiBob
HR platform for mid-sized global firms, with US and UK payroll
- Only HiBob lists iOS and Android apps.
- HiBob also covers payroll and applicant tracking.
- Humaans also covers workflow automation and AI agents.
Suits: Mid-sized companies with staff in several countries
- Paid
Personio
European HR platform for records, absences, time and recruiting
- Only Personio lists iOS and Android apps.
- Personio also covers time tracking and applicant tracking.
- Humaans also covers workflow automation, AI agents and reports.
Suits: Companies in Europe wanting core HR, payroll and recruiting together
- Free trial · from £21/mo
CharlieHR
HR software for UK small businesses, priced by team-size bracket
- CharlieHR also covers surveys and applicant tracking.
- Humaans also covers workflow automation, AI agents and reports.
Suits: UK small businesses hiring their first HR system
- Free trial · from £24/mo
Breathe
UK HR software for small firms, priced per business, not per person
- Only Breathe lists iOS and Android apps.
- Breathe also covers expense tracking, shift scheduling, time clock and applicant tracking.
- Humaans also covers workflow automation and AI agents.
Suits: UK small businesses with up to 200 staff
- Free trial · from $250/mo
BambooHR
HR records, hiring, time off and reviews, with US payroll as an add-on
- Only BambooHR lists iOS and Android apps.
- BambooHR also covers payroll and applicant tracking.
- Humaans also covers workflow automation and AI agents.
Suits: Small and mid-sized US companies replacing spreadsheets for HR
Limits worth knowing in Humaans
- No prices are published: Growth, Enterprise and Athena are all sold through sales, and VC-backed firms can get a partner rate.
- Performance reviews, the AI companion, headcount planning, DE&I analytics and data tables are add-ons on top of a plan.
- It does not run payroll; it prepares changes for outside payroll providers. Its customers are in 28 countries, with staff in 106.
- There is no app-store app: the mobile version runs in a phone's browser.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Humaans?
The alternatives to Humaans in this directory are HiBob, Personio, CharlieHR, Breathe and BambooHR. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Humaans.
Is there a free alternative to Humaans?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. CharlieHR, Breathe and BambooHR offer a free trial.
Which Humaans alternatives work on Android?
The Humaans listing does not include an Android app. HiBob, Personio, Breathe and BambooHR list one.
Which Humaans alternatives work on iOS?
The Humaans listing does not include an iOS app. HiBob, Personio, Breathe and BambooHR list one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.