Alternatives · HR
Lano alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Lano alternative is RemoFirst (2.2 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Lano compared with 4 alternatives: RemoFirst, Workmotion, Personio and HiBob.
Lano is a paid product, starting at €3 per employee / month for payroll consolidation. 1 of the 4 alternatives is free or has a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| LanoThis tool | From €3/mo | No | Web |
| RemoFirst | Free plan · from $25/mo | Yes | Web |
| Workmotion | From $31/mo | No | Web |
| Personio | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| HiBob | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Lano starts at about $3.35 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 2 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Lano
RemoFirst
Employer of record and contractor payments for global hiring
- RemoFirst starts at $25 per contractor / month for payment processing.
- RemoFirst has a free plan, which Lano lacks.
- RemoFirst also covers employee records.
- RemoFirst does not cover reports and time off, which Lano does.
Suits: Startups hiring one or two people abroad
Workmotion
Employer of record, direct hiring and contractor management
- Workmotion starts at $31 per contractor / month.
- Workmotion also covers employee records.
- Workmotion does not cover reports, which Lano does.
Suits: Companies hiring in several countries without entities
Personio
European HR platform for records, absences, time and recruiting
- Personio also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Personio also covers time tracking, applicant tracking and employee records.
- Personio does not cover reports, expense tracking and payroll, which Lano does.
Suits: Companies in Europe wanting core HR, payroll and recruiting together
HiBob
HR platform for mid-sized global firms, with US and UK payroll
- HiBob also lists iOS and Android apps.
- HiBob also covers applicant tracking and employee records.
- HiBob does not cover expense tracking, which Lano does.
Suits: Mid-sized companies with staff in several countries
Limits worth knowing in Lano
- Prices are in euros and shown as 'from' figures; volume discounts and add-ons are scoped in a sales call.
- Every plan is bought through a demo or sales conversation; there is no self-serve sign-up on the pricing page.
- Payroll consolidation connects to existing payroll providers; it does not run payroll itself.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Lano?
The alternatives to Lano in this directory are RemoFirst, Workmotion, Personio and HiBob. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Lano.
Is there a free alternative to Lano?
Yes. RemoFirst has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Lano alternatives work on Android?
The Lano listing does not include an Android app. Personio and HiBob list one.
Which Lano alternatives work on iOS?
The Lano listing does not include an iOS app. Personio and HiBob 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.