Alternatives · HR
LeaveBoard alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded LeaveBoard alternative is Timetastic (2.6 GPA).
LeaveBoard compared with 6 alternatives: Timetastic, Vacation Tracker, Leave Dates, absence.io, Calamari and 1 more.
LeaveBoard has a free plan. Paid plans start at $1.35 per employee / month, rate basis not stated. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeaveBoardThis tool | Free plan · from $1.35/mo | Yes | Web |
| Timetastic | Free trial · from $1.50/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Vacation Tracker | Free trial · from $2/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Leave Dates | Free trial · from £0.75/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| absence.io | Free trial · from €2.69/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Calamari | Free trial · from $2/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| AbsenceSoft | Paid | No | Web |
Price against what you get
LeaveBoard starts at $1.35 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Leave Dates starts lower without scoring higher.
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 LeaveBoard
Timetastic
Staff leave planner, with an added rota and time clock product
- Timetastic starts at $1.50 per user / month.
- Timetastic has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike LeaveBoard.
- Timetastic also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Timetastic also covers shift scheduling and time clock.
- Timetastic does not cover reports and dashboards, which LeaveBoard does.
Suits: Small businesses that mainly need a shared holiday calendar
Vacation Tracker
Leave and PTO tracking inside Slack, Teams or Google Workspace
- Vacation Tracker starts at $2 per user / month, billed monthly, with a $50 monthly minimum.
- Vacation Tracker has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike LeaveBoard.
- Vacation Tracker also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Vacation Tracker does not cover employee records and dashboards, which LeaveBoard does.
Suits: Teams that already work in Slack or Microsoft Teams and want leave handled there
Leave Dates
Annual leave planner and absence tracker for small teams
- Leave Dates starts at £0.75 per user / month, billed yearly.
- Leave Dates has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike LeaveBoard.
- Leave Dates also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Leave Dates also covers calendar.
- Leave Dates does not cover employee records and dashboards, which LeaveBoard does.
Suits: Small UK businesses replacing a spreadsheet for holiday booking
absence.io
Time off, time tracking and employee files for small teams
- absence.io starts at €2.69 per user / month, billed annually (€2.99 billed monthly).
- absence.io has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike LeaveBoard.
- absence.io also lists iOS and Android apps.
- absence.io also covers time tracking, expense tracking and time clock.
- absence.io does not cover reports and dashboards, which LeaveBoard does.
Suits: Small and mid-sized teams in Germany and Europe that need leave and working-time records
Calamari
Modular HR system for time off, attendance, core HR and reviews
- Calamari starts at $2 per employee / month per module, billed yearly.
- Calamari has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike LeaveBoard.
- Calamari also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Calamari also covers time tracking, goals and shift scheduling.
- Calamari does not cover reports and dashboards, which LeaveBoard does.
Suits: Companies that want to buy only the HR modules they need and add others later
AbsenceSoft
Leave and accommodation management for HR teams
- AbsenceSoft has no free plan, unlike LeaveBoard.
- AbsenceSoft also covers case management.
- AbsenceSoft does not cover reports and dashboards, which LeaveBoard does.
Suits: HR teams managing leave across several US states
Limits worth knowing in LeaveBoard
- The free plan stops at 9 employees.
- Cancellation is by contacting the vendor, who suspends the plan at the next renewal.
- EU businesses are charged VAT on top of the listed prices.
- Covers leave, records and reports; the pages read do not list payroll or hiring tools.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to LeaveBoard?
The alternatives to LeaveBoard in this directory are Timetastic, Vacation Tracker, Leave Dates, absence.io, Calamari and AbsenceSoft. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with LeaveBoard.
Is there a free alternative to LeaveBoard?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Timetastic, Vacation Tracker, Leave Dates, absence.io and Calamari offer a free trial.
Which LeaveBoard alternatives work on Android?
The LeaveBoard listing does not include an Android app. Timetastic, Vacation Tracker, Leave Dates, absence.io and Calamari list one.
Which LeaveBoard alternatives work on iOS?
The LeaveBoard listing does not include an iOS app. Timetastic, Vacation Tracker, Leave Dates, absence.io and Calamari list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.