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PeopleForce alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best PeopleForce alternative for most people is BambooHR (2.4 GPA), second in our ranking of HR software.
PeopleForce compared with 5 alternatives: HiBob, BambooHR, Personio, Factorial and Kenjo.
PeopleForce is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $2.5 per employee / month (Core HR Standard, billing starts at 50 employees). None of the alternatives has a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
Price against what you get
PeopleForce starts at $2.50 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
BambooHR and Factorial score higher without starting 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 PeopleForce
HiBob
HR platform for mid-sized global firms, with US and UK payroll
- HiBob also covers reports and payroll.
- HiBob does not cover surveys and time clock, which PeopleForce does.
Suits: Mid-sized companies with staff in several countries
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 covers reports and payroll.
- BambooHR does not cover surveys and time clock, which PeopleForce does.
Suits: Small and mid-sized US companies replacing spreadsheets for HR
Personio
European HR platform for records, absences, time and recruiting
- Personio also covers time tracking.
- Personio does not cover surveys and time clock, which PeopleForce does.
Suits: Companies in Europe wanting core HR, payroll and recruiting together
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 covers time tracking, expense tracking and shift scheduling.
- Factorial does not cover surveys and time clock, which PeopleForce does.
Suits: Small and mid-sized firms in Spain, Germany or Mexico, where it has offices
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 lists no iOS and Android apps, which PeopleForce has.
- Kenjo also covers time tracking, reports and payroll.
- Kenjo does not cover surveys and time off, which PeopleForce does.
Suits: Small and mid-sized European companies that need time tracking with HR records
Limits worth knowing in PeopleForce
- Only Core HR has a published price; Recruit, Perform, Pulse, Time and Desk are quoted through sales.
- Billing starts at 50 employees, so smaller teams pay for 50.
- The pricing page shows monthly prices, and an Annually -20% toggle is offered; the annual figures are not shown.
- The free trial starts after a demo session, not by self-signup.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to PeopleForce?
The alternatives to PeopleForce in this directory are HiBob, BambooHR, Personio, Factorial and Kenjo. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with PeopleForce.
Is there a free alternative to PeopleForce?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. BambooHR and Kenjo offer a free trial.
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.