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TalentHR alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best TalentHR alternative for most people is Zoho People (2.4 GPA), first in our ranking of HR software. It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Free for up to 3 users."

TalentHR compared with 6 alternatives: BambooHR, Factorial, Zoho People, Breathe, CharlieHR and 1 more.

TalentHR has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2 per user / month, billed annually ($2.40 billed monthly). 1 of the 6 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 4 more offer 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
TalentHRThis toolFree plan · from $2/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
BambooHRFree trial · from $250/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
FactorialFrom $8/moNoWeb, iOS, Android
Zoho PeopleFree plan · from $3/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
BreatheFree trial · from £24/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
CharlieHRFree trial · from £21/moTrial onlyWeb
SwingvyFree trial · from $4.25/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

TalentHR starts at $2 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.

BambooHR, Factorial, Zoho People, Breathe and CharlieHR score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessTalentHRBambooHRFactorialZoho PeopleBreatheCharlieHR

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
The full chart of HR software, and the best at every price

How each one differs from TalentHR

  1. 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 has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike TalentHR.
    • BambooHR also covers reports and payroll.
    • BambooHR does not cover time tracking and surveys, which TalentHR does.

    Suits: Small and mid-sized US companies replacing spreadsheets for HR

    BambooHR vs TalentHRBambooHR pricing and details

  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 has no free plan, unlike TalentHR.
    • Factorial also covers expense tracking and shift scheduling.
    • Factorial does not cover surveys, which TalentHR does.

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

    Factorial vs TalentHRFactorial pricing and details

  3. Zoho People

    Low-cost HR records, attendance, shifts and reviews from Zoho

    • Zoho People starts at $3 per user / month, billed annually ($4 billed monthly).
    • Zoho People also covers reports, shift scheduling and time clock.
    • Zoho People does not cover time tracking, surveys and applicant tracking, which TalentHR does.

    Suits: Small businesses that want HR at a low price per user

    Zoho People vs TalentHRZoho People pricing and details

  4. Breathe

    UK HR software for small firms, priced per business, not per person

    • Breathe starts at £24 per month for up to 10 employees, billed monthly (pounds, excluding VAT).
    • Breathe has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike TalentHR.
    • Breathe also covers reports, expense tracking, shift scheduling and time clock.
    • Breathe does not cover time tracking and surveys, which TalentHR does.

    Suits: UK small businesses with up to 200 staff

    Breathe vs TalentHRBreathe pricing and details

  5. CharlieHR

    HR software for UK small businesses, priced by team-size bracket

    • CharlieHR starts at £21 per month for up to 4 team members (pounds, excluding VAT).
    • CharlieHR has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike TalentHR.
    • CharlieHR lists no iOS and Android apps, which TalentHR has.
    • CharlieHR does not cover time tracking, which TalentHR does.

    Suits: UK small businesses hiring their first HR system

    CharlieHR vs TalentHRCharlieHR pricing and details

  6. Swingvy

    Modular HR, leave, claims and payroll software for small firms

    • Swingvy starts at S$4.25 per user / month, billed annually (S$5.00 billed monthly), Singapore dollars.
    • Swingvy has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike TalentHR.
    • Swingvy also covers expense tracking and payroll.
    • Swingvy does not cover time tracking and surveys, which TalentHR does.

    Suits: Small Singapore businesses that want to pay per module they use

    Swingvy vs TalentHRSwingvy pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in TalentHR

  • Paid plans need at least 15 users and change in steps of 5, so a team of 11 to 14 has no paid option.
  • Performance management, goals, time tracking, surveys and document signing are Premium features.
  • The free plan stops at 10 users, and the AI HR assistant is marked as a beta feature on the pricing page.
TalentHR pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to TalentHR?

The alternatives to TalentHR in this directory are BambooHR, Factorial, Zoho People, Breathe, CharlieHR and Swingvy. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with TalentHR.

Is there a free alternative to TalentHR?

Yes. Zoho People has a free plan alongside paid ones.

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.