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Workmotion alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Workmotion alternative for most people is BambooHR (2.4 GPA), second in our ranking of HR software. The best free one is RemoFirst (2.2 GPA).
Workmotion compared with 5 alternatives: RemoFirst, Lano, Personio, HiBob and BambooHR.
Workmotion is a paid product, starting at $31 per contractor / month. 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
Price against what you get
Workmotion starts at $31 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 3 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: BambooHR.
RemoFirst and Lano start 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 Workmotion
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 Workmotion lacks.
- RemoFirst does not cover time off, which Workmotion does.
Suits: Startups hiring one or two people abroad
Lano
Global payroll consolidation, employer of record and contractors
- Lano starts at €3 per employee / month for payroll consolidation.
- Lano also covers reports.
- Lano does not cover employee records, which Workmotion does.
Suits: Companies running payroll with several providers in many countries
Personio
European HR platform for records, absences, time and recruiting
- Personio also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Personio also covers time tracking and applicant tracking.
- Personio does not cover expense tracking and payroll, which Workmotion 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 reports and applicant tracking.
- HiBob does not cover expense tracking, which Workmotion 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 lists iOS and Android apps.
- BambooHR also covers reports and applicant tracking.
- BambooHR does not cover expense tracking, which Workmotion does.
Suits: Small and mid-sized US companies replacing spreadsheets for HR
Limits worth knowing in Workmotion
- Every plan routes to Talk To Sales; the listed figures are starting prices per person.
- Synmatch AI is free only when the hire goes through Workmotion's EOR or Direct Hiring; otherwise it takes a 10% commission on gross annual starting salary.
- Hiring in Switzerland is handled on a separate site, WorkMotion Switzerland.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Workmotion?
The alternatives to Workmotion in this directory are RemoFirst, Lano, Personio, HiBob and BambooHR. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Workmotion.
Is there a free alternative to Workmotion?
Yes. RemoFirst has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Workmotion alternatives work on Android?
The Workmotion listing does not include an Android app. Personio, HiBob and BambooHR list one.
Which Workmotion alternatives work on iOS?
The Workmotion listing does not include an iOS app. Personio, HiBob and BambooHR 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.