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Zelt alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Zelt alternative is Breathe (2.6 GPA).
Zelt compared with 5 alternatives: Personio, Factorial, HiBob, Cezanne HR and Breathe.
Zelt's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. None of the alternatives 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
How each one differs from Zelt
Personio
European HR platform for records, absences, time and recruiting
- Personio also lists an Android app.
- Personio also covers time tracking.
- Personio does not cover surveys, payroll and time clock, which Zelt 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 lists an Android app.
- Factorial also covers time tracking, expense tracking and shift scheduling.
- Factorial does not cover surveys, payroll and time clock, which Zelt does.
Suits: Small and mid-sized firms in Spain, Germany or Mexico, where it has offices
HiBob
HR platform for mid-sized global firms, with US and UK payroll
- HiBob also lists an Android app.
- HiBob also covers reports.
- HiBob does not cover surveys and time clock, which Zelt does.
Suits: Mid-sized companies with staff in several countries
Cezanne HR
Modular HR system for mid-sized organisations, quoted by headcount
- Cezanne HR also lists an Android app.
- Cezanne HR also covers time tracking.
- Cezanne HR does not cover time clock, which Zelt does.
Suits: Mid-sized organisations of about 50 to 3,000 employees
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 also lists an Android app.
- Breathe also covers reports, expense tracking and shift scheduling.
- Breathe does not cover surveys and payroll, which Zelt does.
Suits: UK small businesses with up to 200 staff
Limits worth knowing in Zelt
- The pricing page publishes no price table; only its page title says plans start from £5 per month.
- Every module has a 20-seat minimum on both Core and Pro.
- Core caps items such as absence policies, onboarding workflows and active jobs at 1 to 3; Pro is unlimited.
- Audit trails, API access and data residency control are Pro features, and Pro is sold through sales.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Zelt?
The alternatives to Zelt in this directory are Personio, Factorial, HiBob, Cezanne HR and Breathe. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Zelt.
Is there a free alternative to Zelt?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Breathe offers a free trial.
Which Zelt alternatives work on Android?
The Zelt listing does not include an Android app. Personio, Factorial, HiBob, Cezanne HR and Breathe 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.