AbsenceSoft vs LeaveBoard (2026): which should you pick?

Pick AbsenceSoft if

• Fits if you track FMLA-style leave for US staff
• Works for HR teams that handle accommodations in the same place

Look elsewhere if

• Not for you if your staff are outside the US, as the compliance content is US federal and state law
• Skip it if you want a price, because there is no pricing page
• Too light for payroll or records, which aren't described
• Watch out: no free plan or trial

Pick LeaveBoard if

• Fits if you have fewer than 10 people and want leave tracked for free
• Works for small firms that need leave and a staff directory

Look elsewhere if

• Tight if you grow past 9 employees, where the free plan stops
• Watch out: cancelling means contacting the vendor, who suspends the plan at the next renewal
• Pricey if you're in the EU, since VAT goes on top of listed prices
• Too light for payroll or hiring, which aren't listed

AbsenceSoft

• No pricing page exists; the site asks buyers to get a demo.
• The compliance content is US federal and state law.

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.

AbsenceSoft

Compliance engine

Tracks 200+ federal and state leave and accommodation laws, with audit trails, according to the vendor.

Leave of absence

Manages leave cases such as paid family and medical leave across states.

Accommodations

Handles accommodation requests alongside leave for the same employee.

Payroll calculations

The platform lists a payroll calculations module for leave pay.

MyAbsence

An employee experience portal, labeled Beta on the site.

Integrations

Connects to HRIS, payroll and time systems through flat files and a REST API.

LeaveBoard

Time off tracking

Employees request leave in a self-service portal and managers approve it, with allowances, accruals and custom leave types.

Absence calendar

A shared team calendar shows who is off, with public holidays and custom work schedules.

Employee directory

Keeps employee records in one searchable place, arranged by the company's organizational chart.

HR reports

Reports on leave balances, sick leave and attendance can be exported, including in Excel format, for payroll or accounting.

Calendar sync

Time off, birthdays, work anniversaries and public holidays can be pushed to Google, Outlook and Apple calendars through feeds.

Single sign-on

Sign-in through Google, Outlook and Slack accounts using OAuth2 and OpenID.

AbsenceSoft

Pricing could not be confirmed. See absencesoft.com.

LeaveBoard

• Free$0

  Up to 9 employees, with time off tracking, employee directory, HR reports, absence calendar and leave policies.

• PRO$1.35

  per employee / month, monthly or yearly rate not stated

  Unlimited users, priority support and advanced leave policies. The page does not say whether $1.35 is the monthly or yearly rate (save 17%).

• EnterpriseCustom

  Aimed at companies larger than 81 employees, adds an account manager. Priced on request.

AbsenceSoft

No public discounts listed.

LeaveBoard

• Annual discount

  Save 17% with yearly billing

  The pricing page labels its Yearly switch as saving 17% over monthly billing.