Cezanne HR vs Lucca (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Cezanne HR grades higher than Lucca: 2.0 against 1.8 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
Cezanne HR grades higher on platforms. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan, features and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Cezanne HR
Modular HR system for mid-sized organisations, quoted by headcount
Paid
Which one is for you
Pick Cezanne HR if
- Fits if you want records, absence, performance and payroll under one UK-run supplier
- Works for firms that want to add modules over time
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want to see a price first, as none is published
- Watch out: a minimum monthly fee applies and the page does not say what it is
- Pricey if your headcount swings, since the bill follows last month's average headcount
- Skip it if you want a free plan or trial, as none is listed
Pick Lucca if
- Fits if you are a French firm that wants HR, payslips and expenses in modules
- Works for firms that want to start with one module and add more
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a price, as none is published
- Skip it if you are outside France, as it is built around the French market
- Watch out: the AI features are an add-on, not part of the base modules
- Skip it if you want a free plan or trial, as none is listed
How we grade them
| 2.0GPACezanne HRFair | 1.8GPALuccaWeak | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CNo price is published, so the figure is unknown until you ask. The fee changes monthly with modules and headcount, and there is an unstated minimum. | CNo price is published; the site directs visitors to book a demo. |
| Free plan and trial | FNo free plan and no trial is on record in the listing or on its pricing page. | FNo free plan and no trial is on record in the listing or on its pricing page. |
| Features | BCore people records, recruitment and onboarding, absence and time, performance and payroll. The listing names no gap in the core HR work. | BEmployee file, absences, timesheets, performance, recruitment, payslips and expenses as modules. The listing names no gap in the core HR work. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. A full HR system with several modules means setup before staff use it. | CNo store rating on record. A multi-module suite needs setting up per module. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb plus iOS and Android apps, in several languages. No integrations list on record. | CWeb only, with no apps or integrations list on record. |
| Best for | UK mid-sized firms wanting one HR system | French firms wanting modular HR software |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Cezanne HR and Lucca. How we grade
Where they differ
- Cezanne HR also covers surveys.
- Lucca also covers expense tracking.
In commonWebTime trackingPayrollApplicant trackingEmployee recordsTime off
At a glance
| Cezanne HR | Lucca | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Paid |
| Starts at | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Cezanne HR | Lucca |
| Price read from | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Cezanne HR
- No prices are published; every quote is tailored to modules and headcount.
- The pricing page says the service is subject to a minimum monthly fee but does not give it.
- The fee adjusts monthly to the modules taken and the previous month's average headcount.
- Support is run from the UK; check the pricing page for what the subscription includes.
Lucca
- No prices are published; the site directs visitors to book a demo.
- The site is built around the French market, including payslip distribution and payroll preparation.
- The AI features are an add-on to the software, not part of the base modules.
Key features
Cezanne HR
- Core people management
- A central employee database with self-service, unlimited HR data and document storage, and an open API with exports.
- Recruitment and onboarding
- A recruitment module for attracting, managing and hiring candidates, plus onboarding for new starters.
- Absence and time tracking
- Absence management and time tracking modules, with expense management listed in the same solution set.
- Performance and development
- Performance management, pulse surveys, compensation planning, a learning management system and career and succession planning.
- Payroll
- A managed payroll service and an in-house payroll option are both listed among the solutions.
- Mobile apps and languages
- Free mobile apps for Android and iOS, and several interface languages including Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.
Lucca
- Core HR file
- Centralizes employee data and its history, and automates HR processes from contract signing to an employee's departure.
- Absences and timesheets
- Separate modules manage leave and sick days, and track time and overtime, with an Office module for hybrid workplaces.
- Performance and recruitment
- Modules for individual reviews and goals, engagement measurement, training and an applicant tracking system.
- Payslips and payroll preparation
- Distributes payslips online and has a Payroll Assistant for preparing payroll without re-entering data.
- Expenses and payment methods
- Expense control for employees, plus business accounts and payment cards built into spend management.
- Lucca AI add-on
- An optional add-on including Ask Lucca, a chatbot all employees can use; the company says each AI feature can be switched off.
Plans
Cezanne HR
Pricing could not be confirmed. See cezannehr.com.
Lucca
Pricing could not be confirmed. See lucca-software.com.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Cezanne HR or Lucca?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Cezanne HR has no price we could confirm, and Lucca has no price we could confirm.
Which has a free plan, Cezanne HR or Lucca?
As of Nov 12, 2026, neither Cezanne HR nor Lucca has a free plan.
Which platforms do Cezanne HR and Lucca run on?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Cezanne HR lists iOS and Android apps. Both list a web app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.