Cezanne HR vs OrangeHRM (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, OrangeHRM grades higher than Cezanne HR: 2.2 against 2.0 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
Cezanne HR grades higher on features and platforms. OrangeHRM grades higher on the free plan. They get the same grade on value for money 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 OrangeHRM if
- Fits if you have someone who can run a server and want free HR software
- Works for small firms that need leave, records and recruiting without a subscription
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you can't host software, as Starter runs on your own server
- Tight if you want support, as Starter has only a user forum
- Tight if you want onboarding, rosters, training or surveys, which are Advanced only
- Watch out: Advanced has no published price, only a quote form
How we grade them
| 2.0GPACezanne HRFair | 2.2GPAOrangeHRMFair | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | CStarter is free but you have to host it on your own server, which makes it a C. Advanced is per employee per month by quote, with no price shown. |
| Free plan and trial | FNo free plan and no trial is on record in the listing or on its pricing page. | BStarter is free and open source with core HR, leave, performance, recruitment and time tracking, so one person could live on it. Advanced has a 30-day trial. |
| Features | BCore people records, recruitment and onboarding, absence and time, performance and payroll. The listing names no gap in the core HR work. | CRecords, leave and time, performance, recruitment and hosting choice. Onboarding, rosters, training, surveys and the AI assistant are Advanced only. |
| 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. Starter needs a server and your own install; Advanced is hosted but needs setup. |
| 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 | a free HR system you host yourself |
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 OrangeHRM. How we grade
Where they differ
- OrangeHRM is open source, according to its own site.
- Cezanne HR also covers surveys and payroll.
- OrangeHRM also covers reports.
In commonWebTime trackingApplicant trackingEmployee recordsTime off
At a glance
| Cezanne HR | OrangeHRM | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Free plan |
| Starts at | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | None | Starter is free and open source: HR administration, employee management, leave, reporting, performance, recruitment and time tracking. |
| Free trial | None listed | 30-day free trial of Advanced |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Cezanne HR | OrangeHRM |
| Price read from | Not confirmed | orangehrm.com |
| 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.
OrangeHRM
- Starter has no support from the vendor beyond a user forum, and you host it yourself.
- Advanced prices are not published; a quote is requested through a form.
- Onboarding, roster, training, surveys, request desk and Citra AI are Advanced only.
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.
OrangeHRM
- Employee records
- Both editions hold employee profiles and databases, work schedules, an organization chart, a corporate directory and document templates.
- Leave and time tracking
- Leave management and time tracking are in the free Starter edition, and Advanced adds a roster for scheduling.
- Performance and recruitment
- Starter includes performance management and recruitment; Advanced adds 360-degree reviews and individual development plans.
- Advanced HR modules
- Advanced adds onboarding, a request desk, career development, training, surveys, employee voice, discipline and an AI assistant called Citra AI.
- Hosting choice
- The vendor says Advanced is available as a cloud service or on premises with the same capabilities, and Starter can be hosted as you prefer.
Plans
Cezanne HR
Pricing could not be confirmed. See cezannehr.com.
OrangeHRM
Starter$0
Open-source edition you host yourself, with core HR, leave, performance, recruitment and time tracking.
AdvancedCustom
Per employee per month, by quote. Pick and mix modules including onboarding, roster, training and surveys.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Cezanne HR or OrangeHRM?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Cezanne HR has no price we could confirm, and OrangeHRM publishes no starting price.
Which has a free plan, Cezanne HR or OrangeHRM?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only OrangeHRM has a free plan. Cezanne HR does not.
Which platforms do Cezanne HR and OrangeHRM 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.