The Lucca Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Lucca in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Lucca
The Insider’s Guide
French HR suite: records, absences, talent and expenses
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among HR software, read from Lucca’s own pages.
Made by Lucca · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Lucca’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Lucca’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
1.8
GPA, above 13 of the 63 other HR software we grade
Lucca is a French software company selling a suite of HR and administrative modules that companies can take separately or as a bundle. They cover the employee file, absences, timesheets, performance, recruitment, payslips and expenses, plus an optional AI add-on. The site lists no prices and asks visitors to book a demo.
To get you started, here are 7 things to know about Lucca, taken from its own pages and our grades.
It is built around the French market, and the AI features are an extra on top.
- 1
Best for French firms wanting modular HR software
No price is published and the site sends you to a demo.
- 2
It runs on Web
Web.
- 3
Core HR file
Centralizes employee data and its history, and automates HR processes from contract signing to an employee's departure.
- 4
Absences and timesheets
Separate modules manage leave and sick days, and track time and overtime, with an Office module for hybrid workplaces.
- 5
Performance and recruitment
Modules for individual reviews and goals, engagement measurement, training and an applicant tracking system.
- 6
A 1.8 GPA, above 13 of 63
That is against the other HR software we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 7
Keep it
To replace Lucca you would be making payroll taxes worked out and filed with the government for you. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Lucca at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Lucca, since 2002
- Category
- HR Software
- Our grade
- 1.8 GPA, weak
The report card
Best for French firms wanting modular HR software
Lucca is a French suite of HR and admin modules, covering the employee file, absences, timesheets, performance, recruitment, payslips and expenses, taken separately or together. No price is published and the site sends you to a demo. It is built around the French market, and the AI features are an extra on top.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | No price is published; the site directs visitors to book a demo. |
| Free plan and trial | F | No free plan and no trial is on record in the listing or on its pricing page. |
| Features | B | Employee file, absences, timesheets, performance, recruitment, payslips and expenses as modules. The listing names no gap in the core HR work. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. A multi-module suite needs setting up per module. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web only, with no apps or integrations list on record. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Lucca is for
- 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
Who it is not for
- 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
Good to know
Good for
- French and European companies wanting modular HR software
- Teams that want expenses and HR in one suite
- Businesses adding modules over time
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Lucca's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.
No price is published; the site directs visitors to book a demo.
We could not confirm Lucca’s current prices from its own site, so this guide lists no plans. lucca-software.com has them.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
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Place it runs: Web
French HR suite: records, absences, talent and expenses. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: time tracking, expense tracking, payroll, applicant tracking, employee records, time off.
Employee file, absences, timesheets, performance, recruitment, payslips and expenses as modules.
- 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.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Lucca is made by Lucca, and has been around since 2002.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
13/63
Other HR software it is graded above
Lucca's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 13 of the 63 other HR software we grade, and level with 16.
It stands best on features (B, above 41 of 63) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 64 HR software we grade, cut by the letter each got. Lucca’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 5 of 63
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 63
- BFeaturesAbove 41 of 63
- CEase of useAbove 1 of 63
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 63
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Lucca you would be making payroll taxes worked out and filed with the government for you. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 34 of the 63 other HR software grade higher.
What you could make
- Employee records, time off, time tracking, applicant tracking and expense tracking: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- Payroll taxes worked out and filed with the government for you.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. Lucca’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Personio, Factorial, Kenjo, Cezanne HR and Sesame HR
The 5 tools Lucca is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 1.8GPA
Personio
Paid
European HR platform for records, absences, time and recruiting.
- Only Personio lists iOS and Android apps.
- Lucca also covers expense tracking and payroll.
- 2.0GPA
Factorial
From $8/mo
HR, time, shifts, expenses and IT for small firms, quoted by module.
- Only Factorial lists iOS and Android apps.
- Lucca also covers payroll.
- Factorial also covers shift scheduling.
- 2.0GPA
Kenjo
Free trial · from €5.40/mo
HR and workforce management software for small and mid-sized firms.
- Lucca also covers expense tracking and time off.
- Kenjo also covers reports and time clock.
- 2.0GPA
Cezanne HR
Paid
Modular HR system for mid-sized organisations, quoted by headcount.
- Only Cezanne HR lists iOS and Android apps.
- Lucca also covers expense tracking.
- Cezanne HR also covers surveys.
- 2.4GPA
Sesame HR
Free trial · from $3.75/mo
Modular HR from Spain built around clock-ins, time off and shifts.
- Only Sesame HR lists iOS and Android apps.
- Lucca also covers time tracking, expense tracking and payroll.
- Sesame HR also covers shift scheduling and time clock.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
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Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Lucca free?
No. Lucca is a paid product.
What platforms does Lucca work on?
Lucca is available on Web.
Does Lucca have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Lucca is listed for Web.
Does Lucca have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Lucca is listed for Web.
Is Lucca open source?
Lucca is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
Who makes Lucca?
Lucca is made by a company of the same name. It dates from 2002.
What are the alternatives to Lucca?
The closest alternatives to Lucca in our directory are Personio, Factorial, Kenjo, Cezanne HR and Sesame HR.
How does Lucca compare with other HR software?
Lucca's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 13 of the 63 other HR software we grade, and level with 16.
Could I make my own version of Lucca?
To replace Lucca you would be making payroll taxes worked out and filed with the government for you.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Lucca’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Lucca's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Lucca. Prices change, so check lucca-software.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
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- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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