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CharlieHR vs Gravit Designer

CharlieHR logo

CharlieHR

Software

HR software built for small businesses

From
£5/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Gravit Designer logo

Gravit Designer

Software

Free vector graphics editor in the cloud

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Gravit Designer has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: CharlieHR limited payroll integration capabilities compared to dedicated payroll platforms; Gravit Designer the Gravit Designer brand and domain designer.io were retired and now redirect live to CorelDRAW, confirming the standalone product no longer exists under its own name
  • They diverge on capability: CharlieHR covers Employee Database, Gravit Designer covers Vector drawing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CharlieHR and Gravit Designer actually diverge.

Attributes where CharlieHR and Gravit Designer differ
AttributeCharlieHRGravit Designer
Starting price£5/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Mobile (iOS/Android)Windows, Macos, Linux, Web
Founded20152014

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in CharlieHR

  • Employee Database
  • Time Off Management
  • Onboarding
  • Performance Reviews
  • Team Engagement
  • Company Directory
  • Slack
  • Google Workspace

Only in Gravit Designer

  • Vector drawing
  • Bezier tools
  • Shape tools
  • Typography
  • Gradient tools
  • Symbols
  • Layers
  • Cloud storage

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

CharlieHR

No use cases recorded yet. See the CharlieHR review.

Gravit Designer

  • Logo designnot CharlieHR
  • Vector illustrationnot CharlieHR
  • Icon designnot CharlieHR
  • Web graphicsnot CharlieHR

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

CharlieHR

  • Limited payroll integration capabilities compared to dedicated payroll platforms
  • Pricing structure geared toward UK and Europe, with limited localization for other regions
  • Add-on services like Charlie Recruit and Charlie Advice incur additional costs
  • Smaller employee base (approximately 30 people) compared to enterprise HR competitors

Gravit Designer

  • The Gravit Designer brand and domain designer.io were retired and now redirect live to CorelDRAW, confirming the standalone product no longer exists under its own name

Pricing, plan by plan

CharlieHR

£5/month
  • Core HR (Teams 1-4)$5/month
    • Employee onboarding
    • Time off management
    • Document storage

Gravit Designer

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Cloud storage
    • All design tools
    • SVG support

Which should you pick?

Choose CharlieHR if

  • You need employee database.
  • You work on Web, Mobile (iOS/Android).
  • You also want time off management.
CharlieHR review

Choose Gravit Designer if

  • You need vector drawing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Web.
  • You also want bezier tools.
Gravit Designer review

Questions people ask

Is CharlieHR or Gravit Designer better?
Neither clearly leads. CharlieHR starts at £5/month and Gravit Designer at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CharlieHR or Gravit Designer?
Gravit Designer has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at £5/month for CharlieHR and Free for Gravit Designer.
Does CharlieHR or Gravit Designer run on more platforms?
CharlieHR runs on Web, Mobile (iOS/Android). Gravit Designer runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Web.
Can I use Gravit Designer for free?
Yes. Gravit Designer has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. CharlieHR starts at £5/month.
What can CharlieHR do that Gravit Designer cannot?
CharlieHR covers Employee Database, Time Off Management, Onboarding, Performance Reviews. Gravit Designer covers Vector drawing, Bezier tools, Shape tools, Typography. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

CharlieHR: Does CharlieHR offer a free plan?

CharlieHR does not have a free plan, but offers a 7-day free trial without requiring a credit card. Pricing starts at £5/month for teams of 1-4 employees.

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CharlieHR: What are CharlieHR's core features?

Core features include employee onboarding, time off tracking, performance reviews, document storage, employee engagement tools, and benefits management with access to 30,000+ discounts.

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CharlieHR: Does CharlieHR integrate with payroll systems?

CharlieHR integrates with major HR tech stacks and offers add-on services like Charlie Recruit for hiring automation. Payroll integration capabilities depend on the specific payroll provider you use.

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CharlieHR: Is CharlieHR GDPR compliant?

Yes. CharlieHR is GDPR-compliant and ISO 27001-certified, providing strong data security and privacy compliance for European businesses.

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CharlieHR: Does CharlieHR support multi-currency?

CharlieHR's pricing is primarily in GBP (British Pounds). International users can access the platform but currency and localization options may be limited.

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