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CharlieHR vs Multiplier

CharlieHR logo

CharlieHR

Software

HR software built for small businesses

From
£5/month
Rated
-
Multiplier logo

Multiplier

Software

Employ anyone, anywhere

From
$40/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: CharlieHR covers Employee Database, Multiplier covers Global Employment.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CharlieHR and Multiplier actually diverge.

Attributes where CharlieHR and Multiplier differ
AttributeCharlieHRMultiplier
Starting price£5/month$40/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile (iOS/Android)Web, Ios, Android
Founded20152020

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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
  • Google Workspace
  • Microsoft 365

Only in Multiplier

  • Global Employment
  • Payroll
  • Benefits
  • Compliance
  • Contractor Management
  • Multi-currency Payments
  • BambooHR
  • Workday

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

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

Multiplier

Nothing recorded yet. See the Multiplier review.

Pricing, plan by plan

CharlieHR

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

Multiplier

$40/month
  • Contractor$40/month
    • Contractor Management
    • Payments
    • Compliance
  • Employer of Record$400/month
    • Global Employment
    • Payroll
    • Benefits

Which should you pick?

Choose CharlieHR if

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

Choose Multiplier if

  • You need global employment.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want payroll.

Questions people ask

Is CharlieHR or Multiplier better?
Neither clearly leads. CharlieHR starts at £5/month and Multiplier at $40/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CharlieHR or Multiplier?
CharlieHR starts at £5/month and Multiplier at $40/month.
Does CharlieHR or Multiplier run on more platforms?
CharlieHR runs on Web, Mobile (iOS/Android). Multiplier runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What can CharlieHR do that Multiplier cannot?
CharlieHR covers Employee Database, Time Off Management, Onboarding, Performance Reviews. Multiplier covers Global Employment, Payroll, Benefits, Compliance. Both handle Slack, Web support, Ios support, Android 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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