Software · head to head
CharlieHR vs People HR
People HR
Software
HR software that does the HR hard work
- From
- $1/employee per month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: CharlieHR limited payroll integration capabilities compared to dedicated payroll platforms; People HR limited integration capabilities with specialized third-party HR tools
- They diverge on capability: CharlieHR covers Time Off Management, People HR covers Absence Management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which CharlieHR and People HR actually diverge.
Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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
- Time Off Management
- Onboarding
- Performance Reviews
- Team Engagement
- Company Directory
- Zapier
Only in People HR
- Absence Management
- Document Management
- Performance
- Recruitment
- Self-Service Portal
- Xero
- Sage
Both cover
- Employee Database
- Slack
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft 365
- 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
People HR
- Limited integration capabilities with specialized third-party HR tools
Pricing, plan by plan
CharlieHR
£5/month- Core HR (Teams 1-4)$5/month
- Employee onboarding
- Time off management
- Document storage
People HR
$1/employee per monthNo published plan breakdown. See the People HR review.
Which should you pick?
Choose CharlieHR if
- You need time off management.
- You work on Web, Mobile (iOS/Android).
- You also want onboarding.
Choose People HR if
- You need absence management.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want document management.
Questions people ask
- Is CharlieHR or People HR better?
- Neither clearly leads. CharlieHR starts at £5/month and People HR at $1/employee per month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, CharlieHR or People HR?
- CharlieHR starts at £5/month and People HR at $1/employee per month.
- Does CharlieHR or People HR run on more platforms?
- CharlieHR runs on Web, Mobile (iOS/Android). People HR runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- What can CharlieHR do that People HR cannot?
- CharlieHR covers Time Off Management, Onboarding, Performance Reviews, Team Engagement. People HR covers Absence Management, Document Management, Performance, Recruitment. Both handle Employee Database, Slack, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365.
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.
SourcePeople HR: How much does People HR cost?
People HR pricing starts at $1 per employee per month with different plans available. Pricing scales with team size and features added.
SourceCharlieHR: 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.
SourcePeople HR: What core HR features does People HR include?
People HR includes employee database, leave management, performance management, recruitment management, onboarding, time and attendance tracking, and self-service HR where employees can manage their information and requests.
SourceCharlieHR: 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.
SourcePeople HR: Does People HR have a mobile app?
Yes, People HR offers a mobile app allowing employees to access their information, request time off, check paystubs, timecards, and view PTO balances on the go.
SourceCharlieHR: Is CharlieHR GDPR compliant?
Yes. CharlieHR is GDPR-compliant and ISO 27001-certified, providing strong data security and privacy compliance for European businesses.
SourceCharlieHR: 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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