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CharlieHR vs Timepage

CharlieHR logo

CharlieHR

Software

HR software built for small businesses

From
£5/month
Rated
-
Timepage logo

Timepage

Software

A new kind of calendar

From
$4.99/one-time
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: CharlieHR limited payroll integration capabilities compared to dedicated payroll platforms; Timepage iOS and Apple Watch only; no Android or web application
  • They diverge on capability: CharlieHR covers Employee Database, Timepage covers Unique scrolling interface.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CharlieHR and Timepage actually diverge.

Attributes where CharlieHR and Timepage differ
AttributeCharlieHRTimepage
Starting price£5/month$4.99/one-time
PlatformsWeb, Mobile (iOS/Android)iOS, Apple Watch
Founded20151997

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

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

Only in Timepage

  • Unique scrolling interface
  • Weather forecasts
  • Smart notifications
  • Heat map view
  • Duration picker
  • iCloud
  • Google Calendar
  • Exchange

Both cover

  • Ios 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.

Timepage

  • Schedulingnot CharlieHR
  • Appointment bookingnot CharlieHR
  • Time trackingnot CharlieHR
  • Resource managementnot CharlieHR
  • Team coordinationnot 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

Timepage

  • iOS and Apple Watch only; no Android or web application
  • Limited platform coverage compared to cross-platform alternatives
  • One-time $4.99 price may feel premium for a calendar app without subscription model
  • No native macOS desktop application

Pricing, plan by plan

CharlieHR

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

Timepage

$4.99/one-time

No published plan breakdown. See the Timepage review.

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 Timepage if

  • You need unique scrolling interface.
  • You work on iOS, Apple Watch.
  • You also want weather forecasts.

Questions people ask

Is CharlieHR or Timepage better?
Neither clearly leads. CharlieHR starts at £5/month and Timepage at $4.99/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CharlieHR or Timepage?
CharlieHR starts at £5/month and Timepage at $4.99/one-time.
Does CharlieHR or Timepage run on more platforms?
CharlieHR runs on Web, Mobile (iOS/Android). Timepage runs on iOS, Apple Watch.
What can CharlieHR do that Timepage cannot?
CharlieHR covers Employee Database, Time Off Management, Onboarding, Performance Reviews. Timepage covers Unique scrolling interface, Weather forecasts, Smart notifications, Heat map view. Both handle Ios 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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Timepage: What is the heat map view in Timepage?

The heat map shows a color-coded monthly view where each day's shade intensity indicates how busy that day is, providing quick visual overview of your schedule workload.

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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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