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CharlieHR vs Workhuman

CharlieHR logo

CharlieHR

Software

HR software built for small businesses

From
£5/month
Rated
-
Workhuman logo

Workhuman

Software

Bring more humanity to the workplace

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: CharlieHR covers Employee Database, Workhuman covers Social recognition.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CharlieHR and Workhuman actually diverge.

Attributes where CharlieHR and Workhuman differ
AttributeCharlieHRWorkhuman
Starting price£5/monthOn request
Pricing modelUnknownquote
PlatformsWeb, Mobile (iOS/Android)Web, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20151999

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 Workhuman

  • Social recognition
  • Service milestones
  • Peer-to-peer awards
  • Conversations (feedback)
  • Life events celebration
  • Community celebrations
  • Rewards marketplace
  • Workhuman IQ analytics

Both cover

  • Slack

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.

Workhuman

  • Employee recognitionnot CharlieHR
  • Service anniversariesnot CharlieHR
  • Continuous feedbacknot CharlieHR
  • Culture transformationnot CharlieHR
  • Retention improvementnot 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

Workhuman

Nothing recorded yet. See the Workhuman review.

Pricing, plan by plan

CharlieHR

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

Workhuman

On request
  • Social Recognition$undefined/month
    • Peer-to-peer recognition
    • Manager recognition
    • Points & rewards
  • Service Milestones$undefined/month
    • Anniversary celebrations
    • Career milestones
    • Custom awards
  • Full Suite$undefined/month
    • All recognition products
    • Conversations (feedback)
    • Life events

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 Workhuman if

  • You need social recognition.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want service milestones.

Questions people ask

Is CharlieHR or Workhuman better?
Neither clearly leads. CharlieHR starts at £5/month and Workhuman at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CharlieHR or Workhuman?
CharlieHR starts at £5/month and Workhuman at On request.
Does CharlieHR or Workhuman run on more platforms?
CharlieHR runs on Web, Mobile (iOS/Android). Workhuman runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
What can CharlieHR do that Workhuman cannot?
CharlieHR covers Employee Database, Time Off Management, Onboarding, Performance Reviews. Workhuman covers Social recognition, Service milestones, Peer-to-peer awards, Conversations (feedback). Both handle Slack.

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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