HR · head to head
Freshteam vs Multiplier
The short version
- Only Freshteam has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: Freshteam covers Applicant Tracking, Multiplier covers Global Employment.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Freshteam and Multiplier actually diverge.
| Attribute | Freshteam | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $40/month |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Founded | 2010 | 2020 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (HR).
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 Freshteam
- Applicant Tracking
- Onboarding
- Time Off
- Employee Directory
- Time Tracking
- Documents
- Org Chart
- Freshdesk
Only in Multiplier
- Global Employment
- Payroll
- Benefits
- Compliance
- Contractor Management
- Multi-currency Payments
- BambooHR
- Workday
Both cover
- Slack
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Freshteam
- Onboarding new hires through automated employee lifecycle workflowsnot Multiplier
- Processing expense and procurement approvals without manual email routingnot Multiplier
- Managing maintenance requests with centralized tracking and approval trailsnot Multiplier
- Automating contract reviews and document request handlingnot Multiplier
- Routing HR, Finance, Facilities, Legal requests through structured catalogsnot Multiplier
Multiplier
No use cases recorded yet. See the Multiplier review.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Freshteam
- No pricing information published on the website
- Requires contacting sales or requesting a demo for pricing details
Multiplier
Nothing recorded yet. See the Multiplier review.
Pricing, plan by plan
Freshteam
Free- FreeFree
- 50 Employees
- Basic ATS
- Time Off
- Growth$1.2/month
- All Free features
- Onboarding
- Time Tracking
- Pro$2.4/month
- All Growth features
- Custom Reports
- Advanced Workflows
Multiplier
$40/month- Contractor$40/month
- Contractor Management
- Payments
- Compliance
- Employer of Record$400/month
- Global Employment
- Payroll
- Benefits
Which should you pick?
Choose Freshteam if
- You need applicant tracking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want onboarding.
Choose Multiplier if
- You need global employment.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want payroll.
Questions people ask
- Is Freshteam or Multiplier better?
- Neither clearly leads. Freshteam starts at Free and Multiplier at $40/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Freshteam or Multiplier?
- Freshteam has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Freshteam and $40/month for Multiplier.
- Does Freshteam or Multiplier run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Freshteam for free?
- Yes. Freshteam has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Multiplier starts at $40/month.
- What is Freshteam best used for?
- Freshteam is most often used for onboarding new hires through automated employee lifecycle workflows, processing expense and procurement approvals without manual email routing, managing maintenance requests with centralized tracking and approval trails, automating contract reviews and document request handling. Of those, onboarding new hires through automated employee lifecycle workflows and processing expense and procurement approvals without manual email routing are not what Multiplier is typically brought in for.
- What can Freshteam do that Multiplier cannot?
- Freshteam covers Applicant Tracking, Onboarding, Time Off, Employee Directory. Multiplier covers Global Employment, Payroll, Benefits, Compliance. Both handle Slack, Web support, Ios support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Freshteam: How much does Freshteam cost?
Freshteam (formerly Freshservice HRMS) does not publish specific pricing information. The vendor focuses on describing product features and benefits across HR, Finance, Facilities, and Legal departments on their public website.
SourceFreshteam: Does Freshteam offer a free version?
Freshteam includes a 'Start for free' call-to-action on their website, suggesting a freemium model or free trial option. However, specific details about free tier capabilities or duration are not published.
SourceRelated pages
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