HR & Recruiting · head to head
Multiplier vs Freshteam
The short version
- Only Freshteam has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: Multiplier covers Global Employment, Freshteam covers Applicant Tracking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Multiplier and Freshteam actually diverge.
| Attribute | Multiplier | Freshteam |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $40/month | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Founded | 2020 | 2010 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (HR & Recruiting).
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 Multiplier
- Global Employment
- Payroll
- Benefits
- Compliance
- Contractor Management
- Multi-currency Payments
- BambooHR
- Workday
Only in Freshteam
- Applicant Tracking
- Onboarding
- Time Off
- Employee Directory
- Time Tracking
- Documents
- Org Chart
- Freshdesk
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.
Multiplier
Nothing recorded yet. See the Multiplier review.
Freshteam
- Freshworks HRMS (formerly Freshteam) paid tiers as captured 19 February 2023 combined a per-employee monthly charge ($1.20 to $2.40+/employee/month) with a separate flat platform fee ($71 to $119+/month), on top of a $0 free tier
Pricing, plan by plan
Multiplier
$40/month- Contractor$40/month
- Contractor Management
- Payments
- Compliance
- Employer of Record$400/month
- Global Employment
- Payroll
- Benefits
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
Which should you pick?
Choose Multiplier if
- You need global employment.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want payroll.
Choose Freshteam if
- You need applicant tracking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want onboarding.
Questions people ask
- Is Multiplier or Freshteam better?
- Neither clearly leads. Multiplier starts at $40/month and Freshteam at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Multiplier or Freshteam?
- Freshteam has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $40/month for Multiplier and Free for Freshteam.
- Does Multiplier or Freshteam 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 can Multiplier do that Freshteam cannot?
- Multiplier covers Global Employment, Payroll, Benefits, Compliance. Freshteam covers Applicant Tracking, Onboarding, Time Off, Employee Directory. Both handle Slack, Web support, Ios support, Android support.