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People HR vs Freshteam

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People HR

Software

HR software that does the HR hard work

From
$1/employee per month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Freshteam

Software

Smart HR software for growing businesses

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Freshteam has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: People HR limited integration capabilities with specialized third-party HR tools; 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
  • They diverge on capability: People HR covers Employee Database, Freshteam covers Applicant Tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which People HR and Freshteam actually diverge.

Attributes where People HR and Freshteam differ
AttributePeople HRFreshteam
Starting price$1/employee per monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierNoYes
Founded20122010

Identical on both: platforms (Web, iOS, Android), 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 People HR

  • Employee Database
  • Absence Management
  • Document Management
  • Performance
  • Recruitment
  • Self-Service Portal
  • Xero
  • Sage

Only in Freshteam

  • Applicant Tracking
  • Onboarding
  • Time Off
  • Employee Directory
  • Time Tracking
  • Documents
  • Org Chart
  • Freshdesk

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Microsoft 365
  • Google Workspace
  • 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.

People HR

  • Limited integration capabilities with specialized third-party HR tools

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

People HR

$1/employee per month

No published plan breakdown. See the People HR review.

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 People HR if

  • You need employee database.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want absence management.
People HR review

Choose Freshteam if

  • You need applicant tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want onboarding.
Freshteam review

Questions people ask

Is People HR or Freshteam better?
Neither clearly leads. People HR starts at $1/employee per month and Freshteam at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, People HR or Freshteam?
Freshteam has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $1/employee per month for People HR and Free for Freshteam.
Does People HR or Freshteam run on more platforms?
People HR runs on Web, iOS, Android. Freshteam runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Freshteam for free?
Yes. Freshteam has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. People HR starts at $1/employee per month.
What can People HR do that Freshteam cannot?
People HR covers Employee Database, Absence Management, Document Management, Performance. Freshteam covers Applicant Tracking, Onboarding, Time Off, Employee Directory. Both handle Slack, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

People 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.

Source
People 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.

Source
People 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.

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