Software · head to head
Pinpoint vs CharlieHR
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Pinpoint pinpoint's homepage describes its applicant tracking system features in depth but every pricing action is a bare 'Request pricing' link, with no edition names or figures published anywhere on the site; CharlieHR limited payroll integration capabilities compared to dedicated payroll platforms
- They diverge on capability: Pinpoint covers Applicant Tracking, CharlieHR covers Employee Database.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Pinpoint and CharlieHR actually diverge.
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 Pinpoint
- Applicant Tracking
- Career Site Builder
- Employer Branding
- Candidate Experience
- Analytics
- Automation
- Indeed
Only in CharlieHR
- Employee Database
- Time Off Management
- Onboarding
- Performance Reviews
- Team Engagement
- Company Directory
- Zapier
- Ios support
Both cover
- Slack
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft 365
- Web support
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Pinpoint
- Pinpoint's homepage describes its applicant tracking system features in depth but every pricing action is a bare 'Request pricing' link, with no edition names or figures published anywhere on the site
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
Pricing, plan by plan
Pinpoint
On request- Pinpoint ATS$undefined/month
- ATS
- Career Site Builder
- Employer Branding
CharlieHR
£5/month- Core HR (Teams 1-4)$5/month
- Employee onboarding
- Time off management
- Document storage
Which should you pick?
Choose CharlieHR if
- You need employee database.
- You work on Web, Mobile (iOS/Android).
- You also want time off management.
Questions people ask
- Is Pinpoint or CharlieHR better?
- Neither clearly leads. Pinpoint starts at On request and CharlieHR at £5/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Pinpoint or CharlieHR?
- Pinpoint starts at On request and CharlieHR at £5/month.
- Does Pinpoint or CharlieHR run on more platforms?
- Pinpoint runs on Web. CharlieHR runs on Web, Mobile (iOS/Android).
- What can Pinpoint do that CharlieHR cannot?
- Pinpoint covers Applicant Tracking, Career Site Builder, Employer Branding, Candidate Experience. CharlieHR covers Employee Database, Time Off Management, Onboarding, Performance Reviews. Both handle Slack, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Web 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.
SourceCharlieHR: 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.
SourceCharlieHR: 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.
SourceCharlieHR: Is CharlieHR GDPR compliant?
Yes. CharlieHR is GDPR-compliant and ISO 27001-certified, providing strong data security and privacy compliance for European businesses.
SourceCharlieHR: 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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