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Personio
All-in-one HR software for SMEs
As of 30 August 2026, Personio starts at $5/employee-per-month. Personio is an all-in-one HR software for small and medium-sized companies. Softwr lists it under HR. Personio is made by Personio SE & Co. KG, launched in 2015, available on Web, iOS, Android.
Overview
What Personio does
Personio is an all-in-one HR software for small and medium-sized companies. It covers HR management, recruiting, and payroll in a single platform designed for the European market.
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Where it falls short
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- Payroll processing only available in Germany, UK, and Ireland, limiting multi-country deployment
- Recruiting module lacks advanced reporting and LinkedIn integration functionality
- Limited reporting customization requires manual exports and workarounds
- Mobile app has reduced capabilities compared to desktop experience
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Capabilities
Features
HR Management
Recruiting
Payroll
Time Tracking
Performance Management
Onboarding
Offboarding
Slack
Integration with Slack
Microsoft 365
Integration with Microsoft 365
Google Workspace
Integration with Google Workspace
DATEV
Integration with DATEV
LinkedIn
Integration with LinkedIn
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
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Does Personio offer payroll processing in my country?
Personio provides native payroll support in Germany, UK, and Ireland, with limited support in other European markets through integrations. Coverage varies by country.
SourceWhat is Personio's pricing model?
Personio uses a per-employee-per-month (PEPM) model starting at $5-15/employee/month depending on the plan and features. There is no public pricing page, and exact pricing requires a sales consultation.
SourceCan Personio integrate with other tools?
Yes. Personio provides a public API and maintains a marketplace of pre-built integrations. The Core Pro plan is required for API access and custom integrations.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Personio
- Company
- Personio SE & Co. KG
- Based in
- Munich, Germany
- Founders
- Hanno Renner, Ignaz Forstmeier, Roman Schumacher, Arseniy Vershinin
Timeline
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