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SmartHR
Japanese back-office cloud for labor management, payroll and talent management
As of 29 August 2026, SmartHR's pricing is not published; the vendor quotes on request. Japanese HR cloud platform for labor administration, payroll and talent management, market leader in labor management cloud for 7 years. Softwr lists it under HR.
Overview
What SmartHR does
Japanese HR cloud platform for labor administration, payroll and talent management, market leader in labor management cloud for 7 years.
What people use it for
- Reducing combined processing time by 88% across HR functions
- Centralizing employee information through onboarding to offboarding
- Distributing payroll and salary statements via mobile app
- Automating document distribution and employee communications
- Integrating with 120+ external systems for extended functionality
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Where it falls short
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- No specific pricing published on vendor website
- Requires direct quotation for customized pricing
- Multiple plan options create complexity in pricing structure
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How much does SmartHR cost?
SmartHR pricing is customized per organization based on features and user count. The vendor does not publish standard pricing rates. Customers must use the estimation tool or contact the vendor directly to receive a personalized quote. No additional charges are assessed beyond monthly usage fees.
SourceWhat is SmartHR's free tier?
SmartHR offers a free plan (¥0プラン) for small businesses with up to 30 employees. This tier provides basic employee data management without additional charges, making it suitable for very small organizations or trials.
SourceWhat are SmartHR's plan options?
SmartHR provides multiple plans including HR Strategy Plan (labor and talent management), Essential Plan (labor management focus), Talent Management Plan (employee growth focus), and a specialized plan for companies with 50 or fewer employees. Optional add-ons including payroll, attendance tracking, and recruitment are available.
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