Frappe HR

100% free and open-source. Self-host or use managed cloud. No per-user licensing costs.

About Frappe HR

Frappe HR (formerly ERPNext HRMS) is a modern, open-source HR and payroll platform covering the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, attendance, leave, expense claims, payroll, and performance management. Built on the Frappe framework, it integrates seamlessly with ERPNext for complete business management. No per-user fees when self-hosted.

Highlights

• ✓ Full payroll processing included free, unlike most HR tools
• ✓ Covers entire employee lifecycle from hiring to exit
• ✓ Integrates with ERPNext for accounting and business management

Limitations

• ✗ Requires Frappe framework knowledge for customization
• ✗ Self-hosting setup can be complex with Docker
• ✗ Smaller ecosystem of third-party integrations

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