Alternatives, with the trade-offs left in.
Each guide states where the incumbent is genuinely strong, where HollyHR differs, and the questions that decide fit for a small UK team — not an attack ad.
Breathe alternative
Popular UK SME HR; HollyHR is one flat per-active-employee price — no headcount bands to decode.
Read it →Alternative guideCharlieHR alternative
Founder-friendly HR; HollyHR adds a documented API + MCP and a genuinely free tier for up to 10.
Read it →Alternative guideSense HR alternative
UK HR platform; HollyHR leads on transparent pricing and data portability.
Read it →Alternative guideSage HR alternative
Module-priced HR from a large vendor; HollyHR is simpler and cheaper for small teams.
Read it →Alternative guideBambooHR alternative
US-built and sales-led; HollyHR is UK-built with public, self-serve per-seat pricing.
Read it →Alternative guidePeople HR alternative
Established UK HR; HollyHR differentiates on openness (API/MCP) and no lock-in.
Read it →Alternative guideBrightHR alternative
Bundled with employment-law services; HollyHR is a focused, transparently-priced HR product.
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