Free for up to 10 employees
Use the everyday HR core without a card or trial clock.
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Compare HollyHR with other HR software.
Choose the provider already on your shortlist. See the price, product fit, key differences and where each option may suit you better.
The short answer
Where does HollyHR fit?
Choose HollyHR if
You want a capable HR core, Free for up to 10 employees, simple per-person pricing and API or MCP access without an enterprise contract.
Choose an established provider if
You place more weight on a longer operating history, a larger customer base or a broader support organisation behind the product.
Why HollyHR
Why HollyHR makes the shortlist.
Public pricing, everyday HR and developer access for small UK teams.
£2 per person, with no pricing bands
On Standard, one more active employee changes the monthly price by £2.
API and MCP access from Free
API and MCP reads are included on Free. Standard adds governed writes.
A capable HR core
People, leave, sickness, documents, onboarding, reports and export are in the core.
Built for small UK teams
Created by a small-business owner who understands the cost of avoidable HR admin.
Half price for charities
Eligible charities and non-profits pay £1 per active employee on Standard.
Head-to-head comparisons
Which HR software are you comparing?
Choose the provider already on your shortlist.
HollyHR vs BambooHR
A focused UK HR core or a mature global platform.
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HollyHR vs Breathe HR
Two approaches to HR for smaller UK employers.
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HollyHR vs BrightHR
Focused HR software or a wider advice and safety service.
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HollyHR vs CharlieHR
Two products designed to simplify HR for small teams.
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HollyHR vs PeopleHR
HollyHR or a longer-established UK HR suite.
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HollyHR vs Sage HR
Straightforward core HR or a modular Sage product.
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HollyHR vs Sense HR
Simple per-person pricing or a broader automation-led suite.
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Before you choose
Five tests for your HR software shortlist.
Try the same five things in every product. You will learn more than you will from a polished demo.
Test your everyday HR jobs
Add a starter, approve leave and record sickness. Count the steps and note what you need to look up.
Check manager permissions
Sign in as a manager. Make sure they can reach their team without seeing records they should not.
Work out the real cost
Price your team now and at your likely next headcount. Include minimum charges, required add-ons and renewal terms.
Ask support a real question
Contact support before you buy. Check when it is available, who answers and whether the reply is useful.
Try a complete export
Export people, leave, sickness and documents. Make sure the files are complete, readable and yours to keep.
Questions
HR software comparison questions.
The main points to settle before you build a shortlist.
How does HollyHR compare with other HR software?
HollyHR is a focused HR core for small UK teams, with public pricing and a Free plan for up to 10 active employees. Several products compared here are older or broader. They can be a better fit when you need their mobile apps, workforce modules, advice services or longer operating history now.
Is HollyHR the best HR software for every small business?
No. HollyHR suits teams that need dependable people records, leave, sickness, documents and onboarding without buying a broad workforce suite. A broader supplier may fit better when specialist modules, advice or a long customer track record are essential.
Why do the comparisons include competitor strengths?
A useful comparison should help you disqualify either product. Each detailed page names the work the competitor may handle better as well as the work HollyHR is designed to cover.
How current are the comparison facts?
Every detailed comparison shows the date its competitor facts were checked and links to public evidence. Product packages and prices can change, so confirm the live supplier page and the terms of any quote before buying.
What should we test before choosing HR software?
Use one ordinary workflow, one difficult permission case and one export question. Check the full price, contract and renewal terms as well as the feature list. Observed behaviour is stronger evidence than a prepared demo alone.
Start free with up to 10 active employees.
Bring your team over from a spreadsheet. There is no card, no sales call and no lock-in. For up to 10 active employees, everyday HR is free.
Import your people data. Export your organisation's people records and uploaded files.