Affordable HR software

Cheapest HR Software
That Actually Works

Looking for affordable HR software that does not cut corners? Leavely gives you leave management, rotas, time tracking, performance reviews, expenses, and onboarding for £8 per user per month. No tiers. No add-ons. No annual contract. See exactly how we compare to every major competitor below.

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UK HR software price comparison (2026)

A transparent comparison of what you actually pay. Prices shown are per user per month at the time of writing.

SoftwarePriceFeaturesContract
Leavely(recommended)£8/user/moAll featuresMonthly
Charlie HR£5+/user/moLimited on basic planAnnual
Sage HR£5.50+/user/moTiered, premium costs moreAnnual
Factorial£5.25+/user/moTiered, enterprise extraAnnual
Breathe£13+/user/moTiered pricingAnnual
BrightHR£13.50+/user/moQuote-based, add-onsAnnual
PersonioQuoteCustom + implementation feesAnnual
HiBobQuoteEnterprise pricingAnnual

Prices based on publicly available information as of April 2026. Some competitors use quote-based pricing that may differ. Charlie HR, Sage HR, and Factorial start cheaper but have tiered plans where key features cost extra.

What you get for £8 per user per month

Every feature is included. Nothing is locked behind a more expensive plan.

Leave management and approvals
Team calendar with visual planner
Bradford Factor monitoring
TOIL tracking
Return-to-work forms
Rota and shift planning
QR code and GPS clock-in
Weekly timesheet export
Performance review cycles
Goal tracking
Expense management
Onboarding checklists
Employee directory
Document management
Audit trail
UK bank holidays built in

Affordable does not mean limited

Leavely includes every feature at £8 per user per month. No tiers, no add-ons, no annual contract. For a team of 20, that is just £160 per month for complete HR software.

Why Leavely is affordable without compromising

Focused on what UK SMBs actually need

Leavely does not try to be an enterprise platform. It focuses on the HR features that businesses with 5 to 200 employees use every day: leave, rotas, time tracking, performance, expenses, and onboarding. No bloat means lower costs passed on to you.

No sales team inflating the price

Many HR tools charge £13 to £20 per user because they need to fund a large sales team. Leavely is self-service. You sign up, add your team, and start using it. That efficiency means lower costs.

One plan keeps things simple

Maintaining multiple pricing tiers is expensive. Leavely has one plan at one price. This simplicity reduces overhead and lets us offer a lower price while still including every feature.

Transparent pricing builds trust

When you can see the price on the website, there are no negotiation games. You know what you will pay before you sign up. If it does not work, cancel anytime. That transparency is something most enterprise HR tools refuse to offer.

What does Leavely cost for your team?

£40/mo

5 employees

£80/mo

10 employees

£160/mo

20 employees

£400/mo

50 employees

All features included. Pay monthly, cancel anytime.

Frequently asked questions

Is Leavely really the cheapest HR software in the UK?
Leavely is one of the most affordable options when you consider what is included. At £8 per user per month, every feature is included: leave management, rotas, time tracking, performance reviews, expenses, and onboarding. Some competitors start cheaper but lock features behind tiers, meaning you pay more as your needs grow. Leavely has one price with everything included.
What is the catch with cheap HR software?
Some "cheap" or "free" HR tools make money by limiting features, charging for add-ons, requiring annual contracts, or collecting your data. Leavely is transparent: £8 per user per month, all features, pay monthly, cancel anytime. The price is low because Leavely is efficient and focused on the features UK SMBs actually need.
How does Leavely compare to free HR software?
Free HR tools typically have significant limitations: limited users, missing features, no support, or they monetise your data. Leavely costs £8 per user per month but gives you a complete HR platform with no restrictions. For a team of 10, that is £80 per month for leave management, rotas, time tracking, performance reviews, expenses, and onboarding.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Leavely offers a 14-day free trial with full access to every feature. No credit card required. You can add your team, test the features, and decide if it works before you pay anything.
Are there any hidden costs?
No. Leavely is £8 per user per month. That is the only cost. There are no setup fees, no implementation charges, no training costs, no add-on modules, and no annual commitment. If you cancel, you stop paying immediately.

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Full HR software at £8 per user per month. No credit card needed to start. No surprises when the invoice arrives.