OrangeHRM
Open-source HR management system you can host yourself
- #8 of 10 in best HR and payroll software
- Free plan, paid upgrades
- Free to use
- Open source
- WebSelf-hosted
Ranked 8 of 10 in best HR and payroll software
The only open-source product in this ranking, with a free Starter edition under GPL-3.0 that you can run on your own server. Recruitment and payroll integration need the paid Advanced edition, and payroll runs through third-party apps.
Best for Self-hosted HR records for teams with IT support
About OrangeHRM
The OrangeHRM Starter edition is free and open source under GPL-3.0, and its source code is on GitHub. The site lists modules for HR administration, employee management, leave and time, recruitment with an applicant tracking system, performance management and onboarding. The FAQ says the Advanced edition adds modules such as recruitment, performance management and payroll integration.
OrangeHRM says it supports cloud-hosted and on-premise deployments, and the Starter edition can be installed on your own server. The pricing page text checked did not list Advanced prices. Payroll comes through integrations with third-party apps, according to the FAQ. OrangeHRM suits organizations that want an HR system on their own infrastructure and can run and update it themselves.
Key features
- Open-source Starter edition
- Leave and time management
- Recruitment on Advanced
- Performance management on Advanced
- Cloud or on-premise hosting
- Mobile app
Strengths
- Free Starter edition with public source code
- Runs in the cloud or on your own server
- Mobile app for HR tasks on the go
Limits
- Recruitment and payroll integration need the paid edition
- Payroll runs through third-party integrations
Where OrangeHRM ranks
How OrangeHRM compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Regional focus | Modules covered | Employer of record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#6 Justworks | 85.5 | Subscription | WebiOSAndroid | US for payroll and PEO | Payroll, benefits, HR support, compliance | PEO in the US; international hiring without an entity |
#7 Remote | 84.5 | Subscription | Web | Global, 90+ countries | Global payroll, contractors, PEO, devices | Yes, in 90+ countries |
| #8OrangeHRM | 80.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WebSelf-hosted | Not region-specific; cloud or self-hosted | Employee records, leave, time, recruitment | Not applicable, it is HR software |
#9 ADP | 79.5 | Contact for pricing | WebiOSAndroid | US-focused payroll | Payroll, tax filing, HR software | Not described on the pages checked |
#10 HiBob | 77.5 | Contact for pricing | WebiOSAndroid | UK and US payroll | HR, time, compensation, planning, payroll | Not described on the pages checked |
The full comparison table for best HR and payroll software has all 10 products.
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Questions about OrangeHRM
- Is OrangeHRM free?
- OrangeHRM can be used without paying: Starter edition is free and open source; Advanced is a paid subscription. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is OrangeHRM open source?
- Yes. OrangeHRM publishes its source code under the GPL-3.0 license.
- Which platforms does OrangeHRM support?
- OrangeHRM is available on: Web, Self-hosted.
- What is OrangeHRM best for?
- Self-hosted HR records for teams with IT support. In our ranking of HR and payroll software it is number 8 of 10 with a score of 80.5.
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