Cast HR
7.5#35 in hr softwareFrom $2 a monthFree planWebAPI
VisitCast HR vs Employment Hero
Employment Hero
8.6#4 in hr softwareAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Cast HR | Employment Hero |
|---|---|---|
| API | The pricing page lists REST API access and webhooks in the Professional plan. | Employment Hero exposes a RESTful JSON API using OAuth 2.0 bearer authentication; access tokens expire after 15 minutes and refresh tokens are supported. |
| Employee onboarding | Yes | Yes |
| Employee records | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Integrations | The site names Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, Outlook, and Google Calendar sync. | Official integrations include Xero, MYOB AccountRight Payroll, QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, NetSuite, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 and Slack. |
| Performance management | Yes | Yes |
| Security | The security policy says data is hosted primarily in Hetzner data centers in Germany, with Frankfurt used for disaster recovery. | Employment Hero says it uses encryption, multi-factor authentication and regular security audits to protect customer information. |
Cast HR plans
- StartupFree
- Basic$2 a month
- Professional$3.50 a month
Employment Hero plans
- Pro 50—
- Pro 50Priced on request
- Pro 100—
- Pro 100Priced on request
- Pro 200Priced on request
- Pro 200—
Pick Cast HR if…
Cast HR suits teams looking to manage employee administration, leave, onboarding, and performance in one HR platform. Its free option is suited to teams of 20 or fewer employees, while Professional adds API and workflow tools.
Pick Employment Hero if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.