Frappe HR
9.3#1 in hr softwareFrom $5 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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IRIS Cascade
6.3#190 in hr softwareWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Frappe HR | IRIS Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Employee onboarding | Yes | Yes |
| Employee records | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Implementation and support | Users can self-implement or get implementation support from certified Frappe partners; Frappe says Product Warranty covers bug fixes but excludes functional support. | IRIS says implementation includes a dedicated project manager and consultants, initial training, a named support contact and access to its Service Desk. |
| Integrations | Frappe HR integrates with ERPNext accounting and can connect to biometric devices, banks and third-party software. | The enterprise guide says pre-built connectors cover finance, payroll, learning and recruitment, and an open API is available for custom integrations. |
| Mobile apps | Yes | Yes |
| Payroll | Payroll supports varied pay structures, employee loans and accounting-integrated payroll runs. | The integrated payroll module is HMRC-recognised and supports employee access to payslips and P60s. |
| Performance management | Performance tools support goals, key-result areas, appraisals and continuous feedback. | Yes |
| Security | The product page describes role-based permissions, audit logs, and activity trails; it says Frappe Cloud provides regular backups and encrypted communication. | IRIS Cascade's security statement says it is BS EN ISO/IEC 27001:2013 compliant and encrypts data at rest. |
Frappe HR plans
- Frappe Cloud Sites$5 a month
- Frappe Cloud Servers$20 a month
- Frappe Cloud Servers - Dedicated$125 a month
- Self-hostFree
- Frappe HR (open-source software)Free
- Frappe Cloud Sites hosting$5 a month
IRIS Cascade plans
- IRIS CascadePriced on request
Pick Frappe HR if…
Frappe HR is presented for small businesses as well as enterprises, including organizations with thousands of employees. It may suit teams that want customizable HR workflows and can manage self-hosting or arrange implementation support.
Pick IRIS Cascade if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.