Frappe HR
9.3#1 in hr softwareFrom $5 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitFrappe HR vs NextGen HRMS
NextGen HRMS
6.0#215 in hr softwareWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Frappe HR | NextGen HRMS |
|---|---|---|
| Employee onboarding | Yes | Yes |
| Employee records | Yes | Employee management includes a centralized database with profiles, documents, org charts, and role-based access. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Integrations | Frappe HR integrates with ERPNext accounting and can connect to biometric devices, banks and third-party software. | The Enterprise plan lists custom integrations; the pricing page does not name specific integration partners. |
| Payroll | Payroll supports varied pay structures, employee loans and accounting-integrated payroll runs. | Payroll features include automated processing, tax calculations, payslip generation, and compliance reporting, with support for local regulations. |
| Performance management | Performance tools support goals, key-result areas, appraisals and continuous feedback. | Yes |
| Purpose | Frappe HR is open-source HR and payroll software for managing HR and payroll operations. | NextGen HRMS describes itself as a platform for managing HR from hire to retire, including payroll, attendance, leave, performance, and analytics. |
| Recruitment | The recruitment module supports planning, publishing, analysis, engagement, evaluation and hiring. | The recruitment system includes an applicant tracking pipeline, candidate match scores, assessments, AI-generated summaries, analytics, and PDF, Excel, and CSV exports. |
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
NextGen HRMS plans
- EnterprisePriced on request
- GrowthPriced on request
- StarterPriced 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 NextGen HRMS if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.