Frappe HR
9.3#1 in hr softwareFrom $5 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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SmartOffice
6.5#166 in hr softwareFrom $3 a monthWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Frappe HR | SmartOffice |
|---|---|---|
| Customization | Administrators can create custom fields, forms, workflows, print formats, reports and dashboards without writing code. | The FAQ says organizations can customize leave policies, attendance rules, and employee workflows, with further core-feature customization in the enterprise edition. |
| Employee onboarding | Yes | Yes |
| Employee records | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Integrations | Frappe HR integrates with ERPNext accounting and can connect to biometric devices, banks and third-party software. | The product description says payroll can sync attendance data from time and attendance devices. |
| Payroll | Payroll supports varied pay structures, employee loans and accounting-integrated payroll runs. | The product supports automated payroll calculations and deductions, tax management, and digital payslips. |
| 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. | The FAQ says SmartPeople uses encryption protocols and access controls to protect employee data. |
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
SmartOffice plans
- Free TrialFree
- Standard$3 a month
- EnterprisePriced 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 SmartOffice if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.