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Indie alternatives to BambooHR
4 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what BambooHR does, 2 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frappe HR | Free plan | Yes | Yes | Web, Self-hosted |
| OrangeHRM | Free plan | Yes | Yes | Web, Self-hosted |
| Breathe | Paid | – | – | Web, iOS, Android |
| Timetastic | Paid | – | – | Web, iOS, Android |
The alternatives
4. Timetastic
Staff leave and holiday planner for small businesses
Timetastic helps small businesses manage staff holiday and leave requests, approvals and a shared absence calendar.
Paid · Web, iOS, Android · Website ↗
Questions
Is there a free alternative to BambooHR?
Yes. 2 of the 4 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: Frappe HR and OrangeHRM.
Is there an open-source alternative to BambooHR?
Frappe HR and OrangeHRM are open source.
Can I self-host an alternative to BambooHR?
Yes: Frappe HR and OrangeHRM can run on your own server.
Which BambooHR alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?
On iPhone and iPad: Breathe and Timetastic. On Android: Breathe and Timetastic.
What makes these alternatives to BambooHR “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as BambooHR.
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