Head-to-head · HR Software
Frappe HR vs ELMO Software
Frappe HR leads on 0 checks, ELMO Software on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFrappe HR · 7.9/10
- Free planonly Frappe HR
Frappe HR scores higher on our rubric for hr software: 7.9 against 4.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #13 and #48.
Frappe HR is the better fit for teams wanting open-source HR and payroll. ELMO Software is the better fit for organizations needing HR, rostering, and learning.
- Frappe HR fits best
Teams wanting open-source HR and payroll
- ELMO Software fits best
Organizations needing HR, rostering, and learning
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Side by side
| Feature | Frappe HR 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | ELMO Software 4.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 4.3 |
| Ranking | #13 in HR Software | #48 in HR Software |
| Best for | Teams wanting open-source HR and payroll | Organizations needing HR, rostering, and learning |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $5/site/mo | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Community, Docs, Tickets | Tickets, Docs |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 12 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market |
| Features Frappe HR 6/6 · ELMO Software 6/6 | ||
| Employee records | ✓ | ✓ |
| Time-off management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Employee onboarding | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Time tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile apps | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Our verdict | Frappe HR is an open-source human resources and payroll platform for organizations managing employee operations. Its scope includes employee records, recruitment, onboarding, leave, attendance, shift planning, performance management,… Read the review → |
ELMO Software is a cloud-based HR platform for organizations, particularly mid-market employers in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. It brings together centralized employee records, onboarding workflows, performance… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Frappe HR — where it wins
- Covers HR, payroll, recruitment, attendance, and performance
- Supports Frappe Cloud, self-hosting, and REST APIs
- Offers open-source software with no per-user license pricing
Where it doesn't
- Native mobile apps are not part of the platform
- Self-hosting can require internal technical administration
- Cloud pricing is split between site and server hosting
ELMO Software — where it wins
- Combines employee records, onboarding, performance, payroll, and learning
- Supports rostering, timesheets, clock-in/out, and attendance reporting
- Offers web, iOS, Android, and integrations with Xero, MYOB, and more
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is customized and requires contact with sales
- The broad module set may require careful product selection
- Feature availability can vary by organization and enabled modules
- Frappe HR7.9/10 · Free plan
A broad open-source HR suite with flexible deployment and low-cost managed hosting.
Visit Frappe HRFull verdict → - ELMO Software4.3/10 · Pricing on request
A broad HR suite for organizations combining people operations, rostering, payroll, and learning.
Visit ELMO SoftwareFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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