PeopleForce vs ELMO Software

PeopleForce7.2Visit ELMO Software4.3Visit

Higher score PeopleForce #20 in HR Software 7.2/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit PeopleForce

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ELMO Software #48 in HR Software 4.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit ELMO Software

• PeopleForce fits best

  Budget-conscious teams wanting broad HR workflows

• ELMO Software fits best

  Organizations needing HR, rostering, and learning

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Side by side

Feature	PeopleForce 7.2/10 Visit ↗	ELMO Software 4.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.2	4.3
Ranking	#20 in HR Software	#48 in HR Software
Best for	Budget-conscious teams wanting broad HR workflows	Organizations needing HR, rostering, and learning
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$2.50/user/mo	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Docs	Tickets, Docs
Compliance	ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA	ISO 27001
Integrations	10 integrations	12 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market
Features PeopleForce 6/6 · ELMO Software 6/6
Employee records	✓	✓
Time-off management	✓	✓
Employee onboarding	✓	✓
Performance management	✓	✓
Time tracking	✓	✓
Mobile apps	✓	✓
Our review
Pros	Core HR, recruiting, performance, engagement, and time tracking 14-day trial with monthly plans starting at $2.50 per employee REST APIs, webhooks, mobile apps, and many business integrations	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
Cons	No free plan is available Additional modules require contacting sales for pricing Advanced capabilities are concentrated in the Professional plan	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
Our verdict	PeopleForce is a cloud HR platform for organizations managing employee data and employee lifecycle processes. Its coverage includes employee profiles and organizational charts, leave management, onboarding and offboarding, documents and… 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

• PeopleForce — where it wins

  • Core HR, recruiting, performance, engagement, and time tracking
  • 14-day trial with monthly plans starting at $2.50 per employee
  • REST APIs, webhooks, mobile apps, and many business integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Additional modules require contacting sales for pricing
  • Advanced capabilities are concentrated in the Professional plan

• 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

• PeopleForce7.2/10 · 14-day trial

  Broad HR workflows and integrations at a low monthly starting price.

  Visit PeopleForceFull 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 →