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Head-to-head · HR Software

PeopleForce vs OrangeHRM

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score PeopleForce #20 in HR Software 7.2/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit PeopleForce
OrangeHRM #39 in HR Software 5.3/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit OrangeHRM

PeopleForce leads on 0 checks, OrangeHRM on 1, and 6 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 scorePeopleForce · 7.2/10
  • Free planonly OrangeHRM
  • Free trialboth

PeopleForce scores higher on our rubric for hr software: 7.2 against 5.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #20 and #39.

OrangeHRM offers free plan; PeopleForce doesn't.

PeopleForce is the better fit for budget-conscious teams wanting broad HR workflows. OrangeHRM is the better fit for organizations wanting free open-source HR.

  • PeopleForce fits best

    Budget-conscious teams wanting broad HR workflows

  • OrangeHRM fits best

    Organizations wanting free open-source HR

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Side by side

Feature PeopleForce 7.2/10 Visit ↗ OrangeHRM 5.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.2 5.3
Ranking #20 in HR Software #39 in HR Software
Best for Budget-conscious teams wanting broad HR workflows Organizations wanting free open-source HR
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $2.50/user/mo —
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 14 days 30 days
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Compliance ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA GDPR
Integrations 10 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features PeopleForce 6/6 · OrangeHRM 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
  • Free, open-source Starter edition with core HR management
  • Covers leave, onboarding, performance, time tracking, and recruitment
  • Available on web, iOS, Android, and self-hosted deployments
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • Additional modules require contacting sales for pricing
  • Advanced capabilities are concentrated in the Professional plan
  • Advanced pricing is quote-based and modular
  • Advanced features such as training require the paid edition
  • Deployment options vary between Starter and Advanced
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…

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OrangeHRM is an HR management platform for organizations that need a central system for employee records, leave, onboarding, performance, time tracking, recruitment, and reporting. Its Starter edition is free and open-source, while…

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  1. PeopleForceHR Software 7.214-day trial
  2. OrangeHRMHR Software 5.3Free plan · 30-day trial

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

  • OrangeHRM — where it wins

    • Free, open-source Starter edition with core HR management
    • Covers leave, onboarding, performance, time tracking, and recruitment
    • Available on web, iOS, Android, and self-hosted deployments

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced pricing is quote-based and modular
    • Advanced features such as training require the paid edition
    • Deployment options vary between Starter and Advanced

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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