Head-to-head · HR Software
UKG Ready vs Frappe HR
UKG Ready leads on 0 checks, Frappe HR 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 scoreUKG Ready · 8.6/10
- Free planonly Frappe HR
UKG Ready scores higher on our rubric for hr software: 8.6 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #13.
Frappe HR offers free plan; UKG Ready doesn't.
UKG Ready is the better fit for businesses needing comprehensive workforce management. Frappe HR is the better fit for teams wanting open-source HR and payroll.
- UKG Ready fits best
Businesses needing comprehensive workforce management
- Frappe HR fits best
Teams wanting open-source HR and payroll
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Side by side
| Feature | UKG Ready 8.6/10 Visit ↗ | Frappe HR 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.6 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #6 in HR Software | #13 in HR Software |
| Best for | Businesses needing comprehensive workforce management | Teams wanting open-source HR and payroll |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | $5/site/mo |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs | Community, Docs, Tickets |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features UKG Ready 6/6 · Frappe HR 6/6 | ||
| Employee records | ✓ | ✓ |
| Time-off management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Employee onboarding | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Time tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile apps | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Our verdict | UKG Ready is a cloud-based HR, payroll and workforce management platform for small and midsize organizations. It brings employee records, payroll, benefits, recruiting, onboarding, performance, learning, time and attendance, scheduling,… Read the review → |
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 → |
Strengths and trade-offs
UKG Ready — where it wins
- Combines HR, payroll, benefits, recruiting, performance and scheduling
- Supports web, mobile, API access and employee self-service
- Offers compliance tools, reporting, analytics and Bryte AI guidance
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a personalized quote
- Advanced capabilities depend on configurable bundle choices
- May be broader than needed for focused HR requirements
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
- UKG Ready8.6/10 · Pricing on request
A configurable HR suite covering workforce administration, payroll, talent and scheduling.
Visit UKG ReadyFull verdict → - Frappe HR7.9/10 · Free plan
A broad open-source HR suite with flexible deployment and low-cost managed hosting.
Visit Frappe HRFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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