Absenca
Absenca: A low-cost leave platform with detailed policies, approvals, analytics and integrations. Ranked #7 of 55 in Leave Management Software by our editors (8.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for budget-conscious teams needing advanced controls.
At a glance
- Editor score8.7 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forBudget-conscious teams needing advanced controls
- Free planYes
- Paid from$0.68/user/mo
- Accrual rulesCustom
- Facts checked23 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free plan supports teams of up to 15 employees
- Custom accrual, carry-over and expiration rules
- 190+ country holiday calendars plus analytics and audit history
Where it doesn't
- No payroll integrations
- Custom Pack pricing is not displayed
- No native iOS or Android app
Our verdict on Absenca
Absenca is leave and absence management software for small and medium-sized teams, particularly European SMBs. It centralizes leave requests, approvals, balances, accrual policies, carry-over rules, public holidays and team calendars. Employees can request leave through the web, Slack, Microsoft Teams or Google Chat, while approved absences can synchronize with Google and Outlook calendars. The product is designed as a focused leave-management layer rather than a broader HR suite covering payroll or recruiting.
Its pricing structure starts with a free Starter plan for up to 15 employees, including approval workflows, a calendar view and email notifications. Pro costs $0.68 per user per month when billed annually and supports up to 50 employees, adding custom leave types and policies, reports and analytics, calendar synchronization, and Slack and Microsoft Teams integrations. The Custom Pack supports unlimited employees, leave types, departments and office locations, with approval workflows, an audit log and absence forecasting. This makes Absenca suitable for teams that want to begin without a subscription and add policy depth as their needs grow.
The strongest fit is for organizations that need more control than a basic shared calendar provides. Configurable routing and multi-level approval chains, role-based access, audit history, custom accrual calculations, carry-over and expiration rules, and public-holiday calendars by office support detailed leave administration. Integrations include Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Chat, Google Calendar, Outlook or Microsoft 365 Calendar, ICS feeds, CSV import, an API and webhooks. Absenca should suit teams prioritizing leave policy flexibility and collaboration tools; organizations that require payroll-connected HR workflows or a native mobile app should consider alternatives.
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Absenca fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $0.68/user/mo |
| Approval workflows | Yes |
| Accrual rules | Custom |
| Holiday calendars | Not verified |
| Approval levels | Not verified |
| Mobile apps | No |
| Payroll integrations | No |
| Employee self-service | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | GDPR |
| Support | |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 10 integrations: Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Chat, Google Calendar, Outlook, Microsoft 365 … See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | absenca.com |
| Facts checked | 23 Sep 2026 |
Absenca integrations
Absenca lists 10 integrations on its own site.
- Slack
- Microsoft Teams
- Google Chat
- Google Calendar
- Outlook
- Microsoft 365
- ICS calendar feeds
- CSV import
- API
- Webhooks
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Alternatives to Absenca
- CalamariA rules-rich leave platform for growing teams managing multiple locations and policies.9.3
- Vacation TrackerA flexible PTO system with a useful free tier and paid approval depth.9.2
- Day OffA low-cost leave platform with a useful free plan and optional time tracking.9.1
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Absenca vs the competition
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